Opinions

Opinions is La Croix International's discussion forum. We created it to encourage the exchange of opinions and ideas, and to allow the expression of pluralism on Church, social and topical issues. We can publish texts with which the editorial team disagrees, provided they respect our charter.

Isabelle de Gaulmyn (by Bruno Levy for La Croix)

The great European hypocrisy over migrant expulsions to Rwanda

By creating the possibility of expelling illegal migrants to Rwanda, the UK is merely pushing to the extreme a trend among European countries to have third countries manage migrant issues.

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Maryse Quashie (Photo by Charles Ayétan)

"Don't touch my constitution"

Maryse Quashie, a lecturer in educational science in Togo, examines the relation of citizens in African countries to their national constitutions, noting that these foundational texts are often altered by political powers without always provoking opposition.

Yesterday at 05:00 am (Europe\Rome)

Loup Besmond de Senneville. (Photo by MAXIME MATTHYS)

Pope Francis' frenetic travel program

Vatican Diary. Despite being 87, Pope Francis plans to travel to Asia in September, as well as to Belgium, Luxembourg, and New York to participate in the UN General Assembly.

April 22nd, 2024 at 10:07 am (Europe\Rome)

A new chapter in the still unfolding story of "La Croix International"

It's been a privilege to be part of a decade-long adventure that began with the launch of "Global Pulse Magazine"

April 20th, 2024 at 10:00 am (Europe\Rome)

Scene from a political rally in support of Donald Trump. (Photo from Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license)

Donald Trump and Christian nationalism: politics over principle

There will be a lot of talk about "Christian nationalism" from now until the US presidential election in November when Donald Trump is expected to again be the Republican candidate

April 19th, 2024 at 09:55 am (Europe\Rome)

When nationalism exploits religion

Narendra Modi, a symbol of nationalist leaders around the world who exploit religion to consolidate power, is expected to be re-elected prime minister of India.

April 18th, 2024 at 10:00 am (Europe\Rome)

St. James Cathedral, Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle, Washington (Photo: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license)

Gathered around the altar

Faithful implementation of Vatican II's liturgical reform is central to an ongoing reform of the Church that will help us live a Paschal experience that is both personal and communal.

April 17th, 2024 at 09:45 am (Europe\Rome)

The return of Archbishop Gänswein

Vatican Diary. Benedict XVI's former private secretary is once again being talked about in the corridors of the Vatican.

April 15th, 2024 at 09:55 am (Europe\Rome)

The US Catholic hierarchy and the pope's man in Washington

Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the papal nuncio to the United States, has been less than successful in helping Pope Francis name bishops that embrace the priorities of his pontificate

April 13th, 2024 at 05:00 am (Europe\Rome)

Catholicism and "the Russian world" of Vladimir Putin and Patriarch Kirill

From "Pacem in terris"to the March 2024 Moscow document on "a holy war defending the unified spiritual space of Holy Russia."

April 12th, 2024 at 10:55 am (Europe\Rome)

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Opinions Surrounding War and the News

The world is increasingly fractured by armed conflict and tangled in geopolitical webs. La Croix International wants top puts the complexities surrounding international warfare into perspective.

We offer diverse perspectives, from the nations locked in combat to the international community grappling with the ripple effects. We examine the human toll, geopolitical considerations, and the Vatican's often-contentious role as a peace advocate. Take, for instance, the Pope's recent call for a "white flag" in Ukraine. This noble plea for a ceasefire, is far from unanimous, and faces a complex reality due to Russia's aggression and the intricate web of global geopolitics.

Is a white flag the answer? Join us as we explore this and other pressing questions surrounding the war in Ukraine and conflicts around the world.

The Pope’s Opinion, What Do We Think?

We analyse Pope Francis’ pronouncements and put them into context. His statements are contextualised within the complexities of global conflicts and political tensions, and from the perspectives of the nations who are directly affected.

Here, we explore the dialogues, or the silences, surrounding the Vatican's stance on certain conflicts, illuminating the complex diplomatic tightropes walked in the pursuit of peace. We highlight instances where the Pope's pronouncements may differ from the views of certain countries, notably when touching on matters of sovereignty.

Join us as we reveal the multifaceted responses to the Pope's pronouncements