Germany, France and gay marriage Conservatives speak louder in secular France than in pious Germany Reactions to gay marriage in France and GermanyJul 24th 2017
The politics of American ChristianityA papal confidant triggers a furore among American CatholicsChristians split over party, not sect Jul 20th 2017
Praying together, staying togetherThe axis between Russian Orthodox and American evangelicals is intactReligious conservatives in Russia and AmericaJul 14th 2017
Divine credentialsThe never-ending argument over what is “real Islam”And how geopolitical events fuelled jihadis’ obsession with the apocalypseJul 11th 2017
Diplomacy and religious freedomAn American agency denounces the treatment of Muslims in China The month of Ramadan was a particularly bad time for members of the Uighur minorityJul 7th 2017
Stuff that mattersThe search for spiritual meaning in Harry PotterFinding the transcendent in tales for childrenJul 2nd 2017
A time of judgmentThe prosecution of an Australian cardinal puts Pope Francis on the spotThe Vatican’s money manJun 30th 2017
Whose heritage?UNESCO’s tricky balancing act between religious and secular forcesWhen religion, culture and tourism collideJun 26th 2017
Scotland, Northern Ireland and humanist weddingsHumanist nuptials are popular in Scotland but only beginning in UlsterWhy humanist weddings are popular—and contentiousJun 23rd 2017
Not in our 99 namesWhy Europe’s Muslims do not chant in unison, as its politicians would likeThe messy politics of European IslamJun 18th 2017
Liberals, logic and sinTim Farron’s resignation raises questions about the line between public policy and private belief Can it be consistent to support policies that you believe to be sinful?Jun 16th 2017
A plea to the popeStop being soft on our despot, Venezuela’s bishops tell FrancisPope Francis could be franker on Venezuela Jun 11th 2017
Ulster’s old-time religionThe clerical roots of the Democratic Unionist PartyPious kingmakers from Northern Ireland Jun 9th 2017
Ireland and religionThe ebb and flow of religious power in the Irish republicThe metamorphosis of holy IrelandJun 5th 2017
