Christian’s release delayed after bail granted in blasphemy cases
An 18-year-old Christian is still languishing in jail a month after winning bail in all three blasphemy cases against him as a trial court is delaying his release, his father said.
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The end of persecution is a realistic hope but in the meantime we lament
In a perfect world, where legal systems hold political power to account and protect minorities against human rights abuses we might expect an end to persecution. But we do not live in a perfect world. People with power continue to act with impunity against those who think and live differently to them. Christians have a way to cope with this reality and a real and living hope for a future free of persecution.
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A reflection on how tragedies can teach us the number of our days and spur us on to love and good deeds
Air India flight AI-171 from from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick dominated the headlines mid-June. Like many large scale tragedies it captures our attention briefly, but for those closer to the story the impact can be longer lasting. This reflection observes that tragic news can become a wake up call to "seek first the kingdom" with renewed vigor without delay.
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On World Refugee Day a refugee remembers the seven churches involved in saving his family
Every forcibly displaced person's story is unique and harrowing. To commemorate World Refugee Day, here is a first-hand account of a boy's refugee journey with his family. He is now a mature follower of Jesus dedicated to helping refugees and believes the Church has a crucial role in refugee care—a role that is a powerful witness to the love of Christ.
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Chinese diaspora and the spread of Christianity
In April 2025, more than a hundred pastors, theologians, and ministry practitioners from around the world gathered in Toronto, Canada, for the first-ever Chinese Diaspora Network Consultation. Our guest contributor, Andrea Lee provides an overview of the findings from this historic gathering.
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Christian Council of Korea says WEA General Assembly 'absolutely impossible' amid ongoing leadership concerns
By CDI StaffThe Christian Council of Korea (CCK), led by President Rev. Kyung-hwan Ko, has declared that the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul is “absolutely impossible,” vowing to expose its issues through a forum and a white paper.
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WEA Seoul General Assembly Office opens at International Discipleship Training Center
By CDI StaffIn the lead up to the World Evangelical Alliance's (WEA) General Assembly in October, the WEA Seoul General Assembly Office has been inaugurated on the fifth floor of the International Discipleship Training Center in Seoul, Korea.
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Police free Christian girl from kidnapper in Pakistan
A 12-year-old Christian girl has reunited with her parents last week after she was abducted two months prior by a Muslim neighbor who forcibly converted her to Islam and coerced her into marrying him, sources said.
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Christian couple in India convicted of ‘forced conversion’ wins bail
A Christian couple in India convicted of forcible conversion despite lack of evidence and sentenced to five years in prison has won bail while they appeal, sources said.
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Refugee Highway Partnership highlights detention centers as focus for this year's World Refugee Sunday in June
By Chris EyteThe Refugee Highway Partnership (RHP) is calling on churches and individuals to honor World Refugee Sunday 2025 by responding to Jesus’ words—“I was in prison, and you came to visit me” (Matthew 25:36). Observed annually on the Sunday before or after World Refugee Day on June 20, this year’s World Refugee Sunday falls on June 15 and 22 and focuses on those who find themselves stuck in detention centers.
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Christian in Pakistan beaten, shaved and paraded through village
Muslim landowners in Pakistan abducted a Christian laborer, shaved his head and facial hair, blackened his face and paraded him on the back of a donkey for allegedly stealing wood from their property, his brother said.
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New research finds foster and adoptive families flourishing, with Christians leading the way
Families who foster or adopt are “flourishing” at higher rates than those who do not, and Christians show significantly greater concern for these vulnerable children compared to those without faith in Jesus, new research shows. Titled “Engagement in US Foster Care and Adoption: 2025 Data and Trends,” the study was organized by the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) in partnership with the communications and research team at Pinkston.
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