Tag: Christians
Prayer Day Set for India
Church leaders in India have set May 7th as a day for prayer and fasting as the country continues its battle against Covid-19.
Religious Freedom Worsened in China—USCIRF
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released its annual report on April 21 stating that religious freedom conditions in China have worsened.
Faith-based Approaches Can Sway Many Americans to Accept COVID-19 Vaccine
A recent study by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and Interfaith Youth Core (IYC) found that faith-based approaches can help sway many hesitant Americans to accept the COVID-19 vaccine.
Croatia Launches Scholarship Program to Persecuted Christians
The Croatian government is granting scholarships to young persecuted Christians. Parliament approved in November 2020 the state budget allocating $237,000 to the scholarship program.
Christians in UK Urged to Follow Govt Guidelines in Church
A Christian health expert in the UK advised Christians to "take responsibility" and conform to the government's pandemic guidelines even in church.
Christians in China Observe Easter Sunday
Government-recognized churches in China observed Easter Sunday with praise meetings, prayers, Communion services and baptisms.
Christians Celebrate Second Easter During Pandemic
Millions of Christians around the world celebrated Easter Sunday under pandemic precautions for the second time.
Bible Translators to End Bible Poverty by 2033
Ten of the world's leading Bible translation agencies launched an ambitious campaign---making Scripture available in every language by 2033.
UK Allows Safer Church Singing in Time for the Holy Week
The UK government updated its guidelines on March 26th relaxing restrictions on communal singing in church.
Pew: 4 in 10 US Christians Plan to Attend In-Person Easter...
Americans are slowly returning to in-person worship services, but attendance on Easter is expected to be lower than pre-pandemic levels.
