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Do Babies Become Angels When They Die? Billy Graham Responds
June 28, 2017: The Bible makes no mention of child angels, or of humans becoming angels after they enter Heaven, according to renowned evangelist Billy Graham.
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Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Says 'Church' is Inspiration for Future of Social Media Site
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said he hopes to turn the popular social media platform into a "church" of sorts - a place where users accomplish great things together and influence their community for the better.
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Vatican 'Gravely Concerned' Over Chinese Bishop Who Disappeared After Being 'Forcibly Removed'
June 27, 2017: The Vatican has expressed "grave concern" on Monday for a Chinese bishop who has disappeared after being "forcibly removed" from his office several weeks ago.
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Pastor Claims Fidget Spinners are 'Satanic', Force Children to Make 'Sign of the Devil'
June 27, 2017: An evangelical pastor has called fidget spinners "satanic", claiming they make children perform a "sign of the devil" with their hands when playing with them.
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Biblical Narrative of Descendants of Ham, Son of Noah Supported by DNA of Ancient Mummies
June 27, 2017: Groundbreaking research based on DNA taken from Egyptian mummies supports the Old Testament narrative that the first Egyptian Dynasty descended from the biblical Ham, one of Noah's four sons.
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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.
