We spoke in Berlin with Päivi Räsänen, the Finnish parliamentarian awaiting the outcome of a trial for publicly expressing her Christian beliefs. “I see a real threat to freedom. That’s why I always encourage Christians to make use of the rights we still have: freedom of speech, freedom of religion”.

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.

At a press conference in Berlin, the well-known evangelist addressed his relationship with US presidents and said “prayer is key” to end the war in Ukraine and bring reconciliation.

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”.