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Exonerated Finnish politician and bishop to return to court over biblical ‘hate speech’
The allegations stem from a 2004 pamphlet about the Lutheran teaching on sexuality, including the prohibition on homosexual activities. Read more
Legal group pleads for imprisoned Bishop Álvarez's rights before human rights commission
Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez is serving a prison sentence under the regime of President Daniel Ortega for criticizing the dictatorship. Read more
Nigerian teen whose Christian conversion triggered death threats granted restraining order
Following threats by family members, the young woman sought a restraining order against her father and brothers. Read more
Brazilian mom fined for homeschooling her son and instilling Christian values
The local prosecutor’s office began legal proceedings against the mother for failing to enroll her minor child in the school... Read more
Mexican high court finds ex-congressman guilty of ‘gender-based political violence’ over tweet
Former congressman Rodrigo Iván Cortés will be forced to publish a daily court-authored apology online for 30 days in punishment. Read more
Woman arrested by English police for silent prayer near abortion facility
As part of her bail conditions, restrictions have been placed on her participating in public prayer. Read more
Nigerian mother charged with blasphemy for defending murdered Christian student
Rhoda Jatau was arrested after forwarding a video of a Muslim denouncing the mob killing of Nigerian Christian college student... Read more
European Court of Human Rights condemns Bulgaria for discriminating against Christians
The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday condemned the government of Bulgaria for violating the right to religious freedom... Read more
Europe’s top human rights court to rule on landmark euthanasia case
The European Court of Human Rights is set to rule in a landmark case on Tuesday on whether Belgium wrongly... Read more
German court rules in favor of right to pray near abortion counseling facility
Silent prayer gatherings near an abortion counseling facility in a German town cannot be prohibited, according to a ruling by... Read more
'Women deserve better': Experts criticize EU Parliament resolution on ‘right to abortion’
Legal experts have called “inaccurate and misleading” a proposed resolution by the European Parliament to include a “right to abortion”... Read more
After acquittal, Christian MP says: I’m ready to keep defending freedom of speech and religion
Päivi Räsänen said she was prepared to go to the European Court of Human Rights ‘if needed.’ Read more
Christian MP acquitted on all charges after Finland’s Bible tweet trial
The court said in a unanimous ruling that ‘it is not for the district court to interpret biblical concepts.’ Read more
Christian legal group: Slovenian court ruling against pro-lifers a ‘blow’ to free expression
A pro-life advertising campaign was removed from buses in 2018. Read more
Legal group joins outcry over removal of Nigeria from religious freedom watch list
An international legal group has joined the outcry over the U.S. State Department’s decision to remove Nigeria from this year’s... Read more
Afghanistan’s Christians ‘completely ignored’ in European Parliament resolution
ADF International estimates that 10,000 Christians face danger in Afghanistan. Read more
Catholic bishops’ commission laments EU religious freedom envoy vacancy
The special envoy has left months after taking up the role. Read more
Christian legal group decries conditions for Afghan religious minorities, urges aid
A Christian legal group on Tuesday warned of deteriorating conditions for Afghanistan’s religious minorities, and pushed for an immediate international... Read more
Christian legal group denounces ‘targeted smear campaign’
ADF International was responding to a European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights report. Read more
Court upholds German municipality’s pro-life prayer vigil ban
The court dismissed a challenge to a ban on a prayer vigil in front of a pre-abortion advisory center. Read more
