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NFL Trade Rumors 2016: 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick Reportedly Planning to Leave Team to Join New York Jets
After spending a disappointing season with the San Francisco 49ers, quarterback Colin Kaepernick is reportedly considering leaving the team to sign with the New York Jets. Although this is still unconfirmed, reports indicated that the Jets are already aware of the athlete's plans and are currently considering whether to get him or not.
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NFL Trade Rumors 2016: Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson Looking to Test Free Agency Next Month?
With the free agency for NFL's upcoming season about to begin next month, a lot of rumors and speculations have been circulating regarding what Seattle Seahawks will do with its current roster. One of those rumors is about quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, who could re-sign his contract with the team soon.
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Oldest Surviving Old Testament Manuscript Recognized By UNESCO As a World Treasure
A manuscript of what is believed to be the original source of the Old Testament has been added by the United Nations Educations, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO into the International Memory of the World Register. Under its new status, this manuscript, called the Aleppo Codex, is now regarded as an official world treasure.
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Pope Francis Condemns Mexico’s Drug Dealers During Last Sunday’s Open Mass Held In Mexico City
On Sunday, Pope Francis held an open-air mass in one of the poverty-stricken suburbs of Mexico and urged the attendees to veer away from the temptations offered by the country's drug trade industry. He also condemned those involved in the illegal trade and referred to them as "dealers of death."
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Egypt's President al-Sisi Apologizes to Coptic Christians, Vows to Restore Immediately Churches Destroyed by Muslim Brotherhood
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi apologized to the Christian citizens of Egypt for not being able to restore immediately their churches and other religious structures which were destroyed in 2013. The president, who is also a Muslim, vowed to rebuild these structures within this year.
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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.
