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Missouri Passes Same-sex 'Marriage' Ban in Landslide Vote
Seventy-one percent of Missouri voters supported a constitutional amendment which protects traditional marriage. Missouri is the first of nine states to on the measure.
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Missouri Begins Vote on Same-sex 'Marriage' Ban
Missouri began voting on a constitutional amendment defining marriage to be between a man and woman on August 3. A total of nine states, and as many as 12, will vote on similar amendments this year.
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President Bush Speaks at Knights of Columbus Convention
Bush addresses world's largest lay Catholic organization with proposal additional funding for faith-based initiatives.
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Measure Funding Millions to Embryonic Stem-cell Research Heads to California Ballot
Californian voters will vote on Proposition 71 this November to decide whether the state should fund millions of dollars to build a embryonic stem-cell research facility.
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Bush Administration Appeals Injunction on Partial-birth Abortion Ban
The government appealed to the Ninth District Court of Appeals a judge ruling which bars a law that bans an abortion procedure, which punctures the skull and suctions out the brain to kill the fetus.
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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.
