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When Prayer Becomes PR: Synod Grills Church House over World Cup ‘Hand of God’ Text

The Church of England has been forced to defend its now‑infamous “World Cup prayer”...
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How ACC-19 in Belfast Marginalised African Voices

For many years, leaders in some Western churches have argued that disagreements over same-sex...
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State prosecutor makes final case to criminalise “insulting” Christian speech as Finnish Bible Trial concludes

The Finnish trial of the Bible has concluded before the Helsinki Court of Appeal,...
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US Legislators condemn “hate speech” prosecution of Finnish politician on trial for Bible tweet – “egregious and harassing”

16 members of the US House of Representatives have sent a letter addressed to Rashad...
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A Tale of Two Churches: Lessons from Swedish and Finnish Lutheranism

On 23 July 1933, the young pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer preached a sermon on Matthew...
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Prosecutor to continue “campaign” against Finnish MP after major free speech victory

HELSINKI – After a unanimous court decision and strong recommendation by the police not to...
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Finnish bishop and MP acquitted of hate crimes for quoting Scripture

HELSINKI (30 March 2022) – A Finnish court has upheld the right to free speech by...
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MP who tweeted Bible verses could face prison penalty

HELSINKI – A criminal conviction for posting a Bible tweet is now a very...
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Christians must be ready to pay the price for their beliefs, says Finnish bishop facing trial for sexuality views

Rev Dr Juhana Pohjola, the Evangelical Lutheran Bishop in Finland, is facing trial in...
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Six Congressmen back letter calling for sanctions against Finland for violating religious liberty

Six members of Congress have written to the US Commission for International Religious Freedom...
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Finnish bishop-elect charged over historic Christian teachings on human sexuality

Rev. Dr. Juhana Pohjola, Diocesan Dean and Bishop Elect of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of...

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When Prayer Becomes PR: Synod Grills Church House over World Cup ‘Hand of God’ Text

The Church of England has been forced to defend its now‑infamous “World Cup prayer”...
Op-Ed

How ACC-19 in Belfast Marginalised African Voices

For many years, leaders in some Western churches have argued that disagreements over same-sex...
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Archbishop of Canterbury’s General Synod address on Affirming Neurodiversity in the Church

Synod, it is a pleasure to speak in this important motion. It gives us...
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York General Synod 2026 – Presidential Address

The Archbishop delivered the Presidential address to the meeting of the General Synod in York today....