Christian Persecution Linked with Worldwide Trends, Says Agency
The persecution of Christians goes hand-in-hand with some important and disturbing trends taking place around the world
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Chinese House Church Leader Testifies at UN Commission on Human Rights
A Chinese Christian who has spent six years in labor camps and who was tortured and abused for her faith, testified at the United Nations earlier this week. -
Chinese House Church Leaders to Testify at UN
For the second time in the history of the United Nations, Chinese House Church leaders will testify at a parallel meeting in the UN headquarter in Geneva -
New Regulations on Religion in China to Come Into Effect in March 2005
With a highly detailed list of 48 rules and norms, the government of China published new regulations on religious personnel, place and activities to come into effect next year on Mar. 1 -
Amnesty International Makes Appeal for 'House Church' Pastor
Amnesty International has issued an 'Urgent Action' appeal and is calling for Zhang Rongliang’s immediate and unconditional release. -
Arsonists Set Fire to Catholic Church in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan believers under the umbrella of persecution -
World Vision Continues Efforts in Philippines Flood Relief
Filippinos and Relief Workers working toward clean-up -
Nearly One Thousand Dead or Missing in Philippines as Churches Provide Relief
As of Dec. 2, the number of people dead or missing in flash floods and landslides has reached nearly a thousand, while thousands more have been rendered homeless -
Monsoon Floods Displace Hundreds of Thousands in Sri Lanka
Churches and Aide Groups converge on the scene to offer a helping hand -
Christians Observe Day of Prayer for the Persecuted
Christians worldwide prayed for over 200 million suffering believers on Sunday, Nov. 14, during one of the largest prayer events in the world -
Christian Family Forced to Go into Hiding After Threats
A Christian family from Pakistan was forced to move to an undisclosed location in the country after their daughter received death threats for allegedly desecrating the Qu’ran -
Slain Missionary in Latvia Identified as Campus Crusade for Christ Worker
The American missionary who was killed in Riga, Latvia, on Monday, Nov. 1, served with Campus Crusade for Christ, sources reported on Friday -
Violence Against Religious Minorities Continues in Georgia
One year after Georgia's ''Rose Revolution'' saw the end of large-scale violence against religious minorities, violent incidents and threats of violence are continuing in the South Caucasus natio -
Southeast Asia Bible School Receives Threats
The U.S. embassy in Southeast Asia continues to receive reports that terrorist organizations could attempt to carry out attacks against Western connections -
World Vision, WFP Relief Program Set to Start in Kenya
The World Food Program (WFP) has pledged 19,970 metric tons of food to World Vision to benefit nearly 300,000 people -
Kidnappings in Afghanistan Raise Security Concerns for Aid Workers
The already tense situation in the Afghan capital, Kabul, has become more acute after an Afghan militant group kidnapped three UN workers in the city last week -
Large Mob Vandalizes Indonesia Church
A church in Karawang Indonesia was attacked and vandalized by a mob of nearly five hundred last month shortly after being warned by local authorities to flee for safety -
Iraqi Christians Face Escalating Violence
The Christian community in northern Iraq is facing ever-mounting intimidation and violence as part of an effort by Islamic extremists to force believers out of their homeland -
Christians Urged To Pray For Persecuted Believers on IDOP
Christians worldwide are being called on to pray for over 200 million suffering believers during the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on Sunday, Nov. 14 -
CECC Presents Annual Report on Human Rights in China
Congressional members of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) presented the CECC Annual Report for 2004 in a briefing on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 -
Bible Translators to Focus on Multi-Media
In the last 10 to 15 years much progress has been made in translating the Bible into more and more languages Wycliffe Bible Translators said at a recent directors meeting -
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Korean Missionaries Planting Gospel in Middle East
In Baghdad, where coordinated attacks on Iraqi churches have prompted much of the Christian population to flee, South Koreans are planning to open a seminary -
World Vision Helping to Prevent Malnutrition in Eastern Congo
In partnership with WFP and UNICEF, an international humanitarian agency is providing assistance to undernourished children in its feeding centers in Beni, around 400km north of Goma in Eastern Congo -
Christian Radio Ministries Air Programs to Encourage Beslan Survivors
Various broadcasting ministries in Russia are making a coordinated effort to encourage survivors of the horrific terrorist attack on a middle school in Beslan, Russia, in early September that shocked
