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This article discusses the role of the Catholic Church in Zamora, Mexico, during the period 1909-1913. The author comments on the concept of social Catholicism in the region and describes the social intervention policies of the Church directed towards peasants and the working class in Zamora, citing the work of bishop José Othón Núñez. He also considers the political activity of the clergy and laypeople of the Church, including the development of Catholic social organizations concerned with the conditions of Mexican workers.

The place of religion in Europe is currently in a state of flux. This has much to do with the presence of Islam, but not only; rather, Islam has acted as a catalyst for the asking of deeper questions regarding religion's proper place in European societies. In the aftermath of a change in church leadership, Greece finds itself at a potential crossroads; a reassessment of religion's "proper" place in the Greek public sphere is needed at this juncture. This exercise must move beyond notions of Greek exceptionalism vis-à-vis European norms, given that these norms are themselves being questioned, and produce a nuanced approach that will allow for the critical similarities with Europe in general to emerge. The result is a sounder basis upon which ideal scenarios and expectations can be formulated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the religion, family background and life of Tiena Wolfe, an Old Colony Mennonite woman in Ontario. Wolfe was appreciative to the Old Colony Church for their support of her all endeavors and combating her husband's abuse. It cites that her initiative remove between Jemeent and the Old Colony religious life. The main goal of the article is to address domestic violence among Old Church members and its effect into the Canadian society. It also explores how she remained strong despite the domestic violence and the dialectical relationship complexity within the Old Colony religious tradition.