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‘Hate speech’ charges dismissed for Finnish lawmaker who defended traditional marriage

November 14, 2023 Catholic News Agency 4

The Helsinki Court of Appeal on Nov. 14, 2023, fully dismissed “hate speech” charges against Finnish grandmother and lawmaker Päivi Räsänen, who was on trial for expressing her biblical, religious views on marriage and sexuality. / Credit: Allia… […]

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Bible tweet trial: Finland’s state prosecutor files appeal

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Päivi Räsänen, Finland’s interior minister from 2011 to 2015, speaks to reporters while holding her Bible at Helsinki District Court on Jan. 24, 2022. / ADF International.

Helsinki, Finland, May 3, 2022 / 05:08 am (CNA).
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After acquittal, Christian MP says: I’m ready to keep defending freedom of speech and religion

March 30, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Päivi Räsänen, Finland’s interior minister from 2011 to 2015, speaks to reporters while holding her Bible at Helsinki District Court on Jan. 24, 2022. / ADF International.

Helsinki, Finland, Mar 30, 2022 / 11:30 am (CNA).
A Christian MP in Finl… […]

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Christian MP acquitted on all charges after Finland’s Bible tweet trial

March 30, 2022 Catholic News Agency 3

Päivi Räsänen, Finland’s interior minister from 2011 to 2015. / Courtesy of ADF International.

Helsinki, Finland, Mar 30, 2022 / 05:05 am (CNA).
The verdict in the closely watched trial of a Finnish Christian MP was announced on Wednesday. A co… […]

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Verdict in Finland’s Bible tweet trial expected in March

February 16, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Päivi Räsänen, Finland’s interior minister from 2011 to 2015. / ADF International.

Helsinki, Finland, Feb 16, 2022 / 13:00 pm (CNA).
A verdict in the closely watched trial of a Christian MP in Finland is expected in March. The trial of Päivi Rä… […]

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Finnish MP facing jail after tweeting Bible verse pleads not guilty as trial begins

January 24, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Päivi Räsänen, Finland’s interior minister from 2011 to 2015, speaks to reporters while holding her Bible at Helsinki District Court on Jan. 24, 2022. / ADF International.

Helsinki, Finland, Jan 24, 2022 / 13:00 pm (CNA).
A former government mi… […]

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Ahead of trial, Finnish MP facing jail after tweeting Bible verse says case a test of religious freedom

January 18, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Päivi Räsänen, Finland’s interior minister from 2011 to 2015. / Screenshot from ADF International’s YouTube channel.

Helsinki, Finland, Jan 18, 2022 / 03:15 am (CNA).
A former government minister facing jail after tweeting a Bible verse said th… […]

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Court date set for Finnish MP facing jail after tweeting Bible verse

September 16, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

Päivi Räsänen, Finland’s interior minister from 2011 to 2015. / Courtesy of ADF International.

Helsinki, Finland, Sep 16, 2021 / 06:10 am (CNA).
A court in Finland has announced the date of a hearing to determine whether a former government mini… […]

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