Religion, and specifically the Roman Catholic faith, plays a crucial role in the life of the small Mediterranean nation known as the Principality of Monaco. Unlike many other countries, in this small country on the southern coast of France, Roman Catholicism is a State Religion.
For over a millennia, the Principality was controlled by the descendants of a family from Genoa, Italy, which…
King Felipe and the Catholic Church: a changing tale of faith and diplomacy
11th February 2023
To analyse the religious situation in Spain, one must consider faith and diplomacy as inextricably linked.
Spain is one of the world’s most religious countries, officially, with some statistics putting the percentage of the population that ascribes to the Roman…
Traditional coronation ceremony could see major changes
7th December 2015
The time-old coronation ceremony of monarchs could be set to change, following the publication of an inquiry into modern religious observance.
A report from the Commision on Religion and Belief in British Public Life has recommended the ceremony should encompass the diverse…
The Queen to address Church of England Synod as Supreme Governor
13th November 2015
The Queen is to make an address to clergy at the Headquarters of the Church of England later this month, in her capacity as its Supreme Governor.
Her Majesty, accompanied by Prince Philip, will meet hundreds of bishops, deans and other religious leaders during a service at Westminster Abbey on November 24 to mark the latest inauguration of the Church’s legislative body, the General…