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The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO), which includes Orthodox, Greek Catholic, Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Evangelical churches, as well as Jewish and Muslim religious associations, welcomes the bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Congress, “Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act.” This bill proposes the establishment of a mechanism to monitor the actions of the Russian Federation aimed at persecuting, suppressing, and violating the religious freedom of fa…

The Metropolis of Sweden and all Scandinavia of the Patriarchate of Constantinople announced the ordination of two new clergy members, including Fr. Andriy Pinchuk, a former clergyman of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC). "Their participation is aimed at further supporting and strengthening the Metropolis's missionary and pastoral ministry across Scandinavia. This voluntary commitment exemplifies a true ecclesiastical ethos and a selfless love for one's neighbor," the Metropolis's statem…

Member states condemned Russia for violating international law, including attacks on World Heritage sites. The UNESCO Executive Board adopted a resolution for an emergency assistance program for Ukraine. This was reported by LB.ua, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. "The member states of the Executive Board have reaffirmed their solidarity with Ukraine in addressing the consequences of Russia's full-scale war against our country. They called on the Director-General of…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine appreciates the passing of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly resolution on "Countering Discrimination Based on Religion and Protecting Freedom of Religion or Belief in Europe." This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). The MFA emphasized that Ukraine is committed to promoting freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, which are fundamental human rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rights. Achieving…

Half of the Ukrainians surveyed identify as members of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, while three percent align with the Moscow Patriarchate. 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, 9% identify as members of the Orthodox Church witho…

Der ukrainische Präsident Volodymyr Zelenskyj hat einen Waffenstillstand über die Osterfeiertage vorgeschlagen. Sein Land sei zu jeder Art von Waffenstillstand bereit, ob vollständig oder in Bezug auf die Energieversorgung oder hinsichtlich Energie und Lebensmittelsicherheit, er hänge nur von Russland ab. Natürlich wären Gespräche über einen dauerhaften Waffenstillstand und ein Ende des Kriegs besser, aber die Ukraine sei zu Kompromissen bereit, außer zu Kompromissen bezüglich ihrer Staatswürde…

Der Apostolische Nuntius in Kyjiw, Erzbischof Visvaldas Kulbokas, hat zu Ostern zu internationaler Solidarität aufgerufen. In einem Interview mit der katholischen Nachrichtenagentur SIR kritisiert Kulbokas die Schwäche der Diplomatie. Es brauche die Stimme des Papstes. Nicht nur in Bezug auf die Ukraine bestehe weltweit die Tendenz, „noch mehr Chaos zu säen als zuvor“. In diesem Chaos seien „neue globale Akteure“ versucht, „auf Atomwaffen zurückzugreifen“, so der Nuntius. In diesem Kontext brau…

Großerzbischof Svajtoslav Schevtschuk, Oberhaupt der Ukrainischen Griechisch-Katholischen Kirche, hat in seiner wöchentlichen Videobotschaft wieder mehr internationale Aufmerksamkeit für die ökologischen und humanitären Folgen des Krieges in der Ukraine gefordert. Laut Vatican News kritisierte er, dass die Berichterstattung über „Verbrechen gegen Mensch und Umwelt“ zunehmend aus den Schlagzeilen der Weltmedien verschwinde. Schevtschuk hob die Situation in Charkiw hervor, das er als „Vorposten…

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at a time when the Russians once again struck Ukraine with hundreds of “shaheds” and dozens of missiles. This was reported on the president's website. The Head of State emphasized that the attack has effectively continued in waves since the night before, with at least five regions already targeted by Russia. “Not a single hour of peace for our people, and this is Russia’s response to our proposal…