There is an important distinction between the intellectual tradition and the doctrinal tradition of the Catholic Church.
The Globalist Chartroom: Religion

A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring global religion.
Erdogan’s Big Gamble on the Hagia Sophia

Turkey’s president, desperate to boost his popularity at home, further damages his country’s international standing.
A Christian’s Questions for Trump’s Evangelical Voters

Should we as Christians support an egocentric president who seeks to rally support by dividing Americans into enemy camps?
Global Focus: Religion

Religion and culture are deeply entwined. Wherever there are people, there is some form of religious faith.
The Christian Terror of Saint Augustine

In an earlier era, rampaging monks sought to create the Christian equivalent of the ISIS caliphate.
Did Pope Francis Get to His Post Too Late?

How the Catholic Church wasted important time on the urgent road to reinvention.
18 Facts: Christians in China

Despite current attempts at suppression, the number of Christians is growing.