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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I stated that minorities in Turkey and Greece should not be treated as hostages in political disputes between the two countries, while also expressing hope for the reopening of a long-closed Greek Orthodox seminary in Istanbul.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew made a historic visit to the Greek Parliament, delivering a significant speech on peace and meeting with dignitaries like Pavlos De Grèce and Vassilis Kikilias. This marked his first address to the Parliament in 27 years, drawing wide attention.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issued a warning about modern global challenges, specifically nuclear risks stemming from the war in Ukraine and its impact on nuclear facilities, marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Kyiv during April, according to Ukrainian authorities. The visit aims to strengthen ties and discuss ongoing support.
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is in Ankara to attend an official dinner at the Presidential Palace, responding to an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended to him and other religious leaders.
Greek Minister Lina Mendoni held a working meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul following a forum in Cappadocia. The meeting focused on discussions between the two figures.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is set to address the Greek Parliament, delivering a message of interfaith dialogue 27 years after his first speech.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issued a clear message regarding the voluntary integration of people of other faiths into the Orthodox Church, noting a recent increase in young people converting to Orthodoxy.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was formally inducted as a member of the French Academy of Moral and Political Sciences in a special ceremony at the Institut de France in Paris, taking the seat previously held by Pope Benedict.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, expressed gratitude to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I for his consistent condemnation of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I in Athens to discuss various issues, including the Halki Theological School and the plight of Christians in the Middle East. The Patriarch also delivered messages on scientific progress and humanity during his visit to Greece.
Minister of Education and Religious Affairs Sofia Zacharaki announced the institutionalization of diaspora clergy as a key government initiative, following her meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Constantinople.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issued an Easter message emphasizing peace and the victory of life over violence, against a backdrop of international tensions.
Massive crowds gathered to pay their final respects to Georgia's longest-serving Patriarch Ilia II, as Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili, and other leaders delivered speeches at his funeral service in Tbilisi. His passing has prompted reflections on his 'epochal, unique, and contradictory' legacy.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issued a message commemorating the four-year mark since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing that any decision for peace must be based on justice.