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Increasing bans on FGM and child marriage in Africa give hope for end of harmful practices

Africa Society & Culture

14 Aug, 2024 09:08 EDT

It has been one month since the Gambian Parliament upheld the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on July 15, 2024 – a practice that experts warn can cause severe short-term and long-term physical and psychological harm, including infections, future reproductive complications, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The ban is a significant milestone, especially given the country’s high FGM prevalence rates.
Christian family in Pakistan pressured to drop murder charges

Asia Religious Freedom

13 Aug, 2024 14:29 EDT

A Muslim in Pakistan who kidnapped and raped a mentally handicapped Christian woman who died from her injuries two days after her release is pressuring her family to drop charges, sources said.
Nigeria continues to tolerate terrorism, USCIRF states

Africa Religious Freedom

13 Aug, 2024 12:53 EDT

Nigeria’s government at federal and state levels continues to tolerate attacks by non-state assailants who justify violence on religious grounds, according to a report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
Global survey reveals religion, prayer most important in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, least important in Western countries

Global Society & Culture

13 Aug, 2024 08:08 EDT

Europeans are least likely to say that religion is very important in their lives, compared to other parts of the world, and only 42 percent of Americans claim that religion is personally crucial to them. Other parts of the world responded more affirmingly on the importance of religion, specifically within sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. The picture was less clear in South and Southeast Asia, compared to the polarized views in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.
Russian preacher could face prison for opposition to war

Europe Religious Freedom

12 Aug, 2024 12:16 EDT

A Russian preacher who helps the homeless could face years in prison and has been fined by authorities in his home country for opposing the invasion of Ukraine.

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12 Aug, 2024 14:08 EDT

Africa Society & Culture

Christian worship services in Nigeria canceled following curfews in several States

By Obed Minchakpu

The imposition of curfews in some states in Northern Nigeria has adversely affected Sunday worship and mid-week services, Christian leaders say. State authorities imposed curfews in major cities such as Jos, Kaduna, Zaria, Gusau, Dutse, Kano, Minna, and Damaturu, following the week-long cost of living nationwide protests that had been called by the civil society from August 1.
12 Aug, 2024 11:20 EDT

Asia Religious Freedom

Authorities try to thwart Christian, minority protests in Pakistan

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

Despite attempts by the Pakistani government and Islamist groups to thwart protest rallies and marches, Christians in several cities came out in large numbers to mark National Minorities Day on Aug. 11, demanding an end to religious intolerance and abuse of blasphemy laws.
13 Aug, 2024 10:08 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Anglican head warns Christians not to associate with far-right groups, condemns use of Christian imagery in UK riots

By Chris Eyte

The Archbishop of Canterbury warned Christians not to join far right groups after protests by extremists espousing faith imagery led to violent riots across the U.K. Writing in the left-leaning British newspaper the Guardian, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, head of the Anglican Communion, criticized the widely reported riots as “wrong”, “criminal” and needing to be controlled. He voiced his concerns about right wing groups referencing the Christian faith, even using icons during the lawlessness, as
12 Aug, 2024 05:08 EDT

Oceania Society & Culture

Fiji Olympic athletes’ hymns captivate Olympic Village

By CDI Staff

The harmonic singing of hymns by Fiji's Olympic athletes, coaches, and staff during their worship gatherings in Paris' Olympic Village has captured hearts worldwide, going viral on social media. Australian water polo player Matilda Kearns, who was housed near the Oceania teams' building, shared the moving scenes on Instagram, showing the Fijian athletes gathered in worship on a Sunday afternoon.
10 Aug, 2024 07:08 EDT

Latin America Church & Missions

Avance 2024 International Leadership Summit in Bogotá discusses use of AI in churches

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

The Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Movimiento Internacional (Pentecostal Church of God International Movement, or IDPMI) recently held its second International Leadership Summit “Avance 2024” in Bogotá, Colombia. Focus of the event was on the issue how churches can best use Artificial Intelligence (AI) with integrity, and how they can be at the forefront of the AI technology and interpret it in accordance with the Gospel.
15 Aug, 2024 20:08 EDT

US & Canada Family & Children

Lessons in inclusivity: the power of special needs ministry

By CDI Staff

For the past 25 years, Dr. David Traver has dedicated his career to working with children who have autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Throughout this time, he has been privileged to witness numerous remarkable stories, but a few have left an indelible mark on his heart. One such moment occurred during a Saturday soccer game when he saw a mother weeping on the sidelines.
9 Aug, 2024 14:44 EDT

Africa Religious Freedom

Herdsmen, criminal gang kill at least 50 Christians in Nigeria

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

Fulani herdsmen teamed up with a criminal gang to attack a village in central Nigeria on Thursday (Aug. 8), killing about 50 Christians, sources said.

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