Kiev - Several hundred Orthodox priests and nuns marched through the Ukrainian capital of Kiev yesterday to protest against Pope John Paul's visit on June 23rd. The five-day trip is opposed by the country's dominant Orthodox Church, which is closely linked to Moscow and has accused the Roman Catholic Church of stealing converts and land.
Priests protest at Pope's visit
Kiev - Several hundred Orthodox priests and nuns marched through the Ukrainian capital of Kiev yesterday to protest against Pope…
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