Hong Kong Bishop Doubts Vatican-China Relations Will Be Normalized by 2008
Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen said that China – Vatican relations have soured and would not be normalized by 2008 because of the ordination of 2 bishops without papal permission.
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Chinese Officials Report Second Case of Bird Flu in Northwest China
Chinese health officials report the second case of bird flu amongst wild migratory geese in Qinghai Province, northwestern China. Qinghai lies under a major bird migratory route and has experienced av -
China Remains Silent to Bishop's Excommunication
Chinese officials and state-controlled media remained quiet, Friday, after the Vatican excommunicated two bishops ordained without papal approval. -
Pack More Bibles to Bring to China, says Voice of Martyrs
A U.S.-based Christian persecution monitor said that more Bibles would be needed for China, in light of the China Bible Exhibition tour in the United States. China’s official church continually mainta -
Sino-Vatican Relations Further Worsen as Pope Excommunicates 4 Bishops
The Vatican excommunicated the two Bishops ordained by the state-controlled Catholic church, Thursday, casting doubts on normalization of Sino-Vatican relations. -
China's Appointment on Bishops Threatens Sino-Vatican Relations
China’s official Catholic church appointed its second Bishop without papal blessing, Wednesday, at a ceremony in eastern Anhui province at Wuhu city’s Saint Joseph’s Cathedral. -
China Will Consecrate Second Bishop, Defying Vatican Again
The People’s Republic of China will ordain a second Bishop, without Vatican approval, despite warnings that such move would endanger efforts to reestablish relations. -
Philippines Claims Capture of Missionary Kidnapper
Filipino officials claim the capture of yet another militant with ties to al-Qaida, whom allegedly was involved with the 2001 Dos Palmas resort kidnapping of three American citizens, including a missi -
Chinese Filmmaker Commuted from Imprisonment to House Arrest
A Chinese filmmaker, who was arrested while making a documentary on house churches, has been placed under 'supervised residence' at an undisclosed location, his sister on a blog, Wednesday.< -
Malaysian Court Case Raises Conversion Issues
The conclusion of a recent court case in Malaysia may set precedents in religious freedom for the Muslim-dominant nation. Civil and family matters concerning Muslims continue to be under the jurisdict -
40 Million Bibles Printed by Protestant Church in China
Since 1980, the sole government-backed Bible printing press in China has published 40 million Bibles, according to the statistics revealed before the unprecedented China Bible Ministry Exhibition in t -
China Can't Confirm Timetable to Re-establish Vatican Ties
China religious official says he cannot confirm when China will finish rebuilding its relation with the Vatican, despite earlier reports that the two sides would rebuild diplomatic relations by the 20 -
Mixed-Race Superbowl MVP Admits Life with God
Half Korean and African American football player, Hines Ward admitted his faith in God at a press conference in Seoul, Tuesday. -
Games Will Improve China's Human Rights, Says Olympic Committee
The Olympics will bring improvement to China’s human rights situation, International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge said on Wednesday. -
Indian Pastor Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances
A Christian persecution monitor reported the Jan. 1 death of a 35-year-old Indian pastor, who died mysteriously in -
Church Builds Cyber Classroom for Taiwan Aboriginals
A internet center project, started by two church elders from the Presbyterian Church of Taiwan, will help children from a remote aboriginal village receive real-time information and education. -
First Trial for 17 Church Leaders Ends
The first trial of 17 house church leaders ended without a verdict, last Friday, amidst allegations that the defendants were tortured and sexually abused while under interrogation.< -
Hindu Festival Hosts Anti-Conversion Exhibit
Christians may have second thoughts on the relative peace of the Shabari Kumbh Hindu Festival after new reports uncovered anti-Christian conversion activities directed at tribal believers in India. -
Memorial Service for Filipino Mudslide Victims Held
Relatives of more than 1,000 Philippines mudslide victims and survivors held a 30-minute memorial service Saturday, bearing flowers and candles. -
Officials Halts Indian Bible Society Relief Work
Indian Bible society missionaries ceased operations in the earthquake-devastated areas of Jammu and Kashmir after being accused of carrying out conversions. -
Bible Exhibit Should be in China, says Chinese Christian Activist
The China Bible exhibition should have been in China, said a Chinese Christian rights activist visiting the United States, Tuesday, after visiting the staff of a persecution monitor organization. -
Chinese Christian Labels Atlanta Bible Exhibit 'Propaganda' Farce
A former house church leader called the China Bible Exhibition in Atlanta a 'joke', after the exhibition opened, Friday, where dignitaries touted the event as an opportunity for the U.S. to understa -
Eqypt Christian-Muslims Clash in Church Building Dispute
Hundreds of Egyptian Coptic Christians and Muslims fought in a church-building dispute that began after Muslim prayers south of Cairo, leaving 10 people injured. -
Religious Leaders Ask for Peace in Palestine
Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders asked President Bush in a letter to continue efforts in ensuring peace between Israel and Palestine showing in light of the militant Hamas party’s victory in the P -
Open Doors Maintains Book Distribution in Iraq Despite Violence
An international ministry is continuing its work in distributing Christian books in Iraq as terrorist attacks continue.
