Jack Jenkins

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  World Council of Churches head meets with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill

  Jack Jenkins | Mon 24 Oct 2022 9:32 BST

  The Patriarch reportedly said churches 'must not add fuel to the fire' of political conflict but has been widely accused of doing just that.

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  Supreme Court declines to hear Rhode Island fetal personhood case

  Jack Jenkins | Fri 14 Oct 2022 8:54 BST

  The move is a setback for supporters of the idea that an unborn fetus is entitled to full constitutional rights.

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  At World Council of Churches gathering, Russian church keeps its membership

  Jack Jenkins | Tue 13 Sep 2022 11:45 BST

  The 11th assembly of the World Council of Churches approved a statement on 8 September regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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  Patriarch Kirill cancels Kazakhstan trip and chance to meet with Pope Francis

  Jack Jenkins | Thu 25 Aug 2022 18:31 BST

  For the second time this year, an in-person meeting between the two global religious leaders has fallen apart.

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  Citing abortion rights, San Francisco Archbishop bars Pelosi from Communion

  Jack Jenkins | Sat 21 May 2022 11:40 BST

  She is not to be admitted to Holy Communion unless and until she publicly repudiate her support for abortion 'rights' and confess and receive absolution for her cooperation in this evil in the sacrament of Penance,' Cordileone wrote.

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  EU reportedly mulling sanctions on Patriarch Kirill

  Jack Jenkins | Thu 5 May 2022 16:51 BST

  On Tuesday, Patriarch Kirill denied that Russia's actions in Ukraine amounted to an invasion, insisting 'Russia has never attacked anyone.'

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  World Council of Churches urges Patriarch Kirill to lobby for Easter ceasefire

  Jack Jenkins | Wed 20 Apr 2022 9:45 BST

  The head of the World Council of Churches is urging Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, to call for a ceasefire in Ukraine as Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter this weekend.

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  For Russian priest protesting Ukraine invasion, a mixture of defiance and concern

  Jack Jenkins | Wed 6 Apr 2022 18:47 BST

  'If I remain silent, I'm not a priest,' said the Rev. Ioann Burdin.

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  Catholic bishops greenlight Communion document, but don't single out politicians

  Jack Jenkins | Sat 20 Nov 2021 9:43 GMT

  After months of controversy, a much anticipated document barely mentioned politicians at all.

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  Eastern Orthodox patriarch discusses climate change and religious freedom with Biden

  Jack Jenkins | Wed 27 Oct 2021 10:42 BST

  The spiritual head of Eastern Orthodox Christians called on religious and political leaders to fight climate change during a visit to the US capital on Monday.