Christianity
The First Christians in Antioch
By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 11. The discontent of the believers in Jerusalem against Peter because of his association with the uncircumcised and the appeasement of…
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The Council of Nicaea – 1700 years
By Fr. George Florovsky Nicaea was the city chosen to host the First Ecumenical Council. Constantinople was officially proclaimed only in 330, and at the time of the convocation of…
Christianity
The Apostolic Council in Jerusalem
By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Acts. 15:1. And certain men, which came down from Judea, taught the brethren, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.…
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The Speech of the Apostle Paul at the Areopagus in Athens
By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Acts 17:1. Having passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. Amphipolis is an Athenian colony, at that time…
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Paul and Silas in Prison
By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Acts of the Apostles, chapter 16. Paul in Lystra, Derbe, and Troas (vv. 1–8), The Vision of the Macedonian and the Journey to Macedonia (vv. 9–11),…
America
Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes Second American Pope, Signaling a Middle Path for the Catholic Church
In a historic decision, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected pope, becoming the first US American (2nd American after Pope Francis) to lead the Roman Catholic Church.…
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Cardinal Re Calls for Unity and Prayer Ahead of Conclave
VATICAN CITY — In a solemn Mass celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, called for unity, prayer,…
International
Anglican Delegation Honors Pope Francis at Funeral, Celebrates Legacy of Unity and Compassion
ROME — Thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025, for the funeral of Pope Francis, whose death on April 21 after a brief illness marked the end…
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Vatican Sets May 7 as Start Date for Conclave to Elect New Pope After Death of Francis
Rome, April 28, 2025 — Following the solemn funeral of Pope Francis this past Saturday, and which was attended mainly by catholics but warmly accompanied christians of all denominations, muslims,…
Food
Turkey offered to become global food warehouse
The country is in the top 10 in agricultural production in the world, the World Food Program has approached Ankara with the request. Turkey is striving to become a "strategic…