The rise in political and church conflicts globally makes responding graciously even more important for Christians.

The Swiss Evangelical Alliance opens a conversation on the hot topic of Christian nationalism. Andi Bachmann-Roth says they follow Christian nationalism in the US “with concern” as they see similar movements grow in Europe.

Evangelicals globally are divided over Trump. But whatever our views, we can represent the gospel better by adopting a more servantlike politics.

Users of Facebook, Instagram should now be even more careful when using social media. Meta no longer wants to rely on fact-checkers in future. A perspective from Europe.

In the first five months of 2024, 18,000 migrants arrived on the Canary Islands' coasts. Leaders of churches say solidarity is needed between regions in Spain.

The right amount of populism can even help democracy, says political scientist Paula Diehl. In this interview, she explains when it becomes dangerous and how it can be addressed.

The first-ever victory of the far-right AfD comes in a context of growing divisions between how people in the east and the west of the country perceive society.

We are living through the waning and final phase of Pope Francis, and the topic of the future is not just an abstract exercise.

About 70 participants from all regions gather to “discuss again what is at the heart of evangelical belief and theology and what is more secondary”, says FEET’s chair, Gert Kwakkel.

For those who, like Richard Dawkins, Tom Holland, or Douglas Murray, appreciate the social benefits of Christian thought, but are hesitant to embrace the full message of the Bible, I encourage you to delve deeper into the faith.

The National Evangelical Council of France describes the new draft law as an “attack on humanity” as it puts pressure on “socially fragile people who feel a kind of duty to leave life”.

Christians & European Elections (3). The Moldovan Valeriu Ghiletchi leads a movement of Christian politicians in Europe. He calls on citizens to defend the rights enjoyed on the continent.

Half of the priests think that the Church should marry same-sex couples. Some have already officiated gay marriage ceremonies against the official stance.

I am alarmed at the number of soundbites that promote intolerance, all in the name of freedom of speech.

The Italian Evangelical Alliance says the “Together 2023” event with Pope Francis and other heads of Christian confessions was “crossing a line”. They demand “a public discussion of the whole of World Evangelical Alliance’s constituency” on ecumenism.

There is a risk the whole conversation may become a sterile exercise when two or more experts talk to one another, losing the gospel focus healthy theology must always have.

The effects of the restrictions are analysed by churches in Germany, Slovakia, UK and Portugal.

A letter signed by 27 leaders states that the process to bless same-sex couples would be “unlawful, unconstitutional, and illegitimate”.

In neither country is surrogacy regulated by law, but the Dutch and Swedish governments support “altruistic surrogacy”.

The mayor of Grenoble wants to draw up a “more pluralist” calendar by replacing religious holidays with secular celebrations.

An interview with Alejandro Escobar, a Christian who works at the Inter-American Development Bank, promoting economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Well-known actress Ana Obregón resorts to surrogacy at 68 and sparks an intense political and media debate.

He helped a pastor begin Christian-Muslim debates in mid-2021, and in one year over 100 Muslims put their faith in Christ.

A survey published by the Theos think tank also shows that 64% believe that “there are some things that science will never be able to explain”.

Recent years have shown that the term “diversity” can become a weapon in the hands of rulers with clearly defined agendas and a willingness to impose their ideology.