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African Anglican Bishops Gather for Premier Inter-Continental Conference
Hundreds of top Anglican leaders gathered for the first-ever Africa Anglican Bishops Conference in Nigeria. Topics of discussion include poverty, disease and the ‘crisis created by the North American
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Catholics Release ''Teaching Guide'' to Voting on Values
Entitled, “Faithful Citizenship: Serving the Common Good,” the guide is intended to help Catholics make their final decisions before voting begins next week.
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Vatican Releases Compendium of Catholic Beliefs
The 524-page handbook, which took six years in the making, tackles social issues such as abortion, the death penalty, globalization and the free market, as well as the morality of “preventive wars”
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Churches Worldwide to Address Violence against Women and Children
The 16-day, WCC-sponsored campaign will address the various forms of domestic, political, and social violence that continue to oppress women and children around the world
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ECUSA Head: Ban on Gay 'Marriage' Blessings Unlikely
Frank Griswold, the bishop responsible for ordaining the gay bishop last year, said he believes a complete moratorium on blessing gay ‘marriages’ is unlikely
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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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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.
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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.
