Posts Tagged ‘Moscow Patriarchate’

Pope Francis condemns Ukraine’s ban on Russian Orthodox Church

Thursday, August 29th, 2024
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Pope Francis has criticised Ukraine for banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) which has historically been tied to Russia. “Let those who want to pray be allowed to pray in what they consider their church” Pope Francis said. None of the warring parties have heeded the Pope’s pleas for the war to cease. Praying is Read more

Ukraine advances ban on Moscow-linked Orthodox Church

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

Ukraine is progressing towards banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), a move that Moscow sees as an attack on religious freedom. On Thursday, the Ukrainian parliament’s Committee for Humanitarian Affairs and Information Policy approved a draft law. This aims to protect national security and religious freedom. The legislative initiative was first adopted last October. It Read more