Mamdani appoints a new antisemitism advisor who is already encountering backlash from the Orthodox Jewish community
New Anti-Semitism Czar Appointment Sparks Controversy On Thursday, Mayor Zoran Mamdani appointed Phyllisa Wisdom as the head of the newly established anti-Semitism position in his office, drawing criticism from some Orthodox Jewish leaders. Wisdom, 39, previously served as the executive director of the left-leaning New York Jewish Agenda. Mamdani praised her as a “respected leader” […]
Orthodox saint encounters Chicago gang culture in gritty crime film ‘Moses the Black’
50 Cent’s Transition Towards Redemption 50 Cent is shifting gears from a life of indulgence to one of virtue. After producing a Netflix documentary on the scandalous demise of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, the rapper is now delving into an urban crime drama. This new project draws inspiration from the life of a 4th-century […]
Pope Leo XIV and the Eastern Orthodox patriarch demonstrate increased unity at the location where the Nicene Creed was established 1,700 years ago.
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I Meet in Turkey Pope Leo XIV met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople and several Eastern Orthodox bishops on Friday at a historic location in modern-day Turkey, where their predecessors convened 17 centuries ago to affirm the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. This gathering, marking […]
Turkey, with a Muslim majority, is not ‘hostile’ towards Christians, according to an Orthodox leader.
Patriarch Affirms Christians Are Safe in Turkey The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople stated on Friday that Turkey, a country with a Muslim majority, should not be viewed as a “hostile environment” for Christians, even though the Christian population has significantly decreased over the years. Once seen as the cradle of Christianity and home to the […]
3 Ways ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ Deviates from Orthodox Beliefs
The Carpenter’s Son: A Troubled Take on the Nativity Story The serene family imagery typically associated with Christmas is turned on its head in The Carpenter’s Son. This film presents a stark departure from the gentle portrayals of Mary and Joseph guiding a well-behaved Jesus. Instead, viewers are confronted with a tumultuous family dynamic, a […]
Many Orthodox Jews demonstrate near the Israeli consulate in NYC to urge changes in the nation’s military draft policies.
Thousands Rally in NYC Against Military Service Exemption Changes On Sunday, a large gathering of ultra-Orthodox Jews filled the streets near the Israeli consulate in New York City, protesting against potential changes to the current military exemption for religious students. They were concerned about the possible end of the Israeli military’s exemption for them, which […]
Ukraine Seeks to Prohibit Orthodox Church Group Due to Connections with Russia
(AP) – The Ukrainian government announced that the Orthodox Church branch hasn’t managed to sever its long-standing connections with Moscow, which could lead to a ban soon. This potential ban impacts one of the two rival branches of Orthodoxy in Ukraine, drawing attention to the complicated religious dynamics amidst the ongoing conflict. In both Russia […]
Kat Von D Converts from Protestantism to the Orthodox Church
Cat Fon D Enters Orthodox Church Tattoo artist and musician Cat Fon D has shared her journey into the Orthodox Church, marking a significant spiritual transition. Fon D, baptized as a Christian this year, recently documented her experiences in a video montage. She traveled across Europe, visiting various churches with her son and celebrating the […]
Pope Leo Schedules Initial Gathering with Russian Orthodox Representative
This week, both Russian and Italian media reported that Pope Leo XIV is set to meet Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk. Russian Orthodox Church on Saturday, July 26th. The Metropolitan is a prominent bishop within the Russian Orthodox Church. Metropolitan Anthony, Anton Yurievich Sebruk has been leading the Russian Orthodox Bureau of External Church Relations since […]
Exclusive — Greek Orthodox Archbishop: Trump’s Win ‘Positive Development’
ATHENS, Greece – Aieronymus II of Athens, the archbishop of the Greek Church, told Breitbart News that President Donald Trump won the election last year and that he considers Trump to be a force for the good of the world. Ieronymos II spoke through a translator in a rare interview last week when she sat […]