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London Underground Terrorist Attack: Hillsong Church Pastor Brian Houston, Justin Welby Issue Urgent Call to Prayer
September 15, 2017: A number of church leaders have issued a call to prayer after a crude device exploded on a crowded London Underground train, injuring 29 in what has been called a terrorist attack.
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Former Muslim in Egypt Reveals Islamic Extremists Paid Him to Kidnap Christian Girls, Force Them to Deny Christ
September 15, 2017: A former Muslim in Egypt has revealed how he used to be paid by Islamic organizations to kidnap Christian girls and force them to convert to Islam before marrying them off to Muslim men.
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Father Tom Uzhunnalil Says Jesus Was 'Next' to Him Everyday During ISIS Captivity
September 15, 2017: Father Tom Uzhunnalil, the Catholic priest released this week after being kidnapped last March by Islamic extremists in Yemen, said he felt Jesus "next to" him every day during his ordeal.
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Christian Man Sentenced to Death in Pakistan After Sending Muslim Friend 'Blasphemous' Poem
September 15, 2017: A Pakistani Christian man accused of "insulting Islam" after sending a Muslim friend a poem on WhatsApp has been sentenced to death, a high court ruled on Thursday.
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Hobby Lobby CEO Steve Green on Why Museum of The Bible Will Attract People of All Faiths (Exclusive)
September 14, 2017: Hobby Lobby President Steve Green has revealed that the intent behind the soon-to-open Museum of the Bible is to "present evidence" that the Bible is true - and to make it accessible and engaging for all people, regardless of their religious beliefs.
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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.
