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Police: Man Sets Fire to Nativity Scene
A man walked into a church, doused a nativity scene with a flammable liquid and set it ablaze in front of a practicing choir, police said.
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Colo. Megachurch Pastor Suspended Amid Money Misuse Probe
The leader of an Episcopal church in this city has been suspended while officials investigate whether he misused church money, according to the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado.
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Homeless Man Arrested in NYC Vandalized Church Case
The city's hate crimes task force has arrested a homeless man on charges he scrawled anti-religious statements at the entrance of a historic Catholic church, police said Thursday.
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Graham Association Sells Summer Camp for $5 Million
A local foundation has bought the Billy Graham Evangelical Association's summer camp here for $5 million and plans to revive the facility with a similar religious focus.
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War Protesters Decry Saddam's Death
Small groups of Americans opposed to the Iraq war and the death penalty decried Saddam Hussein's execution.
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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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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.
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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
