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Chinese Government Demolishes Crosses, Christians Say 'Our Weapon Is Prayer'
The Chinese government continues to oppress Christians in the region, most recently toppling two more churches in the coastal province of Zhejiang. This time, instead of resisting the government, Christians refused to fight, saying "our weapon is prayer."

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Meriam Ibrahim to Settle in New Hampshire with Family in Sudanese Christian Community
This week, Meriam Ibrahim and her family will leave Rome and head to New Hampshire, where they will settle in Manchester near a Sudanese Christian community.
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Iranian Christians 'Beg' Believers to Pray for Country's Revival Amid Harsh Persecutions
Although war is raging on in Ian, Christians continue to find their joy in Christ, and believe that a revival will soon happen within the country.

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Christian Son of Hamas Leader Denounces Terrorist Group for 'Worship of Death' on CNN
In a chilling interview, the son of a Hamas leader who converted to Christianity recently revealed that the terrorist group "worships death" and seeks to build an Islamic state "on the rubble of every other civilization."

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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Victim Had Disturbing Premonition of Plane Crash, Says Bereaved Mother
The final days of those who died when a Malaysian plane was shot down near the Ukraine-Russian border have been documented in heartbreaking detail by journalists reporting from New Zealands, the Netherlands and Malaysia.

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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.
