In an exclusive interview, Franklin Graham talks about his visit to Madrid (Spain), his relationship with Donald Trump, and how the work of Samaritan’s Purse is welcomed by countries despite reservations about it being driven by the Christian faith.

The draft law aimed to abolish the waiting periods for an abortion and the criminalisation of doctors. “The Bill is cynical and dishonest”, said the Irish Evangelical Alliance.

Christians launch a campaign to encourage citizens to speak to their political representatives, as the debate on assisted dying returns to the National Assembly.

The proposed law aims to curb underage marriages, eliminate gender-based disparities and strengthen child protection mechanisms in the province.

The draft law failed to pass by 69 votes to 57. “This is a fantastic result for life, for compassion and for the most vulnerable”, evangelical leaders say.

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”.

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.

The parliament drafts the law with the aim of complying with the the European Union standards. Faith groups say that the law goes beyond equality between men and women, promoting ideological issues.

“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.

“Though this law is restricted to the Islamabad territory, it will help pave the way for a similar law in Punjab province, where Christian girls are the prime targets”, said a Christian attorney.

In Germany, Franklin Graham emphasised the power of the gospel to change history. The European Congress on Evangelism began with more than 1,000 participants from 55 countries across the continent.

It will raise the legal age of marriage to 18. “It is also critical to protect Christian girls from the scourge of forced faith conversions", says a Christian deputy.  

The Congress expects to welcome 1,000 European leaders from over 55 countries. “One of my grandfather’s most enduring legacies was his burden to help equip other evangelists”.

Scottish parliament will hold a first vote on 13 May. Christians are calling for the voices of palliative care doctors, people with disabilities and the most vulnerable to be heard.

As the Evangelical Alliance United Kingdom we are vehemently opposed to this bill and communicated as such. We are speaking with MPs and write submission to the parliament committee.

“We cannot accept the promotion of a free abortion law, while the crisis of vulnerable children continues to be forgotten”, said members of the national parliament.

In Portugal, the BGEA, along with 140 local churches, organised the event. Around 480 people responded to an invitation to get to know Jesus personally.

Burnout among mission workers is on the rise. The repercussions are far costlier to the team, family, marriage, and ministry, and negatively impact the gospel witness.

Nine websites that have no age verification systems have been blocked. By age 12, nearly a third have already been exposed to such contents.

In Germany, evangelist Franklin Graham preached at an event organised with 260 local churches.

The government wants “a balance between opening up this new right to the French people and the legitimate concerns of professionals”.

Justin Welby calls on the government to set 10-year strategies for tackling human trafficking and for an international collaboration to solve the refugee crises.

“The bill will result in human life being valued on its efficiency and utility, and increase pressure on the vulnerable”, religious leaders say.

The director of the March For Life UK was arrested again near an abortion facility, 3 weeks after being acquitted for the same incident.

The upper house rejects the text for a third time: "It will not strengthen the effectiveness of the right to abortion".