CDI Staff

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23 Oct, 2025 11:42 EDT

Europe Arts & Media Bible & Theology Family & Children

‘The Lion of Judah’ children’s Bible reimagines Scripture with animals

By CDI Staff

A new children’s Bible from the German Bible Society is drawing attention for portraying all its human characters as animals — from Moses as a hippopotamus to Noah as a beaver — in a creative effort to make Scripture more engaging for young readers.
23 Oct, 2025 11:00 EDT

Europe Africa US & Canada Latin America Church & Missions Society & Culture

Global survey finds hope rising for the Church, digital missions emerging as key frontier

By CDI Staff

The Lausanne Movement has released a new global report revealing a renewed sense of optimism among Christian leaders about the future of the church — even as they acknowledge deep challenges from secularism, political polarization, and ethical failures within church leadership.
23 Oct, 2025 09:10 EDT

Africa Europe Asia Middle East Latin America Religious Freedom Church & Missions Bible & Theology

Former WEA head sounds alarm over declining global Christian engagement in defending persecuted believers

By CDI Staff

Amid rising concerns over global violations of religious freedom, former World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Secretary General Bishop Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher has warned that major Christian networks are retreating from advocacy for the persecuted church.
22 Oct, 2025 08:30 EDT

Church & Missions Education

Tens of thousands across six continents joined in prayer for IFES World Student Day 2025

By CDI Staff

Almost 30,000 people from more than 130 countries and territories united in prayer for “Immeasurably More” of God’s work in the world’s universities and colleges on Oct. 16. On World Student Day (WSD), a wave of global intercession started in the Pacific and swept across the global to the Americas.
22 Oct, 2025 07:15 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

Christian Daily International wins third place in 2025 Evangelical Press Association 'Best in Class' awards

By CDI Staff

Christian Daily International (CDI) has been recognized by the Evangelical Press Association (EPA) for the second consecutive year, winning third place in the Best in Class awards for 2025.
20 Oct, 2025 11:00 EDT

Africa Europe Asia Oceania US & Canada Latin America Family & Children

Orphan Sunday 2025 to rally churches around the world for children and families in need

By CDI Staff

World Without Orphans (WWO) is calling on churches around the globe to take action for orphans, vulnerable children, and families on Nov. 9 as part of Orphan Sunday 2025.
16 Oct, 2025 15:33 EDT

US & Canada Family & Children Arts & Media Church & Missions

Amazon Prime Video premieres children’s animated series ‘The Chosen Adventures’

By CDI Staff

Dallas Jenkins, creator of the global hit series The Chosen, is bringing the story of Jesus to a new generation through an animated spinoff, The Chosen Adventures. The 14-episode series, premiering Oct. 17 on Prime Video, reimagines the world of The Chosen through the eyes of children—inviting families everywhere to experience faith with fresh curiosity and joy.
16 Oct, 2025 12:50 EDT

US & Canada Africa Latin America Europe Asia Church & Missions

Global Methodist Church surpasses 6,000 congregations worldwide

By CDI Staff

The Global Methodist Church (GMC), a denomination formed in 2022 as a conservative alternative to the United Methodist Church (UMC), announced it has grown to include more than 6,000 congregations across multiple nations.
15 Oct, 2025 16:06 EDT

US & Canada Arts & Media Family & Children

‘Soul on Fire’ film based on John O'Leary's true story earns rare 'A' CinemaScore, 98% audience rating in opening weekend

By CDI Staff

Sony Pictures’ faith-based division AFFIRM Films said its new drama “Soul on Fire” has earned an “A” CinemaScore and a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling exceptional word-of-mouth following its opening weekend in theaters nationwide. The film, based on the bestselling memoir “On Fire” by John O’Leary, tells the true story of O’Leary’s near-fatal childhood accident and his journey of recovery, faith, and purpose.
15 Oct, 2025 05:20 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture Family & Children

U.S. churchgoers’ pro-life conviction plummets by 20 points in two years, new study reveals

By CDI Staff

A new report reveals a rapid and deep erosion of traditional biblical views among regular American churchgoers, particularly on the sanctity of life and the definition of family. A highlighted finding shows that in just two years, the percentage of churchgoing adults who identify as “pro-life” has plummeted from 63% to 43%, according to a national study released Monday (Oct. 13) by the Family Research Council (FRC) in partnership with the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University
13 Oct, 2025 16:20 EDT

US & Canada Europe Family & Children

Surrogacy industry dehumanizes women and children, should be banned globally, UN expert says

By CDI Staff

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, Reem Alsalem called for a global ban on surrogacy, warning that the practice inflicts “large-scale violence, abuse, and exploitation on women and children.”
13 Oct, 2025 08:30 EDT

Middle East Society & Culture

Hamas frees final hostages as Trump visits Israel to back ceasefire plan

By CDI Staff

Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages in Gaza on Monday (Oct. 13) as Israel began freeing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners under a U.S.-backed ceasefire that has paused two years of war and paved the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East — a moment of relief that regional church leaders say must become the start of a “true, lasting peace rooted in justice, mercy, and truth.”

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