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Authorities Release Ten Detained A/G Ministers in Iran
The ten remaining pastors and elders detained after last week's arrest of 70 Assemblies of God members were released Sunday night
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40,000 Christians in Berlin Take Part in ‘Jesus Day’
An estimated 40,000 German Christians marched through Berlin Saturday, September 11, and commemorated the third anniversary of the terror attacks against the United States
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Vatican Criticizes Religious Repression in China After Arrests
The Vatican issued a strong statement over the weekend against the religious repression in China
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Indian GFA Missionaries Released After Being Held Hostage
Three native Gospel for Asia missionaries in India who were captured and threatened with death have been released by anti-Christian militants
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Iranian Police Detain 80 after Church Conference Raid
Iranian police invaded the annual general conference of Iran’s Assemblies of God Church Thursday, detaining at least 80 church leaders.
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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.
