Religious diversity

Religious diversity

''Stari Most' in Mostar, Bosnia, before its destruction

[1] The "Old Bridge" at the crossroads of religions

[2] "Second Rome"

'Stari Most' in Mostar, Bosnia, after its destruction

[3] Balkan War

Christian Occident

Europe is mainly characterised by its common Jewish-Christian culture. The fight against Arab invaders in the early Middle Ages strengthened European identity. The spread of Islam to western Europe was prevented for centuries by the resistance of the Byzantine rulers in Constantinople.

Religion

Urbi et Orbi

Role of the Church

Religious diversity

Mission