Articles by CDI Staff
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The European Evangelical Alliance has condemned a Russian missile attack on Kyiv that killed nine civilians and set fire to one of Christianity's oldest monastic sites, calling the assault an attempt to erase Ukrainian identity and memory. -
'How do we prevent suicide among your teenage friends?' — A podcast on listening to the next generation
“How do we prevent suicide among your teenage friends?” This powerful question sits at the heart of today's episode of Faith Without Frontiers, where host Gordon Showell-Rogers speaks with Geordon Rendle, Youth for Christ’s global youth advocate, about faith, mental health, grief, hope, and the urgent need to truly listen to today’s teenagers. -
Australian churches show gains in child safeguarding policies, survey finds
The majority of Australian churches have developed formal policies for protecting children and vulnerable people, according to findings published in April from the National Church Life Survey, though a wide gap remains between what church leaders know and what ordinary congregants understand about reporting abuse. -
Lausanne releases free discipleship video series to connect everyday faith with global mission
The Lausanne Movement has released a free five-part video series designed to help Christians connect personal faith with global mission, according to the organization. -
German church groups warn of refugee protection rollback on 75th anniversary of Geneva convention
A coalition of German church and humanitarian organizations marked the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Geneva Refugee Convention by calling on governments worldwide to reverse what they describe as a dangerous erosion of refugee protections — and urging Berlin to stop offloading responsibility onto poorer nations. -
Austrian Evangelical Alliance elects new chairwoman, revises ethics code
The Austrian Evangelical Alliance elected a new leadership team and adopted a revised code of ethics during its council meeting in late May, marking a significant transition for the organization. -
Scientists find far more climate-resilient coral reefs than previously thought
Researchers have identified nearly 166,000 square kilometers of coral reef capable of surviving climate change — three times more than earlier estimates — raising cautious hope for one of the world's most threatened marine ecosystems, according to a study published Tuesday. -
Pastoral burnout, AI, and micro-credentials among top agenda for ICETE's Mombasa gathering in 2027
Pastoral burnout, artificial intelligence, micro-credentials and the recognition of prior learning are set to dominate the agenda when the world's leading evangelical theological education body convenes in Mombasa, Kenya, in April 2027 — signaling a field grappling with pressures that traditional seminary models were never designed to address. -
Faith Without Frontiers podcast explores refugee crisis through award-winning documentary 'Life Jacket'
The latest episode of Faith Without Frontiers, aired this week, features a compelling conversation between host Gordon Showell-Rogers and filmmaker and documentary producer Faten AlFaraj, whose award-winning film Life Jacket shines a light on the realities faced by refugees fleeing conflict, persecution, and displacement. -
Court blocks govt action against historic Christian college hostel in Pakistan
The management of Pakistan's only church-run chartered university secured temporary relief on June 18 (Thursday) after the Lahore High Court (LHC) restrained the Punjab provincial government from taking further action regarding Ewing Hall, a historic hostel building belonging to the Forman Christian College University (FCCU). -
Asian seminary journal calls for 'integrative approach' to forming whole-person Christian leaders
A peer-reviewed journal published by the Asia Theological Association has released a volume focused entirely on how theological institutions across Asia are working to form students not just academically but spiritually, relationally, and personally — a challenge that leaders in the region say is growing more urgent. -
Global summit advances global framework for child flourishing
The Global Summit on Fostering Hope for Children, held June 3–5 in Vatican City, convened researchers, humanitarian leaders, policymakers, and faith-based organizations to develop a shared global framework for child wellbeing.
