Religious Freedom
Can Europe Force the Church to Erase a Baptism? A Belgian Case Puts Religious Freedom Before the EU Court
In brief
The European Union Court will soon weigh a Belgian case concerning whether the Church can be forced to erase baptismal records, according to ZENIT News Agency. An Advocate General is expected to issue a non-binding opinion on October 1, 2026, before a final judgment arrives in late 2026 or 2027.
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