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How the Ukraine conflict is reshaping relations between Churches
The Patriarchate of Moscow appears increasingly isolated. Read more
Polish Catholic archbishop to Russian Orthodox leader: Please ask Putin to stop Ukraine war
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki made the appeal in a strongly worded letter. Read more
Pope Francis’ second summit with Russian Orthodox patriarch could be held in June-July
Aleksandr Avdeyev said: ‘The place hasn’t been chosen yet.’ Read more
Pope Francis meets Metropolitan Hilarion as hopes rise for second summit with Moscow patriarch
The pope held a historic first meeting with Patriarch Kirill in 2016. Read more
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Metropolitan Hilarion: Catholics, Eastern Orthodox are united in belief in Christ’s Real Presence
Metropolitan Hilarion delivered the opening catechesis at the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary. Read more
'Somebody is killed every day': Bishop pleads for Christians to remember Ukraine
With global attention focused on the coronavirus outbreak, Ukrainian Catholic bishop has urged Christians not to forget their suffering brethren in... Read more
Russian Orthodox Church considers ending blessings for nuclear weapons
The Russian Orthodox Church is debating an end to the practice of blessing large scale weapons, including nuclear missiles. Read more
Putin visits Pope Francis on July 4th
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Pope Francis at the Vatican July 4 for a 55-minute private discussion about international... Read more
In major break over Ukraine, Russian Orthodox Church splits from Constantinople
The Russian Orthodox Patriarchate of Moscow has cut ties with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, claiming his recognition... Read more
Russians hacked Catholic, Orthodox clergy amid Ukrainian push for autocephaly
Russian hackers infiltrated the email inboxes of Orthodox, Catholic, and other religious leaders connected to Ukraine amid conflict between Kyiv... Read more
Parolin, Kirill: we have reached a 'new stage' in Church relations
After a joint meeting during Cardinal Pietro Parolin's visit to Russia this week, both he and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill... Read more
Our Lady of Kazan and Mary's affinity for Russia
One hundred years ago, at the height of a cultural about-face in Russia, Mary appeared to three shepherd children in... Read more
Cardinal Parolin says urgency of peace a key reason for Russia trip
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has said he will be going to Russia Aug. 20-24 largely out of... Read more
Catholics, Orthodox sign agreement on synodality and primacy
At an ecumenical gathering held this week, representatives of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches signed a joint document regarding synodality... Read more
What Archbishop Shevchuk saw in the meeting of the Pope and Patriarch Kirill
What’s next for ecumenism? After the recent meeting between Pope Francis and the Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, the head of... Read more
'We are brothers' – Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill hold historic meeting
Christian brotherhood and unity were the focus of Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill when they met on Friday... Read more
Full text of joint declaration signed by Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill
In a historic first, Pope Francis on Friday met with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill. Read more
Four reasons why Pope Francis will meet with Patriarch Kirill
The first, historic meeting between a Pope and a Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church does not come from nowhere.... Read more
'First in history' – Pope Francis to meet Russian Patriarch in Cuba
On Friday the Vatican announced that while on his way to Mexico, Pope Francis will stop in Cuba to meet... Read more
AK-47 designer felt 'unbearable' pain for rifle deaths
According to a Russian daily, Mikhail Kalashnikov wrote a letter more than six months before his death expressing repentance for... Read more
