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Uzbek Nanny In Russia Arrested After Allegedly Beheading Toddler And Screaming ‘Allahu Akbar’
An Uzbek woman working in Russia as a nanny has been arrested after being accused of beheading a 4-year-old girl and burning down her house. Authorities, however, have not yet revealed the suspect's possible motives for the crime.
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Selena Gomez Sings About Relationship with Jesus at Christian Worship Band Hillsong Concert in LA
Selena Gomez surprised concert goers in Los Angeles last Thursday after appearing unexpectedly during the concert of the praise and worship band Hillsong Young & Free. The pop star performed one of her singles which she previously confirmed is about her special relationship with God.
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Florida Christian Ministries That Help Ex-Cons’ Rehabilitation Win Legal battle Against Atheist Group
A circuit court judge in Florida has ruled in favor of two Christian organizations that have been targeted in a lawsuit filed by an atheist group around eight years ago. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff was looking to stop the ministries in helping a government agency in the rehabilitation of former convicts.
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60,000 Join Religious Leaders To Pray and Rally Against Renewed Nuclear Trident Program in Britain
About 60,000 individuals from different religious backgrounds came together on Saturday in London to stage a massive rally against the U.K. government's plans to revive the Trident program. The movement is being dubbed as the largest anti-nuclear campaign in a generation.
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China Sentences Christian Pastor, Wife To 14 Years in Prison For Opposing Government’s Campaign to Remove Crosses in Churches
Pastor Bao Guohua and his wife Xing Wenxiang have been sentenced to spend more than 10 years in jail after Chinese authorities charged them with social disorder and corruption. But, according to the supporters of the couple, the indictment on the two exemplifies the government's actions against Christian activities in the country.
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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.
