Kirill of Moscow
Kirill of Moscow, born Vladimir Mikhailovich Gundyayev on November 20, 1946, is the current Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus', having held the position since 2009. He is known for his strong support of the Russian government's policies and has been a controversial figure in the Orthodox Church due to his close ties with political leadership. Kirill is recognized for his efforts to promote the Russian Orthodox Church globally, as well as for his involvement in interfaith dialogue, including a historic meeting with Pope Francis in 2016, which aimed to improve relations between the Catholic and Orthodox communities.
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Kirill is the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church who declared Russia a spiritual opponent of Western civilization.
Απάντηση Οικουμενικού Πατριαρχείου στη Ρωσία: «Ευφάνταστα σενάρια, ψευδείς ειδήσεις και ύβρεις»
Greece· 2026-01-13
Francis re-energised Vatican diplomacy in other ways, helping facilitate a historic rapprochement between the United States and Cuba, and encouraging the peace process in Colombia.
Francis: radical leader who broke the papal mould
Kenya· 2025-04-21
