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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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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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Analysis

Is Ukraine banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church?

Unexpectedly, some within the Ukrainian Orthodox Church welcome the new law, seeing it as leverage to force their leadership to fully break from Moscow.

byAlya Shandra

15 minute read

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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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