On behalf of the entire team of the Libertas Fidei – Center for the Study of Religious Freedom, we sincerely…
Exclusive: How the World Russian People’s Council, under the leadership of Patriarch Kirill Gundyayev, is expanding ROC’s influence worldwide
On December 15, 2025, a meeting of the World Russian People’s Council (WRPC) took place in Russia. Formally, the organization…
“A Spiritual Feat” on Foreign Soil: An Analysis of Patriarch Kirill Gundyaev’s Rhetoric
In November 2025, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill Gundyaev, speaking at a plenary session of the…
“Trojan Horse of Faith”: How Moscow Uses Religion Against the West
On 16 December 2025, scholars, theologians, public figures, and journalists from various countries convened at the international online conference “Faith…
Priests Under Pressure: The Russian Orthodox Church as a Pillar of War Propaganda and a Mechanism for Suppressing Dissent
In Russia, priests are increasingly afraid not only of the state, but also of their own parishioners. Informing comes from…