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Liu Xiaobo Death: Final Words of Chinese Christian Activist Revealed
July 13, 2017: World leaders have criticized the Chinese government after Liu Xiaobo, renowned democracy activist and Nobel laureate, died a "premature death" at age 61 under guard in a hospital on Thursday.
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Pastor of Christian Woman Robbed, Raped in NYC Warns Attackers: 'God is Going to Lay a Hand on You'
July 13, 2017: After a Christian woman was robbed and sexually assaulted on the streets of NYC while attempting to leaving a church service, her pastor has warned her attackers to be prepared for God to "lay a hand on them", as "nobody does evil and goes scot-free".
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Persecuted Pastor Saeed Abedini 'Prayed' Over Justin Bieber During Final Year in Prison
July 13, 2017: Saeed Abedini, an Iranian-American pastor who spent three-and-a-half years imprisoned in Iran for his faith, has revealed that he regularly "prayed" for pop star Justin Bieber during his incarceration.
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Billy Graham Reveals the 'Main Reason' God Warns Against Occult Practices, Witchcraft
July 13, 2017: Famed evangelist Billy Graham has said that one of the "main reasons" the Bible warns against engaging in occult practices - even "amusing or harmless" things like ouija boards and palm reading - is because doing so allows evil spirits to have influence over us.
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LifeWay May Stop Selling 'The Message' Bible Over Eugene Peterson's Pro-LGBT Comments
July 13, 2017: LifeWay Christian Stores, the country's largest Christian retail chain, may stop selling Eugene Peterson's books after he voiced his support for same-sex marriage and said he would officiate a gay wedding if asked, claims a new report.
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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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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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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.
