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Vatican Newspaper Praises Oscar Winner ‘Spotlight,’ Says Film Is Not Anti-Catholic
The L'Osservatore Romano, the official newspaper of the Vatican, recently published an editorial piece commending the film "Spotlight," which won the best picture award at the 2016 Oscars. According to the newspaper, the film is not anti-Catholic and depicts the pain caused by the controversial issue on those who are faithful.
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Dutch Politicians Agree On Separate Facilities For Gay and Christian Asylum Seekers
Earlier this week, politicians in the Netherlands have agreed to allow gay and Christian asylum seekers to stay in separate holding facilities. The move was made due to the growing number of cases involving violence and death threats among the refugees in the camps.
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Before His Death, Bin Laden Predicted That the Islamic State Would Fall
As mentioned in the declassified documents written by Osama bin Laden, the founder of the Al Qaida predicted that the formation of the Islamic State will fail. This is only one of the revelations that the killed militant leader made that was uncovered by the U.S. Navy Seals during the raid on his compound in 2011.
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‘High School Musical 4’ Production Kicks Off with Nationwide Casting Search
Disney has confirmed that it is working on the fourth installment of the "High School Musical" film franchise. According to a statement from the company, the upcoming film will star an entirely new cast.
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Christian Filmmakers Question YouTube’s Decision To Remove Video About Religious Persecution
Film director and producer Josh Troester is asking why YouTube removed his short movie about the persecution of Christians. According to the filmmaker, YouTube took down his work because it is inappropriate and violates the site's policies.
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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.
