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  Europe Church & Missions

  British comedian Steve Legg dies, gospel-focused entertainer was “the best of men”

  By Chris Eyte

  A personal tribute has been paid to one of England’s most beloved Christian comedians Steve Legg after he died last night (Sept. 16), following a brave battle against cancer lasting 17 months. Legg died at the age of 57 in the company of his beloved wife Bekah and family at Worthing Hospital, in the south coast town of Worthing in West Sussex, England. The couple have five daughters, one son and one granddaughter.

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  Europe Society & Culture

  England & Wales census figures for transgender population likely overstated due to language issue

  By CDI Staff

  The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed that the 2021 census may have overestimated the number of transgender individuals in the UK because of some respondents misunderstanding the question, the BBC reports. The census indicated that approximately one in 200 people aged over 16 identified as a different gender from their sex at birth. However, a subsequent review revealed that individuals who do not speak fluent English might have misinterpreted the census question and incorrectly

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  Europe Church & Missions

  “God loves you” – Franklin Graham preaches gospel at largest ever evangelical event in Naples, Italy

  By Chris Eyte

  21,000 people packed into the main square in the city of Naples to hear Franklin Graham preach about God’s love at the largest evangelical event recorded in the history of Italy. Political leaders from different parties joined the crowds at the ‘Noi Festival’ event held in the Piazza del Plebiscito on Saturday (Sept. 14). 

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Franklin Graham preaching gospel in Naples, while online outreach reaches 20 million responses

  By Chris Eyte

  Evangelist Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), where he serves as President, have been working with 350 evangelical churches to preach the gospel at the Noi Festival in Naples, Italy, this Saturday, Sept. 14. “This city is such an important and beautiful part of Italy,” said Graham. “I am looking forward to coming to Naples, but I’m not going to preach a message about religion. I’m coming to share how the people of Italy can have a real and personal relationship

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  Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

  After Paris Paralympics 2024, churches invited to participate in Disability Awareness Week from Sept 15-22

  By Chris Eyte

  Following the excitement around the Paris Paralympics 2024, a charity encourages churches around the world to participate in Disability Awareness Week. From September 15 to 22, Through the Roof (TTR), which supports disabled people, is organizing informative events online with the theme of ‘Journey with Jesus’. 

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  Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Hearing loss advocate urges churches in the U.K. to 'learn from Jesus' to reach D/deaf communities for Christ

  By Chris Eyte

  An advocate for the d/Deaf community challenges churches to reevaluate their approaches to fellowship and evangelism to better serve the distinctive needs of this sizeable people group, which has its own cultures and languages.