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Christian Life
Why going to Seoul to reignite missionary enthusiasm for Italy
Chiara had always known that her church in Italy had some connection with “Lausanne 1974”. But that became more concrete when she visited the Fourth Lausanne Congress in Seoul, last month. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. The Lord blessed me…
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Opinion
About the Barbie film: Femininity is not always what you do, but how and why you do it
I never cared much about Barbie dolls. I preferred to build huts. But now, “Barbie” is suddenly a hugely popular film. Barbie lures (Christian) youngsters en masse to cinemas, makes grown-ups pose in pink outfits, and causes a spike in divorces. Thus, I studied her anyway. There are alarmed cries…
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Christian Life
Column from Italy: Migrants risk their lives at sea because staying home is worse
Once again, the beautiful Mediterranean Sea that washes Italy's shores has turned into a graveyard.On Sunday, Feb. 26, at 4:35 a.m., someone calling for rescue warned that a boat off the coast of Calabria had capsized and that screams for help could be heard from many voices. Since then, many…
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Christian Life
Weekly column from Italy: Christian has a responsibility with conservative government
After an intense campaign, the far-right coalition won the election. This victory represents a great novelty for Italy. So much is new and different.Abstentionism hit the record of 64 per cent. The far-right coalition won decisively, and for the first time in a long time, there could be a government…
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Christian Life
Weekly column from Italy: Escaping the suffocating heat
Italy is burning. Temperatures have been over the limit for weeks now and the heat is becoming unbearable.In recent years, climate change has altered Italy's mild climate greatly. The first consequences are becoming visible. On Sunday, 3 July, Italy suffered its first tragedy due to climate change. A chunk of…