Orthodox use prayer and sacraments to heal drug addicts in Russia

Kazakhstan ban on unregistered groups found to violate the nation's constitution

New law would expand special status for Russian Orthodoxy

"After a long legal battle in Moscow, the Army gets hope that there is justice."

Biblical events take on a special significance at Istra's New Jerusalem.

Embattled ministry appeals judicial ruling

Services commemorate the dead on the 40th day after their death.

"During monastery visit, president says moral values should form national policy."

Revival of the Greek Catholic Church in Russia prompts new conflict.

"But even on this calendrical rarity, churches will not celebrate Christ's resurrection together."

Official concerned about commitment to work toward visible unity of the Church of Jesus Christ in the one faith

Without official recognition, ministry and the elderly suffer.

Russia registers more than 9,000 religious organizations, but number is only 60 percent of religious groups in 1990s.

Russian Orthodox hierarchy rejects request of writer's great-great-grandson.

"Tax codes in no way a doctrinal matter, says Patriarch Alexei II."

"Russian Orthodox Church facing financial difficulties, but suggestion is seen only as publicity ploy."

Country's progressive reputation belies violent acts like the police suffocation of 88 dissidents last year.

Small Russian church develops a sign language for the Orthodox liturgy

Officials say that doesn't restore status to the Army's Moscow branch.