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Eine Delegation aus Geistlichen und Laien verschiedener orthodoxer Kirchen in den USA hat sich mit zwei republikanischen Abgeordneten getroffen, um über die „Verfolgung“ der Ukrainischen Orthodoxen Kirche (UOK) in der Ukraine zu sprechen. Die Vertreter der Orthodoxen Kirche in Amerika, der Russischen Orthodoxen Kirche im Ausland, der Antiochenischen Erzdiözese, der Serbischen Orthodoxen Kirche und der Griechischen Orthodoxen Erzdiözese trafen zunächst am 18. November Anna Paulina Luna und am 20…

Der Präfekt des Dikasteriums für die Ostkirchen, Kardinal Claudio Gugerotti, hat im Vatikan Viktor Yelenskyj, den Vorsitzenden des ukrainischen Staatsdienstes für Ethnopolitik und Gewissensfreiheit (DESS) empfangen. Bei dem Gespräch am 18. November ging es über die religiöse Situation in der Ukraine und insbesondere die Umsetzung des umstrittenen Religionsgesetzes, wonach in der Ukraine Glaubensgemeinschaften mit Verbindungen zur Russischen Orthodoxen Kirche (ROK) verboten sind. Dies betrifft i…

On behalf of President Zelensky, Iryna Vereshchuk presented Cardinal Matteo Zuppi with a Ukrainian state award. His Eminence received the Order of Merit, Second Class. Iryna Vereshchuk wrote about this on Facebook. "The return of Ukrainian prisoners and the repatriation of illegally deported Ukrainian children remain top priorities for President Zelensky and the Head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak," she stated. "This award recognizes the significant role of the Holy See in…

During the night of 29 November 2025, the Russian Federation carried out another massive terrorist attack using missiles and UAVs against Kyiv, towns and villages of the Kyiv region, and other regions of Ukraine. As a result of this Russian terrorist strike, civilian and critical infrastructure was destroyed or damaged, including energy facilities and residential buildings; civilians were killed and injured. In recent weeks, Russian terrorists have also launched missile, drone, and bomb attacks…

The Council of Ukrainian Christian Churches of Washington State has joined the ongoing public discussion on peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, initiated by Russia’s aggressive invasion. Ukrainian religious leaders have addressed a letter to President Donald Trump and other senior U.S. officials, drawing attention to key approaches that can help bring an end to the Russian aggression and establish a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. We invite you to read the full text of the Council…

In recent days, Ukrainian society has been shaken by news of a large-scale corruption scandal. State anti-corruption bodies have uncovered a number of schemes of illicit enrichment in which, according to the investigation, high-ranking officials and individuals close to them were involved. More and more details continue to appear in the public domain. Yet even what we already see and hear cannot help but provoke a strong emotional reaction and indignation. This case has caused wide resonance b…

The State Service of Ukraine on Ethnic Policy and Freedom of Conscience (DESS) has approved a list of religious organizations in Ukraine affiliated with a foreign religious organization whose activities are prohibited in the country. According to the DESS, the following religious organizations are included in the list: the Kyiv Metropolia of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Korets Holy Trinity Convent of the Moscow Patriarchate. “These religious organizations are recognized as af…

Am 30. Oktober hat planmäßig eine Sitzung des Sechsten Appellationsgerichts zum Fall der Kyjiwer Metropolie der Ukrainischen Orthodoxen Kirche (UOK) stattgefunden, die eigentliche Begutachtung wurde jedoch erneut verschoben. Während der fünfstündigen Sitzung beteten laut dem Informationsdienst der UOK Hunderte Gläubige vor dem Gericht. In der Verhandlung gab das Gericht dem Einspruch der UOK statt, alle Dokumente, auf die sich die Untersuchung stützt, zu erhalten. Die UOK hatte bemängelt, dass…

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed two decrees implementing decisions made by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) to impose sanctions on pro-Russian propagandists and companies supporting Russia's military-industrial complex. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the relevant decrees of the head of state. The first decree addresses pro-Russian propagandists, specifically targeting 14 individuals who justify Russia's military aggression and deny the occupation o…