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He believes that this underlying moral compass aligns with the teachings of the Orthodox Church. This perspective is ...

Moscow recently marked the 1,700th anniversary of the first Ecumenical Council when the profession of faith was drafted. Coincidentally, Putin and Pope Leo XIV spoke on the phone, providing an opportu ...

The cardinals would sit in a hall in a half circle with the dean of the college of cardinals, the Italian Giovanni Battista, ...

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Following President Trump’s announcement that Ukraine and Russia will begin immediate ceasefire talks, it remains to be seen whether Vladimir Putin will negotiate in good faith or if he is biding his ...

While Romania debated its future in its recent presidential election, Romanians in Ukraine’s Chernivtsi Oblast just across ...

Here are some of the most compelling photographs from the 22nd week of 2025 from around RFE/RL's coverage region.