Articles by CDI Staff
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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. -
How indigenous art fosters reconciliation, healing and Christian identity
A recent podcast by the World Evangelical Alliance’s Peace and Reconciliation Network examined how Indigenous art forms can play a vital role in reconciliation, cultural recovery and Christian discipleship, drawing on the personal stories of two Indigenous artists shaped by creative practice and theological reflection. -
Christian Daily International marks growth, global reach in 2025, looks ahead to expansion in 2026
As global Christianity continues to shift toward the Global South and new voices reshape the conversation, Christian Daily International closed 2025 with expanded international coverage, a growing editorial team and increased recognition across Christian and secular media — while setting its sights on further growth in the year ahead. -
More than a million Australians attend church weekly, latest research finds
New national data suggests Australia’s churches are continuing a gradual recovery in weekly attendance following the COVID-19 pandemic, while still falling short of levels seen at the turn of the millennium.
