Olympic Games
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Christian Life
Memory into mission: Reflecting 10 years on Paris attacks
Ten years after the attacks on 13 November 2015, France paid tribute in a ceremony marked by dignity and emotion. At the heart of this commemoration, a powerful truth resonated: love and faith are stronger than hatred. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for…
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Christian Life
With Jesus to victory at the Olympic Games in France
Jesus Christ is the best coach for success. Mission teams proclaimed this during the Olympic Games in France this summer. Our columnist from Paris describes the atmosphere during the past weeks. Smiles, laughter, embraces, and cheers echoed across the country. From July 26 to August 11, everything was about the…
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Christian Life
This Bulgarian sports star used the Olympics to testify of his faith
Weightlifter Karlos Nasar, who won gold at the Paris Olympics, did not use his triumph for his own glory but to share his faith. And he is not the only one. On August 9, 2024, Karlos Nasar, a rising star in the weightlifting world, secured a remarkable victory for Bulgaria…
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Christian Life
Column from Italy: Even conservative Italy does not escape the gender question
The issue of transsexuality seems to be at the centre of the debate in Italy these days, and the reactions are very polarised. The case of the Italian boxer Angela Carini, who found herself in the Olympic ring with the Algerian Imane Khelif, who, according to the information that has…
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Western Europe
Christian activists “unlawfully” arrested at Paris Olympic Games
In Paris, a team of Christian activists was arrested and held in custody. They protested against a scene of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, which contained an episode that many Christians around the world have experienced as profoundly insulting. During the opening ceremony, transgenders and drag queens staged…
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Christian Life
For Christians, the Olympics are a great chance to share the Gospel
Many have been watching the Olympics that started in Paris last Friday. From all corners of the world, people travelled to the French capital to join the grand sports event. Christians grab the chance to reach them with the Gospel.Christians are found on the streets of Paris these days to…