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2025 Asia Theological Association Triennial General Assembly

Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, becomes first American pontiff

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Pope Leo XIV and becoming the first American to hold the papacy.

Christian Daily International wins second place in EPA Award of Excellence

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.

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

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.

At EPA2025, Dallas Theological Seminary President challenges writers to tell the whole story of Scripture 'faithfully, beautifully, boldly'

In a captivating keynote address at the Evangelical Press Association’s annual convention, Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of Dallas Theological Seminary, urged Christian writers and communicators to frame their work within the full, sweeping narrative of Scripture—from creation to new creation.

Sam George urges US evangelical writers to embrace global audience at Evangelical Press Association event

At a time when Christianity is growing most rapidly outside the West, evangelical writers must urgently reconsider their audience, said Sam George, a global missions scholar and Lausanne Movement leader, during a keynote address at the Evangelical Press Association’s annual convention on Monday.

Pakistani bishop calls for day of fasting and prayer as war fears loom

A senior bishop has urged Christians in Pakistan and India to jointly hold a day of fasting and prayer on May 5, as tensions escalate between the nuclear-armed neighbors following a deadly April 22 terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. Bishop Nadeem Kamran, head of the Anglican Church of Pakistan’s Diocese of Lahore, said the church is always at the service of humanity and will continue to advocate for peace and reconciliation between the two countries.

Korean Church Media Association raises alarm over China’s new religious activity regulations

The Korean Church Media Association issued a statement Tuesday (April 29) expressing deep concern over new Chinese regulations on religious activities, set to take effect May 1, according to reporting by Christian Daily Korea. The association warned that the Rules for the Implementation of the Provisions on the Administration of Religious Activities of Aliens within the Territory of the People's Republic of China appear aimed at “significantly restricting missionary work within China.”

Korea forum criticizes WEA Seoul Assembly as theologically incompatible with Reformed doctrine

A forum hosted by South Korean evangelical leaders this week renewed criticism of the upcoming World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul, which has faced controversy since its announcement. Speakers at the event accused the WEA of theological compromise, interfaith inclusivism, and straying from historic evangelical and Reformed principles.

Conclave to elect new Pope to begin May 7, Vatican announces

Cardinals from around the world will gather in a secret conclave beginning May 7 to elect the next pope, the Vatican announced. The closed-door meeting will take place inside the Sistine Chapel and involve approximately 135 cardinals. The conclave follows the death of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. His funeral was held on Saturday.

Sarang Church in Seoul, host of WEA General Assembly in October, begins search for next Senior Pastor

Sarang Church in Seoul, the host church for the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly this October, has launched the search for its third senior pastor, forming a nine-member search committee on April 13, according to Korean Christian news outlet iGoodNews.

Religiously unaffiliated now outnumber Catholics and Protestants in Germany, survey finds

For the first time in modern German history, more Germans identify as religiously unaffiliated than as Roman Catholics or Protestants, according to a new survey published by the Weltanschauungen research group (Fowid) and reported by Evangelical Focus.