Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Shio III ascends to patriarchs throne
The newly elected Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Shio III, has ascended to the patriarch's throne this morning.
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New Catholicos-Patriarch elected in Georgia
The extended church assembly has elected Bishop Shio, who served as locum tenens of the deceased head of the church, Ilia II, as the 142nd Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, according to the voting results announced by Bishop Anania.
Pezeshkian condemns Trump's criticism of Pope
Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his support for the Pope following President Trump's critical remarks, which included strong disapproval of the pontiff's position regarding the Middle East conflict.
Easter 2026: Easter bread consecration and Easter Gift Festival in Moscow
Happy Easter 2026! Today marks the Feast of the Resurrection of Christ! Vestnik Kavkaza shares with our readers the photos of how the Easter bread consecration took place in Moscow and how the "Easter Gift 2026" festival began.
Armenians celebrate Easter Eve
This evening marks the end of Lent
Russia condemns strikes near St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Tehran
Russia is appalled by news that the Russian Orthodox Church’s St. Nicholas Cathedral in Tehran was damaged in an airstrike by the US and Israel, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Pope Leo urges US-President to-end Iran war
Pope Leo XIV has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to seek a diplomatic exit from the widening Iran conflict as casualties mount across the region.
Ilham Aliyev expresses condolences at Georgian Embassy
The President of Azerbaijan visited the Georgian Embassy in Baku and expressed his condolences regarding the passing of Ilia II.
Eid al-Fitr Family Festival is taking place at Ramadan Tent in Moscow
The festival dedicated to the holiday of Eid al-Fitr is being held at the Ramadan Tent on Poklonnaya Hill.
Georgia mourns passing of Ilia II
Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II has passed away after decades of service, leaving a profound mark on the history of the country and its church.
93-year old Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia passes away
The head of the Georgian Orthodox Church was previously hospitalized in serious condition
Islamophobia has no place in society - Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan reaffirms its firm commitment to respect, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among cultures and religions, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Vatican receives invitation to join Board of Peace
Pope Leo XIV has been invited to join the Board of Peace, which is being assembled by the U.S. to manage the Gaza Strip, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
Rubio congratulates Lavrov on Christmas
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended Christmas greetings to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates Azerbaijan's Orthodox Christians on Nativity of Christ
Orthodox believers worldwide are celebrating Nativity of Christ today. First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva extended her congratulations to Orthodox compatriots on this important holiday.
Orthodox Christians worldwide celebrate Nativity of Christ
On January 7, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate the Nativity of Christ. Heads of state and church patriarchs congratulated Orthodox Christians on the holiday.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lebanon on the evening of November 30, welcomed with a gun salute.
Pope Leo XIV calls on Türkiye to mediate global conflicts
Pope Leo XIV has called on Türkiye to act as a mediator in international disputes, noting that Ankara plays a "special role" as a bridge between East and West, and Asia and Europe.
Ancient goblet found in Palestine etched with oldest depiction of Creation
A 4,300-year-old silver goblet unearthed in Palestine is engraved the earliest known depiction of the universe’s creation, a new study revealed.
Visit to Türkiye to be Pope's first foreign trip
Pope Leo XIV will make his first international journey in November, visiting Türkiye's Bursa province on a pilgrimage.
