When Romance Books Go Halal
Halal romance was meant to offer wholesome love stories, promising relationships free of haram. But behind the genre lies a wider …
Leo XIV in France: In the Eye of the Storm
The pope is coming to a France where Catholicism may be making an unexpected comeback – and where his message could prove politica…
One Man, 32 Children: How Culture Shapes Germany’s Clan Crime
A Syrian man in Leipzig has at least three wives, 32 children and 25 grandchildren. Almost two-thirds of his core family have come…
Christians Sue over Assisted-Suicide Participation
Christian institutions across the United States are increasingly caught between their faith and the law, as states enact bioethica…
New Report: Nearly Half of Jihadi Attacks in Europe Involve Migrants
A new report from the Danube Institute casts serious doubts on old assumptions about what drives jihadi terror in Europe – and has…
Pope Leo XIV Faces Criticism over Lampedusa Visit
Pope Leo XIV's migration message has won praise and criticism alike. Many European Catholics now ask whether the Church is paying …
The Attacks on Christianity France Has Learned to Ignore
A new French government report shows that churches and religious heritage bear the brunt of growing anti-Christian violence that i…
European Churches Face Tension Between Universality and National Identity
Churches face an exceptionally challenging task. They must uphold the universality of the Gospel and protect the dignity of every …
What Would You Give Your Life For?
The search for meaning is fundamental to our civilization. At the ARC conference, social scientist Arthur C. Brooks offered a vivi…
“Culture of Death”: Europe Doubles Down on Abortion and Assisted Suicide
Repressive measures such as “buffer zones” and mandatory referrals reflect the heavy-handed approach to abortion, euthanasia and a…
Anti-Christian Attacks Rise in Israel
The number of assaults and other hostile acts against Christians in Israel has risen steadily in recent years. Priests and members…
Catholic Women’s Group Turns Against Protection of Unborn Children
A leading Catholic women’s association in Germany has issued a position paper on abortion that places the lives of unborn children…
The Struggle That Defines Christian Life
Alone, we cannot overcome the many obstacles around us. But with God, all things are possible.
France's Confession Debate: Bishops Win a Battle but Not the War
Few questions unsettle the relationship between the French state and the Catholic Church as reliably as confessional secrecy. A bi…
Pope Leo’s EWTN Appointment Is a Rapprochement Rather Than a Rebuke
Pope Leo’s appointment of the EWTN News chief to a senior Vatican role was taken by some as a rebuke of his predecessor’s dislike …