“Spiritual beliefs and feelings cannot be disregarded as irrelevant”, says the Spanish Evangelical Alliance in a document on the government's new Democratic Regeneration Plan.
The ECHR validates the 'Nordic model' of banning the purchase of sexual services. It also warns about the lack of European consensus on how prostitution should be addressed.
At the United Nations Human Rights Council, the World Evangelical Alliance points out the obsolete procedures through which religious minorities must relate to the State.
The ‘Love France’ initiative provides resources to pray for France; the safety and success of the games; the Church and the different evangelistic events in the Olympics.
In Paris, evangelicals are saddened by a gratuitous derision that does not represent the tolerance and diversity of the Olympic Games. Others in Europe point to the Gospels as a reminder that contempt for Christianity has been going on for 2,000 years.
The ‘Brigades des Flambeaux de l'Évangile’ of the French-speaking region have 18 local groups. Around 1,000 gathered to celebrate the anniversary.
Anglican priest Nicky Gumbel was recognised with the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) “for services to the Church of England”.
An official study shows that 83% of those aged 16-24 in northeast Spain are in favour of having a subject on general knowledge of religion at school and university.
Over 70% of Christians felt that the Scottish government does not support them, and are concerned about abuse directed at Christian politicians in the media
The places of worship offer rest areas, information on cycle routes and devotions, pastoral care and church tours.
Twenty artists performed in the 3rd edition of the Christian music event. There were also shows for children, creative master classes, and games lounges.
Albanian evangelicals joined forces to organise an evangelistic tour in 10 different towns. About 300 said they wanted to learn more about Jesus.
The French prepare with “anticipation and anxiousness” for Paris 2024. An effort uniting churches and Christian ministries connects with society through sport events, social action, and gospel outreach.
The Spain manager has won the Euro 2024 football championship with his team. The day of the victory against England, he spoke of his faith: “I’m not superstitious. If I pray today and tomorrow, it’s because I’ve been doing it for a long time”.
‘Campaigners imply that expressing traditional Christian beliefs on sexuality in pastoral conversations is, inherently, a form of conversion therapy’, religious leaders warn.
The bill aims to give better alternatives to mothers in fragile economic situations. In Italy, evangelicals welcome it as a way of complying with the 1978 law.
There is no data yet on how Christians voted, but after 7 July, Protestants say they want a France where all sensibilities are respected.
The European Evangelical Alliance says Christians pray for “shalom” in both countries. Its board responds to a Russian evangelical leader who said global evangelicals were “not doing enough to call for forgiveness”.
Last year, 12,045 terminations of pregnancies were recorded. Abortions are legal in the first twelve weeks.
According to a survey, 42% of evangelicals planned to vote for Labour, which won a landslide victory. The EAUK “prays Psalm 72” for Keir Starmer, the next prime minister.
A survey finds that the image of Swiss evangelical free churches has improved, specially among young people aged 18 to 39.
“In terms of resources invested and people assisted, evangelical social action would be among the largest NGOs in our country”, says the head of evangelical social action.
Ahead of the election of 4 July, a survey conducted by the Evangelical Alliance United Kingdom found that 93% of evangelicals would like to see more Christians engaged in politics.
The secretary general of the Russian Evangelical Alliance, Vitaly Vlasenko, calls for peace, reconciliation and an end to the war.
Evangelicals say elected representatives must be respected but “postures of hatred, invective rejected”. The RN says it will prioritise security and immigration restrictions.
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