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Evangelical Pastor in Haiti Gunned Down
An evangelical pastor with a well-known radio program was shot to death Monday in Haiti’s capital, local authorities reported.
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Church of Greece Holds Memorial Service for Patriarch Petros
The Orthodox Church of Greece held a memorial service Wednesday for Patriarch Petros VII of Alexandria who was killed in a helicopter crash over the weekend.
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Caribbean in Need of Relief Following Deadly Storm
Agencies planning deploy and place its domestic disaster response and recovery team after Hurrican Ivan left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean
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Saudi Arabia Accused of Severe Religious Freedom Violations
For the first time in the U.S. annual report on international religious freedom, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, and Eritrea were classified as ''countries of particular concern.''
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One Iranian Pastor Still in Custody
Sources say one of the ten evangelical pastors in Iran reportedly released from detention by police authorities on September 12 is still being held
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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.
