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Ukraine
This is an Editorial reprinted with permission from the US-based The Ukrainian Weekly.
Oct. 16
Religion
In a move seen by many as a backhanded reprimand, the Pope will promote a young Ukrainian bishop in Australia to cardinal, which might prevent the head of the UGCC from ever becoming one.
Oct. 7
Religion
More than 30,000 Hasidic pilgrims have arrived in the Ukrainian city of Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which began Oct. 2 and runs until Oct. 4.
Oct. 3
Putin
In his disingenuous effort to appear balanced and maintain dialogue with the Russian Orthodox Church, Pope Francis is again laying blame on the victim – Ukraine.
Sep. 14
War in Ukraine
The Ukrainian people’s indomitable spirit shines brighter than ever, spotlighting Russia’s vulnerabilities and reminding the world that there is no room for a false peace.
Aug. 25
Religion
"Do not touch churches," the pope said in his weekly prayers, one day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the ban into law.
Aug. 25
War in Ukraine
Issues of religious freedom invite disinformation and propaganda. Kyiv Post clears the air about how the new law will affect the Moscow-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Aug. 21
War in Ukraine
The measure banning a church considered in Ukraine to be aligned with Putin's "Russian world" ideology needs to be signed into law by President Volodymyr Zelensky to take effect.
Aug. 20
Religion
Despite MAGA’s antipathy to the Ukrainian cause, Evangelicals realize that true Christian ideals coincide with beleaguered Ukrainians rather than Putin apologists.
Jul. 14
Zelensky
Despite the Churches being active contributors to peace efforts, their representation at the Ukraine Peace Summit was characterized by restraint, hesitancy and predictability.
Jun. 30
Belarus
The deal, mediated by the Vatican, saw the release of 10 civilians from Russian and Belarusian captivity, including a politician and two priests.
Jun. 29
Religion
Between priests openly supporting the Kremlin and Russia’s persecution of other Christian denominations, Ukrainians are leaving the Moscow-linked Church in droves.
Jun. 27
Russia
Armed militants attacked Orthodox churches and synagogues in Derbent and Makhachkala on Sunday, causing multiple casualties.
Jun. 23
Religion
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has brought to light other contested issues between the two nations – such as ecclesial authority and claims to Kyiv’s spiritual legacy.
Jun. 8
Religion
A Bishop from Odesa representing the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church went to Vatican City and revealed a litany of crimes perpetrated against the faithful wherever Russia takes over.
May. 28
Russia
The Orthodox Church of Ukraine declared at a synod that the Russian Church’s teachings were heretical. Now the rest of the Orthodox world has to take a stance.
May. 26
Despite MAGA’s antipathy to the Ukrainian cause, Evangelicals realize that true Christian ideals coincide with beleaguered Ukrainians rather than Putin apologists.
Jul. 14