CDI Staff

Fourth Younger Leaders Gathering 2025 (São Paulo, Brazil)

‘We are in the dark’: Iranian Christians abroad describe fear and isolation as unrest deepens

As protests intensify across Iran amid economic collapse and mounting political unrest, Christians inside the country are facing heightened fear, isolation and uncertainty, according to testimonies shared with Christian Daily International by a ministry that works with Iranian Christian refugees. The individuals spoke anonymously because of security concerns, citing widespread internet shutdowns, reported killings and arrests, and growing anxiety about the vulnerability of religious minorities.

Photo book highlights missionary Henry Appenzeller’s role in shaping modern Korean education

A new photo-based book documenting the life and legacy of early Protestant missionary Henry G. Appenzeller has been published to mark the 140th anniversary of Pai Chai Academy, one of Korea’s earliest modern schools, according to reporting by Christian Daily Korea.

Wedding turns tragic for Christian family as gas explosion kills newlyweds, six others

Pakistan’s Christian community expressed shock and grief after a gas cylinder explosion during post-wedding celebrations killed at least eight Christians, including newlyweds, and injured more than a dozen others early Jan. 11 at a family home in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.

Irish evangelical leader says Enoch Burke case centers on 'behavior', not transgender rights

A senior Irish evangelical leader has said the prolonged imprisonment of teacher Enoch Burke is the result of his own conduct and defiance of court orders, not his beliefs about gender or transgender issues. Nick Park, executive director of the Evangelical Alliance in Ireland, told the Irish Independent that Burke’s “un-Christian,” “insulting” and “disruptive” behavior — rather than his views — lies at the center of the case, which has become one of Ireland’s most contentious legal and cultural

Prison Fellowship International marks one millionth graduate of in-prison evangelism program

Prison Fellowship International said its in-prison evangelism program has reached a milestone, graduating its one millionth participant since the initiative launched more than a decade ago.

Korean church leaders seek UNESCO recognition for 1974 EXPLO evangelism event

Efforts are underway to seek UNESCO World Documentary Heritage inscription and national documentary cultural heritage designation for EXPLO ’74, a large-scale evangelistic gathering widely regarded as a catalyst for Korea’s national evangelization movement and the rapid growth of the Korean church.

Colombian evangelicals call for day of fasting and prayer amid diplomatic talks between Petro and Trump

Colombia’s leading evangelical body has called for a national day of fasting and prayer on Friday, urging Christians to seek divine guidance and peace for the country amid renewed diplomatic engagement between Colombia and the United States.

Churches across Switzerland to open doors on national day of mourning after deadly fire

Churches across Switzerland will open their doors for prayer, silence and pastoral support on Friday as the country observes a national day of mourning following a deadly New Year’s Eve fire in the Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana that killed 40 people.

Evangelical leaders in western Siberia plan university to train missionaries for indigenous peoples

Evangelical leaders in western Siberia plan to launch a new evangelical university in 2026 aimed at strengthening theological education and improving mission work among the region’s indigenous peoples, according to church leaders and a recent commentary by a visiting theologian.

Dr. Pramila Lall, pioneering Christian eye doctor in Pakistan, dies at 93

Dr Pramila Lall, one of Pakistan’s most revered Christian medical professionals and a trailblazer in ophthalmology, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 3, at the age of 93 at the Christian Hospital Taxila, where she served humanity for nearly seven decades.

Christianity in South Korea shows lower favorability but stronger impact on daily life, survey finds

Christianity in South Korea records lower public favorability than Buddhism and Catholicism, but Christians report significantly stronger personal impact and perceived benefits from their faith, according to an analysis released by the Korea Church Media Association.