The apartment he lives in is replete with Marian images. The rooms where he officially meets with people are furnished with portraits of Mary. His own daily clothes carry objects associated with Mary.

“Such an army would need to be subordinated to a common government”,  says political analyst Olaf Bernárdez. Some evangelicals say more military is not the solution.

The Religious Liberty Commission of Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) denounces a “systematic campaign” against Christians. There have been 44 attacks in 2 months in Uttar Pradesh.

Embracing a theology of ‘unity in diversity’.

Around 280 people attended the Christian Surfers International Gathering in France. Phil Williams: “At the heart of what we do is our relationship with God, and how we react in our community”.

The future has a curious power to shape us.

Around 370 people from 37 countries gather in Estonia. “We need a revolution of hope”, one of the messages of the first night.

The sexual abuse crisis has been on the table in a dramatically growing way since the years of Benedict XVI. The problem is systemic and pervasive.

The rise of crimes, threats and insults against Jews should be addressed by Christians, the National Council of Evangelicals in France says.

The “provisional” deal is criticised by some Catholic sectors. Organisations working for persecuted Christians express their concerns.

In New York, António Guterres met the Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance, Efraim Tendero.

“The Catholic Church made the huge mistake of becoming so identified with Irish culture that it was left behind when culture changed”, says Ireland Evangelical Alliance Director Nick Park.

“Spain has a huge task ahead of generating a big social consensus” about recent history, evangelicals say.

The singer born in Memphis was one of the greatest voices of gospel music.

The historical record of proselytism carried out by Christians is tragically marred with all kinds of manipolative and violent means.

Blackpool Transport removed promotions for the event, after social media pressure from LGBT groups. “I am not coming to preach hate, I’m here to preach about Jesus”, Graham said.

The increase in diplomatic tensions between France and Italy reopen the debate about the future of the European Union. “Our ties are found in Christ and are so much stronger than these political games”, says the Italian Evangelical Alliance.

There are people who have always believed, and always will, that they can do without God in their lives.

The National Council of Evangelicals of France organised a training meeting under the theme “Dialoguing with the authorities, a necessity for building the future”, which included a visit to the National Assembly.

Rome can be very softand adaptable in many respects, but the Eucharist is the core of its “Roman” identity and so it is strictly safeguarded.

The CNEF presented its positions on the Estates General of Bioethics in a public event. “The value and dignity that the Bible recognises for every human being invites respect for all”, they said in a statement.

Those of us who work with immigrants have spent the last few days with growing fear and concern, though also with small glimmers of hope.

Several Christian organisations and churches criticize the President’s “zero tolerance” crackdown on migrants crossing the border.

The film tells the stories of three refugees and the friends they met in Hungary, France and Denmark. A set of materials are offered to start honest conversations about the challenges and opportunities of the refugee crisis.

The “creative” way of redefining historical heresies for the sake of present-day quarrels could be used against Francis.