Joyce Dimaculangan
Joyce has more than 15 years experience writing news, industry articles and blogs for the private and public sectors. Most of her career was spent writing technical documentation for a software company in the Philippines.
She earned a B.A. in Communication Arts with a concentration in writing from the University of the Philippines, Los Baños. During her leisure time, Joyce pursues her interest in reading fiction and playing with her dogs. She can be contacted at Joyce@1cvm.com.
US to Create Global Body on Religious Freedom
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on July 18, 2019 that the United States will create a new global body on religious freedom.
Survey Shows Dramatic Decline in Christianity in the UK
A survey showed that there has been a 'dramatic decline' in Christianity in the UK in the last 35 years.
UK Analyst Warns of ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ of Christians in Iraq
A columnist from UK daily newspaper, The Telegraph, Dr. Tim Stanley, warned that Christians in Iraq are not just facing persecution, but ethnic cleansing from the Islamic State.
Level of Christian Persecution in Nepal Escalates
Christians in Nepal fear for their lives as the level of persecution against them escalates.
Mission Brings Jesus Closer to North Africa
The Spanish Bible Society takes advantage of the summer to distribute the New Testament through various Spanish sea ports such as Melilla, Tarifa and Algeciras which thousands of travelers use to go to and from Europe.
Egypt Legalizes 127 Churches
Egypt approved on July 1, 2019 the legalization of 127 churches and church-affiliated service buildings in the country, making the total number of registered places of worship to 1,021 since the implementation of a new law in 2016.
Pakistani Official Downplays Christian Persecution
A Pakistani official dismissed reports of Christian persecution, comparing them to knife crimes in the UK. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said accusations of Christians being treated harshly in Pakistan are nothing more but exaggerations.
UK Govt Urged to Prioritize the Protection of Christians
A report calls for the UK government to implement stringent policies to protect Christians all over the world.
Lost Lincoln Bible Surfaces, Offers Clues to His Faith
An Abraham Lincoln Bible, which experts didn't know about, resurfaced, 150 years after the president's assassination. Lincoln was vague on the subject of religion and this Bible gives new clues about his faith.
One fifth of Dutch Churches No Longer Used in Worship
One in five church buildings in The Netherlands are no longer used for worship. Dutch newspaper Trouw found that several churches are now converted for secular use.
