Articles by CDI Staff
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A feature-length documentary tracing what is described as the oldest known Christian hymn from an ancient Egyptian papyrus fragment to a modern worship recording will be shown in cinemas in the United States on March 24 and 26, with producers highlighting its historical and theological significance for global Christian audiences. -
New digital platform expands access to ancient New Testament manuscripts
The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts on Monday announced the launch of a new online Digital Manuscript Collection interface, expanding public access to ancient New Testament manuscripts and related scholarly materials beyond the scope of its previous database. -
Joseph Francis, Pakistani veteran minority rights advocate, dies at 81
Joseph Francis, a distinguished Pakistani minorities rights defender, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11, after a prolonged illness. He was 81. -
Jordan selects design for Museum of Jesus’ Baptism at Bethany Beyond the Jordan
A team led by Níall McLaughlin Architects has been selected to design a new museum dedicated to the history and theological significance of Christian baptism at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the site widely recognized as the place where Jesus was baptized. -
Nearly half of evangelicals engage Christian media daily, report finds
Nearly half of evangelical Protestants in the United States engage with Christian media on a daily basis, and more than two-thirds do so at least weekly, according to new national research released by Infinity Concepts and Grey Matter Research. -
Most Americans believe in God, but many rarely attend worship, study finds
Most adults in the United States believe in God and engage in some form of religious practice, but nearly half seldom or never attend religious services, according to new data from the Pew Research Center that offers a snapshot of American faith by scaling the population down to a hypothetical town of 100 people. -
Cleaner rare earth sourcing could ease ethical concerns over conflict minerals, researchers say
Scientists exploring new ways to extract rare earth elements from domestic waste and polluted land say their work could help address long-standing ethical and environmental concerns tied to global mineral supply chains. -
310 faith-based organizations recognized as ‘Best Christian Workplaces’
Best Christian Workplaces in the U.S. State of Washington has announced “Certified Best Christian Workplaces” with 310 global faith-based organisations and Christian-owned businesses honored for their work. The ministry said the honors represented a variety of Christian organizations, including churches,parachurch ministries, mission organizations, Christian-owned businesses, Christian schools, and universities. Certified Best Christian Workplaces are spread across the United States, Canada, and -
Korean churches lag in migrant ministry, yet interest in growth is high, survey finds
Only about 12% of churches in South Korea are currently engaged in ministry to migrants, despite rapid growth in the country’s foreign-born population, according to a new nationwide survey reported by Christian Daily Korea. -
Imprisonment of human rights attorneys in Pakistan condemned
The imprisonment of prominent Pakistani human rights attorney couple Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha has triggered strong condemnation from the United Nations, international legal bodies and domestic rights groups. -
Italian Evangelical Alliance raises concerns over ecumenical covenant's impact on evangelism
The Italian Evangelical Alliance has raised theological and practical concerns following the signing of a national ecumenical agreement that brings together Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and some Evangelical and Pentecostal churches in Italy. -
Actor Tim Allen says he has finished reading the entire Bible: 'Humbled, enlightened and amazed'
Actor and comedian Tim Allen said this week that he has completed a full, cover-to-cover reading of the Bible, describing the 13-month process as humbling and transformative.
