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Danish Churches slam WCC for criticizing Ukraine laws more than Russia’s “holy” war

Taking two years to condemn Russia's "holy war" ideology and four days to condemn Ukraine's law against the Russian Orthodox Church is telling, Danish churches say

byAlya Shandra

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Zelenskyy seeks promotion of national Orthodox Church from metropolitanate to patriarchate

President Zelenskyy says he advocated for elevating the Orthodox Church of Ukraine to patriarchate status during a recent meeting with Constantinople exarchs, while stressing state non-interference in church affairs.

byYuri Zoria

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International

Pope, World Church Council criticize Ukraine law; theologian claims Moscow exploits situation

The WCC and Pope are slow to condemn Russia, quick to rebuke Ukraine, warns theologian Cyril Hovorun

byAlya Shandra

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Zelenskyy signs law banning religious institutions linked to Russia

Religious organizations will have a nine-month period in Ukraine to sever ties with Russia or face potential ban.

byMaria Tril

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Ukrainian politics

“Not about banning.” Theologian unpacks Ukraine’s new anti-Russian church law

Ukraine's religious landscape faces a seismic shift with new legislation, but it's not the blanket ban many expect. A theological expert unpacks the law's true nature and potential outcomes.

byAlya Shandra

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Obey to pray: Russia’s ruthless crackdown on faith in occupied Ukraine

From a Protestant pastor imprisoned for his American citizenship, to an Orthodox bishop pressured to embrace the "Russian World," to an evangelical church shuttered after sheltering the displaced, the stories of religious persecution in occupied Ukraine are as diverse as they are devastating.

byVira Kravchuk

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Analysis

Theologian: Russian Church goes full Nazi with “holy war” on Ukraine

Patriarch Kirill's "decree" blessing Russia's Ukraine invasion brims with "sacred mission" rhetoric from the times of Nazi aggression – yet church leaders worldwide remain deafeningly silent, says Cyril Hovorun

byAlya Shandra

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Ukrainian politics

Orthodox Church of Ukraine activists implore leaders to condemn violence during parish transfers

Prompted by a fight which broke out when OCU vigilantes expelled Moscow-backed representatives from a monastery, activists of Ukraine's independent Orthodox Church request its leadership to condemn the use of force

byAlya Shandra