Churches Hit by Sequential Raids in Hunan and Hubei as China Tightens Grip on Unregistered Religious Activities
Recent enforcement actions against unregistered house churches in Hunan and Hubei provinces.
Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
Christian Footballers Expressing Faith: Why Is the European Media So Guarded?
Swiss and German mainstream media have been criticized for using framing, association, and innuendo to stigmatize Christian athletes' public expressions of faith in highly secularized Europe, with journalist Florian Wüthrich arguing that this reflects prejudice rather than journalism.
Over Half of Surveyed HK Churches Lack Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies, Landmark Study Finds
A Hong Kong Christian Council report reveals that over half of local churches lack sexual harassment policies or awareness of them, while victims delay seeking help by an average of 10 years due to fear, shame, and church cultures that prioritize authority and harmony over accountability.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Finnish Parliamentarian Found Guilty of Hate Speech Over Booklet Labeling Homosexuality a 'Disorder'
Finnish Member of Parliament and practicing physician Päivi Räsänen was convicted on March 26 of incitement against an ethnic group, following a split 3–2 court decision.
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Brazilian Medical Student Acquitted in Free Speech Case Over Biological Sex Comments
A case against a Brazilian medical student, prosecuted for her social media comments on biological sex, has concluded with an acquittal, according to the legal organization ADF International.
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Middle East Conflict Escalates: Ecumenical Joint Statement Calls for Ceasefire
Eight major international Christian organizations issued a rare joint statement on Monday, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East following a dramatic escalation of regional hostilities.
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Rhode Island Probe Identifies 75 Catholic Priests Accused of Abusing Over 300 Minors
A recent report confirms that since 1950, in Rhode Island, where nearly 40% of the population identifies as Catholic, a landmark investigation has revealed 75 Catholic clergy allegedly abused more than 300 minors.
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Maltese Christian Acquitted of 'Conversion Therapy' Charges After Three-Year Legal Battle
Matthew Grech, a 36-year-old man from the Mediterranean island nation of Malta, was acquitted on March 4 after more than three years of legal proceedings over sharing his testimony about leaving a homosexual lifestyle.
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Iranian Christians Targeted as 'Scapegoats' Amid Escalating War and Regime Crackdown
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) issued a statement on March 2 warning that the U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran have triggered a volatile environment posing a severe threat to Iran’s already vulnerable Christian community.
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Human Rights Advocates Warn: Religious Control Has Entered the “Era of Digital Surveillance”
At a U.S. congressional hearing on February 4, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback stated that authoritarian regimes have realized that violence alone cannot eradicate religious belief.
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Chinese Church Leader Zhang Wen Si Released After 11 Years of Imprisonment in North Korea
According to a February 3 report by Open Doors, Zhang Wen Si , an ethnic Korean church leader from Changbai, China.was released and returned to China on Nov. 5, 2025, following an 11-year imprisonment in North Korea.
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Christian travels to Wang Fuk court fire site to pray, firmly believes God will intervene to change the situation
Asked why he had come to the scene, brother Moses’s eyes reddened slightly and he replied earnestly, “Because I care about this place.”
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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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EU Mission to Review Pakistan’s Human Rights Record
Rights advocates have called on the European Union to probe Pakistan’s human rights situation—particularly the treatment of religious minorities—as a monitoring mission begins on November 24th to assess Pakistan’s eligibility for the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) trade benefits.
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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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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.