National identity
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GwenA Armenian Apostolic Church Leader Proposes Church-State Reconciliation in Response to Bishops’ Statement
The Assembly of Bishops of the Armenian Apostolic Church has reaffirmed the spiritual unity and canonical integrity of the church, a statement that has drawn both respect and...
Armenian Apostolic Church Leader Faces Criminal Case and Travel Ban Amid Church-State Tensions
Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, faced a significant legal challenge when prosecutors in Armenia opened a criminal case against him on Saturday. The...
Who is St. Gregory the Illuminator?
St. Gregory the Illuminator holds a unique place in the history of the Armenian Apostolic Church, recognized as its founder and the first Catholicos of All Armenians. His...
Nationalism and Realpolitik: A Conversation with Matan Cohen at The Institute for Jewish Policy
The Institute for Jewish Policy (JPPi) operates as a think tank and nonprofit organization, dedicated to strategic thinking and long-term planning aimed at advancing the Jewish people and...
Russian Orthodox Church Leader Calls Soviet Atomic Bomb Development “God’s Grace”
Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church expressed the view that the creation of the Soviet atomic bomb was an act of “God’s grace and mercy” toward Russia....
Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia Dies at 93 After Hospitalization for Internal Bleeding
Ilia II, the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia, passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 93, following hospitalization for massive internal bleeding. His death marked the end...
The Chaldean Patriarch Meets with Iraqi Leaders to Discuss Christian Return Initiatives
The Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Mar Paul III Nona, met with key Iraqi officials, including President Nizar Amedi and Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi, to discuss...
Tonga Celebrates 200 Years of Christianity with National Commemorations Led by Free Wesleyan Church
The Kingdom of Tonga celebrated its bicentenary of Christianity in June and July 2026, marking two hundred years since the faith became permanently established in the nation. This...
As disapproval of Israel grows, so does hostility toward Jewish Americans
Many Jews in the United States report feeling a less welcoming climate, with rising threats and increased antisemitic incidents. This trend coincides with growing criticism and polarization toward...
