Articles by CDI Staff
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Leaders of a Spanish evangelical church federation have approved a long-term church planting strategy aimed at establishing 100 new congregations across Spain over the next decade, with a particular focus on regions that currently have little or no evangelical presence. -
King Charles III tells US Congress 'the Christian faith is a firm anchor' amid global uncertainty
King Charles III told the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, April 28, that Christian faith, democratic tradition and a shared commitment to peace remain central to the alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States as both nations face growing global instability.  -
Bill in India smooths way for government to seize church assets
A sweeping foreign funding bill in India could hand the government control over faith-based schools, hospitals and charitable institutions built over decades, church leaders said. -
Forum examines how North Korea reshaped Christian culture into state ideology
Speakers at a recent forum in Washington examining religion and ideology in North Korea argued that the country’s ruling Kim family adopted elements of Pyongyang’s historic Christian culture and reshaped them into a political system centered on loyalty to the regime. -
Australian Christian survey finds strong support for climate action
A new survey released by Australian research organization NCLS Research and Christian advocacy movement Common Grace found that many Australian Christians who participated expressed concern about climate change and reported already taking practical steps to address it, including reducing household energy use, installing solar panels and engaging in civic advocacy. -
Germany reports record postwar birth deficit in 2025 as population decline deepens
Germany’s population recorded its largest natural decline in the postwar era in 2025, driven by a historic gap between births and deaths, according to the Federal Statistical Office. -
Calligraphy exhibition draws attention with 70-meter handwritten Gospel of John scroll
A Korean American calligraphy exhibition in Los Angeles has drawn attention for featuring a 70-meter-long handwritten transcription of the Gospel of John, a work its creator says took a year of daily writing and prayer to complete. -
Christian groups raise alarm as court restores NGO foreign funding rules
Rights groups, including Christian organizations advocating for persecuted communities, are warning that a recent high court ruling in Pakistan could significantly expand government oversight of civil society and restrict the ability of nonprofits to operate, particularly those reliant on foreign funding. -
‘Discipled by the persecuted church’: Faith Without Frontiers explores resilience and identity in the Middle East
The third Episode of Christian Daily International’s podcast Faith Without Frontiers featured a wide-ranging conversation with Carla Miller, who serves churches across the Middle East from her base in Lebanon, helping young people build resilience in the face of pressure and persecution. -
CEOs of persecution ministries launch joint prayer effort, emphasize unity at global consultation
Senior leaders of Christian ministries serving persecuted believers have begun a new joint prayer initiative, bringing together chief executives from multiple organizations in a move aimed at strengthening cooperation across the sector. -
AI analysis ranks Christianity as most rational worldview, apologist says
A recent opinion column published in The Christian Post argues that an artificial intelligence analysis of major world religions identified Christianity as the most rational belief system, a claim the author says supports longstanding Christian apologetic arguments. -
J.John to keynote Church Leaders Conference at CRE 2026 in UK
The Church Resources Exhibition (CRE), previously known as the Christian Resources Exhibition, has announced evangelist J.John as a keynote speaker for its newly launched Church Leaders Conference in England this October.
