Moscow
That terror attack in Moscow: What the world does not realize
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 28, 2024
(RNS) — From Oct. 7 to Moscow: This is the real battle.
Russian shelling hits a landmark church in the Ukrainian city of Kherson
By Hanna Arhirova — August 3, 2023
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Kherson church, dating from 1781, is one of the city's most notable buildings.
Biden to meet with pope’s Ukraine peace envoy, with the plight of children top of cardinal’s agenda
By Nicole Winfield and Zeke Miller — July 19, 2023
ROME (AP) — White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed Biden would meet with Zuppi on Tuesday to “discuss the widespread suffering caused by Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine."
Pope’s peace envoy arrives in Moscow after the short-lived Wagner rebellion
By Nicole Winfield — June 27, 2023
ROME (AP) — It follows Zuppi's visit to Kyiv earlier this month, which the Vatican described as an initiative to try to find paths of peace.
Pope denies resignation rumors, hopes to visit Kyiv, Moscow
By Associated Press — July 5, 2022
ROME (AP) — He said his knee is ‘slowly getting better’ with laser and magnet therapy.
What a cathedral and a massive military parade show about Putin’s Russia
By Lena Surzhko Harned — May 6, 2022
(The Conversation) — World War II has a central place in Russian nationalism. Its importance is written all over a new cathedral dedicated to the armed forces.
Pope Francis says NATO, ‘barking at Russia’s door,’ shares blame for Ukraine
By Claire Giangravé — May 3, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In an interview with Il Corriere della Sera, the pope said he hopes to visit Moscow and meet President Vladimir Putin.
Douglas Wilson’s ‘spiritual takeover’ plan roils Idaho college town
By Tracy Simmons — November 6, 2019
MOSCOW, Idaho (RNS) — A conservative pastor and his followers say they plan a 'spiritual takeover' of this community. But its more progressive residents aren't so thrilled with the idea.
Douglas Wilson’s ‘spiritual takeover’ plan roils Idaho college town
By Tracy Simmons — November 6, 2019
MOSCOW, Idaho (RNS) — A conservative pastor and his followers say they plan a 'spiritual takeover' of this community. But its more progressive residents aren't so thrilled with the idea.
Douglas Wilson’s ‘spiritual takeover’ plan roils Idaho college town
By Tracy Simmons — November 5, 2019
MOSCOW, Idaho (RNS) — A conservative pastor and his followers say they plan a 'spiritual takeover' of this community. But its more progressive residents aren't so thrilled with the idea.
Ukrainian Greek Catholics wrap up synod and leave Rome with a mission
By Claire Giangravé — September 13, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The leaders of the world's largest Eastern Catholic church are poised to become the Vatican’s voice in Eastern Europe.
Russian Orthodox Church drops plan to build a new St. Catherine’s Cathedral
By Marc Bennetts — May 24, 2019
MOSCOW (RNS) — Protesters caused Russian church officials to cancel plans for a new cathedral in Yekaterinburg, the country’s fourth-largest city. Protesters were angered that the cathedral was going to be built on a rare piece of green space.
Eastern Orthodoxy risks split over independence for Ukraine’s church
By Tom Heneghan — October 31, 2018
(RNS) — The political significance of the decision was immediately clear. 'The (Russian) empire is losing one of the last levers of influence on its former colony,' Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said.
COMMENTARY: Orthodox bishops chafe at Christian persecution in the Middle East
By David Steinmetz — November 14, 2013
(RNS) With the civil war in Syria and the civil conflict in Egypt, instances of violent repression against minority Christians have increased. This rise was particularly worrying for Orthodox bishops, who lead the largest body of Christians in the Middle East.
Russian punk band found guilty of ‘hooliganism’ and ‘religious hatred’
By Sophia Kishkovsky — August 17, 2012
(RNS/ENInews) A Moscow court on Friday found three members of the feminist punk band Pussy Riot guilty of "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred" for a guerrilla performance in Moscow's main cathedral. By Sophia Kishkovsky.
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