Orthodox and Catholic Prelates in Russia Sharply Criticize ‘Fiducia Supplicans’
The Russian Orthodox Biblical-Theological Commission and the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Russia were the latest to weigh in on the controversial document.
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Spokesman for Russian Catholic Bishops: ‘There is No Foreseeable Solution’ to Ukraine War
The spokesman for the Russian Roman Catholic archdiocese also recognized the importance of Pope Francis’ consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25, 2022.
Philadelphia Flyers’ Ivan Provorov Sparks Media Firestorm With Refusal to Wear Rainbow ‘Pride Jersey’
The defenseman cited his Russian Orthodox faith in his decision to decline the sweater at Tuesday’s ‘LGBTQ+ Pride Night’
Orthodoxy’s Divisions Offer Glimmers of Hope for Healing With Catholicism
COMMENTARY: Despite the lamentable developments in Ukraine and beyond in 2022, it’s possible 2023 could herald long-desired ecumenical breakthroughs.
Russian Orthodox Metropolitan: Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill Meeting Still Possible at Future Date
Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, who is in charge of foreign relations for the Russian Orthodox Church, told a pool of Vatican journalists on Sept. 14 that a second meeting between the patriarch and the Pope would require significant preparation.
UK Government Sanctions Head of Russian Orthodox Church
The Russian Orthodox Church is an autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Church with an estimated 150 million members, accounting for more than half of the world’s Orthodox Christians.
Widespread Orthodox Church Backlash Unleashed Against Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine
Many Orthodox leaders have openly criticized Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch the war, in a contrast to Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill’s continuing tacit support.
The Kirill Question
How should Pope Francis and the Holy See deal with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church?
Second Summit with Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Could Be Held in June-July
Pope Francis has sought to strengthen Catholic-Orthodox ties since his election in 2013.
Russian-Ukrainian Crisis Spotlights Tenuous Rome-Moscow Relationship
COMMENTARY: The current tensions bring to a head the same issues that were present in 2014, when Pope Francis refused to criticize Putin’s aggression.
