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.
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.
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.
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.
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Hong Kong Legislative Council Rejects Same-Sex Partner Registration Bill, Citing Traditional Marriage Values
The Hong Kong Legislative Council overwhelmingly voted down the controversial Same-Sex Partner Relationship Registration Bill on September 10th.
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Chinese Pastor Reflects on Charlie Kirk’s Death: Church Must Confront “Today’s Issues”
The news of Charlie Kirk’s death not only shocked leaders in the English-speaking evangelical world but also affected Chinese pastors in North America. In a memorial article, one pastor described Charlie Kirk as someone who “awakened the church, Christians, and even society as a whole.”
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A church in South Korea’s Guri City suffers fire damage, no injuries reported
A church in Guri City, near Seoul, South Korea, experienced a fire on July 3 that caused damage to parts of its main sanctuary building
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Trump Faith Office cites Psalm 34:18 as Texans pray amid deadly flooding
Central Texas is grappling with devastating flooding that has claimed at least 82 lives and left more than 40 people missing.
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27 girls and 1 counselor missing after flash flood hits Texas Christian Camp
A sudden flash flood swept through a Christian summer camp in Texas early Friday morning, leaving 27 girls and one adult counselor initially unaccounted for, with 12 still missing as of Sunday.
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Korean VOM calls for prayer for pastor Lian Changnian amid ongoing persecution in China
The Voice of the Martyrs Korea (VOM Korea) is calling on Christians worldwide to pray for Pastor Lian Changnian, a Chinese house church leader recently released on bail but suffering serious mental and physical effects from prolonged government interrogation.