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  Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

  German evangelical leader says political influence brings opportunity — and danger, emphasizes need to 'keep our hearts pure'

  By Chris Eyte

  Evangelicals have moved into positions of political influence in recent years, particularly in the United States. Reinhardt Schink, head of the Evangelical Alliance in Germany, is concerned about the consequences. In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, Schink discussed the need for Christian leaders and politicians to be accountable to one another, to preserve unity rooted in genuine fellowship, and to maintain a childlike faith in the face of potential existential threats

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  Europe US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children

  Filming begins in London for Greta Gerwig’s Netflix adaptation of CS Lewis' ‘The Magician’s Nephew’

  By Chris Eyte

  Filming has begun in London, England, for the much-anticipated adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis, in a Netflix movie written and directed by Greta Gerwig. Gerwig, known for directing the 2023 fantasy comedy “Barbie,” is bringing the Narnia prequel to the big screen, with the movie set for release in late 2026. The film will debut in IMAX theaters for four weeks starting on Thanksgiving Day.

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Ukrainian churches call for global day of prayer on Independence Day

  By Chris Eyte

  Churches across Ukraine are urging Christians worldwide to join a “Day of Prayer for Ukraine” on Aug. 24, coinciding with the country’s 34th Independence Day. The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO), representing about 95% of all religious communities in Ukraine, issued the appeal as the nation continues to endure Russia’s full-scale invasion.

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  Europe Africa Religious Freedom Education

  New anthology explores theological and missiological perspectives on religious persecution

  By CDI Staff

  A new scholarly volume examining the theological and missiological dimensions of religious persecution has been released as the third installment in the Christians under Pressure series. Published jointly by the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) and Culture and Science Publ. (VKW), Religious Persecution: Perspectives from Theology and Missiology is now available for free download, with a printed edition to follow on Sept. 1.

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  Europe Religious Freedom

  UK officers decline pro-life advocate’s complaint of police harassment

  By Chris Eyte

  Police in England have declined a pro-life advocate’s formal complaint that officers are keeping her under close surveillance for praying silently outside an abortion clinic, according to a legal advocacy organization.

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Prague March for Jesus draws crowds of hundreds with British evangelist Daniel Chand preaching the gospel

  By Chris Eyte

  Hundreds of Christians filled the streets of central Prague on Aug. 2 for the third annual “March for Jesus” (Jesus Pochod), publicly proclaiming the gospel despite rainy weather that drenched participants several times along the route. The evangelistic march, organized by the Czech associations Salvation Crew and Reach the World, drew believers from across the country for a time of worship, public preaching and prayer in some of the capital’s most iconic squares.