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Ungarische Kirchenspitzen haben Oppositionsführer Péter Magyar zu dessen Sieg bei der Parlamentswahl gratuliert. Die katholische Ungarische Bischofskonferenz strebe eine „konstruktive und partnerschaftliche Zusammenarbeit“ mit der jeweiligen ungarischen Regierung an. Das gelte auch für eine künftige Regierung von Magyars Partei Tisza, zitierte das Nachrichten-Portal Telex (17. April) laut Katholischer Nachrichten-Agentur (KNA) aus einer Stellungnahme der Kirchenvertreter. Der Bischofskonferenz-…

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 ernannte Prager Erzbischof Stanislav Přibyl ist von Tschechiens Staatspräsident Petr Pavel zu einem ersten offiziellen Treffen empfangen worden. Knapp zwei Wochen vor Přibyls Amtseinführung im Veitsdom verlief das Gespräch an Pavels Amtssitz in der Prager Burg am 9. April laut Präsidialamt in einer sachlichen, zugleich aber offenen Atmosphäre. Im Zentrum standen demnach konkrete gesellschaftliche Herausforderungen. Pavel habe die Rolle der Kirche als stabilisierender Faktor in Zeiten wachse…

The third Saturday of April is dedicated in the Republic of Moldova to commemorating the victims of the 1946–1947 famine, during which more than 200,000 people died. On this occasion, Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia said the suffering of that time can be fully understood only in the light of Christ. He stressed that remembering the famine should not be merely an act of commemoration, but also a call to discernment. “We must know how to distinguish truth from falsehood, good from evil, an…

A new streaming platform dedicated to Orthodox Christian content has launched, offering films, documentaries, series, and children’s programming curated specifically for Orthodox families. The platform, Logos Cinema, was founded by Andrew Stokich (CEO) and Zach Delaney (CCO) and bills itself as the world’s first Orthodox Christian streaming platform. The library currently includes titles such as Sacred Alaska, an award-winning documentary on Native Alaskan culture and Orthodoxy; A Cross i…

Der Hl. Synod der Georgischen Orthodoxen Kirche (GOK) hat an seiner Sitzung am 3. April erste Schritte zur Planung der Wahl des neuen Patriarchen unternommen. Metropolit Schio (Mujiri), der Locum tenens, den der verstorbene Patriarch Ilia II. bereits 2017 eingesetzt hatte, stellte laut veröffentlichtem Sitzungsprotokoll das provisorische Vorgehen vor. Dazu gehörten die Wahlregeln, Verfahrensfragen zur Einberufung des erweiterten Rats der GOK und die Bildung mehrerer Kommissionen, um ein „faires…