In democracy’s birthplace, Pope warns of populist threats
Athens, GreeceAP Pope Francis warned Saturday that the “easy answers” of populism and authoritarianism are threatening democracy in Europe and called for fresh dedication to promoting the common good rather than narrow, nationalist interests. Arriving in Greece, the birthplace of democracy, Francis used a speech to Greek political and cultural leaders to warn Europe at […]
Greece: Bishops attacked with caustic liquid, 10 hurt
Athens, GreeceAP Seven senior members of Greece’s Orthodox Church and three others were hospitalised with burns Wednesday after being attacked with a caustic liquid, allegedly by a priest facing a disciplinary hearing, authorities said. The incident occurred at a meeting in Athens of senior bishops. The 37-year-old priest, who was facing the hearing for alleged […]
Greece’s Archbishop hospitalised with coronavirus symptoms
Athens, GreeceAP The head of the Orthodox Church of Greece, Archbishop Ieronymos, has been hospitalised after being diagnosed with COVID-19, the Archdiocese of Athens announced Thursday. The 82-year-old archbishop was hospitalised in an augmented care unit of Athens’ Evangelismos Hospital, the hospital said. The Archbishop of Albania, Anastasios, is also being treated for COVID-19 in […]
ORTHODOX CHURCH: GREEKS BRIDLE AT HISTORIC DEAL TO SPLIT CHURCH FROM STATE
NIKOLIA APOSTOLOU, of Religion News Service, reports from Athens…