Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls God an "ally" against Russia in Orthodox Easter message
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians in an Easter address to be united in prayer and called God an "ally" in the war with Russia.
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Anger grows over Ukraine's largest Orthodox church, still aligned with Moscow despite war
Millions of Ukrainians still worship in Orthodox churches deeply influenced by Russian clergy who support Moscow's invasion, sparking a clash of faith and national loyalty.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 27)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Some of Ukraine's Orthodox churches want to break away from their Russian patriarch
At church, Ukrainians pray for an end to war. But a rift is forming: The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has defended Moscow's invasion. Some in Ukraine want to break away from his leadership.
Ukraine Moves To Form A Unified Orthodox Church Independent From Russia
The move comes at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and has already drawn condemnation from Moscow.
Greece Strikes Tentative Deal To Remove Orthodox Clergy From State Payroll
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Archbishop Ieronymos jointly announced the agreement, which is aimed at separating religion and state. But it is drawing resistance from other Church leaders.
Palestinian Christians Attack Greek Orthodox Patriarch To Protest Land Deals
Hundreds blocked Patriarch Theophilos III's convoy as he drove to a Christmas Mass in Bethlehem on Saturday. The group of Palestinians was protesting the church's controversial sales of holy land.
Greek Orthodox Church Sells Land In Israel, Worrying Both Israelis And Palestinians
Greek Orthodox Church leaders have quietly sold off several properties and leases to Israeli, Jewish and anonymous investors fronted by companies registered in far-flung tax havens.
Pope Francis, Patriarch Bartholomew May Visit Greece This Month
The visit by the leaders of the Eastern and Western churches — announced by Greek church and government officials, but not confirmed by the Vatican — would signal support for migrants and refugees.
Pope, Head Of The Russian Orthodox Church Meet For The First Time
Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill met Friday in Havana. It's the first time leaders of the two churches have met since a schism 1,000 years ago divided Christianity.