Ite missa est

Le Monde des religions, September-October 2007 — I was a little surprised by the avalanche of criticism, including within the Church, that the Pope's decision to reinstate the Latin Mass has provoked. I've been quite vocal over the past two years...

Faith and Doubt

The World of Religions, November-December 2007 — Mother Teresa doubted the existence of God. For decades, she felt that heaven was empty. This revelation was shocking. The fact seems astonishing given the references...

777

The World of Religions, July-August 2007 — After the anxiety of June 6, 2006 (666), here comes the euphoria of July 7, 2007 (777). Gambling dealers emphasize the symbolic importance of these dates, Hollywood cinema has seized on the famous number...

Evangelicals?

Le Monde des religions, May-June 2007 — "Jesus Camp." This is the title of an edifying documentary about American evangelicals released in France on April 18. It follows the "faith formation" of children aged 8 to 12 from families belonging to the...

The "believable believers"

Le Monde des religions, March-April 2007 — Picked up and commented on by more than 200 media outlets, the CSA survey on French Catholics that we published in our last issue had a considerable impact and provoked numerous reactions in France and abroad...