What do Faith-based Organisations Seek at the United Nations?
The UN is increasing interactions with faith-based organizations (FBO) due to an awareness that the ‘values’ FBOs bring to global governance need to be factored in to its deliberations.
The Catholic Church in International Politics
The Catholic Church sees itself as a universal association of believers in a Christian God, serves to enlarge normative space in IR, and deploys Faith and Hope as values for global society.
The Nature and Role of the Catholic Church and the Holy See in the International Order
The Catholic Church has a unique status in international law and relations. Through the international person of the Holy See, the Church exercises sovereignty in international relations.
The Illusion of Politics
We have an intuitive understanding about what politics is, but since most domains of life can be described as political, politics is so universal that a definition is difficult to pin down.
Review – Treading on Hallowed Ground
Inspired by the much-commented on resurgence of religion in IR, the contributors of this volume see something unusual about counterinsurgency operations when hallowed ground is involved.
Papal Politics, Paul VI, and Vatican II: The Reassertion of Papal Absolutism
After Pope John XXIII died, Paul VI used three encyclical letters to defeat the conciliarism of Vatican II, and advance papal absolutism in areas like indulgences, celibacy, and birth control.
Review – Religion and Foreign Affairs
Confusion reigns when it comes to religion and IR. Hoover and Johnston’s edited collection brings together a series of short essays attempting to clarify the complexities.
In the Footsteps of John XXIII: Pope Francis and the Embodiment of Vatican II
Pope Francis resembles Pope John XXIII more than any other pope of the past 50 years, and signs are positive he will be a shining example for interreligious dialogue and social justice.
Pope Francis: Radical and Conservative
In his actions on the world stage the conservatism of Pope Francis will overshadow his radicalism, but he has shown a radical side by taking the name of St. Francis of Assisi.
The Impact of Benedict XVI’s Resignation on Papal Politics
Catholicism is comprised of two churches—a church of doctrines and a church of devotion—and Benedict XVI’s resignation may prove to be the most significant event in the struggle between the two.
