religious freedom

Turkish Court Rules Against Restrictions on Greek Orthodox Clerics Serving on Foundations

Turkey’s Constitutional Court has ruled that barring two Greek Orthodox clerics from serving on a foundation board violated their right…

11 January 2025

President Jimmy Carter, 100, Recipient of Athenagoras Human Rights Award, Passes Away

President Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president and recipient of the 1987 Athenagoras Human Rights Award, passed away at the…

30 December 2024

Erdoğan’s Demands on Jerusalem Could Raise Questions About Istanbul’s Sovereignty

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's recent comments on Jerusalem raise significant questions about Turkey's sovereignty over Istanbul. While his government…

27 December 2024

Erdoğan-Bartholomew Meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss the plight of Syrian Christians, the reopening of…

27 December 2024

Syria: Hundreds of Christians Protest in Damascus After Christmas Tree Burning [video]

Demonstrations erupted in Christian neighborhoods of Damascus after a Christmas tree was burned near Hama, Syria. Protesters voiced concerns about…

24 December 2024

Cyprus Appoints Special Envoy for Middle East Religious Minorities, Garnering US Support

Cyprus has appointed Thessalia Salina Shambos as Special Representative for religious minorities in the Middle East, a move welcomed by…

24 December 2024

Archbishop Elpidophoros Congratulates Kimberly Guilfoyle on US Ambassador Nomination

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America congratulated Kimberly Guilfoyle on her nomination as US Ambassador to Greece, extending his heartfelt wishes for…

18 December 2024

Victoria Unveils Landmark Anti-Vilification Laws to Protect All Citizens from Hate

The Victorian Government has introduced the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-Vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 to strengthen protections against vilification…

29 November 2024

Greece Bolsters Key Orthodox Patriarchates Against Russian Influence

Greece has pledged significant support to key Orthodox Christian patriarchates, creating 600 clergy positions to counter Russian influence and bolster…

23 November 2024

Victorian Premier Meets with Faith and Community Leaders to Discuss Anti-Vilification Laws

Premier Hon Jacinta Allan MP met with faith and community leaders to discuss strengthened anti-vilification laws aimed at curbing hate…

17 November 2024

Turkey's Policies Threaten Greek Orthodox Community and Bolster Russian Influence, Warn Leaders

At a recent OSCE conference, leaders from the Eastern Orthodox Christian community warned that Turkey's policies are jeopardizing the survival…

11 October 2024

CNN Travel Article on Panagia Sumela Monastery Sparks Controversy Over Historical Accuracy and Turkish Propaganda

A CNN Travel article celebrating the Panagia Sumela Monastery in Turkey has sparked outrage among Pontic Greek communities for allegedly…

25 September 2024

Turkish Nationalist and Pro-Government Groups Pressure Authorities to Cancel Greek Orthodox Ceremony

Tensions are high in Trabzon, Turkey, as nationalist and pro-government groups pressure authorities to cancel a Greek Orthodox ceremony scheduled…

23 August 2024

Greek Court Convicts Woman of Defaming Australian Archbishop

A Greek court convicted a woman for launching a defamatory campaign against a prominent Greek Orthodox Archbishop based in Australia.…

2 July 2024

Russian Forces Release Two Ukrainian Priests Captured in 2022

The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need announced the release of two Ukrainian Greek Catholic priests who had…

2 July 2024

Catsimatidis: Hagia Sophia Conversion "Tragic," Calls for Unified Archon Front to Protect Religious Freedom

Greek-American businessman John Catsimatidis, in an interview, condemned the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, calling it "tragic." He…

5 June 2024

Pompeo Condemns Conversion of Chora Monastery, Highlights Greece's Role

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has strongly criticised the Turkish government's decision to convert the Byzantine Chora Monastery…

29 May 2024

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Calls for Orthodoxy to Address Modern Challenges

In a message screened at the 4th Archon International Conference yesterday, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew emphasised the need for Orthodoxy to…

28 May 2024

Greek Orthodox Minority in Turkey Faces Threat of Extinction

The Greek Orthodox minority in Turkey is confronting a crisis, with its population plummeting to a mere 1,500 individuals, primarily…

15 April 2024

Ancient Gods Rejoice! Hellenism Gains Official Recognition in Greece

Remember the gods of Olympus? They're officially back in business! In a landmark decision, the ancient religion of Hellenism was…

3 February 2024

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