Thomas Philipp Reiter
Thomas Philipp Reiter is a Belgian-German journalist based in Brussels, specializing in reporting from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. He studied journalism, economics, and political science in Hamburg, Germany. Since 1986 he has been covering European affairs, authoring books on numerous German and Belgian topics. He is also known as a radio and podcast host.
Articles by Thomas Philipp Reiter
Pakistan softens death penalty laws to keep EU trade, preserves blasphemy statutes
Aug 2, 2025 / 07:00 amIslamabad removes death penalty for two crimes to preserve European trade benefits, but blasphemy laws targeting Christians remain untouched.
Benedictine Abbey in Belgium temporarily dissolved following abuse allegations
Jul 16, 2025 / 06:00 amThe Keizersberg Abbey community in Leuven, Belgium, has been suspended as canonical investigation reveals “transgressive behavior” among adults.
New study reveals the rosary rivals modern meditation for mental health benefits
Jun 21, 2025 / 08:00 amA new study suggests that the ancient Catholic practice of praying the rosary may offer comparable mental health benefits to Eastern-inspired meditation techniques.
PHOTOS: 45,000 attend Bruges’ Holy Blood Procession honoring Christ’s relic
May 31, 2025 / 11:00 amThe Medieval city of Bruges, Belgium, marked a centuries-old tradition with veneration of the UNESCO-honored Holy Blood Procession on the feast of the Ascension.
Over 500 Belgians demand removal from baptismal registry after Pope Francis remarks
Oct 17, 2024 / 14:05 pmAfter the pope’s visit to Luxembourg and Belgium in late September, 524 people have signed a declaration published Oct. 16 in Brussels.