At a time when the European Union is debating its founding values and the COMECE is multiplying calls to reconnect with the continent's Christian heritage, John Paul II's prophetic statement about Europe "committing suicide" by breaking with the Gospel regains a striking acuity.
Jun 26, 2026 7 0
A quote shared by *Le Salon Beige* reminds us that a Europe detached from the Gospel risks committing suicide. It takes on particular significance at a time when COMECE is training its young Catholics in European institutions.
Jun 26, 2026 9 0
On July 1st, Ireland takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. The Irish episcopate sees this as a "unique opportunity" to remind Brussels of the Christian values that founded the European project. Yet Ireland is also the country of the referendum on same-sex marriage and abortion.
Jun 24, 2026 8 2
The Major League Baseball threatened Christian players with fines for inscribing Bible verses on their "pride" caps. Under senatorial pressure, the league apologized. A revealing episode of the ideological pressure faced by believers in Western cultural institutions.
Jun 23, 2026 9 0
