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.
Global Focus: Religion

Religion and culture are deeply entwined. Wherever there are people, there is some form of religious faith.
Asia Got Religion

Religion is proving an increasingly divisive factor in the politics of Asian nations.
A Hindu’s Reflections on Desire and the Human Condition

The beguiling world of kama, presented around the Western world’s Christmastime.
Party Vs. Faith: China Drafts Restrictions for All Religions

UN and U.S. criticism put pressure on the Islamic world to speak out against China’s actions to rein in Islam at home.
The Pope in Egypt: Tiptoeing Through a Minefield

Pope Francis is shining a spotlight on complex battles for the soul of Islam as well as the survival of autocracy in the Middle East and North Africa.
Women’s Gyms Lay Bare Limits of Saudi Reforms

Saudi women will continue to suffer a decline in physical and mental health, beyond their lack of social, economic and political status.
A Rare Saudi-Iranian Détente: No Soccer, Please!

When sports loses its conflict-transcending character: Saudi and Iranian religious scholars agree that football poses a threat.