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Pakistan: 16 Y/O Christian Boy Facing Death Penalty After 'Blaspheming' Islam with Facebook Post Denied Bail
A Pakistani Christian boy who was accused of blasphemy after a photo of the Kaaba in Mecca, one of the holiest sites in Islam, appeared on his Facebook profile, has been refused bail.
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Chris Pratt Shares the Bible Verse He Relies on For Strength
Chris Pratt has revealed his "favorite" possession is wooden tray bearing the image of Christ along with Philippians 4:13 - a Bible verse the actor said he "relies on for strength."
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Marco Rubio Slams China for Crackdown on Religious Freedom; Calls for Release of Two Human Rights Lawyers
Florida Senator Marco Rubio has criticized the Chinese government for its continued crackdown on religious freedom and called for the release of two human rights attorneys, Jiang Tianyong and Tang Jingling.
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Muslim Radicals Who Subjected Teen to Female Genital Mutilation Ask for Forgiveness, Embrace Christianity
Muslims radicals responsible for performing the female genital mutilation (FGM) of a 14-year-old Christian girl have asked for forgiveness and embraced the faith they once hated, a new report has revealed.
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Syrian Man Sentenced to Death Embraces Christianity After 'God Changes Heart of ISIS Judge'
A young Syrian man sentenced to death by ISIS has shared how he embraced Christianity - a religion he one found "ridiculous" - after God changed the heart of a terrorist judge determined to kill him.
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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.
