CDI Staff

Fourth Younger Leaders Gathering 2025 (São Paulo, Brazil)

More than a million Australians attend church weekly, latest research finds

New national data suggests Australia’s churches are continuing a gradual recovery in weekly attendance following the COVID-19 pandemic, while still falling short of levels seen at the turn of the millennium.

Swiss Bible memorization app focuses on long-term retention with group feature

A Swiss nonprofit has released a new update to a Bible memorization app aimed at a persistent challenge faced by churches and small groups: sustaining long-term engagement after initial enthusiasm fades.

Africa Study Bible released in e-book format

The Africa Study Bible, a study Bible developed with contributions from African scholars and church leaders, has been released in an e-book format, publisher Oasis International Publishing announced.

US launches airstrikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria

The United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day, marking a significant escalation in U.S. military involvement following Washington’s recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom violations.

How candlelight, carols and chalk blessings shape Christmas across Eastern Europe

Receiving a chalk blessing at the doorway or decorating wooden boats instead of Christmas trees may seem unfamiliar to many outside the region. Yet across Eastern and Central Europe, Christmas is still marked by traditions shaped by faith, memory and shared life—customs that quietly anchor the season in meaning and community. 

Korean scholars warn assisted suicide, abortion laws risk eroding ethical foundations

Korean academics warned that moves to legalize assisted suicide and expand access to medication abortion risk eroding core bioethical standards, citing legal ambiguity, medical risks and international precedents where safeguards weakened over time.

Pakistan’s parliament passes law to establish long-delayed commission on minority rights, reactions mixed

Pakistan’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.

CDI Latin America editor Javier Bolaños joins COICOM board

Javier 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.

‘Tolerance is crucial for peace,’ global evangelical leader tells Uzbekistan interfaith conference

A global evangelical leader underscored the urgency of religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue during a major international conference in Uzbekistan on Nov. 15, urging deeper commitments to peaceful coexistence amid rising conflict and violations of religious freedom around the world.

Australia becomes first nation to bar children under 16 from social media

Australia has become the first country to prohibit children under 16 from using social media, ordering major platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook to block access beginning at midnight Wednesday.

Media Associates International honors Ukrainian publisher Ezdra with 2025 global award

Media Associates International has named Ezdra Publishing of Ukraine as the 2025 recipient of the Robert B. Reekie Global Publisher Award, recognizing the Christian publisher’s sustained ministry and innovation amid war-related hardships. The annual award honors excellence in Christian publishing in regions facing exceptional challenges.