Moldova's Clergy Pilgrimage Fueling Election Controversy
Published on: Sept. 26, 2025, 10:32 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Orthodox priests from Moldova participated in funded pilgrimage tours to Russia aimed at strengthening ties with the Russian Orthodox Church. In exchange for financial incentives, they were urged to establish social media channels warning against Moldova’s pro-Western shift. This has heightened controversies surrounding the nation’s political landscape.
