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Central Europe
Catholic Bishop: Porn addicts need professional help
People who are addicted to watching porn should get professional help. That is what the Swiss bishop Bonnemain from the diocese of Chur argues. “Too many lives have already perished.” With his statements, bishop Bonnemain responds to the comments of Pope Francis of last week. He warned young clergy about…
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Polish education minister critical of schools celebrating LGBT event
The Polish education minister calls principals who celebrated an annual LGBT event in their schools “irresponsible.” He warned that activists want to indoctrinate the minds of children with dangerous ideas. Last Friday, “Rainbow Friday” was celebrated. The event takes place annually and is part of the Campaign against Homophobia, Notes…
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Western Europe
Dutch increasingly critical about transgender law
This year, Dutch citizens have become more critical of a transgender proposal that should make it easier for people to change their gender on birth certificates and identity papers. The initiators of the proposal want to remove the minimum age and the need for an expert opinion in the case…
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Eastern Europe
Demand for Bibles rising in Ukraine
The demand for Bibles is growing in Ukraine. People desire to read God's Word, as long as it is not in Russian. Since Russia invaded their country, more and more Ukrainians have asked for a Bible, PRO writes. The growing numbers were reported by the General Secretary of the Ukrainian…
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Christian University Norway receives approval after earlier reprimand
The Norwegian NLA University College has received a stamp of reproval. Last year, the National Board for quality in education reprimanded the educational institute for shortcomings in its systematic quality work. The NLA University College had until July this year to make improvements. They seem to have succeeded because the…
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Central Europe
Germans remember Reformation Day
Across Germany, where Protestantism started, people celebrate Reformation Day on Monday. “It is a day of freedom and confidence”. In the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation, the German town of Wittenberg, thousands are expected to celebrate Reformation Day with church services, devotions, concerts and a historic market. At the festive…
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Northern Europe
Christian party Norway wants to change its name
The Norwegian Partiet Dei Kristne (PDK, The Christian party) may change its name at a member’s meeting coming Saturday. The strategy committee decided to present two alternative options, the PDK deputy leader announced. During a national party meeting, members will vote on whether a new name is necessary and what…
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Eastern Europe
Kremlin tells doctor to convince women to have more children
Gynaecologists should convince women to start families with multiple children. That is what the head of the Russian Health Ministry proposed last week. Gynaecologists work with women of reproductive age and with girls who prepare for motherhood, Minister Mihail Murashko explained his statement, as reported by Interfax. “They must form…
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Eastern Europe
French president warns Russian Orthodox Church for manipulation by Kremlin
“The Russian authorities are manipulating the Russian Orthodox Elite”, French President Immanuel Macron warned during his visit to Rome last Sunday. The Russian Orthodox Church now vehemently denies being pressured by the Kremlin. “The words of President Macron caused bewilderment and obviously come from ignorance of the topic”, the chairman…
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Central Europe
Most Germans want Reformation Day to become an official holiday
On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the town church in Wittenberg. Today, this day is celebrated as the so-called Reformation Day. Most Germans would like the last day of October to become an official national holiday. Even among Catholics, there is a…
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