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UK's Channel 5 Buys Right To Broadcast The Bible TV Series
The U.S. mini-series The Bible was a No. 1 show on all of Sunday night cable television in America since its first installment in February till Easter garnering more than 10 million viewers on The History Channel each weekend.
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Obama: Holy Land Visit Before Easter 'Brings Scripture to Life'
President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden hosted Friday morning around 150 Christian leaders from across the country at a White House prayer breakfast. Obama shared his reflection on his recent trip to the Holy Land.
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Jesus Portrait Taken Down In Ohio Middle School After Legal Threats
A Jesus portrait that has hung in a southern Ohio middle school for more than 60 years, was taken down Wednesday, for fears of potential costs from a federal lawsuit filed by a student and two parents against its display.
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Pope Francis Easter Message (FULL TEXT)
In his Easter Sunday message, Pope Francis called for world peace, mentioning the Middle East, and particularly between Israelis and Palestinians; in Africa: Mali, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic. Also in the Korean peninsula that disagreements be overcome and a renewed spirit of reconciliation grow. Pope Francis delivered the message in Italian from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. The following is the official English translation provided by the
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Pope's First Easter Message Calls for “Peace in the World”
On Easter Sunday 2013, Pope Francis delivered the first “Urbi et Orbi” message-- Latin for to the city and the world-- calling for peace in various conflicts around the world.
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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.
