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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Abortion Case on a Minor's Rights
In the first abortion case in five years, the Supreme Court considers a minor’s right to an abortion.
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Vatican Protests Violence Against Nuns in China
The Vatican issued a statement on Wed. protesting the arrest and beating of Catholic nuns and priests in China.
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Vatican Publishes Gay Clergy Document
The highly-anticipated document on the Catholic church's view on the gay clergy was officially released on Tuesday.
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NGO Leads Preventive Education as China's HIV Cases Increase
A top AIDS official in China said that the number of HIV cases has increased. Meanwhile NGOs are being urged to take up the fight against AIDS.
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Parental Notification for Abortion Goes Before the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court will argue a case on parental notification for minors seeking an abortion that can potentially affect how state legislatures rule over the divisive issue.
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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.
