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  Finnish MP on trial over Bible verse to speak to Congress about Europe’s growing crackdown on speech

  Finnish member of parliament Päivi Räsänen, who is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling in a criminal case over a Bible verse tweet, is scheduled to testify before the U.S. Congress on Wednesday about expanding speech restrictions in Europe.

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  Salvation Army warns of 'significant gaps' in protecting exploited children

  Many children remain at risk of sexual exploitation, human trafficking and poverty—particularly migrant children—the Salvation Army warned during the 61st session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on March 9.

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  Perspectives on Persia to fuel your prayers

  The renewed escalation of conflict involving Iran and the wider Middle East has once again unsettled the nations. Air strikes, retaliation and rising tensions—ordinary families carry fears about what tomorrow may hold. Here is some perspective to aid your prayers for Iran, the Iranian people, and peace.

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  Ukrainian Bible Society distributes Bibles to help the traumatized, especially children

  The Ukrainian Bible Society (UBS) reports that 1.6 million Bibles have been distributed in the country since Russia’s invasion, averaging nearly 1,000 copies per day. In 2026, demand is also rising for trauma support initiatives.

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  British PM Keir Starmer praises role of churches in communities

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told 300 delegates at a faith and policy event in London that churches “play an irreplaceable role at the heart of communities.”

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  Mothers’ Union president launches global running challenge for 150th anniversary

  Kathleen Snow, Worldwide President of Mothers’ Union, is undertaking 15 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) runs in countries around the world to mark the Christian charity’s 150th anniversary in 2026.

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  Spain’s Parliament approves initiative to strengthen the defence of persecuted Christians

  The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Congress of Deputies (Spain’s national parliament in Madrid) has approved an initiative presented by the conservative Popular Party that seeks to strengthen Spain’s response to religious persecution. The proposal focuses on protecting Christian communities and promoting more forceful international action against massacres motivated by faith.

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