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Chinese Christians Ordered to Replace Pictures of Jesus With Xi Jinping - Or Lose Poverty Relief Quota
Thousands of Christians in an impoverished Chinese village were told to replace their posters of Jesus Christ and other religious imagery with photographs of Chinese President Xi Jinping -- or lose their quota from the poverty-relief fund.
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Franklin Graham 'Disappointed' in Brad Paisley for Mocking Trump at CMA Awards
Evangelist Franklin Graham said he's "disappointed" that country star Brad Paisley used his platform at the Country Music Awards to poke fun at President Donald Trump.
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Exclusive: 'The Man Who Invented Christmas' Actor Dan Stevens on 'Redemptive' Story Behind 'A Christmas Carol'
"The Man Who Invented Christmas" follows author Charles Dickens and the circumstances that prompted him to create the characters of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley, and the rest.
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'The Star' Christian Movie Review: An Unconventional, Charming Re-Telling of Jesus' Birth
The birth of Jesus Christ - the singular event that changed the course of history and the future of mankind - is easily the most famous story ever recorded. So, when faced with the challenge of telling the story of the Nativity in a fresh, yet biblically accurate way, the filmmakers behind "The Star" came up with an unconventional idea: They'd tell it from the point of view of the animals.
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Pastor Davey Blackburn Whose Pregnant Wife Amanda was Murdered Announces Engagement
Davey Blackburn, the Indianapolis pastor whose pregnant wife was murdered in a violent home invasion, has announced he is engaged - and is excited to "celebrate God's redemption in our story."
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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.
