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• May 8, 2025 09:40 EDT

  

  Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

  Evangelical leaders from 56 nations to gather in Berlin for European Congress on Evangelism hosted by Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

  By Chris Eyte

  More than 1,000 evangelical pastors and ministry leaders from 56 countries are expected to gather in Berlin, Germany, for the European Congress on Evangelism later this month. Hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), the event will take place May 27–30 at the JW Marriott hotel.

• May 8, 2025 08:56 EDT

  

  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Three-quarters of Evangelicals concerned about Trump's foreign aid cuts, plans for Medicaid: poll

  By The Christian Post

  Three‑quarters of Evangelical Christian voters say they are concerned about the Trump administration's planned cuts to foreign assistance, as a nationwide survey released this week suggests that reductions in overseas aid are the foremost worry for Evangelicals during the Trump administration's first 100 days.

• May 8, 2025 05:30 EDT

  

  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Christian Daily International wins second place in EPA Award of Excellence

  By CDI Staff

  Christian Daily International has been awarded second place in the Evangelical Press Association’s (EPA) Award of Excellence in the category of Newspaper/Online News. The winners were announced during the EPA’s annual convention, held May 4–6, 2025, in Branson, Missouri.

• May 7, 2025 11:45 EDT

  

  Latin America Family & Children Society & Culture

  Evangelical and pro-family leaders warn Bolivian child-marriage bill may enable abuse of minors

  By Lizzie Sotola

  Bolivia is debating a bill that seeks to repeal the emancipation of minors through marriage. Under the previous Law 603, enacted in 2014, the country allowed minors, starting at age 16, to emancipate themselves from their parents by getting married, with judicial authorization, and/or by recognition of independent economic activity.

• May 7, 2025 11:40 EDT

  

  Europe Society & Culture

  German evangelical leader welcomes Merz victory as chance for stability and Christian witness

  By Chris Eyte

  A leader of the German Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the prospect of political stability in the country after days of uncertainty in the Bundestag, Germany’s federal parliament. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz, who initially failed to secure enough support to become chancellor, has now succeeded on his second attempt.

• May 7, 2025 07:45 EDT

  

  Africa Religious Freedom Church & Missions

  New committee seeking to 'preserve dignity and maintain order' renews debate on religious regulation in South Africa

  By Ken Kagicha

  South Africa's Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) announced the establishment of an independent committee that aims to ensure the country's religious sector preserves its dignity and maintains order.

• May 7, 2025 07:38 EDT

  

  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Evangelical Press Association concludes 2025 Convention with keynote on godly leadership in Christian media

  By CDI Staff

  The Evangelical Press Association (EPA) wrapped up its 2025 annual convention on Tuesday evening in Branson, Missouri, with a keynote address by Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin, Chief Operating Officer of Christianity Today. Approximately 200 Christian journalists, editors, writers, and publishers gathered for the three-day event, which featured a variety of speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, and recognition of excellence in evangelical publishing.