Diario Cristiano

Articles by Diario Cristiano

  • Samuel Escobar, Latin American theologian and missions leader, dies at 90

    Samuel Escobar, Latin American theologian and missions leader, dies at 90

    Samuel Escobar Aguirre, a leading Peruvian theologian, missiologist and Bible scholar, died April 28 at the age of 90. Born in Arequipa, Peru, in 1934, Escobar devoted his life to serving the church and advancing theological reflection from a distinctly Latin American perspective. He became one of the most influential voices in the global evangelical movement, helping to shape the emergence of Latin American Evangelical Theology by offering a contextualized vision of Christian faith amid the con
  • COMIBAM 2025 closes with call to leave a legacy of integrity, humility, and radical obedience

    COMIBAM 2025 closes with call to leave a legacy of integrity, humility, and radical obedience

    The Ibero-American Missionary Congress COMIBAM 2025 officially concluded Friday night in Panama City, closing four days of activities with a final session focused on gratitude, reflection, and renewed commitment to missions. The closing program included artistic presentations, biblical teachings, liturgical acts, and prayers that symbolically commissioned participants to return to their home countries with a strengthened vision for mission.
  • Marcos Witt releases new worship medley with Un Corazón

    Marcos Witt releases new worship medley with Un Corazón

    As part of the lead-up to his upcoming album Legado, renowned singer and pastor Marcos Witt has released a new single in collaboration with the Mexican band Un Corazón, one of the most influential groups in Christian youth music today.
  • COMIBAM: From mission field to global missionary force, the impact of Ibero-American cooperation

    COMIBAM: From mission field to global missionary force, the impact of Ibero-American cooperation

    The Ibero-American Missionary Cooperation (COMIBAM) has been a pillar in Latin America's transformation from a mission field to a global missionary force. Cristian Castro, its executive director, explained in a recent interview how the movement has evolved from its beginnings in 1987 to the present day, as well as the key challenges facing the missionary world.
  • Honduran primary elections marred by delays as evangelicals urge calm

    Honduran primary elections marred by delays as evangelicals urge calm

    The primary elections in Honduras, held last Sunday, were marked by public discontent due to serious failures in the distribution of electoral materials, causing delays of up to 16 hours at several polling stations. Amid rising frustration, evangelical leaders called for calm and urged citizens to maintain peace as protests erupted over logistical mishaps and irregularities in the voting process.
  • Prayer groups in soccer clubs: more than faith, an emotional refuge for players

    Prayer groups in soccer clubs: more than faith, an emotional refuge for players

    In the competitive world of soccer, where pressure and expectations can be overwhelming, prayer groups within clubs have taken on a fundamental role in the lives of athletes. As Brazil's O Globo reports, beyond religion, these spaces have become an emotional and psychological support for many players facing challenges on and off the field. 
  • Mexico ignores international investigations into political censorship

    Mexico ignores international investigations into political censorship

    The Mexican government has failed to respond to two international investigations into possible violations of freedom of expression concerning the convictions of politicians Rodrigo Iván Cortés and Gabriel Quadri for social media posts. Both the United Nations Human Rights Committee and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) have requested responses from the Mexican state, but no reply has been received within the established deadlines.