A Protestant church that applied for required state registration five months ago is not only being denied a progress report but is also being told that the church cannot meet until registration is approved.
The U.S. Department of State has shown support for a member of the Finnish Parliament who was acquitted on criminal charges in expressing her Christian beliefs.
A pastor and his wife were arrested on false allegations. The wife was assaulted while in custody, and their two young children were left without custodial care.