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5 Aug, 2024 22:08 EDT

Asia Church & Missions

Tributes to Rev. Jonah Lee: warmth and consideration credited for success as counselor and human rights activist

By CDI Staff

The Reverend Jonah Lee, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Korea Community and representative of Holy Life, who had once been a homosexual but overcame it and became an ex-gay human rights activist, passed away on July 30 at the age of 76. “Reverend Lee was always honest and treated us like friends. He preached according to the Bible and allowed us to experience God’s grace. He overcame homosexuality by relying on Jesus' name and spent his life helping others recover from homosexuality in Jesus' wa
2 Aug, 2024 04:08 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Nearly 70% of Scottish Christians say they’ve faced prejudice, survey reports

By CDI Staff

More than two-thirds of Christians in Scotland have reported experiencing some form of prejudice due to their faith, according to a recent survey conducted by a Christian think tank based in the United Kingdom.
1 Aug, 2024 05:08 EDT

Oceania Society & Culture

Māori-background contextual theologian Dr Jay Mātenga to head up CDI’s opinion section, ‘amplifying the perspectives of those previously unheard’

By CDI Staff

Christian Daily International (CDI), a global Christian news site with reporters and editors in different regions of the world, is pleased to welcome Dr Jay Mātenga as its Opinion Editor. Three decades of service to cross-cultural missions combined with his personal mixed background with Māori heritage, Mātenga is uniquely positioned to take charge of CDI’s opinion section, ensuring it will serve as a platform featuring biblical Christian voices from every part of the world.
31 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

Latin America Family & Children

City of Medellin and World Vision join forces to protect migrant children in Colombia

By CDI Staff

Dangerous migration in Latin America due to poverty, insecurity and political conflicts continues to increase, especially among children and adolescents. According to data provided by UNICEF, it is estimated that in the Darien jungle alone, on the border between Colombia and Panama, 800,000 people will cross in 2024, 160,000 of which will be under 18 years of age. Based on the regional context and the trends observed in the first four months of 2024, the majority of these minors will likely requ
29 Jul, 2024 06:07 EDT

Asia Society & Culture

Pakistan’s Christians join global chorus condemning mockery of Last Supper at Paris Olympics

By CDI Staff

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics has drawn significant backlash in Pakistan for its depiction of Leonardo da Vinci's painting "The Last Supper" with a "drag queen" performance, which many Christians view as disrespectful to religious beliefs.
27 Jul, 2024 09:07 EDT

Church & Missions

Lausanne Movement celebrates God's faithfulness at 50th anniversary online event

By CDI Staff

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first Lausanne congress held in Switzerland from July 16-25, 1974, the Lausanne Movement held an online event on July 25 celebrating God's faithfulness and the legacy of the movement, and looking ahead at the fourth Congress in September in Seoul, Korea.
27 Jul, 2024 09:01 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Olympics opening ceremony criticized for 'offensive' drag queen parody of Last Supper

By CDI Staff

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics has come under criticism for featuring a scene that many perceive as a parody of the Last Supper, involving drag queens. In this controversial performance, over a dozen drag queens were arranged along a long table in a tableau reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci's iconic painting, which portrays Jesus' final meal with his disciples before his crucifixion.
26 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

Asia Family & Children Church & Missions

Half of Christian youth in South Korea spend less than 5 minutes per day on faith activities, survey finds

By CDI Staff

On July 23, the Pastoral Data Research Institute (PDRI) in South Korea released the results of its survey on Christian youth highlighting areas that churches should focus on to strengthen the faith of Christian middle and high school students. It revealed that half of Christian youth spend less than five minutes a day on their faith activities, and only 43% are comfortable expressing their faith and discussing it at school.
24 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

Europe Society & Culture Family & Children

UK church and charity leaders call for immediate end to two-child limit on benefits, citing devastating impact on families

By CDI Staff

The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and the Church of England are urging the new Labour government to swiftly abolish this controversial policy. Implemented for children born after 6 April 2017, the policy restricts benefit payments to two children per family. Charities argue this rule has plunged many families into financial crisis, with each additional child born after the cutoff costing thousands of pounds annually in lost benefits.
22 Jul, 2024 08:07 EDT

Asia Society & Culture

'Power Girls': Pakistani Christian sisters make history by winning 12 gold medals in int’l powerlifting championship

By CDI Staff

Three Pakistani Christian sisters have made history by winning 12 gold medals in a powerlifting championship in South Africa last week, garnering laurels for their community and nation. Weightlifters Sybil Sohail, Veronika Sohail and Twinkle Sohail competed in the 52 kg, 57 kg and 84 kg categories respectively, excelling in squat, bench press, deadlift, and overall weight. The siblings bagged four gold medals each, showcasing their prowess and elevating Pakistan's stature in international weigh
22 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

Europe Society & Culture Family & Children

Church of England urges new UK government to recognize human dignity of disabled children, support families

By CDI Staff

The General Synod of the Church of England made an appeal to the new government, focusing on an issue that garnered unanimous support across the chamber. Inspired by the personal experience of Christine from Wigan, the Synod passed a comprehensive motion urging "His Majesty's Government and healthcare providers to ensure that mothers whose unborn child may be disabled in any way are given comprehensive and unbiased information about the condition and support available to them."
21 Jul, 2024 15:07 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

US President Joe Biden ends re-election campaign, endorses VP Kamala Harris

By CDI Staff

After weeks of mounting pressure from mainstream media, fellow Democrats and donors following a weak debate performance against former President Trump, President Joe Biden announced today that he will “not accept the nomination” as Democratic candidate for the upcoming presidential election in November. Instead, he encouraged his party to rally behind his Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee to run for the presidency.

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