Truck ramming of Easter procession in Nigeria ruled intentional
Investigators have concluded that a trailer truck driver intentionally crashed into an Easter procession in Nigeria, killing six Christians, sources said.
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All Nations Christian College in England appoints Tim Young as new CEO
All Nations Christian College announced April 29 that Tim Young has been appointed as the new chief executive officer. Young served in the Middle East for many years, “helping people and organisations to shape change, build relationships and drive vision,” according to an All Nations press release.
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‘A sinking ship’: Trinity Evangelical Divinity School alumni react as it leaves Chicagoland for Canada
Alumni of the Illinois-based Trinity Evangelical Divinity School say they are saddened but not necessarily surprised by the announcement earlier this month that the seminary will leave the Chicago area and move over 2,000 miles away to Western Canada amid years of declining enrollment and financial concerns.
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Taiwanese Pastor Hui Lan Wu encourages greater inclusion of women and young leaders in missions at COALA3.0
Taiwanese pastor Hui Lan Wu, a younger voice in global missions leadership, brought a fresh perspective to COALA3.0 this year. In an interview with Christian Daily International, she encouraged greater inclusion of women, young people, and Chinese-speaking congregations in the future of global missions collaboration.
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Global terrorist violence remains greatest in the Sahel, report says
The Sahel continued as the region where most terrorist violence occurred in 2024, with Burkina Faso again the country with the most killings while Niger shot from 10th to fifth worst in the world, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI).
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Boko Haram kills seven Christians in Borno state, Nigeria
Boko Haram terrorists on Monday (April 28) attacked a predominantly Christian community in Borno state, northeast Nigeria, killing seven Christians and setting homes and church buildings ablaze, residents said.
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Samuel Escobar, Latin American theologian and missions leader, dies at 90
Samuel Escobar Aguirre, a leading Peruvian theologian, missiologist and Bible scholar, died April 28 at the age of 90. Born in Arequipa, Peru, in 1934, Escobar devoted his life to serving the church and advancing theological reflection from a distinctly Latin American perspective. He became one of the most influential voices in the global evangelical movement, helping to shape the emergence of Latin American Evangelical Theology by offering a contextualized vision of Christian faith amid the con
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Mark Carney emphasizes humility after Liberals win Canada's national election, takes strong stand against Trump
By Chris EyteMark Carney has solidified his position as prime minister of Canada after his Liberal Party won the country’s national election held yesterday (April 28) with the electorate reportedly influenced by his opposition to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and controversial pledge to make the country the 51st state of the U.S.
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COALA3.0 plenary stresses church-centered mission, next-gen leadership, and migrant-driven mission
The COALA3.0 conference continued on Monday afternoon (April 28) with its third plenary session, focusing on "Networking with the Rest of the Global Church," as leaders emphasized the need for deeper collaboration across continents, generations, and cultural divides.
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Mutuality in Mission: Second COALA3.0 plenary highlights shared responsibility in the Majority World
As the COALA3.0 conference continued on Monday morning (April 28), three mission leaders explored "Mutuality in the Majority World," a theme emphasizing interdependence, reciprocity, and shared leadership in global missions.
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COALA3.0: Second-day plenary on 'building common ground' emphasizes unity, humility, and trust in missions
Fifty leaders from across the Global South gathered Monday morning (April 28) for the first plenary of the second day at COALA3.0, the Christ over Asia, Latin America and Africa movement’s conference, to focus on “building common ground" in a rapidly changing mission landscape.
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Conclave to elect new Pope to begin May 7, Vatican announces
By CDI StaffCardinals 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.
