Diario Cristiano

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11 Nov, 2024 00:11 EST

Latin America Society & Culture

6.8 magnitude earthquake hits southeastern coast of Cuba: 'crisis without parallel in the history of our nation'

By Diario Cristiano

Two strong earthquakes measuring 5.9 and 6.8 on the Richter scale surprised the Cuban population on Sunday, Nov. 10. Cities in different regions in the southestern part of the island, which were close to the epicenter, reported collapsed buildings. As of this moment, no fatalities have been reported yet. But it only adds to the suffering of a population that experienced storms and blackouts, as Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition, reported earlier.
5 Nov, 2024 20:11 EST

Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

A church that was just getting started now struggles to get back on its feet after flooding in Valencia

By Diario Cristiano

Elim Evangelical Church in Alfafar, inaugurated only last September, suffered severe damage after the recent floods in Valencia. The storm left the premises unusable, with more than a meter and a half of water destroying furniture and essential materials. Despite the losses, the evangelical community has received great support from neighbors who have offered to help. Mariana Gálvez, a member of the congregation, expressed her gratitude and excitement at seeing the community’s response.
30 Oct, 2024 22:10 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Christian communities in Valencia ask for prayer, support after torrential flooding

By Diario Cristiano

The intense floods affecting Spain have especially impacted the community of Valencia, where evangelical churches have requested prayer support to face the storm. As reported by Protestante Digital, the DANA phenomenon (isolated depression at high levels) has unleashed torrential rains, causing flooding in several areas of the city. Evangelical leaders expressed their concern, stressing the need for unity and prayer during this time.
29 Oct, 2024 15:08 EDT

Latin America Church & Missions

Argentinian evangelicals celebrate historic first nationally recognized 'Day of the Evangelical and Protestant Churches'

By Diario Cristiano

For the first time in history, Evangelical churches in Argentina officially celebrated the "Day of the Evangelical and Protestant Churches" on Reformation Sunday, Oct. 28, with a ceremony held at the Libertad Palace. The celebration followed a 20-year effort by evangelical churches that ultimately resulted in the official recognition by the Argentinian Congress passing a law on April 18, which designed the annual day on October 31, the day of Luther's Reformation.
25 Oct, 2024 03:10 EDT

Latin America Society & Culture Church & Missions

Costa Rica Evangelical Alliance holds training for pastors to prevent money laundering in their churches

By Diario Cristiano

In response to the increasing attempts by criminals to use churches for money laundering, the Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance Federation organized an event to equip pastors with prevention tools, according to the newspaper La Teja. The initiative brought together some 250 pastors and church representatives from all over the country and was attended by leading experts on legal and financial matters.
23 Oct, 2024 10:10 EDT

Latin America Church & Missions

Latin Evangelical Alliance issues Quito Declaration calling for unity, collaboration and solidarity as it looks into the future

By Diario Cristiano

During the 11th General Assembly of the Alianza Evangélica Latina (Latin Evangelical Alliance, AEL) held in Quito, Ecuador from October 14 to 18, the evangelical organization celebrated its 11 years of existence, which included an evaluation of the accomplishments over the past years and looking ahead into the future. As an intercontinental alliance of churches, AEL affirmed its purpose to unite and speak on behalf of its constituency.
22 Oct, 2024 20:10 EDT

Latin America Society & Culture

Amid electricity outages, Cuban pastor calls for help: 'don't stop praying for the chaotic situation in Cuba'

By Diario Cristiano

Cuba is immersed in an energy crisis that has left much of the country without electricity for long periods, seriously affecting the daily lives of Cubans. The total collapse of the electrical system has generated blackouts of up to 24 hours in several parts of the island, exacerbating the already delicate socioeconomic situation.
17 Oct, 2024 21:10 EDT

Latin America Society & Culture Family & Children

In Argentina, two out of three children under the age of 14 live in poverty; evangelical churches and ministries are responding

By Diario Cristiano

Indigence has quadrupled in the last four years, and poverty now affects 24.9 million Argentines, according to the latest data. The National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) revealed this Thursday that more than half of Argentinians are poor. Especially concerning are those under 14 years of age, where two out of three live in poverty and do not receive the four meals necessary for healthy nutrition, according to the first survey conducted since Javier Milei became president.
15 Oct, 2024 16:10 EDT

Latin America Family & Children

Paraguay launches program to facilitate adoption of 1,000 children by the end of the year

By Diario Cristiano

Paraguay officially launched the "National Alternative Care and Adoption Program" in the presence of President Santiago Peña, First Lady Leticia Ocampos, and Minister of Children and Adolescents, Walter Gutiérrez. The initiative aims to find homes for 1,000 children to be adopted by the end of this year.
14 Oct, 2024 09:10 EDT

Latin America Family & Children

Pro-Life party in Colombia intensifies its legislative fight against abortion

By Diario Cristiano

In Colombia, the pro-life caucus (which includes about 60 congressmen from different political parties) continues its effort to reverse decisions that have expanded access to abortion in the South American nation. As reported by the newspaper El País, the group of legislators has presented several proposals in response to the partial decriminalization of abortion approved two years ago.
9 Oct, 2024 12:10 EDT

Latin America Society & Culture

Evangelicals ask new Mexico President Sheinbaum to govern with transparency

By Diario Cristiano

In a recent meeting with the evangelical community, Pastor Guillermo Trujillo Álvarez, representative of the Council of Evangelical Pastors of Mexico City, called on the new President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, to focus on transparency and accountability. The meeting took place amid the nation's growing distrust towards government institutions and increasing demand for a change in the way the country is governed.
2 Oct, 2024 18:10 EDT

Latin America Asia Africa Church & Missions

Lausanne 4: five waves to reach the unreached in Acts: 'talk more about Jesus, less about ourselves'

By Diario Cristiano

Rolando Lidorio is a Presbyterian pastor who has served as a church planter in Ghana, Africa, for nine years and currently leads a missionary team among several indigenous ethnic groups in the Brazilian Amazon. He introduced what he called “the five waves to reach the unreached in the first century” based on Acts chapter 1 to chapter 28, which was the chapter that he focused his speech on.

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