The Moscow Society of Atheists says its ideology has fallen out of fashion

Once wary Moscow Patriarchate now supports resurrecting former national anthem.

In the former Soviet Union, evangelical churches are growing but not yet mature.

In visit to the Crystal Cathedral, former Soviet leader won’t say he doesn’t believe.

Catholics hope building will promote revival in a territory better known for crime and punishment.

Friends and co-workers fondly remember his compassion.

How the government manipulated division in the Russian Orthodox Church.

Nicholas II and family part of 1,100 canonized for martyrdom by communists.

Freedoms may be in danger in the new Russia.

Religious liberty in Sudan and Russia also criticized.

Critics silent on Chechen crimes, says head of the Russian Orthodox Church

Russian Orthodox Church trying to calm fears, but may be making it worse

Loosened rules in Russia may mean better times for religious freedom.

As acting president suspends Chechenya campaign for Christmas and Ramadan, Russian Orthodox Church sees new church-state relationship.

First major interchurch meeting since 1997 religion law called 'highly important'

1997 ruling against 'sects' upheld, but religious groups claim victory

Alesksandr Solzhenitsyn returns from exile to point a way out of the Soviet quagmire.