http://www.thetablet.co.uk/article/163991 When Benedict XVI resigned, Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople expressed more than surprise. There was clearly dismay that their “excellent cooperation”, which had overseen the re-engagement of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches…
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Patriarch Sviatoslav: UGCC Is Approaching Status of Patriarchate
Eastern Catholics express excitement at the nomination of Pope Francis
The Religious Information Service of Ukraine reports, 18 March 2013: Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) of Volokolamsk of the Russian Orthodox Church expressed the hope that Pope Francis will continue the policy of rapprochement…
Rep of UGCC Explains Why It Recognized Baptisms in Kyiv Patriarchate
http://risu.org.ua/en/index/all_news/catholics/ugcc/51592/ The Religious Information Service of Ukraine reports, 13 March 2013, RISU correspondent in Rome Oksana Shkodziska took the commentary of Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk about newly elected Pope Francis I. “I would…
Heads of Ukrainian Churches and Religious Organizations Urge EU to Sign Association Agreement with Ukraine
President Promises That Plan of Celebration of Rus Baptism Will Be Sent to All Denominations