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Articles with tag "Religion"
'strategic viewpoint'
After Kyiv Row, Moscow Hails Pope’s Peace Efforts
Pope Francis recently sparked outrage by urging Ukraine to "raise the white flag."
'democracy criteria'
Sweden Cuts Support for Russian Church After Intelligence Warnings
Sweden's Security Service said Church representatives had also acted in a manner that seemed to encourage "support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine."
2 Min read
cats and crosses
Russian Tattoo Artist Charged With Offending Religious Believers – Reports
Daria Krichker whose tattoos depict cats and anime characters alongside religious imagery, was detained as she was attempting to flee to Armenia.
1 Min read
winter swim
Russia Celebrates Orthodox Epiphany With Tradition of Icy Plunges
According to tradition, people completely immerse themselves three times to symbolize the Holy Trinity, no matter how cold the water may be.
1 Min read
banned organization
Russia's FSB Raids Jehovah’s Witness Office in Occupied Mariupol
Russia's Federal Security Service said more than 20,000 copies of “extremist literature” were confiscated during the operation.
1 Min read
Feature
In Putin’s ‘Favorite’ Jerusalem Church, Ukrainian Nuns Pray for Peace
The nuns at the Alexander Nevsky Church prefer not to talk about politics — but Russia’s war is something they cannot get off their hearts and minds...
4 Min read
Extreme secularism
Dagestani Doctor Refused Russian State TV Appearance in Hijab
Immunologist Ayshat Idarmacheva said that her invitation to appear in a segment on Channel One was revoked after producers learned she wears a hijab.
1 Min read
HUGE BLESSING
Pastor Defends Viral 'Russia for Christ' Video Praising Ballistic Missiles
The video featured flags with the slogan “Russia for Christ” and others that appeared to show military hardware and mushroom clouds.
2 Min read
'illegal activities'
Russia Hands Jehovah’s Witness Follower 7-Year Jail Term for ‘Extremism’
Russia’s Supreme Court in 2017 declared the religious movement to be “extremist,” banning its estimated 400 branches across the country.
1 Min read
Feature
Ostracized From Kremlin-Aligned Church, Russia's Anti-War Priests Offer 'Alternative Orthodoxy'
Religious anti-war organizations have gained traction in recent months. Whether they can form a unified movement remains to be seen.
5 Min read
religious tensions
Russia’s Chief Rabbi Condemns ‘Propaganda of Hate’ After Anti-Israeli Riots
“Something has really changed in the North Caucasus, and not for the better,” Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar said.
2 Min read
Feature
Russia's Jewish Community Calls on Authorities to 'Punish' Anti-Israel Rioters
“What happened should attract attention — why weren’t they stopped? Why were they allowed on the runway?” a Moscow rabbi said.
3 Min read
outside interference
Airport Riot 'Attempt to Sow Discord' Between Jews and Muslims – Orthodox Leader
Patriarch Kirill, a fervent supporter of President Vladimir Putin, saw outside interference in the riot, as did the Kremlin.
1 Min read
religious martyr
Catholic Church in Russia Condemns Memorial Removal
Authorities recently removed the memorial to Lithuanian archbishop Mecislovas Reinys, who was imprisoned as part of Josef Stalin's Great Terror.
2 Min read
forced mobilization
Police Raid Moscow Mosque for War Recruits – Reports
“OMON [riot police] took me and the other men leaving the mosque to a military enlistment office after Friday prayers,” one of the worshippers said...
1 Min read
church and state
Russia Halts Issue of New 1,000-Ruble Bills After Church Complaints
The 1,000 ruble bill featured Kazan’s Söyembikä Tower, which is topped with an Islamic crescent, and a museum in a former Orthodox cathedral that is...
2 Min read
new role
Russian Bishop Known as 'Putin’s Confessor' Named Head of Crimea Diocese
Metropolitan Tikhon’s links to Putin have been scrutinized since the late 1990s.
1 Min read
religious intolerance
Moscow Metro Passengers Detained for Harassing Muslim Woman, Lawyer Says
Video of the conflict surfaced last week, showing a young man demanding that the woman take off her niqab and “wear normal clothes.”
1 Min read
'fake news'
Russian Ex-Priest Who Criticized Ukraine Offensive Jailed
Ioann Kurmoyarov was charged after allegedly posting "several videos with false information about the use of the Russian army" on his YouTube channel.
1 Min read
religious case
Chechen Officials Praise Kadyrov’s Son for Beating Teenager Accused of Burning Quran
Nikita Zhuravel, who was detained in May on suspicion of publicly burning a Quran, claimed the Chechen leader's son Adam beat him in detention.
2 Min read
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