Authors and publishers from a dozen countries will gather in Prague for MAI's Media Fest (5–8 May). Anna Shirochenskaya explains the vision behind the theme: ‘Jesus is the answer. What is the question?’

At its 2026 European meeting, the Refugee Highway Partnership will bring together churches and ministries working with forcibly displaced people. The focus this year is on the realities of children and young people.

Twenty-six per cent of respondents in five countries surveyed agree with the following statement: “If my country had a capable and effective leader, I would not mind if they limited democratic rights and were not accountable to citizens for their actions”.

Collectively, churches might become too identified with cultural trends or too remote from the wider society to gain a hearing – and both extremes fail to bring actual transformation.

Janet Epp Buckingham, who speaks for Christians at the UN in Geneva, explains why her answer is yes.

Jeremy Doku, Antoine Semenyo, Allison Becker, Noah Sadiki, Gabriel Jesus and Jurrin Timber often publicly share how their faith shapes their lives as world-class footballers.

A report of the EAUK analyses what prompted those with no Christian background at all to search for God, what helped them along the way and what’s happened since. 

The latest official figures released (from the year 2023) are the worst since the Abortion Act of 1967. “The scale is staggering, 762 abortions every day”, says Christian group Both Lives UK.

“The Bible sales are evidence of a significant cultural shift regarding matters of faith and religion in this country”, says Sam Richardson.

Janet Epp Buckingham, Markus Hofer and Gaetan Roy, from the World Evangelical Alliance, speak on behalf of churches at the United Nations in Geneva. What issues do they address?

Several players from the leading Champions and Premier League team openly share their Christian faith in public. “I love it, I think it’s phenomenal”, says Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta.

Upholding the worth and dignity of all human beings is hard work, but it is an essential part of our responsibility to represent Jesus in a hurting and divided world.

The budget offered immediate, positive financial relief for low-income families through welfare changes, but introduced a complex, long-term change to SEND funding. 

The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe also reports a rise “in legal restrictions affecting freedom of religion”.

It is part of a decision to axe 48 degrees. “Theology is central to growth of the human psyche, culture, and our general moral awareness”, says a petition against the cut.

The gathering brought together 76 participants from 40 theological institutions across nine countries to advance regional theological cooperation in Eastern Europe and beyond.

Groups associated around Partners in Mission held their annual meeting to be equipped, share their ongoing mission projects and encourage one another.

Around 120 pastors, church planters, leaders, and partners from all over Europe, US, Brazil, and Chile, gathered in Barcelona for 4 days of reflection, networking and fellowship.

Around 80 businesspeople, professionals and leaders attended the national meeting of Christian Business Leaders held in Valencia.

A year after Justin Welby's resignation, the Bishop of London becomes the first woman in history to lead the Church of England. She faces an institution divided between conservatives and liberals, both within England and globally.

University students from 42 countries took part in the European Student Festival, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the first conference. A report from Jelgava (Latvia).

The NGO Fiet warns that over 60% of women in prostitution have mental health disorders: “We cannot remain indifferent”. Fiet rescued over 1,500 women in 2024.

The Evangelical Alliance is among the signatories of a letter condemning the use of the cross as a symbol of exclusion of foreigners. They consider it to be a ‘corruption’ of the gospel message.

The oldest evangelical congregation in Galicia (northwest of Spain) organises concerts, exhibitions and historical tours, highlighting its social work and commitment to the city.

The annual conference in Wisła will take place 16-21 May, to “unite, equip, and resource” evangelical leaders”.