One of the leading academic voices on the historicity of the gospels will be at the upcoming Apologetics Forum in Madrid, which focuses on the theme: ‘Is the Christian faith the best option?’

The proposal by the conservative Popular Party, which received 19 votes in favour and 18 abstentions, urges the government to prioritise the protection of religious freedom in its diplomatic agenda.

The executive of the European Union will not create a new fund as requested by the latest pro-abortion initiative, but encourages the use of money already available from the European Social Fund.

Its 270 crew members from 60 countries organise Christian service projects together with local churches. From 20 March to 5 April, the OM ship opens its doors in the Southern Spanish port.

At its 2026 European meeting, the Refugee Highway Partnership will bring together churches and ministries working with forcibly displaced people. The focus this year is on the realities of children and young people.

The Foreign Ministry criticises the European Parliament for “interfering in our internal affairs”. A Protestant pastor laments the Turkish government’s “word games” in trying to hide evidence of more than 200 cases.

Twenty-six per cent of respondents in five countries surveyed agree with the following statement: “If my country had a capable and effective leader, I would not mind if they limited democratic rights and were not accountable to citizens for their actions”.

Evangelicals and other faith leaders say in a letter: “True compassion does not mean ending a life. It means accompanying those who suffer, easing their pain, supporting families”.

After launching Stop Abus to tackle sexual abuse in churches, the CNEF says a broader reflection is needed among evangelicals around the the concept of “authority”.

A large majority approves a resolution expressing “unwavering support for Christians”. Dutch MEP Bert Jan-Ruissen, in Brussels: “Türkiye must stop targeting churches”.

The events feature music, art, prayer, worship, and a message of encouragement, stressing the importance of living courageously according to Jesus’ calling.

Christian organisations collaborate in Niscemi, a town on the brink of collapse due to landslides. The Evangelical Alliance channels financial aid for ministries working on the ground in Mesina, Catania, Siracusa and the Etna areas.

The number of mainline Protestants and Roman Catholics has fallen to 19% and 30%, while free evangelicals remain stable at 6%.

A survey shows that half of Germans think pastoral care is the most important job of a Christian church. Only 24% say telling people about Jesus is central.

France just passed a bill banning social media for under-15s, and the Spanish president announced a similar measure. “Our children's brains are not for sale”, said Emmanuel Macron.

“If we don’t register, they’ll come to every service and stop it”, says the pastor of one of the churches after being interrogated by Russian police in the occupied Luhansk region.

Queer activist Kate Osborne spearheaded a resolution passed with a large majority. Some expressed the risk of ideological interference in the responsibilities of parents, teachers, and doctors in their care of minors.

The battle between the lower and upper houses could end in February, with a possible victory for those in favour of assisted dying.

Christian organisations provide aid in the midst of great hardship. “Many people have been without heating for almost the entire month”, says Mariana Laskava from Kyiv.

Beliefs are “not holders of fundamental rights”, says the government. Catholic, evangelical, Jewish and Muslim faith groups warn about growing insults and attacks against religious communities.

A training day in Madrid on abuse in Christian contexts, with experts from GRACE, explored the challenges and opportunities for restoring victims, as well as creating an integrity-based and fair church culture.

The rental income will be used to support church communities in need. “We could get a million, but we want to take a stand against rent speculation”, the FEG pastor told the media.

María Eugenia Prendes expressed her support for initiatives that “open the eyes to an unnoticed reality that is important to address” in faith contexts.

A report of the EAUK analyses what prompted those with no Christian background at all to search for God, what helped them along the way and what’s happened since. 

“We reject any misuse of Christian faith or church authority to legitimize violence, aggression, or domination”, says the European Evangelical Alliance in a new statement.