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Vietnamese Pastor Imprisoned for Advocacy Work Denied Medical Treatment, Health 'Rapidly Deteriorating'
A Vietnamese pastor imprisoned for his advocacy work has been refused medical treatment for serious illnesses, causing his health to "rapidly deteriorate" a persecution watchdog has revealed.
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Bible Students Escape Myanmar Army, are Suffering from Starvation and Physical, Psychological Problems, Says Pastor
A pastor has revealed that 17 Bible students who escaped an ethnic minority army in Myanmar have not been fed for days and are suffering from severe health problems.
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Fourth Chinese Pastor Arrested for 'Disobedience' to Gov't, Pastor Warns Regime is 'Cultivating God's Wrath and Judgement'
A fourth pastor in China has been arrested for "disobedience" to the Communist government's regulations on religious affairs, prompting one faith leader to warn the regime is "essentially cultivating God's wrath and judgment."
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Chinese Pastor Threatened, Church Harassed After Signing Statement Vowing to 'Bear All Losses' for Gospel
A church in China's southern Hunan province is experiencing unrelenting harassment from Chinese authorities, as police continue to interrupt services, forcibly interrogate congregants, and vandalize church property.
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Rick Warren Shares Heath Update, Announces He'll Undergo Second Surgery Before Christmas
Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren has detailed the "excruciating abdominal pain" he recently endured that caused him to undergo emergency surgery -- and revealed he'll need a second surgery before Christmas.
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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.
