Europe

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  “Jesus story shaped European story”: Jeff Fountain explains ignored origins of modern Europe

  By Chris Eyte Europe 7 months ago

  The gospel’s deep influence within the formation and politics of modern Europe needs to be better understood and reclaimed by evangelicals. That is the view of Jeff Fountain, director of the Schuman Centre for European Studies, who emphasizes that the “Jesus story has shaped the European story.”

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  ‘Europe Day’ on May 9 commemorates the beginnings of the EU, but few people know its Christian roots

  By Chris Eyte Europe

  7 months ago

  The celebration of Europe Day on May 9 marks 74 years – and counting – since French foreign minister Robert Schuman proposed a new European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), in anticipation of the future European Union.

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  In exclusive interview, Will Graham shares about gospel event in Porto partnering with 140 churches

  By Chris Eyte Europe

  7 months ago

  Hundreds of Portuguese people responded to a gospel call to true life in Jesus Christ made by evangelist Will Graham, the grandson of the late Billy Graham. The Celebration of Hope with Will Graham (Celebração da Esperança com Will Graham) ran at the Super Bock Arena, Porto, Portugal on April 26. More than 140 local churches got involved in the event. 

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  Islamist in UK stabs Christian convert and kills pensioner

  By Chris Eyte Europe

  7 months ago

  A hardline Muslim immigrant upset over his housemate’s conversion to Christianity was found guilty last month of stabbing him on his bed and then killing an elderly man in Hartlepool, England.