Former US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage by praising Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine as a 'holy' endeavour during a speech to a conservative Orthodox Christian group in New York, drawing fierce condemnation from Ukrainian religious leader
Violence erupts in Jerusalem as ultra-Orthodox protesters attack Israeli paramedics, injuring crew and damaging ambulance in shocking display of sectarian tensions.
In a landmark decision with profound geopolitical ramifications, Ukraine's Orthodox Church has officially cut all ecclesiastical links with Moscow, signalling a final religious break from Russian influence following the invasion.
A Buenos Aires woman's ancestry DNA test uncovers a horrifying truth: her beloved grandfather was a notorious Nazi war criminal wanted for the murder of Dutch Jews.
US Senator JD Vance makes an unannounced visit to the scene of a deadly Minneapolis church shooting, drawing criticism and raising questions about the politicisation of tragedies.
Minneapolis police are investigating a daylight shooting near the Annunciation Greek Orthodox School that left three men wounded. The incident, described as a targeted attack, has shaken the local community.
Exclusive: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, held clandestine talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Alaska to explore backchannel peace negotiations for the Ukraine conflict, the Independent can reveal.
An Ethiopian Orthodox church in Central London has been slapped with a parking fine after a vehicle was left illegally outside its Westminster chapel, sparking a debate over religious exemptions and council enforcement.
A growing divide emerges within Judaism as Orthodox leaders resist LGBTQ+ inclusion while Reform communities embrace diversity, spotlighting Ellie's journey.
The Russian Orthodox Church in Alaska faces scrutiny as its ties to Moscow fuel political debates, with figures like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin drawn into the controversy.
Two men who targeted Orthodox Jews with water pistols in London received only a slap on the wrist, raising concerns over hate crime enforcement.
Two Orthodox Jewish men were detained in Bolton following a controversial water pistol prank that was filmed and shared online, leading to public outcry and police intervention.
Two Orthodox Jewish men were arrested on suspicion of a hate crime after allegedly spraying water pistols at passersby in a London neighbourhood. Police are investigating the motive behind the incident.
Greater Manchester Police are reviewing footage of an Orthodox Jewish man being squirted with a water pistol in a suspected hate crime incident.
Members of London's Orthodox Jewish community were subjected to cowardly water pistol attacks in what appears to be a series of coordinated pranks. Police are investigating the incidents as potential hate crimes.
An Israeli strike on a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza has left a priest injured, drawing sharp condemnation from Pope Francis. The attack highlights the escalating tensions in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a political crisis as the United Torah Judaism party threatens to withdraw from his coalition over controversial military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews.