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Sister of American Pastor Jailed in Turkey: ‘We Want Him Back with His Family’
Beth Herman, sister of pastor Andrew Brunson, said she and the rest of the family believe God is with him. Brunson has been detained six months ago in Turkey, where he had been working as a pastor for more than 20 years.
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Egypt: Muslims Attack Christians and Burn Their Homes, Leaving Eight Injured
A Muslim mob attacked the homes of Christians in a village in Minya, located about 240 km south of Cairo, on Thursday and burned three houses. The attack was carried out while the country is still under a state of calamity.
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Evangelical Churches in Brazil Rapidly Expand in Slum Communities: ‘God Is the Only Option for the Poor’
Evangelical churches in Brazil are rapidly growing, and the growth is found mostly in favelas or slum communities.
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Former Archbishop of Canterbury: ‘Politically Correct’ Officials Discriminate Against Syrian Christian Refugees
The former Archbishop of Canterbury accused the government of being biased against Christian refugees from Syria. He said Christians, who are being “disproportionately persecuted” in the Middle East, should be given priority by the government, but this is not happening.
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Nun Kidnapped by Islamists in Mali Still Missing After 2 Months, Orphanage Where She Worked Forced to Close
A Colombian nun kidnapped in Mali in February remains missing, and authorities still have no information regarding her whereabouts.
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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.
