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Half of Ukrainians surveyed identify as members of OCU, according to KIIS - RISU
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (220+ words) A recent survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), reported by Interfax-Ukraine, has revealed insights into religious affiliation in Ukraine. According to the findings, 50% of respondents identify as members of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU). Additionally,…...
Infamous sisters from Moscow Patriarchate monastery in Minsk turn up in Corsica - RISU
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (186+ words) Infamous sisters from Moscow Patriarchate monastery in Minsk turn up in Corsica-" " " Infamous sisters from Moscow Patriarchate monastery in Minsk turn up in Corsica They had already visited the island in 2025; for instance, the parish of Bonifacio, Corsica, announced a…...
Two years later, the European Commission "finally" appoints Special Envoy for Religious Freedom - RISU
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (395+ words) The European Union holds elections for its parliament every five years. After forming a government (the European Commission), the union of 27 countries launches all sorts of initiatives, ranging from those related to trade to the more ideological. One of the…...
Two years later, the European Commission "finally" appoints Special Envoy for Religious Freedom - "-" " "
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (432+ words) Mairead Mc Guinness will lead efforts to promote freedom of belief outside the European Union. Christian MEPs say that the long delays in filling the post confirm the European government's lack of interest in this human right. The European Union…...
Descent of Holy Fire ceremony restricted to 50 participants " risu - "-" " "
1+ week, 1+ day ago (198+ words) Access to the Christian Quarter will be restricted. The police will establish multiple checkpoints, and entry will be allowed only with special digital permits issued in advance. This announcement was made following a meeting between law enforcement officials and the…...
U. S. denounces systematic religious persecution in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine - RISU
1+ week, 2+ day ago (319+ words) According to OBOZ. UA, this was reported by Sarah Makin, who served as Donald Trump's advisor on religious affairs during his first presidential term. During his speech at CPAC, the largest conference for the conservative political movement in the U. S. , he…...
Zelensky: Ukraine is ready for Easter ceasefire - RISU
1+ week, 2+ day ago (154+ words) This was reported by Ukrainska Pravda. "We are ready for a ceasefire during the Easter holidays. In my view, decent people who respect life talk about a ceasefire and an end to the war for good, not just for a…...
Pope and Ecumenical Patriarch considering joint celebration of Easter - RISU
1+ week, 3+ day ago (247+ words) Father Ihor Yatsiv, Head of the UGCC Department for Information, commented on this to Ukrinform. He noted that the possibility of Catholics and Orthodox Christians celebrating Easter together was discussed last year during the 1, 700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council…...
Ukrainian Catholic Seminary named after Patriarch Lubomyr Husar established in London " risu - "-" " "
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (239+ words) On March 26, Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski of the Holy Family Eparchy announced the establishment of the Ukrainian Catholic Seminary named after Patriarch Lubomyr Husar in London, United Kingdom. This was reported by the UGCC Department for Information. Recognizing the stable presence…...
Prayers for just peace in Ukraine held at Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi - RISU
3+ week, 6+ day ago (295+ words) As reported by the Embassy of Ukraine to the Holy See and the Order of Malta, this Mass continued a series of prayer initiatives organized in commemoration of the fourth anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine....