Thomas Philipp Reiter

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

In the morning, the Holy Blood is venerated in St. Salvator Cathedral during a Eucharistic celebration, with archbishop of Tehran Cardinal Dominique Mathieu concelebrating. Then during the procession, he carries the reliquary for part of the route on May 29, 2025. Credit: Thomas P. Reiter

PHOTOS: 45,000 attend Bruges’ Holy Blood Procession honoring Christ’s relic

May 31, 2025 / 11:00 am

The 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.

Pope Francis and King Philippe listen to a speech by Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo during the pope’s trip to Belgium in late September 2024. Credit: Vatican Media

Over 500 Belgians demand removal from baptismal registry after Pope Francis remarks

Oct 17, 2024 / 14:05 pm

After the pope’s visit to Luxembourg and Belgium in late September, 524 people have signed a declaration published Oct. 16 in Brussels.