World
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Holy wars: How a cathedral of guns and glory symbolizes Putin's Russia
The Kremlin's vision of Russia connects the state, military and the Russian Orthodox Church.
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Iran acquits 9 Christian converts of 'acting against national security' in 'landmark decision'
An Iranian appeals court has acquitted nine Christian converts serving five-year prison sentences on charges of "acting against national security" for their participation in house churches, a ruling dubbed a "landmark decision" by Open Doors USA.
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'Even if you destroy all our churches, you will not destroy our faith & belief in God' - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Thursday that Russia would "not destroy our faith, our sincere belief in Ukraine and God".
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Prince Charles and Camilla visit cathedral in show of support for Ukraine
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, was moved to tears during the visit to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in central London.
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Pope leads day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine
"With war everything is lost," said Pope Francis.
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Russians feel 'ashamed' over war with Ukraine
"Moscow is a very dark place to be in at the moment," said the Chaplain of St Andrew's Moscow and Area Dean of Russia and the Ukraine.
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Islamic terrorists kill three Christians in Chibok, Nigeria
Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on February 25 killed three Christians in an attack on northeast Nigeria's Chibok area, residents say.
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US Supreme Court to hear case of Christian web designer
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a Christian web designer challenging a Colorado state law requiring her to create wedding websites for same-sex couples if she also offers similar services for other couples.
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Vatican offers to mediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
We must avoid every escalation, halt the conflict and negotiate,' said Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
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Franklin Graham sends disaster response teams to Europe
"If this drags out for another week or two or three, the refugees could be in the millions," Graham said.
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Ukrainian clergy staying to help
Clergy in Ukraine are doing what they can to help their people as Russia bears down on key cities, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.
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'End the war now,' says Orthodox leader
Orthodox leader Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of some 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, has issued an urgent appeal to Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
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Ukrainian president thanks Pope for prayers
Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on the phone on Saturday.
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PM promises help for Ukraine during church visit
The Prime Minister promised that the UK would do all it can to support Ukraine during a visit to the Cathedral of the Holy Family in London on Sunday.
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Russian invasion is 'crime against humanity'
If we allow something like this to happen in Ukraine today, then atrocities similar to this will happen in other parts of the world, says Archbishop Daniel, head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.