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Indonesia Protest: Violence Erupts as Thousands Rally Against Christian Gov. Ahok Over Alleged Blasphemy
Up to 50,000 protesters gathered in the streets of Jakarta, Indonesia on Friday over the alleged blasphemy of Gov. Basuki Tjahja Purnama, popularly known as Ahok, who is a Christian.
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Duterte Breaks Promise to Stop Cursing, Lashes Out Anew at US
After a surprising announcement last week that he would stop cursing, Philippine Pres. Rodrigo Duterte broke his promise Monday and uttered cuss words while speaking in his home town, Davao City.
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Former Lesbian Disagrees With Jen Hatmaker on LGBT Beliefs
A former lesbian who decided to follow Christ said Jen Hatmaker’s acceptance of the gay lifestyle would have been like a “millstone” around her neck if she heard it back when she was still a homosexual.
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11-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Kills Herself Over Classmates’ Bullying
An 11-year-old girl from Ohio who survived cancer when she was young shot herself in the head because she could no longer take her classmates’ bullying.
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Pakistan Authorities Release Tortured Mother and Son Accused of Blasphemy After Politicians, Groups Intervene
Pakistani police released a mother and her nine-year-old son accused of blasphemy after several days of holding them in custody because of increasing public clamor to set them free.
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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.
