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Christian Human Rights Lawyer Fears Another Arrest Due to Work Defending Chinese Churches
Prominent Chinese human rights lawyer and Christian Zhang Kai fears that he may face a second imprisonment -- a plight he fears he "may not be able to endure" -- due to his legal defense of churches that faced cross demolition.
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China Sentences American Pastor to Seven Years in Prison for 'Illegally Crossing the Border' While Doing Humanitarian Work
A North Carolina pastor has been sentenced to seven years in prison and fined a hefty charge after he allegedly "organized an illegal border crossing."
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Chinese Christian Woman Arrested, Criminally Detained for Attempting to Share Gospel With President Xi Jinping
A Chinese Christian woman was arrested by public security bureau officers and criminally detained after she attempted to share the gospel with President Xi Jinping.
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Egyptian Coptic Christian Who 'Committed Suicide' Actually Murdered by Muslim, Says Family
An Egyptian Coptic Christian reported to have committed suicide in his army unit last week was actually murdered by his Muslim commanding officer, his family has claimed.
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Vice President Mike Pence, Wife Karen Screen 'God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness' at Museum of the Bible
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen recently screened the soon-to-release Pure Flix movie "God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness" at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
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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.
