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18 Dec, 2024 06:12 EST

Asia Society & Culture Church & Missions

Following Korea president's impeachment, churches call for prayer 'for the preservation of South Korea’s liberal democracy'

By CDI Staff

Following the National Assembly's passage of the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on December 14, religious leaders have called on the Korean Church to pray for the stability of South Korea. The impeachment vote came after the president briefly imposed martial law, a move that was widely condemned.
16 Dec, 2024 07:12 EST

Asia Society & Culture

Pakistan's Christians reject government's cash support scheme, demand better opportunities for growth instead

By CDI Staff

A provincial government in Pakistan is set to launch a scheme for religious minorities on Dec. 20 under which a tri-monthly stipend will be given to poor families. However, Christian leaders have urged the government to instead focus on creating jobs for their marginalized community members to enable them to earn a respectable livelihood.
12 Dec, 2024 11:12 EST

Church & Missions

CDI celebrates first anniversary since launch: ‘Your reporting really opened my eyes to what journalism can do’

By CDI Staff

Today marks the first anniversary since the launch of Christian Daily International (CDI) on December 12, 2023. The past year saw CDI covering a wide range of events, issues and voices from every region of the world, receiving endorsements from Christian leaders and even winning its first award.
9 Dec, 2024 13:44 EST

Asia Religious Freedom

Independent National Commission for Minorities urged in Pakistan

By CDI Staff

A federal ministerial committee in Pakistan reviewing a bill that would create a National Commission for Minorities (NCM) seeks to make it financially and administratively autonomous to safeguard rights for religious minorities.
8 Dec, 2024 10:12 EST

Middle East Society & Culture

As Syria's Assad flees the country, Christians pray for protection: 'no more blood, no more revenge, no more casualties'

By CDI Staff

On Sunday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced that President Bashar al-Assad had resigned and left Syria, marking a shocking downfall for the longtime ruler who had relied on support from Moscow and Tehran to resist rebel forces for years, according to reporting by the New York Times and other media.
5 Dec, 2024 06:12 EST

Africa Society & Culture

Church groups increasingly vocal in Kenya, as Council of Churches warns politicians: 'Culture of lies and corruption must stop'

By CDI Staff

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urged Kenyans to exercise their democratic right to recall underperforming Members of Parliament, expose and reject corrupt leaders and demand for people-focused reforms.
3 Dec, 2024 09:12 EST

Asia Society & Culture

Lawmakers vote to invalidate South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol's order to impose martial law to address 'anti-state threats'

By CDI Staff

On December 3, President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, marking a historic and controversial moment in South Korean politics. This is the first instance of martial law since 1979 and the first since the country’s democratization in 1987. The president characterized the legislative actions of the Democratic Party of Korea as insurrectionary and a direct threat to the nation's constitutional order.
29 Nov, 2024 06:11 EST

Africa Society & Culture

Caught in the crossfire, Christians in Sudan among those hit hardest by the war

By CDI Staff

As the war in Sudan enters its second year with no clear resolution in sight, there are real fears that an escalation of hostilities between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will further aggravate the humanitarian situation in Sudan. Speaking to Christian Daily International, the General Secretary of the Sudan Evangelical Alliance, Rafat Samir notes that Sudanese Christians have “long been ignored and neglected in humanitarian relief” increasing their vulnerability
28 Nov, 2024 20:11 EST

Oceania Society & Culture

Australia to enact world’s toughest social media ban for children under 16

By CDI Staff

Australia has passed legislation to ban children under 16 from using social media, a move that will enforce the world’s strictest regulations on platform usage by minors. The ban, which will not come into effect for at least 12 months, allows for penalties of up to A$50 million ($32.5 million; £25.7 million) for tech companies that fail to comply. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the new law as essential for protecting young people from the "harms" of social media, a concern echoed
27 Nov, 2024 05:11 EST

Middle East Society & Culture

Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect following 'weeks of tireless diplomacy'

By CDI Staff

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah came into effect on Wednesday after being brokered by the U.S. and France. The deal marks a rare diplomatic success in a region plagued by conflict for over a year.
20 Nov, 2024 09:11 EST

Africa Society & Culture Church & Missions

Catholic Bishops in Kenya decline presidential donation: 'Church must remain free from political influence'

By CDI Staff

The Catholic Church in Kenya has returned financial donations from the country’s President and Nairobi Governor emphasizing its policy against political contributions. The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) released a statement on Nov. 14, which was read in all churches of the Archdiocese of Nairobi on Sunday (Nov. 17), where Archbishop Philip Anyolo reiterated the Church's position that politics has no place in the Church.
15 Nov, 2024 02:11 EST

Asia Church & Missions

WEA General Assembly Organizing Committee launched with thanksgiving service and press conference in Seoul, Korea

By CDI Staff

The Organizing Committee for the 2025 World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Seoul General Assembly, which will be co-chaired by Rev. Junghyun John Oh and Rev. Younghoon Lee was launched on Friday (Nov. 15th). The thanksgiving service, held at the CCMM Building in Yeouido, Seoul, was led by Pastor Seok-soon Im, President of the Korea Evangelical Fellowship.

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