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Professor Dahlke in an interview with DOMRADIO

Prof. Dr. Benjamin Dahlke analyzes the relationship between US Catholics and Trump

“In terms of his demeanor, Leo acts as an anti-Trump figure.”

One…

[Translate to English:] Foto Dahlke

Lecture by Professor Dahlke on January 20, 2026, in Cologne

Religion und Politik in den USA 
DOMFORUM – das thema

The close connection between religion and politics in the US often seems strange or even…

For Trump and against Pope Francis

American journalist John Gehring explains why many Catholics have turned to the Republicans.

A review by Professor Dahlke, published on December 30,…

Dispute over the course of the USA: Pope Leo and President Trump

“Who is the most powerful American in the world?” was the headline in the media after the election of Robert Prevost as Pope. Leo XIV and President…

But more united than expected?

US bishops oppose Trump's immigration policy 

These words are causing a stir in a polarized atmosphere: the US Conference of Catholic Bishops is…

[Translate to English:] Plakat Culture Wars

Conference “Culture Wars – Religion and Politics in the USA” in Eichstätt

Prof. Dr. Benjamin Dahlke, KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, and Prof. Dr. Marco Hofheinz, Institute for Protestant Theology at Leibniz University Hannover,…

Conservative archbishop becomes new head of the Bishops' Conference

A conservative archbishop takes over the leadership of the US Bishops' Conference. Prof. Dr. Benjamin Dahlke sees the election as a clear political…

One year after Trump's election

Here are some articles on the anniversary of Trump's re-election: