Mauritania arrests Christians in response to Muslims’ outrage
Authorities in Mauritania have arrested 15 Christian leaders since late November following calls for punishment by Muslims outraged over a video showing a baptism ceremony, sources said.
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Salvation Army opens new UK and Ireland headquarters
The Salvation Army has officially opened its new UK and Ireland Territory headquarters in south London. The building was specially constructed after the Church and charity sold its previous headquarters in Elephant and Castle, in central London, in 2020.
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Chinese church members harassed on anniversary of crackdown
Members of Early Rain Covenant Church have reported harassment and the detention of leaders on the fifth anniversary of a crackdown on the Chinese church. Five years ago, at the church located in Chengdu, Sichuan province, over 100 members were arrested during a period of half a year.
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Calls for end to India's anti-conversion laws after hundreds of Christians arrested
There have been calls for India to do more to protect the religious freedom of minority faiths after reports that hundreds of Christians have been arrested under controversial anti-conversion laws.
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Representative of Evangelicals Among Faith Leaders Praying for New Argentinian President
After a swearing in ceremony at the National Congress, newly inaugurated President of Argentina Dr. Javier Milei participated in an interfaith ceremony at Buenos Aires Cathedral. In what Evangélico Digital reported as an unusual event for a presidential inauguration, Milei, himself of Jewish background, and several of his cabinet ministers listened to short speeches and received prayers from several faith leaders.
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Hollywood insiders to launch studio dedicated to faith-oriented film, TV content
Over $75 million has been raised by entertainment industry insiders to launch a new studio to create movie, television and streaming content tailored for a "faith and values-oriented audience."
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New report reveals almost half of Australians open to be invited to church this Christmas
By CDI StaffIn a country that has seen a sharp rise in people identifying as non-religious over the past years, a recent survey found people responding with a surprising openness to going to church this Christmas, if they are invited.
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Notre-Dame to reopen in a year's time, says Macron
Notre-Dame, the Paris cathedral devastated by fire on 15 April 2019, will reopen a year from now, says the French President. Emmanuel Macron paid a visit to the cathedral on Friday to see the progress of reconstruction work.
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"Persecution is to be expected" - an interview with Brazilian theologian Dr. Rosalee Velloso Ewell
By Jim OlangIn an interview with CDI’s Africa Editor Jim Olang, Brazilian theologian Dr. Rosalee Velloso Ewell shared some reflections on how to interpret persecution today and what forms it may take in different parts of the world.
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Strong families and strong faith make a strong America, says Pence
Former US Vice-President Mike Pence wants Americans to get back round the dinner table and make their families a priority. This is the key message in his new book, Go Home for Dinner: Advice on How Faith Makes a Family and Family Makes a Life, which was co-authored with his daughter, Charlotte Pence Bond.
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The New Testament is Not Enough
Many language communities around the world that only have the New Testament are asking for the Old Testament, but resources to do this are scarce. However, for the New Testament to be fully understood and enculturated, translating the Old Testament must be prioritized.
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Michael Youssef says evangelistic event in Egypt saw thousands of conversions, discusses End Times
Despite severe restrictions surrounding Christianity and ongoing unrest in the Middle East, an evangelistic event in Cairo, Egypt, led by Michael Youssef saw an unexpected attendance of over 17,000 people — evidence, he said, that amid the darkness, the Gospel shines brightest.
