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Michigan Board Responds to Prayer Ban After Self-Described 'Pagan' Brings Lawsuit: 'It's an Attack on Christianity'
A public board in Michigan is no longer allowed to begin its meetings with prayer after a self-described pagan and animist slapped members with a lawsuit claiming the prayers were "coercive" and "burdened" those who refused to take part in them.
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Ashton Kutcher Gives Powerful Testimony on Issue of Child Sex Trafficking
Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher recently delivered a powerful monologue highlighting the issue of human trafficking and called on world leaders to help end child sexual exploitation.
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ISIS Militants Follow Coptic Christian Teacher Home from School, Kill Him
Fighters with the Islamic State terrorist group have killed a Coptic Christian teacher on his way to school in northern Sinai as persecution of the religious minority continues to escalate.
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Imprisoned Iranian Convert 'Seriously Ill' Following Hunger Strike, Denied Medical Treatment
An Iranian convert to Christianity imprisoned for his faith since August has reportedly fallen seriously ill after going on hunger strike, but has been refused medical treatment.
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ISIS Militant Who Killed 39 at Turkish Nightclub Says He Targeted Christians as 'Act of Revenge'
The terrorist responsible for the New Year's Eve attack on Reina nightclub in Turkey that left 39 dead has said his purpose was to "kill Christians" as an "act of revenge."
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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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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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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.
