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Northern Europe
Church of Sweden may add same-sex marriages as job requirement
What does it mean if the Church of Sweden only employs priests who are ready to perform same-sex marriages? Is that equal treatment for everybody or a denial of freedom of belief for some? The Evangelical Alliance in the country has its concerns. > Stay up to date with Christian…
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European Union
All over Europe, large families have one problem: high living costs
How to sell this seven-seat mini-bus? An advert on the website of the Swiss large families’ club seemed a good idea. And yes, more than fifty people responded within the hour. Just showing that transportation is a crucial thing for large families in Switzerland. > Stay up to date with…
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European Union
Christian leaders in Europe voice doubt on Trump
No doubt, the US Trump-Vance tandem has global impact. Christians from all over the world watch them – and share their opinion. It seems that especially Ukraine is a splitting issue. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. Political analyst and pastor…
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Western Europe
March brings 'Bible Month' in France
March is the perfect month for Bible reading in France, says the nation's Bible Society. Yes, France is a secular country. But no, that does not mean people are not interested in the Bible.> Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter.With around 200…
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European Union
How Christian schools debunk the myths about critical thinking
In recent years, Christian schools worldwide have received a bad rap because they have failed to invite critical thinking in the classroom. However, researcher Øyvind Fosse found that assumption to be incorrect.> Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter.As these schools navigate or…
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Christian Life
What the Bible's youth can bring to Gen Alpha
Today, teens may rebel against their parents and scroll endlessly on TikTok. But in Biblical times, they ruled entire nations.> Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter.The Bible paints a different picture as cultural expectations and youth responsibilities plummet to an all-time low.…
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Western Europe
Prenatal sex discrimination: Dutch midwives seeing more sex-selective abortions
When a pregnancy happens, many feel tempted to pop the old question: a boy or a girl? Early ultrasounds turn out to facilitate sex-selective terminations. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. Now, it is getting easier to know the gender early.…
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European Union
Can a foetus feel the pain of an abortion? Some researchers think so
It was the woman's ninth pregnancy. Serbian Dr. Stojan Adasevic grabbed his forceps, just as he did for the more than 48,000 abortions he performed. It was the woman's ninth pregnancy. Serbian Dr. Stojan Adasevic grabbed his forceps, just as he did for the more than 48,000 abortions he performed.…
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European Union
Why embryos and donor sperm remain on the negotiating table
Last year in February, the US state of Alabama surprised Europe and the rest of the world. Frozen embryos should be deemed as children. It was the state's highest court that ruled that frozen embryos made within the process of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) should be deemed as offspring. The…
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European Union
EU leaders seek answers to rising hate crimes against Christians
In 2023, an Islamic terrorist in the southern Spanish city of Algeciras murdered an altar server and injured four other people with a machete while shouting, “Death to Christians” and “Allah is great.” In the UK, Christian social worker, Felix Ngole had his job offer taken away, because the company…
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