NEW: Over three years of Russian aggression in #Ukraine, yet many still “greatly underestimate the pseudo-religious factor” Russia uses to push its military and political goals. Read the latest in @DivineDiplomacy https://t.co/akIbEpn1Cs

"The document, an apostolic exhortation titled Dilexi Te (“I have loved you”), also expresses support for the Church’s role in defending the rights of migrants." https://t.co/PdNxnGuiUT #PopeLeoXIV #Catholic

Patriarch Kirill’s statement on the passing of Pope Francis: “We will remember with gratitude his statements in defence of religious freedom and, in particular, the persecuted Ukrainian Orthodox Church.” New for @The_Tablet https://t.co/ncXfurQwIA

Free weekly curated newsletter on #ChurchGeopolitics - Divine Dispatch. A roundup of church developments from the past week that caught my attention. https://t.co/6FqwYiHh4c #Orthodox #Vatican #Ukraine️ #Greece #Serbia #Syria #Russia #Christian

#New Pope Francis' peace envoy is in Moscow for talks with #Russia's Lavrov and #Orthodox Church representatives. #divinediplomacy #PopeFrancis #Ukraine https://t.co/7Z92fcrCv6

U.S. officials rarely challenge Kyiv publicly: “We are concerned by the law’s potential to collectively punish entire religious communities and blemish Ukraine’s historically robust support for religious freedom,” https://t.co/aO7cUUHGjk

Today was a very busy day for the Vatican and Ukraine's delegation. My latest news report about what was discussed between Pope Francis and President Zelensky. https://t.co/Qw2BfhMfPs

The Estonian Orthodox Church struggles to fulfil the state's expectations for entirely breaking relations with the Russian Orthodox Church, leading to a tug-of-war. https://t.co/clsiY8JVUc

An article on the ethical problems of the Orthodox Church of Poland related to its difficult history, which tramples on the present, was published in the September issue of the journal Religion und Gesselschaft in Ost und West (Religion & Society in East and West), which has been

The Serbian Orthodox Church is again stirring Montenegro's politics. A plan to honour Amfilohije, who denied Montenegrin identity, pressures the government to side with the Church, sparking criticism from civil society and minority groups. https://t.co/wuPXU2bjIB

Weekly briefing on religion, politics and security. Africa Ukraine Recruitment, Law 3894 criticism, Medjugorje Approval, and Estonia's Church Pressured #UkraineRussiaWar #Russia #Estonia #Bosnia https://t.co/ds7Y6ZQ2LN

Die Lösung der makedonischen Kirchenfrage 2022 hat die dortige orthodoxe Kirche aus Jahrzehnten der Isolation befreit – doch noch immer ringt die makedonische Kirche um die Anerkennung ihrer Autokephalie. Der Beitrag von @bogdanovskiA in RGOW 9/2024; https://t.co/gbVTGUkpG4

Einblicke in kirchenpolitische Entwicklungen der orthodoxen Kirchen in der Ukraine, Bulgarien, Nordmakedonien und Polen sowie neue Perspektiven orthodoxer Theologen finden sich in: RGOW 9/2024 – https://t.co/VQ9oPVMBEk

In a move towards autonomy from Moscow, the Estonian Orthodox Church Moscow Patriarchate is to change its statute to remove any references to the Russian Orthodox Church. https://t.co/ZNiLj9Uqmm

A big ask for any leader, especially a wartime leader-balancing national security needs and freedom of religion. The new legislation might foster reconciliation or deepen divisions. My feature article for The Tablet on Zelensky’s Orthodox Church dilemma https://t.co/UqhHMJDIiF

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There has been controversy over the Romanian Orthodox Church (BOR) canonising 16 saints, some with ties to inter-war fascism. Critics question their sainthood, but the BOR defends its decision. Guest post by @MarianChiriac13 https://t.co/hVsbzgF06A

According to some estimates, 10% of #Moldova 's ROC-tied parishes have shifted loyalties. "Though identical in many ways, the Russian and Romanian churches have become proxies in an escalating struggle for influence between East and West..." https://t.co/OUzHqo6cUw

Ordination ofNew OrdinarBishop of Mukachiv GreekCatholic Diocese, which has own Sui Iuris status,Theodor Matsapula,took placeJuly16 in Uzhhorod: dozens ofCatholic bishops from🇺🇦&🇸🇰participated inMass,which symbolizedEnd ofPeriod in4years,when Diocese hasn’t had Own permanentHead.

Super excited that Divine Diplomacy is finally offering space for guest authors to publish their work. We are interested in Christian themed content that connects religion with politics. Have a look at the “Write for Us” section for more details. https://t.co/tIFVu4bgom