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Religion
Bulgaria Vetoes EU Sanctions on Russia's Patriarch Kirill
The head of Russia’s Orthodox Church has been Putin’s confidant and has told soldiers that dying in Ukraine “washes away all sins.”
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Russia
Bulgaria Opposes EU Sanctions on Russian Patriarch Kirill
Bulgaria has objected to the inclusion of Russian Orthodox Church leader Patriarch Kirill in the EU’s proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia, diplomats told European Pravda.
June 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Fire Erupts at Kyiv Lavra in Overnight Russian Barrage
Dating back to the 11th century, the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (or “cave monastery”) is considered one of the most sacred religious sites in Ukraine.
Updated: June 15, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Russia’s Sermons and Russia’s Missiles
Russia claims to defend Christianity – then bombs the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. The war has exposed its "sacred values" as cover for imperial violence.
June 15, 2026
Russia
Russian Drone Strike Sets Evangelical Church Ablaze in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region
A Russian drone strike sparked a massive fire at an Evangelical church in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region after Moscow attacked the town of Balakliia twice in one day.
May 23, 2026
War in Ukraine
US Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Counter Russia’s ‘War on Faith’ in Ukraine
The proposed legislation would mandate reporting on religious persecution and authorize sanctions against individuals involved in the suppression of faith communities in occupied territories.
April 25, 2026
Religion
Pope Leo XIV Clarifies ‘Tyrants’ Remark Amid Public Feud with Donald Trump
The Pontiff stated that his call for peace in Cameroon was prepared weeks in advance and not intended as a personal attack on the US president.
April 19, 2026
Italy
‘Not the Same Person Anymore’ – Trump Hits Back After Italy’s Meloni Defended Pope
In an interview with Italian media, US President Donald Trump lashed out at the Italian prime minister in a rare criticism following the latter’s defense of the Pope against Trump’s earlier remarks.
April 14, 2026
