In 2024, there were 889 places of worship, according to the Religious Map of Catalonia. There are also almost 300 fewer Catholic churches than in 2020, and 42 more mosques.

“The task of the Evangelical Church in Italy is to pray for refugees but also to welcome them”, says the president of the AEI at a Refugee Sunday event.

The European Motorcyclists for Christ Rally will take place from August 6 to 10, under the motto “Spirit driven”.

In a report to the UN Human Rights Council, they also address human trafficking issues and denounce discrimination against unborn children with disabilities.

In response to cases of abuse in churches, the UK government is calling for more efforts to “ensure that every child is safe, heard and protected”. The Church of England will dedicate £150 million to supporting victims.

“In a free and pluralistic society, citizens should be able to seek spiritual support in accordance with their beliefs, as long as there is no coercion or harm”, evangelicals say in a letter to government.

A survey also shows that among Catholics, Protestants, and free evangelicals, there is no overwhelming majority against displaying such 'rainbow' flags.

In the UK, the Church of England and the Methodist Church prepare to better respond to growing security threats globally. 

In Kristiansand (Norway), dozens of pioneers met for the 2025 M4 conference. The gathering included community learning, creative inputs and a call to preach the gospel boldly.

In response to cases of abuse in churches, influential evangelical leaders, denominations, and mission organisations want to break the culture of silence and prioritise the well-being of victims over institutional reputation.

Tilmann Geske was killed in 2007 in a violent crime in a Christian bookstore, but her family stayed in Turkey. Now the state will not renew the residence permit of his 31-year-old daughter.

Between January and April 2025, 12 prosecutions were brought against evangelical pastors. Most were Baptists, allegedly preaching to non-believers without notifying the authorities.

The WEA representative to the UN Human Rights Council urges a solution to the case of a church in Rome and another in Albano Laziale.

Around 1,300 young people from former Yugoslavia countries gathered in Šibenik (Croatia). Fellowship, Bible training and evangelism were the priorities of a programme strongly supported by Christian leaders in the region.

Ukrainian evangelical churches invited Jan Wessels. “I was deeply impressed by the resilience of the Ukrainian society and the pivotal role that churches play in fostering this resilience”, he told Evangelical Focus.

Religious leaders called on the government to end the exclusion of Protestant pastors, who were denied the right to pay social security contributions until 1999.

The ruling party explicitly targets “priests, pastors of cults and coaches” as examples of those who could be committing a crime against LGBTQI people.

From 30 July to 3 August, the German Evangelical Alliance holds its annual conference. Participants of all ages will enjoy a varied program of Bible studies, music, workshops and sports.

Measures include age verification on pornographic sites and criminalising the creation, possession and exchange of child sexual abuse material generated by artificial intelligence.

In a narrow vote, 314 MPs voted for the draft law and 291 voted against it. Both supporters and opponents describe the law as a historic moment. Christians hope the House Of Lords will introduce amendments.

The French Protestant Federation (FPF) asked churchgoers aged 18 to 35 about their spiritual practices and needs. 

Corruption scandals surrounding the Spanish government cause an uproar. In a document, the Spanish Evangelical Alliance gives a biblical perspective, calls for greater integrity and urges citizens not to give in to scepticism.

Thousands gathered in 36 Spanish cities to pray for the needs of the country.

The amendment to decriminalise abortion for women at any stage of pregnancy was passed by 379 votes to 137. “This is not healthcare, this is abandonment”, say Christians.

More than 300 guests attended the celebration in Bern. The Christian vision of the early days remains the same, but editor-in-chief Florian Wütrich called for courage in navigating the new context of AI.