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  Europe Family & Children Society & Culture

  ‘Heidi’ returns in new adaptation with emphasis on spiritual roots

  By CDI Staff

  A new television adaptation of Heidi, Switzerland’s most iconic literary character, is in development 145 years after Johanna Spyri’s beloved novel was first published. The project is a collaboration between Swiss public broadcaster SRF and Germany’s RTL, both of which will air the series.

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  Latin America Society & Culture Family & Children

  As Chile debates legalizing abortion on demand, Christian groups reject President Boric's proposals

  By Lizzie Sotola

  On Tuesday (May 27), the government of President Gabriel Boric presented a bill to the Chilean Congress to legalize abortion on demand without specific grounds up to 14 weeks of gestation. This initiative, one of the president's campaign promises, aims to "expand reproductive rights" for women in the country. The bill is scheduled to be debated in Congress starting today (June 2).

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  US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture

  Worship duo Shane & Shane unveil song for animated film Light of the World

  By CDI Staff

  Popular worship duo Shane & Shane have released a new single and music video titled “Light of the World Medley”, inspired by the forthcoming animated film Light of the World, which is scheduled to premiere in theaters across the United States on September 5, 2025.

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  Europe US & Canada Church & Missions Family & Children

  'Young evangelists need to be encouraged,' says Franklin Graham as he casts vision for European Congress on Evangelism

  By Chris Eyte

  Young evangelists need encouragement to share the simple yet powerful message of the gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Graham is also the convenor of the European Congress on Evangelism, a four-day event beginning today (May 27) that brings together 1,000 evangelical and ministry leaders from 56 countries at the JW Marriott Hotel in Berlin, Germany.

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  Africa Church & Missions Family & Children Society & Culture

  'Hope is not a strategy': Rev. David Ewagata challenges African Church to engage the 'now generation'

  By CDI Staff

  In one of the most engaging and provocative speeches delivered at the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), Rev. David Ewagata challenged the continent’s evangelical leadership to radically reassess their assumptions and strategies regarding Africa’s youth. Blending humor, hard data, biblical exposition, and pointed critiques, Ewagata called for a "mission mindset reset" and warned that the future of the African Church hinges on how it engages its youngest gen

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  Africa Family & Children

  'Africa’s future lies in its youth': Compassion Kenya director calls for urgent action on child welfare at Africa General Assembly

  By Rebecca Goropevsek

  At the 13th AEA General Assembly gathering on May 21, Joel Macharia, Director of Compassion International Kenya, delivered an in-depth speech on the status of children in Africa. In his address, Macharia highlighted the pressing challenges facing children across the continent, particularly those living in conflict zones.