On December 8, 2025, the Vatican released the Message of Pope Leo XIV for the World Day of Peace, which will be observed on January... >>>
“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 World Russian People’s Council, stated... >>>
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Calls ROC Claims of Persecution a Lie
In December 2025, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley addressed the Senate to refute claims by representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church alleging persecution of believers by... >>>
“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 and Freedom: Countering Moscow’s False... >>>
The Religious Factor in Hybrid Warfare: How Russia Targets European Audiences
Russia continues to actively disseminate propaganda and disinformation aimed at European audiences. As part of its hybrid influence operations, it increasingly engages religious organizations as... >>>