The facts of what happened this week in Northern Ireland cannot, in themselves, determine our response. They must be interpreted with historical and social awareness, and with Christian conviction and moral clarity.

Dozens of masked individuals spread terror in Belfast, shouting ‘foreigners out’ following a knife attack by an immigrant. Christians react to the situation on the ground: “Leaders of diaspora churches are concerned”.

Around 10,000 joined in worship, prayer, and public testimony. Ahead of the event, organisers stressed that the march was “explicitly non-political”.

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.

Mairead McGuinness will lead efforts to promote freedom of belief outside the European Union. Christian MEPs say that the long delays in filling the post confirm the European government’s lack of interest in this human right.

On 19^th November 2025, the BBC reported that a court found that Religious Education in NI is unlawful. But is it true? Have schools and the Department of Education been breaking the law?

The historic Anglican churches in Ireland and Spain say they will not join the Global Anglican Communion. Anglicanism has a limited presence in Europe, with 23 million baptised members.

The march “is a family-friendly, non-political event to lift up the name of Jesus in Belfast city”, say the organisers.

According to the data of the Department of Health, 1 in 6 pregnancies ends in abortion. That is a surge of almost 9% compared to 2023.

Creating a space to listen to stories and extend grace can be redemptive in a way that well worded arguments fail to match.

Dublin hosted an event that drew twelve thousand people.“We are here to bless our city” , said the pastor of one of the organising churches.

The Evangelical Alliance encouraged believers to “vote according with their conscience and as the Lord leads them” but its director Nick Park said marriage should not be equated in the Constitution to any durable relationship.

“Thousands of women are being betrayed by the over promotion of abortion as the only possible response to pregnancy”, laments an Irish pro-life parliamentarian.

Religion has shaped our past, for better and for worse, and remains an integral part of the social, political and cultural fabric of life in Northern Ireland.

A new survey shows that younger Christians are more committed to their faith. Experts are “surprised at high rates of religious practice” as 65% say faith has a role in general society.

Evangelicals in Dublin condemn the riots of last week. Christians must make a difference as debates around housing prices and migration increase social division, says the leader of the Evangelical Alliance Ireland.

I feel ashamed that immigrants to our beautiful country would be bullied into not even being able to attend church, writes the leader of the Evangelical Alliance Ireland.

Only two weeks before the general elections, the Spanish government uses the European Union Presidency to promote gender self-identification across the continent.

A year ago, journalist Tanya Pinchuk worked for a Christian radio station in Ukraine. Now from Ireland she continues to tell the story of those who have not yet returned home.

Over 340 million Europeans in 19 countries use the currency today. The creation of a digital euro is among the challenges ahead, which could have “far-reaching implications for societies in the future”, says a Christian analyst.

For the first time since December, regular worship services are allowed with a limit of 50 people. “In this time, God has enabled His church to be more intentional”, says the Evangelical Alliance.

“We support the ending of abusive practices, while ensuring people are free to seek prayer and pastoral support to live out their beliefs”, Northern Ireland evangelicals say.

Peter Lynas of the Evangelical Alliance UK asks to “pray for youth workers, church leaders and others working behind the scenes to ease tensions and work for peace”.

The “joy” of those who already had their first Sunday gatherings contrasts with the precaution of many others who prefer to wait some more weeks before organising in-person activities.

In Europe, hundreds of churches have joined to sing versions of “The Blessing” in their own language. See some of the videos.