Belarusian secret police ban Christian rights group’s online presence
Belarus has banned rights group Christian Vision and labeled it “extremist” for documenting religious freedom abuses by the Belarusian secret police, according to Forum 18.
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Study finds Pakistani textbooks promote religious bias through excessive Islamic content, marginalize minorities
A review of school textbooks in Pakistan has found that problematic content remains embedded in the curriculum, contributing to the exclusion of religious minorities from the country’s social mainstream and national narrative. A study titled What Are We Teaching at School? by the Lahore-based research and advocacy organization Center for Social Justice (CSJ) reviewed 145 textbooks of compulsory subjects for Grades 1 through 10.
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Attacks on Christians continue in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen killed two Christians in central Nigeria on Wednesday (May 7) after killing 10 others in the same area the previous month, sources said.
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Center for Christian and Public Life invests in next generation of faithful civic leaders, seeks 'healthier politics and public life'
The Center for Christianity and Public Life (CCPL), a nonprofit founded in 2022 to promote Christian engagement in civic renewal, reported continued expansion of its programs and influence across the United States as it seeks to foster a more constructive public discourse.
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US evangelicals are widely misunderstood: ‘Nuance doesn’t trend on social media’, says NAE President
In a world increasingly shaped by polarization and partisanship, evangelicalism in America is undergoing a quiet, profound transformation—one that is largely missed by media narratives and political commentators, says Rev. Dr. Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE). In an in-depth interview with Christian Daily International, he argues that the story of American evangelicalism is far more diverse, nuanced, and hopeful than commonly portrayed.
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Australian Defence Force launches new Bible edition 20 years after previous release
By Chris EyteThe Australian Defence Force (ADF) officially launched a new edition of the New International Version (NIV) Bible, two decades after the previous edition was released in 2005.
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Freed-Hardeman University President David Shannon to step down after eight years of overseeing 'record-breaking growth'
By Chris EyteFreed-Hardeman University (FHU) President David R. Shannon will step down at the end of the 2025–26 academic year after eight years marked by “record-breaking growth and transformational leadership,” the university announced.
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New $600M health fund aims to save 300,000 lives of mothers and babies in Africa amidst USAID aid cuts
By Ken KagichaA new fund that aims to prevent 300,000 health-related avoidable deaths in Africa has been launched with the support of a coalition of global philanthropies that have stepped in to bridge the gap left by the withdrawal of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programmes. With a joint commitment of nearly US$600 million, the Beginnings Fund aims to accelerate maternal and newborn survival in Africa by enhancing access to quality care for 34 million mothers and babies by 2030.
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Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, becomes first American pontiff
By CDI StaffCardinal 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.
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HHS releases 400-page report denouncing puberty blockers, sex-change surgeries for minors
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a 400-plus-page report denouncing what is often referred to as "gender-affirming care" for trans-identified children, speaking out against what it says are "invasive" and "usually irreversible" medical interventions.
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Herdsmen kill six Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Saturday and Sunday (May 3-4) killed six Christians and injured dozens of others in raids on two Christian villages in Plateau state, Nigeria.
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Mainz Cathedral unveils world’s 'largest Bible page' to honor Gutenberg
By Chris EyteMainz Cathedral in Germany is showcasing the world’s largest Bible page to the public in honor of the 625th birthday of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press and producer of the Gutenberg Bible.
