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Archbishop tells head of Russian Orthodox Church of ‘grave concern’ over Ukraine

Patriarch Kirill has long had friendly ties with Russian president Vladimir Putin.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022

Pope, Russian Orthodox head discuss Ukraine and 'just peace'

Pope, Russian Orthodox head discuss Ukraine and 'just peace'

Pope Francis and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church have spoken by phone about Ukraine and the need for a “just peace.”

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022

Analysis-Ukraine invasion splits Orthodox Church, isolates Russian patriarch

Analysis-Ukraine invasion splits Orthodox Church, isolates Russian patriarch

Russian Patriarch Kirill's full-throated blessing for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has splintered the worldwide Orthodox Church and unleashed an internal rebellion that experts say is unprecedented.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

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Russian church leader puts the blame of invasion on those who flout ‘God’s law,’ but taking biblical law out of its historical context doesn't work

Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, preached a sermon on March 6, 2022, in which he suggested the violation of “God’s law” provided divine license for the war against Ukraine.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2022

Naming and shaming Russia not part of pope's diplomatic playbook, experts say

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis has called out "those who make war", condemned violation of international law, spoken of people "oppressed by bombs and fear" and lamented Ukraine as a "martyred country".

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

Holy wars: How a cathedral of guns and glory symbolizes Putin’s Russia

A curious new church was dedicated on the outskirts of Moscow in June 2020: The Main Church of the Russian Armed Forces. The massive, khaki-colored cathedral in a military theme park celebrates Russian might. It was originally planned to open on the 75th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over…

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022

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