
Europe

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Baptist pastor faces expulsion from Russian-occupied Ukraine
The Rev. Vladimir Rytikov faces expulsion from his birthplace in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine after authorities accused him of “illegal missionary activity” and cancelled his residence permit, a rights watchdog reports. -
J.John to keynote Church Leaders Conference at CRE 2026 in UK
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'A spring cleaning for the soul': Swiss church leaders link the annual cleaning ritual to spiritual renewal and forgiveness
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'Freedom of religion must be for everybody,' Bishop Mounstephen says, calling it a test for societies
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Yet more voices point to religiously illiterate BBC
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Russia strikes Baptist church in Ukraine, killing pastor at prayer meeting
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Marcham+10 conference opens with renewed urgency to address gender-specific religious persecution
A decade after a small gathering in 2016 first sought to name and address the distinct ways religious persecution affects women, the Marcham+10 conference began on Friday (April 17), highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in confronting what is now widely termed “gender-specific religious persecution.” -

Evangelical Alliance UK launches ‘Ethos’ to engage spiritually curious young adults
The Evangelical Alliance of the United Kingdom has launched a new digital initiative aimed at engaging spiritually curious young adults, as leaders say openness to faith among younger generations is rising. -

NHS Trust settles with Christian nurse suspended in trans row
A Christian nurse who was suspended for 10 months after allegedly misgendering a transgender patient has received a settlement from the NHS. -

Evangelical alliance calls for unity after Hungary’s political reset
Hungary’s evangelical leaders are urging unity and Christ-centered love in the wake of a decisive national election that has reshaped the country’s political landscape, as incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year hold on power. -

Finnish study adds to growing scrutiny of ‘gender affirming care’ treatments, echoing Cass Review concerns
A major new study from Finland has found that adolescents referred for gender identity treatment continue to experience significantly elevated mental health challenges over time, adding to a growing body of research and clinical concern about current approaches to treating gender dysphoria in minors. -

Christian Vision reports first conversion during live in-game evangelism session
A global evangelism organization says it recorded its first known instance of a person committing to the Christian faith during a live, in-game interaction streamed in real time on a Discord server. -

Businessman and peer Lord Edmiston reflects on faith, stewardship and global mission
British businessman and peer Lord Robert Edmiston has spoken about using wealth, influence and new technology in the service of Christian mission, saying evangelism has remained the central focus of his public and private life.
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