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Finland: a laboratory of ecumenism and Christian unity
Finland is a traditionally Lutheran country, but in many ways it retains unique links with the Catholic tradition that has... Read more
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
‘Hate speech’ charges dismissed for Finnish lawmaker who defended traditional marriage
Päivi Räsänen had been charged after publicly sharing her biblical, religious views on marriage as between one man and one... Read more
Spanish Opus Dei priest announced as new Helsinki bishop
Father Raimo Ramón Goyarrola Belda, a priest of the Personal Prelature of Opus Dei, was appointed by Pope Francis to... Read more
Finnish lawmaker on trial for ‘hate speech’ for defending traditional marriage
Päivi Räsänen is on trial this week for using Bible verses to express her support for traditional marriage. Read more
U.S. lawmakers send letter in support of Finns on trial for citing Bible
Member of Finnish Parliament Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola are facing a retrial for allegations of “hate speech.” Read more
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
