Eastern Orthodox
Ukrainian Orthodox switch allegiance from Moscow to Kiev-linked churches
By Jerome Socolovsky — April 4, 2018
KIEV, Ukraine (RNS) — The church's ties with Moscow, which date back to the 17th century when Ukraine became part of the Russian Empire, started to cause problems in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea.
Pope Francis and Russian patriarch to meet in Cuba in historic breakthrough
By Rosie Scammell — February 5, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The chief impetus for the Feb. 12 meeting is the need for a joint response to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East. The Russian leader, Patriarch Kirill, needs to reassure his own flock that he won't be focused on reuniting with Catholicism after a 1,000-year schism.
Catholic, Orthodox bishops push for more married priests
By David Gibson — June 9, 2014
(RNS) In 1929, the Vatican effectively ended the option of married clergy in Eastern rite Catholic churches in the United States, citing a fear that Roman Catholics would ask for the same policy.
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