Christians in Nigeria live in fear amid kidnappings, killings
Christians in a village in Nigeria remain traumatized by violence even as a priest held hostage for 61 days was released last month, sources said.
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Most Americans believe in God, but many rarely attend worship, study finds
Most adults in the United States believe in God and engage in some form of religious practice, but nearly half seldom or never attend religious services, according to new data from the Pew Research Center that offers a snapshot of American faith by scaling the population down to a hypothetical town of 100 people.
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Cleaner rare earth sourcing could ease ethical concerns over conflict minerals, researchers say
Scientists exploring new ways to extract rare earth elements from domestic waste and polluted land say their work could help address long-standing ethical and environmental concerns tied to global mineral supply chains.
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Putin using Russian Orthodox Church to repress religion, panel says
The regime of Vladimir Putin is using the Russian Orthodox Church in efforts to repress other faiths not only in Ukraine and other foreign countries but within Russia’s borders, clergy and rights defenders said.
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310 faith-based organizations recognized as ‘Best Christian Workplaces’
Best Christian Workplaces in the U.S. State of Washington has announced “Certified Best Christian Workplaces” with 310 global faith-based organisations and Christian-owned businesses honored for their work. The ministry said the honors represented a variety of Christian organizations, including churches,parachurch ministries, mission organizations, Christian-owned businesses, Christian schools, and universities. Certified Best Christian Workplaces are spread across the United States, Canada, and
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Korean churches lag in migrant ministry, yet interest in growth is high, survey finds
By CDI StaffOnly about 12% of churches in South Korea are currently engaged in ministry to migrants, despite rapid growth in the country’s foreign-born population, according to a new nationwide survey reported by Christian Daily Korea.
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Australian hero teen says ‘It was God the whole time’ after rescuing family at sea
By Chris EyteAn Australian teenage boy who swam for four hours across a rough sea only a day after shark sightings to save his family says that God helped him.
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Imprisonment of human rights attorneys in Pakistan condemned
By CDI StaffThe imprisonment of prominent Pakistani human rights attorney couple Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha has triggered strong condemnation from the United Nations, international legal bodies and domestic rights groups.
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No survivors after Agape Flights airplane crashes in Haiti
By Chris EyteA Christian mission-owned airplane carrying critical aid supplies crashed in the mountains of Haiti with no survivors. Agape Flights lost contact with N316AF Embraer 110 Bandeirante over the mountains of Jeremie, Haiti, on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 5. Chief Executive Officer Allen Speer, of Agape Flights, tearfully confirmed the tragic news on Friday and said no further information was known at this time. He also paid tribute to those lost and the families involved.
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Italian Evangelical Alliance raises concerns over ecumenical covenant's impact on evangelism
By CDI StaffThe Italian Evangelical Alliance has raised theological and practical concerns following the signing of a national ecumenical agreement that brings together Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and some Evangelical and Pentecostal churches in Italy.
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Arabic version of The Chosen welcomed in Jordan
By Daoud KuttabBuilding on growing interest across the Arab world, Jordan recently hosted the official local launch of the Arabic-dubbed version of The Chosen, welcoming the series to Amman with public screenings and appearances by actors, producers and church leaders from across the region.
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Actor Tim Allen says he has finished reading the entire Bible: 'Humbled, enlightened and amazed'
By CDI StaffActor and comedian Tim Allen said this week that he has completed a full, cover-to-cover reading of the Bible, describing the 13-month process as humbling and transformative.
