Articles by CDI Staff
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) convened a prayer breakfast Wednesday, Feb. 4, launching a formal partnership ahead of the 2027 General Election aimed at safeguarding the country's democratic process through value-based engagement. The initiative comes as the commission warns it faces a significant shortfall in funding for key pre-election activities. -
IRF Summit opens in Washington with call to confront rising religious repression
The sixth annual International Religious Freedom Summit opened Monday, Feb. 2, in Washington, D.C., with a call to intensify global advocacy for freedom of belief, as co-chairs warned that religious restrictions and persecution are rising worldwide even as the movement to defend conscience rights gains strength. -
for KING + COUNTRY release new single ahead of Valentine’s Day, focusing on enduring commitment
Grammy Award-winning duo for KING + COUNTRY released a new single, “Ever & Ever Before”, offering a reflection on long-term commitment and marriage rather than the excitement of new romance. -
Swiss theological seminary refocuses on core mission, sells properties to ease finances
The Theological Seminary St. Chrischona (TSC) announced sweeping changes to its operations, emphasizing its core mission of theological education, restructuring real-estate holdings and reaffirming a strategic partnership with the Institute for Community-Orientated Continuing Education (IGW). -
American public have less trust in church pastors
Public trust in members of the clergy in the United States has fallen to a new historic low, according to the latest Honesty and Ethics Survey from Gallup. The data reveals that only 27% of U.S. adults currently rate the honesty and ethics of pastors as high or very high, according to an analysis by Lifeway Research. This figure represents a three-point decline from the previous record low recorded in 2024 and continues a downward trend that has persisted for over a decade. -
ACSI launches “Faith Teaches” campaign during US National School Choice Week
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is launching its annual “Faith Teaches” campaign during National School Choice Week, highlighting the role of Christian schools in both academic achievement and spiritual formation. -
Sri Lanka churches shift from emergency aid to long recovery weeks after Cyclone Ditwah
Several weeks after Cyclone Ditwah devastated large parts of Sri Lanka, the immediate emergency phase has eased in some areas, but the humanitarian crisis remains severe for hundreds of thousands of families who lost homes, livelihoods and basic possessions, according to the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka. -
Floods kill more than 200 across Southern Africa as churches become shelters
Torrential rains have killed more than 200 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across Southern Africa since late December, as churches across the region open their doors as emergency shelters and relief centers amid widespread flooding and infrastructure damage. -
Syria-SDF ceasefire raises hopes for stability, yet concerns for Christians and other minorities remain
Syria has announced an immediate nationwide ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, ending nearly two weeks of clashes, even as Christians and other minorities remain concerned that the agreement does little to ease fears of continued persecution and instability. -
Evangelical Swiss chaplains discuss spiritual care for modern army
Members of the Swiss Armed Forces chaplaincy from evangelical backgrounds gathered in the nation’s capital to evaluate their expanding role within the military. About 50 participants met for a professional development day focused on the evolving demands of spiritual care in a modern, diverse army, according to the Réseau Évangélique Suisse (French-speaking Swiss Evangelical Alliance). The gathering, held Jan. 13, marked the second professional day of its kind and highlighted a six-year formal co -
‘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.
