Pope Francis condemns attacks in Brussels
Pope Francis commented on the series of terrorist attacks in Europe in his Easter sermon. "Let's not let fear and darkness capture our hearts," he urged. Also in his message the head of the …
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Dolgov: We are seriously concerned about the fate of Christians in the Middle East
The Russian Foreign Ministry Commissioner for Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, Konstantin Dolgov, believes that the historic meeting of Patriarch Kirill and Pope Francis can change the situation of Christians in the Middle East …
Two thousand years of presence of Christianity in the Middle East is under threat
The meeting of the Patriarch and Pope should mobilize international efforts in countering persecution of Christians
Pope of Rome to arrive in Armenia in autumn
Pope Francis is to visit Armenia this year in early autumn. It became known today at a meeting of an advisory body of the Catholicos of all Armenians – the Supreme Spiritual Council of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According …
The Economist: "The Catholic Church does not depend on the views of the western countries"
The world's media about the basic geopolitical events around the US and Russia
Patriarch Kirill and Pope Francis didn’t speak about God
Metropolitan Hilarion, chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the ROC, reported today that during the today's historic meeting of the heads of the Orthodox and Catholic churches, …
First meeting of heads of Russian Orthodox and Catholic churches in history of mankind held in Cuba
Yesterday, the first meeting in history between the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia and the Pope took place at the international airport of Havana. The talks, which lasted over two hours, resulted in the signing of a joint declaration and …
Primates of two largest churches meet in Cuba
Today Pope Francis arrived in Havana where his historic meeting with the participation of Patriarch of Moscow and All-Russia Kirill had already started. Patriarch arrived in the international airport in the Cuba half an …
Talks on meeting between Patriarch Kirill and Pope Francis carried out for two years
Secret preparations for a first meeting between Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill and Pope Francis, which will be held tomorrow in Havana, were carried out for two years. The meeting came …
Kremlin not involved in preparation of meeting between Patriarch Kirill and Pope Francis
The Kremlin is taking no part in preparations for a meeting between Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill and Pope Francis on February 12, the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. …
Peskov: we hope for the success of the meeting between Patriarch of Moscow and Pope
The Kremlin has welcomed the decision to hold a meeting between the Patriarch of Moscow and All-Russia Kirill with Pope Francis and hoped for its success. "Certainly, we all hope that this meeting will be successful,'' a spokesman …
Pope urges to pray for his meeting with Patriarch Kirill
Today Pope Francis described the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill, with whom he will meet for the first time in Cuba on February 12th, as "his dear brother." In his speech to …
Patriarch Kirill to meet with Pope Francis in Havana
Patriarch Kirill will meet with Pope Francis in Cuba, the Department of External Relations of the Moscow patriarchy said. Their meeting is scheduled for February 11. It should be noted …
Pope Francis decides to play himself in movie
Pope Francis is to star in the "The Other Side of the Sun" a movie. He will play himself in the film. Francis appealed to filmmakers himself with a request to create a film that explains the message of Christ. All the …
Hassan Rouhani meets with Pope Francis
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with Pope Francis. It is reported that the sides touched upon the issues of preserving peace and strengthening of the international security. It is known that the …
Rouhani on his expectations from visits to Rome and Paris
Iran will sign 'road maps' for bilateral cooperation in the medium and long terms with Italy and France, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said. "Our relations with such countries as Italy and France have …
Hassan Rouhani to meet with Italian Prime Minister on Monday
The meeting of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi will be held at 19.00 local time (19.00 MSK) on January 25, the government press office at the Chigi Palace said. The …
Israel calls Putin as man of the year
The majority of participants of a survey conducted in Israel by local newspaper the Jerusalem Post has named Russian President Vladimir Putin as the 'Man of the Year'. 29% of …
Putin named second in AFP ranking of most influential politicians of 2015
Russian President Vladimir Putin was rated 2nd in the ranking of the most influential politicians of the outgoing year, according to a rating by the French news agency AFP. The …
Pope Francis welcomes adoption of UN Security Council resolution on Syria
During his traditional Sunday sermon in the Vatican, Pope Francis welcomed the adoption of the UN Security Council resolution on the settlement of the conflict in Syria. "Today I …
