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Huckabee Explains Remark on Absense of God and Connecticut Massacre
Former Arkansas governor and GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee was recently quoted as saying that he is not surprised by the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings because we have “systematically removed God” from public schools. As a result, a firestorm of criticisms erupted, in which he sought to clarify his remarks.
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22 School Children Stabbed in China on Day of Connecticut Massacre
While the Connecticut school incident took place, another knife-wielding man injured 22 children and one adult outside a primary school in central China as students were arriving for classes Friday.
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Connecticut School Shooting: Classes Resume in Newton, Minus Sandy Hook
Students from the Newtown, Connecticut, began returning to school this morning for the first time since last week’s massacre.
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Pregnant Kate Middleton Makes First Public Appearance Since Morning Sickness Hospitalization
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, made her first public appearance since her hospitalization for acute morning sickness that was caused by her pregnancy.
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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.
