Tag: Orthodox Christianity
Romanian Orthodox patriarch apologizes for sex scandals
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - The patriarch of Romania's Orthodox Church apologized to orthodox believers Friday over two sex scandals that have hit the influential...
Romanian Orthodox priest removed for suspected sex grooming
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romania's Orthodox Church has voted to defrock a priest who is suspected of trying to sexually corrupt a teenager -...
In Moscow, 1 million people visit relics of popular saint
MOSCOW (AP) - Over a million people have visited relics of Saint Nicholas, one of the Russian Orthodox Church's most revered figures, since they...
The Latest: Putin keeps mum on whether seeking another term
MOSCOW (AP) - The Latest on Russian President Vladimir Putin's live call-in show (all times local):4:15 p.m.Russian President Vladimir Putin has ended his marathon...
The Latest: Putin supports return of cathedral to the church
MOSCOW (AP) - The Latest on Russian President Vladimir Putin's live call-in show (all times local):2:20 p.m.Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced support for...
Militants attack Christians in Egypt, killing at least 28
CAIRO (AP) - Masked militants riding in three SUVs opened fire Friday on a bus packed with Coptic Christians, including children, south of the...
Egypt: Gunmen attack Christians, killing at least 24
CAIRO (AP) - Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians south of the Egyptian capital on Friday, killing 24 people and wounding...
