The church of the pastor was destroyed by fire. A delegation of French evangelicals was visiting the country to discuss the application of the ‘separatism law’ in the overseas region.

Human rights organisations denounce that dozens of Christian places of worship have been destroyed in the last year.

You can tell most of them are not religious people. But now, everybody prays. They say, “We have no hope besides God”.

Those who suffer most in conflict zones are children and young people with additional needs and disabilities.

Government officials have begun proceedings to close another Protestant church. Sixteen churches have been closed in the past four years.

The agreement between religious minorities urges to “combat violence, extremism and hatred”. They are now suffering a campaign of insults and threats.

The Catholic population in the city has decreased over 35% in 20 years, according to official data. In four districts there are already more other Christian churches than Catholic temples.

The company failed to “reasonably accommodate the employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs” and will pay 44,000€, as well as train its managers on religious discrimination.

The judges ruled that the forced resignation over refusal to stop wearing a cross necklace was “unfair and discriminatory” and rejected that the objection had nothing to do with her beliefs.

“We cannot let 800 years of worship and service fail on our watch", says the Church of England.

A resolution of the Council of 47 European countries recommends to focus on sexual education, online protection and security, and strong regulation.

A survey found that, while 33% of 18- to 34-year-olds plan to visit a place of worship during Christmas, only 17% of British over 55 will attend one.

Data published by the National Council of Evangelicals in France (CNEF) paints a picture about how French Christians see their workplace.

An OSCE report shows that graffiti, vandalism and arson attacks against churches are some of the more common crimes. There are 70% more cases reported than in 2019.

A report shows that closure was particularly acute in inner-city areas. “There is hope. We encourage people to find hope and relevance in their local churches”, researchers say.

A Christian couple serving among Afghan refugees arriving in Pakistan, explain their difficult situation, especially that of Christians with a Muslim background.

Evangelicals in Portugal, Germany and Italy strive to be salt and light and build bridges with society through their socio-political work.

October 18th is the EU Anti-Trafficking Day. The European Freedom Network has launched a new video focused on labour traffricking.

In the Bible displacement and death are presented as sinister co-conspirators against the human experience. An article by Brent Hamoud.

The Italian Evangelical Alliance expresses doubts about the “disproportionate restriction of fundamental freedoms”. Two pastors on the ground also express their doubts.

23 millions will risk being suspended of salary or paying a 1,500 € fine if they cannot prove they have been vaccinated, recovered from the virus or tested negative.

The medical passport becomes mandatory for all worship services with an attendance of over 50 people.

Muslim Fulanis killed 70 Christians, displaced 30,000 and burned 500 homes in attacks on villages in Miango District the first three weeks of August.

Over 1,400 people have died in Haiti earthquake and hundreds are still missing. Christian organisations say their staff are safe but the situation is very worrisome.

Christians demonstrate in the streets of Tizi-Ouzou with singing and signs: “Stop the abuse of power”.