Ukraine’s president called for legislation to prevent an ancient branch of the Orthodox Church, led by a Putin ally, from operating in his country, but it remains unclear how that would work.
Tag: Religion and Belief
Amid Scandals and Politics, Poland’s Youths Lose Faith in Catholic Church
The Polish church is in a deep crisis, as its authority is sapped by cascading sexual abuse scandals and as more people grow wary of its perceived alliance with the country’s right-wing government.
The War With Russia Has Further Divided Orthodox Churches in Ukraine
The leaders of the central branch of the Orthodox church in Ukraine made a formal break with the hierarchy in Moscow in April.
Israel’s Election Empowers a More Muscular Religious Zionism
The extreme wing of the nationalist religious community has prevailed. At the same time, religious Zionists are increasingly part of the Israeli mainstream.
French Cardinal’s Admission Renews Scrutiny of Church Sexual Abuse
A former archbishop of Bordeaux acknowledged that he had behaved “reprehensibly” with a 14-year-old girl over three decades ago, in the latest revelation to jolt Roman Catholics in France.
In Israel, a Solemn Yom Kippur Also Creates a Giant Playground
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, brings Israel to a standstill. For the nonobservant, that briefly turns highways into bike trails.
In Quebec, the Independence Movement Gives Way to a New Nationalism
In Monday’s election, residents of a town that was once a stronghold of the independence movement are expected to back the province’s popular premier, who has embraced a nationalism based on French Québécois identity.
Catholics Outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland for the First Time
Newly released census results may fuel calls for a referendum on uniting Ireland, experts say, but not right away.
Catholics Outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland for the First Time
Newly released census results may fuel calls for a referendum on uniting Ireland, experts say, but not right away.
Catholics Outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland for the First Time
Newly released census results may fuel calls for a referendum on uniting Ireland, experts say, but not right away.