And other brief news stories from Christians around the world.

What the Reformed pastor saw in the continent's Christians—and why it earned him the respect of its church planters.

Revision of John 3:16, John 1:14, Romans 1:1, and other texts prompt controversy in the largely secular Scandinavian country.

First church of Norway, Da Vinci's fingerprint, and the cradle of Scottish Christianity

Plus: Focus on the Family's Candidate endorsement, and other stories from online sources around the world.

"A church in Norway first held an 88-hour service, and now it wants to sing through the hymnal"

Church asks forgiveness for the injustices and infringements committed against the Romany people.

Scandinavians debate the pros and cons of cutting ties between state and church.

Crown Prince Haakon will also be head of state church on death of his father.

Oslo priest's relationship prompts lively debate in the Norwegian church.