Pope Francis expects to have a meeting with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia in Kazakhstan in September, La Stampa quoted the Bishop of Rome as saying on Tuesday. "I was supposed to meet him on June 14 in Jerusalem, to …
The 13th International Economic Summit: Russia-Islamic World has opened in Kazan today. The summit is held on May 19-21. The International Economic Summit: Russia-Islamic World aims to foster cooperation in trade, economy, …
The new Afghan authorities officially announced the mandatory wearing of hijabs for women throughout the country. "The ordinance on wearing the hijab is obligatory and necessary for Muslim noble, adult women. In accordance with the …
The Holy Fire descended in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. Channel One, Russia-1, NTV and Spas TV channels are broadcasting live from the temple. The Holy Fire symbolizes the light of the Resurrection of Christ, …
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday released a message marking the Christian holiday of Easter. “I congratulate our Christian citizens on Easter,” Erdogan said in his message. “Our country, where …
Pope Francis said on Sunday his meeting with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia can be organized in the Middle East. "I have long been thinking about a meeting with Patriarch Kirill. We are working on its organization. We …
Muslims around the world celebrate the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. This is the 9th month of the lunar calendar, during which the representatives of Islam fast. They voluntarily give up all bad habits, eating, drinking from dawn to …
The history of the monastery, built in the IX-XIII centuries, is tragic: the Udins, the spiritual heirs of the Albanian Apostolic Church, could not get here for a long time due to the Armenian occupation. The state of Caucasian …
Orthodox Russians are celebrating one of main Christian feasts, Epiphany, on January 19. According to the Gospel, during Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River, God was revealed in His three hypostases: the Father, the Son and the …
The interim Taliban government (movement banned in Russia) assured minority communities in Afghanistan that the country is a "common home for all." "Afghanistan is a common home of all Afghans. All ethnic groups and …
The media have long been called the "fourth branch of government" and have taken a dominant position in influencing the formation of public opinion. The significance of any rallies, the most authoritative round tables and powerful …
Today, on November 23, Georgia is celebrating one of the most important religious holidays in the country - the St. George's Day or Giorgoba. Festive services, dedicated to this day, are held in all the acting churches of Georgia. …
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova welcomed the meeting of the religious leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia, answering a question from the correspondent of Vestnik Kavkaza. "The contacts between …
The Russian, Azerbaijani and Armenian religious leaders are expected to meet in Russia. Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade is on a visit to Russia between October 11-14 at the …
The Armenian Patriarch’s decision to lease property to an Australian real estate developer has led to a crisis in Palestinian-Armenian ties in Jerusalem
Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressing a youth forum in Istanbul on Aug. 25, called on Muslims to raise their voice on against injustices they witness. "Muslims should take responsibility for their own …
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Russia’s Muslims on Eid al-Adha. In his message of congratulations posted on the Kremlin’s website on Tuesday, the president highlighted the values of Islam that serve to …
Several rockets were launched on the Presidential Palace in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul on Tuesday during prayers of Eid al-Adha holiday period, China’s news agency Xinhua reported. According to the news agency, the …
Pope Francis said in his Earth Day message on Thursday that the planet was "at the brink" and humanity had to avoid "the path of self destruction." "Now is the time to act. We are at the brink," Francis, …
Ramadan began on April 13 this year, and is one of the most important months of the year for Muslims. For the month of Ramadan, the majority of Muslims will fast during daylight hours and cannot eat or drink until the sun sets – after …
