Christianity
Highest number of COVID-19 cases in Iraq two weeks after Pope’s visit
Iraq recorded today 5,663 new cases of Covid-19, a historic record in the country that welcomed Pope Francis two weeks...
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Vatican: Church cannot bless same-sex unions
The Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions. Such blessings, therefore cannot “be considered licit”, according to...
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Metropolitan of Belgium at the 3rd WCC webinar on bilateral dialogues
In the third in a series of webinars on bilateral dialogues, a discussion of “Anglican-Orthodox Dialogue: History, Results, Reception” as...
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African Churches mark International Women’s Day
As African churches joined the rest of the world in marking International Women’s Day, pastors, gender experts, and activists called...
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Pope Francis met Shiite leader in first papal visit to Iraq
Pope Francis arrived today at the residence of the top Shiite Muslim cleric in southern Iraq for the first meeting...
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WCC: New film promotes Orthodox Christian vision on climate change
“The Face of God,” a recently released film, features Orthodox Christian perspectives from North America on climate change. The film...
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Metropolitan of Belgium at the 3rd WCC webinar on bilateral dialogues
A 9 March webinar—the third in a series of seven on bilateral dialogues—will focus on “Anglican-Orthodox Dialogue: History, Results, Reception”...
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Armenians fleeing war find open doors as churches offer shelter and hope
Armenians forced to flee Nagorno-Karabakh during last year's fighting in a conflict with Azerbaijan are thankful to churches and all...
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WCC wishes for election of new Patriarch of Serbia
World Council of Churches acting general secretary Ioan Sauca received with joy the election of Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia. World...
Read moreVatican to employees: You risk losing your job if you do not get the vaccine
The Vatican has warned its employees that they risk losing their jobs if they refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19...
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Metropolitan of New Jersey celebrated the 5th Sunday of Holy and Great Lent
On Sunday, April 21, 2024, Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the 5th Sunday...
Elder Metropolitan of Derkoi at the Summer Residence of the German Embassy
On Monday, April 22, 2024, on the occasion of the visit of the President of the Federal Republic of...
The Spirit of Service
By Fr Georgios Lekkas* The words and deeds of Christ seek to overturn completely the order of things as...
Patriarch of Moscow praises Putin again: Thanks to our President, Russia is bastion of values
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow once again commended Russian President Vladimir Putin. Addressing a conference titled "Partnership of the State...
Six Bishops vie for election in Metropolis of Sliven
During its regular meeting on April 22, 2024, the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Patriarchate convened in full assembly...
Patriarchate of Bulgaria cancels Holy Fire delegation to Jerusalem
In a brief announcement, the Patriarchate of Bulgaria conveyed the decision made by the Holy Synod regarding the sending...
