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Napa Valley Earthquake, Aftershocks Rock San Francisco Bay Area, Officials Urge Preparation For More Tremors
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Sunday morning, centered in the Napa County town of American Canyon, but felt across Northern California. Officials have urged locals to remain prepared for future earthquakes, as they may happen "at any time."
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California Lawmakers Reverse Decision, Force Christian Universities to Cover Abortions
Gov. Jerry Brown's administration on Friday announced that health insurance companies in California can no longer deny coverage for abortions after pro-choice advocates protested a prior ruling that allowed Catholic Universities to refuse funding for such procedures.
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'Parents, Beaware': 'Unprecedented' Transgender Policy Adopted In Vancouver School Board, Opponents Fired
The Vancouver Board of trustees have decided to implement an update to school policy that will accommodate transgender students. According to the mandate, children will be allowed to choose their identity and the bathroom of their choice--and parents will not be informed.
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Pakistan: Islamic Extremists Use Rape as an 'Instrument Of Power' over Christian Female
A 12 year old Christian girl was recently raped in Pakistan, provoking the outrage of the Christian community. A lawyer within the country revealed that rape is often used as an instrument of power over Christian women and girls, and often, rapists go unpunished.
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Study: Teen Marijuana Users More Likely to End Up on Disability
A new study conducted by a team of Swedish researchers reveals that teens who heavily smoke pot are more likely to end up on government disability than those who abstain.
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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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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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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.
