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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Prophets and Profits - the Art of the Sell in Shepherd Bushiri's YouTube Sermons

The article discusses the sermons of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, emphasizing his controversial financial teachings and influence in the evangelical movement in southern Africa.

Feb 27 • 04:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula should stop asking for votes from evangelicals and start apologizing

Brazilian President Lula faces backlash from the evangelical community after a recent carnival parade criticized traditional family values, suggesting he should shift from seeking their votes to apologizing.

Feb 25 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

URMAS VIILMA ⟩ The Blue, Black, and White is our Conscience

Urmas Viilma, the Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, delivered a speech during the celebration of Estonia's 108th anniversary, focusing on the significance of the national flag.

Feb 24 • 17:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Evangelical bishop is suspected of sending intimate photos to teenagers in Cidade Ocidental

An evangelical bishop in Cidade Ocidental, Brazil, is under investigation for allegedly sending intimate photos to teenagers, with reports indicating the abuse began in 2014.

Feb 23 • 17:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

American Christian Zionists Strike Again – An Interview Supporting the 'Divine Right' of Israel

The article discusses the persistent influence of Christian Zionism in U.S. politics, especially under the Trump administration, as exemplified by Mike Huckabee's support for Israel's actions in Gaza.

Feb 21 • 20:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Converted to Catholicism / I was Evangelical, but I prayed the rosary, read mystics, and went on pilgrimages. I lived a double life

Jozef Ďanovský, a clinical psychologist in Slovakia, recounts his spiritual journey from being a Presbyterian to converting to Catholicism, highlighting his inner conflicts and the emotional challenges he faced.

Feb 21 • 17:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Evangelical reference in PT, Benedita says samba school has autonomy over parade

Benedita da Silva, a prominent evangelical figure in Brazil's Workers' Party (PT), supports the autonomy of the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói to incorporate a segment critical of conservative families in its parade.

Feb 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Parade reveals double standards in freedom of expression

The samba school's parade at the 2026 Carnival sparked controversy over freedom of expression, revealing stark divides within Brazil's evangelical community.

Feb 19 • 23:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Restoring an architectural accent - Kaunas will finance the restoration of the Evangelical Reformed Church tower

Kaunas is set to finance the restoration of the Evangelical Reformed Church tower, a key example of modernist sacred architecture in Lithuania, which was left unfinished due to historical circumstances.

Feb 19 • 12:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Left Loves Change, Except for Evangelicals

The article discusses the tension between progressives and conservatives in Brazil, particularly in relation to the support for President Lula and the role of the evangelical community.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pro-Lula Parade with 'Pickled Family' Divides Pastors and Inflames Electoral Debate

A samba school parade honoring President Lula has sparked debate among evangelical leaders due to its satirical depiction of 'neoconservatives', highlighting electoral tensions in Brazil.

Feb 19 • 01:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Evangelicals' criticism of parade honoring Lula alarms the president's allies

President Lula's allies are alarmed by widespread criticism from evangelicals regarding a Carnival parade honoring him, reflecting the ongoing political challenges in attracting evangelical support.

Feb 19 • 01:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Evangelical and Catholic parliamentary front criticize parade in honor of Lula

Evangelical and Catholic parliamentary groups in Brazil condemned a parade honoring President Lula for depicting their communities in a disrespectful manner during the Rio Carnival.

Feb 18 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Dangerous Game in Mocking the Conservative Family

The article discusses the political implications of a samba school's tribute to Lula during the 2026 elections, particularly in relation to conservative evangelical sentiments.

Feb 17 • 17:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nikolas will change the game between politics and religion in Brazil

Nikolas Ferreira is emerging as a significant political figure in Brazil, bridging the gap between evangelical and Catholic voters without the baggage associated with Bolsonaro.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cutbacks: The Church is Overwhelmed by its Reform Pressure

The Evangelical Church faces significant financial cutbacks, reflecting a new strictness and a financial crisis that has long been denied.

Feb 17 • 06:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Musician and religious figure: who was Fernando Grandêz, found dead after a shipwreck in the Amazon

Fernando Grandêz, a 39-year-old musician and evangelical church member, was found dead in the Amazon River after being missing since a tragic boat accident.

Feb 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Parade about Lula had criminal mockery against Christian faith, says president of the evangelical front

The president of the Evangelical Parliamentary Front condemned a samba parade honoring Lula for mocking conservative values and the Christian faith.

Feb 16 • 17:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Protestant Church: Cutbacks Announced for Protestant Media

The Protestant Church in Bavaria has announced significant funding cuts to their media organization, affecting many employees and raising concerns about the future of key publications.

Feb 16 • 13:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Just over half of Brazilians trust electronic voting machines, according to Quaest

A survey shows that only 53% of Brazilians trust electronic voting machines, with significant distrust observed among evangelical voters and supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.

Feb 15 • 18:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Pastor killed in accident after leaving church in Acre

An evangelical pastor was tragically killed in a road accident in Rio Branco, Brazil, after leaving church on Sunday morning.

Feb 15 • 16:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Church and evangelical cults on opposing paths regarding the reform of the juvenile criminal regime

The Catholic Church and evangelical communities in Argentina are divided on a proposed reform to the juvenile criminal justice system, with the former opposing the initiative and the latter supporting it.

Feb 14 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The 'Terribly Evangelical' Minister of the STF and the Carnival of the Master Deal

The article discusses the implications of a police report on a Supreme Federal Court minister's ties to a controversial arrangement aimed at protecting individuals involved in corruption.

