Editorial. Part one: Origins of the present situation. Christianity: from a state religion to religious freedom / Mile Babić
'The gospel of human dignity' : Dignitatus humanae - a continuing provocation / Roman A. Siebenrock
Religious freedom: a disputed human right / Heiner Bielefeldt
Part two: Three current realities to consider. Muslim states and freedom of religion: the interweaving of religion and politics / Emmanuel Pisani, O.P.
Religious freedom in Asia / Felix Wilfred
Religious freedom in the face of systemic violence / Carlos Mendoza-Álvarez, O.P.
Part three: Towards religious freedom becoming universally accepted. The freedom of religion as a challenge for religion and society / Hans-Georg Ziebertz
The enduring importance of the freedom of religion / Erik Borgman
Part four: Theological forum. The Paris agreement on climate change in the light of Laudato Si' / Dominique Greiner
Pope Francis makes use of tradition / Jean-Paul Vesco
What is there of Quixote in theology? / Giuseppe Bonfrate - 'Anyone who does not touch the earth cannot reach heaven...' The achievement of Elisabeth Moltmann-Wendel (15 July 1926-7 June 2016) / Marie-Theres Wacker.