Church and Social Responsibility

Romanian Patriarchate voices concern over growing social impact of gambling

The Romanian Patriarchate expresses deep concern regarding the scale and increasing impact of gambling in Romanian society, a phenomenon affecting not only personal lives but also the stability of families and communities. Practices associated with gambling promote the illusion of rapid and effortless gain, fostering a mentality that can lead to addiction, as well as…

Apr 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Teofan urges unity and responsibility in Christmas encyclical

His Eminence Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina calls on the faithful in his Christmas Pastoral Letter to cultivate unity, patience and responsibility towards one another. His Eminence reflected on the mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God as the foundation of Christian life and as the source of a way of living…

Dec 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian village priest joins animal welfare effort to promote pet sterilization

Father Caesar Cranta, parish priest of the Micșuneștii Mari community in Ilfov County, has been going door to door alongside members of the Animal Protection Agency, urging residents of Nuci commune to sterilize their dogs and cats. “As a village priest, I am often the first to witness the struggles of certain people, especially those…

Mar 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu