Although Alfeyev was "retired" to the spa town of Karlovy Vary in Czechia, Suzuki claims he travels there only once a week on Sundays while still living outside Budapest. New for @The_Tablet https://t.co/x1W94QC7xL

I am with Leustean on this one that the building of the biggest Orthodox cathedral in Bucharest has more to do with national identity matters rather than any "soft power" flexing against the Russian Orthodox Church. https://t.co/gcXzicu7jF

@bogdanovskiA Ah. True. Though he’s known to be a strong advocate of Kosovo. He mentioned Kosovo’s recognition at UNGA some years ago.

I’ve seen several reports that Croatia’s President, Milanovic, was lobbying in the Vatican for Kosovo recognition during his meeting with Pope Leo and Cardinal Parolin. I haven't found any credible sources confirming that this took place.

In an age of populism and polarisation, writes @DavidLammy in @The_Tablet, St John Henry Newman is a reminder that if politicians are to meet the greatest challenges of our time, they must be guided by conscience.

Romanian Patriarch Daniel: #Bartholomew’s continuous support is “a powerful testimony to the unity of #Orthodoxy and to the constant support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for the administrative freedom and dignity of the local Churches”. https://t.co/nXz1wwy7bK

It's in the "Holy War" manual https://t.co/uqh92hgqQL

I await word from my beloved Basilian Sisters in Zaporizhzhia that they’re safe after Russia’s latest attack on that city. Yet even if they are unhurt, I know their hearts are once again broken to see those they serve killed, wounded, and terrorized by these relentless strikes.

A former sub-deacon of Metropolitan Hilarion alleges that the Russian Orthodox prelate acted as a 'bridge' between Moscow and Hungary’s political elite, @bogdanovskiA reports

The app was scrutinised by reporters and users over the scope of personal information requested, including highly sensitive data such as passport details, addresses, income, workplaces, and military-service records. For @ChurchTimes

The Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro has called for an end to violence against Turks.

The planned meeting (* big If) of the pentarchy in Nicaea/Iznik next month will leave the Slavic Orthodox isolated from a genuine ecumenical event, if no delegations are present.

King Charles praying with Pope Leo XIV in Rome. He is the first English monarch to pray publicly with a pope since Henry VIII. Newly elected Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally wasn't present.

NEW: Prosecutor’s General Office of #Ukraine: “This case demonstrates that the justification of war has nothing to do with faith, and the word spoken in the name of the church can become a weapon in the hands of the aggressor.” https://t.co/bI600MBZqo

The newly elected Archbishop of #Sinai Symeon was ordained yesterday paving the way for an agreement between the St Catherine’s Monastery brotherhood and Egypt authorities.

BREAKING: King to become first British monarch to pray publicly with Pope in 500 years https://t.co/adkExPPYVE

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

Flightradar will have one of the most watched flights with the Budapest meeting.

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Hi everyone, Sharing the latest Divine Dispatch roundup on Orthodox–Catholic geopolitics, with a bit of added commentary. Pope Leo’s trips to Turkey & Lebanon confirmed; Armenian archbishop jailed; Ukrainian Orthodox leader visits Athos, Kirill cements influence in the Balkans.