Feb 14 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master and INSS Cases Make André Mendonça a Joker in the Election

André Mendonça's role as a key figure in Brazil's political landscape intensifies as he becomes the relator for significant cases that could impact the upcoming presidential election.

Feb 14 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival of Peace 2026: Miep and Verbo da Vida Camp begin this Saturday (14)

The Carnival of Peace 2026 in Campina Grande, Brazil, features the opening of the Miep event and the Verbo da Vida Camp this Saturday.

Feb 14 • 10:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Unlike the Catholic Church, evangelicals support the reduction of accountability, albeit with reservations

In Argentina, the evangelical community advocates for a reduction in the age of criminal accountability, emphasizing the need for exceptional protective measures and supportive public policies.

Feb 14 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Leader of evangelical church becomes defendant for sexual harassment and rape of adolescents in DF

Gabriel de Sá Campos, a religious leader, has been indicted for sexual harassment and rape involving underage victims in the Federal District of Brazil.

Feb 13 • 21:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Polarization promises belonging and delivers anxiety

The article discusses the emotional impact of political polarization on evangelical identity in Brazil, particularly in the context of President Lula's controversial remarks about evangelicals receiving government benefits.

Feb 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Did the evangelical collective create a stir by mixing Christianity and Brazilian identity?

The evangelical group Coletivo Candiero has sparked discussions among evangelicals in Brazil with their song 'Auê', which explores the tension between the sacred and the profane within religious traditions.

Feb 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pastor arrested in Campo Grande suspected of raping three granddaughters

A 63-year-old evangelical pastor in Campo Grande has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing his three granddaughters.

Feb 12 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pastor Hernandes says Bolsa Família creates laziness, but 79.40% prefer work, according to FGV

Pastor Hernandes Dias Lopes claims that Bolsa Família fosters laziness among beneficiaries, suggesting they prefer to drink and rely on state support rather than seek work, despite evidence indicating many would rather work.

Feb 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival of Peace 2026 in Campina Grande starts this Thursday (12) with the opening of Christian Consciousness

The Carnival of Peace 2026 in Campina Grande will kick off on February 12 with the opening of the Christian Consciousness event, expecting around 100,000 attendees over six days.

Feb 12 • 09:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man shot at the church door in Boa Vista

A man was shot in front of an evangelical church in Boa Vista, Brazil, while he was reportedly following his routine of asking for water.

Feb 11 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SBT removes Deive Leonardo from daily programming and moves the pastor to Saturdays

SBT has shifted the program hosted by Pastor Deive Leonardo from daily morning slots to a weekly Saturday airtime.

Feb 9 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Evangelical Lobby: When Radical Christians Dictate the Cut

Spiegel-TV has curtailed an investigative documentary about radical Christians and their influence, removing parts related to the International Christian Fellowship following a complaint, which raises concerns about journalistic integrity.

Feb 6 • 18:50 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

An evangelical pastor sentenced to four years in prison for appropriating half a million euros

An evangelical pastor has been sentenced to four years in prison for transferring €500,000 from the church's account to his personal account without authorization.

Feb 6 • 10:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The number of people joining the Church is increasing, but there are still many more who are leaving

The Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church reported that while 25,000 people joined last year, over 50,000 individuals left the church, although the number of those leaving has been decreasing since 2022.

Feb 5 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Christian band sparks controversy with song that mentions 'Zé entering' and 'Maria sambando'

The Christian band Coletivo Candiero stands by their song "Auê," which is causing debate within evangelical circles for blending elements of popular culture with Christian themes.

Feb 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

EKD: Evangelical Victims Feel Exploited as Alibi

The resignation of Nancy Janz, spokesperson for the Forum on Sexual Violence in the Evangelical Church in Germany, represents a setback in the church's handling of abuse cases, following earlier resignations in the group.

Feb 4 • 13:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Christian Roblox: Young players participate in masses and evangelical services

Videos of young users participating in masses and evangelical services on Roblox have gone viral, garnering over 6 million views on social media.

Feb 3 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

One in Seven Christians Faces Intense Persecution Worldwide

According to the annual World Watch List published by the evangelical NGO Open Doors, over 388 million Christians faced severe persecution and discrimination in 2025 due to their faith.

Jan 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Life & Tech

Bishop Ivan Eľko / Today it is enough to agree with the dogmas of the beautiful new world, and you are a hero

An interview with Bishop Ivan Eľko reflecting on his experiences as a clergyman during and after communism, discussing the differences and parallels between the past and present.

Jan 4 • 18:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Faith in Transformation: Selling Churches

Many Protestant-Lutheran congregations in Bavaria are beginning to sell aging church properties from the 1960s and 1970s due to declining relevance and financial support, particularly among younger generations.

Jan 4 • 10:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

End of Film Evaluation: Film Rating 'particularly valuable' will no longer be awarded

The Evangelical Film Jury and the German Film and Media Evaluation will cease operations by the end of the year, marking the end of an era for film evaluation in Germany.

Dec 31 • 10:06 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

The Great Promise of Ibogaine: How the US Right Promotes Psychedelic Drugs

The article discusses how the US right, including evangelical Christians and Republican leaders, is increasingly endorsing psychedelic drugs like ibogaine for healing and rebirth, supported by substantial funding for research.

Dec 28 • 13:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Blessed Reginald - he was called the second Elijah

Blessed Reginald, born around 1180 in the diocese of Orléans, France, was a significant figure known for his eloquence and commitment to the evangelical poverty of the Dominican Order.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC

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