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Muslim Converts Revitalize Europe’s Fading Christian Churches
Due to Muslim conversions, faith leaders indicate Christianity now is making a comeback in Europe.
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Iran Sanctions 15 US Firms for Israel Ties, 'Human Rights Abuses'
Iran officials imposed sanctions on 15 U.S. companies for cooperating with Israel and for alleged human rights violations in a retaliatory reaction to a move by Washington, D.C. officials, reports state news agency IRNA on Sunday.
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Netflix 'Messiah' Series Being Created by Roma Downey, Mark Burnett
Film producers and spouses Roma Downey and Mark Burnett are working on a faith-based series for Netflix entitled "Messiah," reflecting the second coming of Jesus.
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Vatican 3D Film of Painter 'Raphael' Takes Viewers Into Pope's Private Palace Scenes
Most people know Renaissance painter and architect Raphael Sanzio simply as the "Raphael" who covered the walls of the pope's Vatican palace in elaborate frescoes and filled the Sistine Chapel with tapestries modeled on his designs. Now, a new film celebrates and shares his creations with a larger audience.
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Christian Victims Denied Food, Aid by Terrorists in Nigerian Displacement Camps
Christians dislodged in Nigeria by Boko Haram terrorists are being deprived of access to food and assistance at displacement camps run by local Muslim organizations, according to Christian persecution watchdog group, Open Doors USA.
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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.
