Concerns of Northern Priests Over the Influence of Lestadianism in Church Appointments – The Liminka Decision Sparks Outrage
Priests in Northern Finland are worried about the influence of conservative Lestadianism on the selection of female pastors, particularly following a controversial appointment in Liminka.
Finnish Bishop / Masses are full, we have to rent churches from Lutherans. Many people come to the church because they need a family
Finnish Bishop Raimo Goyarrola highlights the growing interest in Catholicism amid increasing attendance in a context where the Catholic Church represents a small minority.
Veikko Virtanen has died
Veikko Virtanen, a renowned Finnish organ builder, has passed away at the age of 97.
A Historic Decision from the Pohjalais Church
The Finnish congregation in Vaasa has permitted same-sex marriages and blessings of unions in their churches, a significant change following a previous rejection of such practices by church officials.
The Orthodox Church begins a truth process with the Sámi people - 'We have walked over them'
The Finnish Orthodox Church is initiating a truth and reconciliation process with the Sámi people, acknowledging past injustices and striving for healing.
The congregation treated disrespectfully the family mourning their grandmother
A Finnish church is scrutinized for requiring a grieving Roma family to pay burial costs upfront in cash, leading to an apology from the priest after realizing the discrimination.
The Vicar of Vaasa Accuses Seta of Threats - Seta Denies Coercion, Despite 'Something Could Have Been Left Unsaid'
Teijo Peltola, the vicar of the Finnish parish in Vaasa, claims that he has been threatened and coerced by the LGBTQ+ advocacy group Seta while appealing a warning issued against him by church authorities.
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.
Finland's top cello duo performs for the people of Tartu at the opening of Ainola Center
The Ainola Center, previously known as the Tampere building in Tartu, will host a free concert by the Finnish cello duo Cellomania at Jaani Church as part of its grand opening celebrations and the 35th anniversary of the Finnish Institute.