Europe
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Christians in France see ‘worrying’ surge in hate crimes
Bereft parishioners in a French town found a statue of Mary beheaded and church benches set ablaze on Tuesday (May 14), less than two months after a report surfaced of nearly 1,000 hate-crimes against Christians last year in France. Local firefighters put out the fire before removing the charred benches and chairs from the Roman Catholic Church of Sainte-Thérèse in Poitiers, reported La Nouvelle République. There was soot damage to the walls, floors and artifacts, all requiring specialized clean -
Crackdown on Baptists in Kazakhstan sparks fears of tighter religion laws
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Urging European Christians to “see the big picture”, Jeff Fountain says time is now to pray, prepare for future after Russia-Ukraine war
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“Jesus story shaped European story”: Jeff Fountain explains ignored origins of modern Europe
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‘Europe Day’ on May 9 commemorates the beginnings of the EU, but few people know its Christian roots
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In exclusive interview, Will Graham shares about gospel event in Porto partnering with 140 churches
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Islamist in UK stabs Christian convert and kills pensioner
A hardline Muslim immigrant upset over his housemate’s conversion to Christianity was found guilty last month of stabbing him on his bed and then killing an elderly man in Hartlepool, England. -
Swiss study reveals faith as significant factor in care about justice and sustainability
Christian faith motivates believers to seek social justice and live more ecologically sustainable lifestyles, according to a scientific study presented at a ‘StopPoverty’ (StopArmut) conference in Switzerland. -
Christian group lambasts new EU migration regulation, laments doubling down on broken system
The controversial approval of new EU migrant laws by the European Parliament has been slammed by the Churches' ... -
Tunisian Muslims charged with beating Christian in Italy
Three Muslims from Tunisia were detained this month in Italy for beating and robbing a Christian convert from Islam because he attended a church, according to a watchdog group. -
Finnish MP faces third trial for Christian views on marriage
The Supreme Court of Finland on Friday (April 19) ruled that a third trial will go ahead against a former government minister after the Christian was twice acquitted of “hate speech” for expressing her biblical views on marriage. -
Russia’s crackdown on church leaders in Ukraine continues
Church leaders in Russian-occupied Ukraine continue to face crackdowns, with one arrested for “missionary activities” and two others deported to Georgia. -
Hundreds of Poles respond to Jesus Christ at Franklin Graham event
More than 800 people responded to a simple yet powerful message about God’s love by evangelist Franklin Graham, son of the late Billy Graham, at a packed-out evangelistic arena in Poland.
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Persecution that results from religious activity not identity
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Church building demolished in Maharashtra state, India
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Handel’s ‘Messiah’ performed at site associated with John the Baptist’s beheading in Jordan
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Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
