Tag: war

Catholic church burned, religious people kidnapped in Cameroon

In a statement, bishops said that the Catholic church has increasingly been targeted by attackers.

A 16th century Ukrainian monastery has been burned down by Russian forces

The monastery lies near Russian positions in eastern Donetsk, which the Kremlin is focused on capturing.

Freedom of religion under threat in Ukraine amid Russian invasion

The situation in Crimea is an example of the hostile treatment by Russian authorities against religious minorities.

116 spiritual sites destroyed in the last months in Ukraine

Most of these ruined sites were in the regions of Donetsk, Kyiv, and Kharkiv.

Russian-occupied Crimea orders law to ban Ukrainien Orthodox Church

Epiphanius I, head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, stated that "the spirit of the anti-Christ operates in the leader of Russia"

Dozens of religious buildings have been damaged by Russian troops in Ukraine

The Kremlin claims to "protect Orthodoxy" but facts tell a different story.

Ukrainian American pastor kidnapped by Russian troops

After the Russian invasion, the pastor had urged residents to seek shelter in his church.

A pastor has been arrested in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol

The Rusian military uses brutality and terror on Ukrainian soil in an attemt to discourage Ukrainian resistants.

Russian priest arrested for having condemned the invasion of Ukraine

Together with 284 other priests, Rev. Burdin signed a letter which called for an end to the war.

Ukrainian Orthodox Christians believe in a brighter future despite war

Over 10 million have been displaced from their homes in Ukraine.