Muslims demand closure of church in Indonesia ahead of Christmas
Muslims in West Java Province, Indonesia are demanding closure of a Catholic church, claiming that its renovations for Christmas lack permission, sources said.
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Convention highlights dramatic increase in anti-Christian violence in India
Church leaders, rights advocates and others at the National Christian Convention near India’s parliament building in New Delhi on Nov. 29 presented data showing attacks against Christians have increased dramatically since 2014.
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Kenya church body release sentiment survey showing ‘despair and frustration’ with the state of the economy
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), led by Chairman Rev. Dr Elias Otieno Agola, outlined pressing issues the government must address: healthcare, education, and the soaring cost of living. "Kenyans are a devastated people," the council, which represents 32 churches and 18 Christian organisations, declared in its Dec. 4, 2025 statement.
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Evangelical leaders celebrate José Antonio Kast’s victory in Chile's presidential election
After José Antonio Kast’s victory was confirmed in Chile’s presidential election on Sunday, evangelical leaders across the country expressed optimism and gratitude, describing the result as both a political shift and a response to sustained prayer.
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Australian Christian leaders condemn Bondi Beach terror attack, pledge prayers for Jewish community
Christian leaders across Australia condemned a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney and pledged prayers and support for the Jewish community after Islamist extremists opened fire at a Hanukkah gathering, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens.
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Ten thousand believers mobilize in thanksgiving march for peace in Chiapas, Mexico
Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas — On Mexico’s southern border, more than 10,000 people and members of the Jesús es el Camino church took part in the “Thanksgiving March to God for 32 Years of Peace in Chiapas,” held under the theme “One and a Thousand Reasons to Thank God for Peace.”
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Stoning of church building in Indonesia leads to melee
An attack by young Islamists on a church building in Indonesia led to a melee that threatened to involve Christian militias in defense, sources said.
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Netflix's promotion of LGBT themes, sexual preferences in kids' shows 'pervasive': report
At least 41% of G-rated series and 41% of TV-Y7-rated series on Netflix feature LGBT content, including trans-identifying characters and same-sex couples, according to a new study. The new report, "LGBTQ Messaging Pervasive In Netflix Children's Programming," compiles references to LGBT-related messages and storylines across 326 Netflix shows aimed at children.
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'The Church cannot afford to stay silent,' Pentecostal adviser urges engagement at UN and other global forums
By Chris EyteThe global church must actively engage in international policy discussions and resist the temptation to remain silent at forums such as the United Nations, according to a senior Pentecostal policy adviser who argues that Christian voices are urgently needed amid growing global inequality, conflict and social fragmentation.
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Pakistan’s parliament passes law to establish long-delayed commission on minority rights, reactions mixed
By CDI StaffPakistan’s parliament has approved long-delayed legislation to establish a National Commission for Minorities Rights, a move welcomed as a step toward protecting non-Muslim communities, including Christians, but criticized by rights advocates for stripping the body of key investigative and enforcement powers.
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CDI Latin America editor Javier Bolaños joins COICOM board
By CDI StaffJavier Bolaños, Latin America editor for Christian Daily International and director of its Spanish-language newsroom Diario Cristiano, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of COICOM International, a leading network of Christian communicators across Hispanic America.
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Sudan detains Christian physician for his faith
A medical doctor in Sudan was jailed from Sunday to Wednesday evening (Dec. 10) after officials learned he was a Christian, sources said.
