A battle has erupted in Moldova over its links to the Russian Orthodox Church, seen by many as a tool of Moscow’s influence abroad.
Tag: Religion-State Relations
Berlin Honors Earliest Settlers, Whose Bones Shared Their Secrets
Archaeologists unearthed some 4,000 ancient skeletons from the heart of the city. After years of study, they were reinterred in a rare and solemn tribute.
Russia Committed Human Rights Violations in Crimea, European Court Finds
The European Court of Human Rights listed multiple violations. Its findings paint a grim picture of life under a decade of Russian occupation.
Russia Committed Human Rights Violations in Crimea, European Court Finds
The European Court of Human Rights listed multiple violations. Its findings paint a grim picture of life under a decade of Russian occupation.
Nancy Pelosi Meets With Dalai Lama, Despite China’s Criticism
The former House speaker joined a congressional delegation that met with the Tibetan spiritual leader at his home in India. China calls him a separatist.
Pope Francis Will Attend the 2024 G7 Summit
Francis is expected to join world leaders for the meeting in southern Italy to discuss the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
After Raisi’s Death, Hard-Liners Are Expected to Keep Grip on Power
The death in a helicopter crash of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, disrupts a careful effort at a smooth transition to a new supreme leader to replace the aging Ali Khamenei.
Dispute in Israel Over Drafting Ultra-Orthodox Jews Threatens Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet is divided about whether ultra-Orthodox Jews should be required to join the Israeli army.
Why India’s New Ram Temple Is So Important
Its site is sacred to Hindus, and it also represents the much more recent victory of Hinduism as a political identity.
Pope Raises Concerns About Church in Nicaragua
Speaking at his traditional New Year’s Day message, Francis highlighted the arrests and expulsion of clergy.