Things Fall Apart: The Catholic Church and Europe’s Vanishing Center

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French police officers in riot gear stand guard during a nationwide protest in Paris on Oct. 13, 2026, with the Eiffel Tower and the gilded dome of Les Invalides, the historic military complex that includes the cathedral of the French Armed Forces, in the background.

COMMENTARY: As Europe’s political center loses ground to the left and right, the Catholic Church faces difficult questions about its role in a changing political landscape.

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