Russian pastor arrested for criticizing the war in Ukraine
The clergyman urged believers not to participate in the war.
How the war in Ukraine fuels Christian persecution in Eastern Europe
While religious tensions existed prior to the conflict, the war has exacerbated the targeting of Christians.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church banned from Ukraine
Pope Francis has voiced his concerns about religious freedom in Ukraine.
Two Ukrainian priests released by Russia after 19 months of detention
Pope Francis publicly expressed his thanksgiving after the priests' release.
Ukrainian Christians face harsh persecution from Russian forces
Religious liberty advocates report the destruction of hundreds of churches, underscoring the severity of the situation.
Ukrainian Christians are the target of Russian forces
Hundreds of churches have been destroyed, according to religious liberty advocates.
Russian authorities ban Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia already expelled UGCC clergy in the occupied territories and held two abducted priests.
Russian hieromonk was sentenced to jail for opposing the war in Ukraine
Religious leaders are expected to support the war effort by the authorities.
A pastor was arrested yet againt in Minsk
In September 2022, he was arrested and received a fine of 3,200 rubles (about 1,200 USD).
Strasbourg court orders Romania to institutionalize same-sex cohabitation
According to a 2018 Pew Research Center survey, 74% of Romanians opposed the introduction of same-sex "marriages."