For Christians in the Middle East, this moment carries particular significance. These ancient communities, rooted in lands ...

Raphael Thattil, Major Archbishop, Syro-Malabar Catholic Church The unexpected passing of Pope Francis, a true icon of compassion ... and care for the Syriac Orthodox Church.

"He had a deep love and care for the Syriac Orthodox Church and the hospitality and affection showed during his visit with Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II in 2015 was an unforgettable experience.

Patriarch Ignatius Joseph III Younan of the Syriac Catholic Church offered ... gratitude for his service to the universal Church. The Coptic Orthodox Church, led by Pope Tawadros II, also ...

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church Says Pope Francis Was Example of Christian Humility DUBAI (Reuters) - Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church mourned Pope Francis on Monday, saying he was "a true example of ...

Orthodox Christians in İstanbul gathered on the night of Apr 20 to celebrate Easter at the Aya Yorgi Church, located within the Fener Greek Patriarchate. The midnight service was led by Ecumenical ...

During an Easter service at Moscow’s Christ the Savior Cathedral held on Saturday night, Russian Orthodox Church head Patriarch Kirill referred to the holiday as a “victory day.” “Easter is a victory ...

About six months after he was elected head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis made a surprising admission. A Jesuit priest was interviewing Francis when he departed from a pre-approved list of ...

Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, died of a stroke and heart failure on Easter Monday at the age of 88, the Vatican announced.

Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Lothar Wolleh CC BY 3.0 Imagine walking into a church ... icons stare down from the walls, priests with long beards swing incense censers, and the chanting has that ...

One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth century, and with a history surrounded in myth, legend and controversy, it ...