Philip Jenkins
My last note from the global church
This specialized column made more sense 14 years ago than it does now.
Our Lady of La Vang
The power of the Virgin Mary for Vietnamese Catholics—at home and in diaspora
For better or for worse, the church is keeping Haiti afloat
In the absence of strong political leadership, someone has to fill the void.
Byzantine and Catholic
Millions of Christians worship like the Orthodox but are aligned with Rome. Andy Warhol was one of them.
The resurrection of St. George in England
Behind the resurgence of festivals and flags is a story of cultural change—and resistance to it.
Peru needs its Lord of Miracles now more than ever
Amid political chaos, a church mural from 1746 grounds Peruvian faith and national identity.
A vibrant Christianity in South India
Despite the government’s desire to eliminate non-Hindu faiths, churches thrive in the nation’s diverse south.
Marcus Rashford is keeping Christianity in the British limelight
To find religious activity among the nation’s young, look to Afro-Caribbean athletes.
Climate change’s threat to Christianity
Faith is growing in the tropics. So are the temperatures and the tides.
Brazil’s explosion of música gospel
As Protestants gain numbers, a sizable world of Christian music in many genres has emerged.
The war for Africa’s holy land
Tigray, in northern Ethiopia, is in turmoil.
Take & Read: Global Christianity
Five new books about the lives and faith of Christians around the world
The roots of India’s united churches
How the Church of South India and Church of North India were formed—and how they fare today.
How will history judge Latin American churches’ COVID response?
Likely with both praise and blame.
In Mediterranean Europe, St. Benedict the Moor is back
The Afropean saint is reemerging amid a swelling African diaspora.
Will the looming fertility bust destroy religion?
As the global population ages, it’s unclear what will bind people to faith.
How did abortion become legal in majority-Catholic Argentina?
In Latin America, faith and politics are being disentangled.
How Quebec went from one of the most religious societies to one of the least
Americans don’t have to look as far away as Europe for an example of how quickly secularization can come.
Global Mormonism and its growing pains
Most LDS members are not from the United States. The church’s leadership and practices are another story.
The most Baptist state isn’t Mississippi. It’s Nagaland, India.
In the remote northeast region, Christianity has flourished for generations.