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Novak Djokovic crosses himself at the Olympics, gives glory to God for gold medal victory
The 37-year-old Serb, considered by many the greatest male tennis player in history, defeated the young Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz... Read more
Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew hopes for ‘unified date’ for Easter in East and West
“It is a scandal to celebrate separately the unique event of the one Resurrection of the One Lord,” Patriarch Bartholomew... Read more
Pope to Orthodox patriarch: ‘Bonds of faith, hope and charity’ unite two churches
On the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Pope Francis sent a message to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople. Read more
Ukraine Parliament advances bill seen to ban Russia-linked Orthodox church from country
The law is widely seen as targeting the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC). Read more
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem mourns 18 dead in Gaza Christian Church bombing
“War and bombs have never solved problems; on the contrary, they always create new ones,” Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said. Read more
Vatican cardinal supports common Easter date for Catholics, Orthodox
The president of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, Cardinal Kurt Koch, has supported a suggestion that Catholics and Orthodox... Read more
Vatican cardinal congratulates new Serbian Orthodox patriarch on election
A Vatican cardinal on Friday congratulated the new leader of the Serbian Orthodox Church on his election and said he... Read more
Pope Francis calls for unity with Orthodox Churches
On the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Pope Francis told the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople that while the Holy... Read more
New Ukrainian Orthodox head to face questions of independence
The newly elected head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Moscow Patriarchate must decide whether that Church can be independent... Read more
