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Tsunami Kills 22,000 - Aid Agencies Rush in
Aid agencies and governments around the world began pouring relief supplies into south Asia Monday after a magnitude 9 earthquake struck deep beneath the Indian Ocean off the coast of Indonesia
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Amnesty International Makes Appeal for 'House Church' Pastor
Amnesty International has issued an 'Urgent Action' appeal and is calling for Zhang Rongliang’s immediate and unconditional release.
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New Regulations on Religion in China to Come Into Effect in March 2005
With a highly detailed list of 48 rules and norms, the government of China published new regulations on religious personnel, place and activities to come into effect next year on Mar. 1
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Arsonists Set Fire to Catholic Church in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan believers under the umbrella of persecution
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World Vision Continues Efforts in Philippines Flood Relief
Filippinos and Relief Workers working toward clean-up
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
