Writer pays for lies that 'humiliated' church leader A veteran journalist who relentlessly attacked a spiritual leader with meritless claims has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. AAP · Feb 27
Egypt's Land Grab Threatens the World's Oldest Christian Monastery St. Catherine’s Monastery has been continuously inhabited for over 1,500 years. An Egyptian court ruling ended the monastery's longstanding separation from the government. Reason · Aug 22, 2025
In Greece, same-sex couples await a landmark parliamentary vote on marriage equality Greece's parliament is set to vote Thursday on same-sex marriage legislation that includes new parental rights for LGBTQ couples. The Greek Orthodox Church opposes same-sex marriage. WEKU · Feb 14, 2024
Cyprus ex-bishop who indecently assaulted teen girl in 1981 gets suspended sentence A court in Cyprus on Thursday sentenced a former bishop in the Greek Orthodox Church to a 12-month suspended sentence after he was found guilty of indecently assaulting a 16-year-old girl 42 years ago The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Church criticises Israel’s ‘heavy-handed restrictions’ on Easter Palestinian Christians say their 2,000-year-old community in the Holy Land has come under increasing attack. Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023
Church: Israel limiting rights of 'Holy Fire' worshippers The leaders of the Greek Orthodox Church say Israeli police are unfairly limiting worshippers' right to celebrate the Easter "Holy Fire" ceremony in the ancient Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023