Announcing an #IRFSummit2026 affiliated session: “The Kremlin’s Use of the Russian Orthodox Church in the War Against Ukraine,” Sponsored by the @NEDemocracy. This session examines how the Kremlin uses the Russian Orthodox Church to legitimize its war against Ukraine, undermine Ukrainian identity, and suppress dissent. Speakers will address repression in Russia and occupied territories, persecution of religious practices and beliefs, and the human rights costs of making the church subservient to an autocratic government, with implications for accountability and religious freedom advocacy. To attend, make sure to register for #IRFSummit2026 here: irfsummit.org/register/?utm_… Photos from our 2025 Ukrainian Week Event. #IRFcommunity #religiousfreedom

🚨 "...Putin and Russia are in BIG Economic trouble, and this is the time for Ukraine to act. In any event, I wish both Countries well. We will continue to supply weapons to NATO for NATO to do what they want with them. Good luck to all!" - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

I went to war-torn #Ukraine to stand with @ZelenskyyUa and religious leaders: 652 sacred places in rubble, 67 faith leaders killed. And yet their spirit endures. Ukrainians must be free to worship without fear. Truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred. #FoRB #IRFBA

This week, Dr. @DennisRHoover delivered a lecture during the Franz Lecture Series at @gordoncollege , offering a bold new approach to religious diversity: covenantal pluralism. Instead of indifference or division, it calls for: 1️⃣ Freedom of religion/belief and equal treatment – ensuring individuals and communities can practice their faith freely and in an environment of fairness for all. 2️⃣ Character development – fostering virtues like respect, humility, reciprocity, and empathy. 3️⃣ Cross-cultural religious literacy – engagement across deep differences and developing knowledge of oneself, the "other," and the potential of practical collaboration. A timely message for our divided world! #FaithAndDiversity #CovenantalPluralism #FranzLecture