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Christians Providing Relief to Congolese Refugees After Massacre
Christians are responding with immediate assistance for more than 1,000 Congolese refugees following a massacre in Burundi last Friday.
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Sri Lanka Anti-Conversion Bill to be Revised or Voted for in Parliament
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court determined two sections of the bill violated the constitution, but may still proceed following revision or two-thirds majority vote in Parliament.
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Eight Priests and Two Seminarians from Underground Church Arrested
In a new wave of arrests against unofficial Christian churches, police arrested eight priests and two seminarians from the Catholic Church in Baoding Diocese who had gathered for a retreat.
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Supreme Court Gives Assent to Controversial Conversion Bill
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has conveyed to the President and the Speaker of the House that the controversial ‘Prohibition of Forcible Conversions of Religions Bill’ does not contravene the Constitution
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Sri Lanka's Controversial Anti-Conversion Bill Fails
The Supreme Court ruled against the 'Prohibition of Forcible Conversions Religions Bill' after opposition by Christians
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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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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.
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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.
