The handwriting on the wall indicates that governments throughout the West are becoming increasingly hostile to Christians and local churches. The same pressure is mounting in places like Germany, Great Britain, Australia, and Canada.

Morality

New Law In Italy Mandates Cell Phone Providers Block Minors From Pornography, Anonymous Web Searches

Italy’s new porn-blocking directive follows the government allocating €1 billion (nearly $1.1 billion) in funding for pro-family initiatives in an effort to boost the nation’s flagging birthrate.

Globe

New Social Credit System In Italy Could Lead To ‘Serious Violations Of Rights,’ Spark Dangerous Trend

"These practices, if poorly developed or used, can lead to serious limitations and violations of citizens' rights and freedoms, as well as discriminatory practices."

Europe

Massive Exercise In Black Sea With US Comes After Russia Warning

Russia has warned the US and UK not to “tempt fate” in the Black Sea. The Black Sea is only one place where there are naval tensions.

Coronavirus

Thousands Of Italian Restaurants Open In Mass Protest Of Lockdown Rules

50K restaurants open in Italy in defiance of strict lockdown measures. The mass civil disobedience campaign was launched under #IoApro (#IOpen)

Distress of Nations

Violent Floods In Italy, France Sweep Dead Bodies From Cemeteries To Shores Of Mediterranean

Severe flooding in Italy and France have left 12 dead so far, but rescuers are also finding corpses long dead that washed down to shore.

Distress of Nations

Thousands Gather in Rome to Protest ‘Health Dictatorship’

Protesters denounced “strategy of terror” employed by gov't-controlled media & ongoing “health dictatorship” used to thwart democratic process

Abortion

Italy Approves Abortion Pill for ‘Do-It-Yourself’ Use at Home

The country recorded 80,000-plus abortions in 2017 and the new guidelines are expected to increase the overall number.

Europe

Italian Politician Demands Bill Gates Arrest For Crimes Against Humanity

A Member of Rome Parliament denounced Bill Gates as a “vaccine criminal”, urges the Italian Pres. to hand him over to the ICC for crimes against humanity.

Europe

For the First Time, Gospel Shared on Secular TV in Italy

While Italian residents were under nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19, the Gospel was shared on secular TV for the first time, reaching millions of homes.

Christian Persecution

Christians Fear Threats to Religious Freedom in Coronavirus Crisis

Christian groups have expressed concerns that sweeping government actions to combat the spread of coronavirus endanger religious liberty.

Europe

Church Leaders in England, Italy Call for National Day of Prayer Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Church leaders in England, Italy have called Christians to participate in a National Day of Prayer Sunday March 22 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Europe

Israeli doctor in Italy: We no longer Allow those Over 60 Access to Respiratory Machines

Israeli medical doctor told Israeli television that in northern Italy the instructions are to not allow those over 60 access to respiratory machines.

Europe

Italy Calls in Military to Enforce Lockdown as Coronavirus Death Toll Skyrockets

Italy calls in military to help enforce lockdown in the nation’s heavily coronavirus-stricken northern region of Lombardy, as many ignore quarantine rules

Berean Review

Amir Tsarfati – Special Update: The Coronavirus in the Middle East, North America & Europe

In this special update, Amir Tsrafti is joined by Barry Stagner from CC Tustin in California, USA and Pastor Brent Harrell of CC Roma in Rome, Italy.

Europe

Italian virus death toll overtakes China’s as outbreak spreads

At least 475 people died from the coronavirus in Italy Wednesday, marking a 19% spike within the last 24 hours, raising Italy's death toll to at least 2,978

Europe

Flying Toward the Storm: Samaritan’s Purse Sends Christians to Help in Italy Amid Coronavirus

As many are retreating, Samaritan's purse sending more volunteers to help in the midst of the Coronavirus providing much-needed help & hope to Italy.

Europe

Italy’s virus death toll jumps to 366, second-highest after China

Italy on Sunday recorded the second-highest coronavirus toll in the world, reporting a sharp jump in deaths and overtaking South Korea on infections.

Europe

Israel Issues Travel Warning for Italy, Weighing Quarantine for Returnees

Israel on Monday issued a travel advisory for Italy, after cases of the Coronavirus surged in the country leaving +50,000 people in lockdown.

Europe

Italy Shutting Down as Coronavirus Cases Surge; Over 50,000 people in Lockdown

Italy's alarmingly fast spread of the coronavirus has shut down parts of the country, locking down +50,000 people; Classified largest outbreak beyond Asia

Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitic Writing Scrawled on Auschwitz survivor’s door in Italy reading, “Jew Here”, in German

“Juden Hier,” German for “Jew Here,” with Star of David was written in black paint on the door of now-deceased women who survived Nazi concentration camps.

Europe

Matteo Salvini Vows to Move Italy’s Embassy to Jerusalem if Elected Prime Minister

Conservative Italian frontrunner Matteo Salvini vows to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel if he is elected; This would be accomplished by moving Italy’s embassy to Jerusalem; Salvini: Italy was too slow in adopting this international definition.

Anti-Semitism

Holocaust Survivor Given Police Escort in Italy after AntiSemitic Threats

Italian Holocaust survivor and Senator for Life, Liliana Segre, 89, has been placed under police protection after she received threats from far-right fanatics, security sources said on Thursday, highlighting concerns about rising extremism in Italy.

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