Friday, March 31, 2023
A service of EWTN News
Friday, March 31, 2023
A service of EWTN News
Finland
The Latest
Bible tweet trial: Finland’s state prosecutor files appeal
‘I am dismayed that the prosecutor will not let this campaign against me drop,’ said Päivi Räsänen. 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
Verdict in Finland’s Bible tweet trial expected in March
The trial of Päivi Räsänen, a physician and mother of five, ended on Feb. 14. Read more
Finnish MP facing jail after tweeting Bible verse pleads not guilty as trial begins
Päivi Räsänen, a mother of five, is facing three criminal charges. Read more
Ahead of trial, Finnish MP facing jail after tweeting Bible verse says case a test of religious freedom
The criminal trial begins on Jan. 24. Read more
Court date set for Finnish MP facing jail after tweeting Bible verse
Päivi Räsänen could be given a two-year prison sentence for the tweet. Read more
Finnish MP faces criminal charges after tweeting Bible verse
Päivi Räsänen said: “I cannot accept that voicing my religious beliefs could mean imprisonment.” Read more
