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.

The front page of the July 5, 2026, edition of the Swiss newspaper SonntagsBlick features a highly sarcastic and critical depiction of Christian players expressions of faith.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.
South Korea votes tomorrow — Churches urge repentance and unity over political partisanship

As South Korea prepares for its presidential election on June 3, Christian leaders across the country are emphasizing political neutrality and a renewed focus on repentance, unity, and the common good.
Korea's largest christian umbrella group urges responsible voting ahead of presidential election

The Christian Council of Korea (CCK), one of the country's largest Christian umbrella organizations, released an official statement on May 16 outlining its position on the upcoming 21st presidential election. The statement emphasized the importance of responsible voting, policy-focused campaigning, and clear stances on moral and social issues.
Trump Launches White House Faith Office: A Bold Bet on Religion in Government

In a move that underscores his deepening focus on faith in public life, President Donald Trump has announced the creation of the White House Faith Office, a dedicated branch designed to strengthen the role of religious organizations in government affairs.