US Christian leaders ask Kirill to speak out, “reconsider” comments on Ukraine
Washington DC, USRNS More than 100 US Christian leaders, including the leaders of multiple denominations, sent a letter to the head of the Russian Orthodox Church on Friday, asking him to use his influence to help stop the invasion of Ukraine and “prayerfully reconsider the support you have given to this war.” The letter was […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy defiant as Russian forces, despite setbacks, regroup near Kyiv
Lviv, UkraineReuters President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday Ukraine had reached a “strategic turning point” in the conflict with Russia, but Russian forces bombarded cities across the country and appeared to be regrouping for a possible assault on the capital Kyiv. The governor of the Kharkiv region, on the Russian border, said a psychiatric hospital […]
Vatican replaces Puerto Rico bishop who alleges persecution
San Juan, Puerto RicoAP The Bishop of the Arecibo diocese in Puerto Rico said Wednesday that the Vatican dismissed him against his wishes, a rare move for the Holy See. The announcement comes nearly a year after Monsignor Daniel Fernández declined to sign a decree issued by the Puerto Rican Episcopal Conference declaring that unvaccinated […]
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US steps up pressure on Russia over Ukraine invasion
Lviv, UkraineReuters US President Joe Biden on Friday will call for an end of normal trade relations with Russia and clear the way for increased tariffs on Russian imports as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine, a source said. Washington’s moves to tighten the screws on Moscow come as US and European officials accuse Russia […]
With war in Ukraine, Pope Francis’ years-long outreach to Kirill appears to be in ruins
Vatican CityRNS High-ranking Vatican officials criticised Patriarch Kirill of Moscow this week for his failure to push for peace in Ukraine, nearly ensuring that among the casualties of Russia’s invasion may be Pope Francis’ years-long campaign to strengthen the Catholic Church’s bonds with Russian Orthodox Christians. Only a month ago, the Vatican still eagerly anticipated a possible […]
In the US, report says AME Church suspends payments to retirees, investigates missing pension funds
RNS One of the nation’s largest Black Protestant denominations has stopped making payments to retired ministers on its pension plan, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The paper reported on Thursday that the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which has reported as many as 2.5 million members in the past, suspended payments to […]
WHO says it advised Ukraine to destroy pathogens in health labs to prevent disease spread
Reuters The World Health Organization advised Ukraine to destroy high-threat pathogens housed in the country’s public health laboratories to prevent “any potential spills” that would spread disease among the population, the agency told Reuters on Thursday. Biosecurity experts say Russia’s movement of troops into Ukraine and bombardment of its cities have raised the risk of […]
Libyan armed convoy turns back from Tripoli after clashes feared
Tripoli, LibyaReuters An armed convoy affiliated with Libya’s parliament-backed Prime Minister moved towards Tripoli on Thursday before turning back as he seeks a way to take office in the capital despite the incumbent refusing to cede power. The parliament swore in Fathi Bashagha as Prime Minister a week ago and he said on Tuesday he […]