The basilica is home to Francis’ favorite icon of the Virgin Mary ... encouraged the development of a dialogue between the Russian Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Churches.

A massive fire that destroyed a large shopping center in Warsaw last year was the result of arson ordered by Russian intelligence services, Polish officials said Sunday on the eve of the one-year ...

The veneration of Virgin Mary is central to Catholics, from popes to the ordinary faithful ...

The leader of a British-based Russian spy ring which prosecutors said carried out surveillance for the Kremlin was sentenced in a London court on Monday to nearly 11 years in jail, as his five ...

Russian-Backed Union Free Trade Deal With Iran Goes Into Effect MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) free trade deal with Iran went into effect on Thursday, paving the ...

Originally conceived in the mid-1800s to honor Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich (who died in Nice), the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral wasn't completed until the early 20th century.

Prosecutor Seeks 6 Years in Jail for Independent Russian Election Monitor MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian prosecutor on Monday requested six years in prison for Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of an ...

“We are in Dubai. And it was Russian citizens who tortured Maria,” the source said. “UAE citizens have nothing to do with it. That’s all I can say for now.” Kovalchuk is recovering but ...

Orlin Roussev (top left) ran a Russian spy ring from a former guesthouse in Great Yarmouth with his five 'Minions'. Credit: Met Police The Bulgarian ringleader of a UK-based spy network and his ...

Two clergy members of the Russian Orthodox Church have been taken into custody in Zakarpattia Oblast on suspicion of attempting to illegally smuggle a draft-eligible man into Romania, Ukraine’s State ...

Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu surged unexpectedly in Romania's presidential election, pulling ahead of the pro-European prime minister with more than 98 percent of votes counted Monday and ...