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Soviets Deny Religious Persecution at World Council Assembly
In Nairobi, Russian Orthodox and Baptist leaders rejected charges of oppression as exaggerated and distorted. They said church problems stem from infringements of religious laws, while noting society moves toward greater democracy. Pope Paul VI urged broad Catholic cooperation with the World Council of Churches. Ecumenical leaders warned against demagoguery and secularizing Christ’s freedom.
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Kenya
World Council of Churches General Assembly
Soviet Union
Yuvenaly
Moscow Patriarchate
Assembly
Gleb Takunin
Lev Regelson
Moscow
Church
Christian Unity Movement
Paul VI
Council
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National Councils of Churches
United States
Dimitrius I
Constantinople
Istanbul
Ecumenical Movement
Jesus Christ
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