Resumen

Islam is increasingly present in the world of European culture. This situation raises questions about the future shape of Europe as a result of the religious culture of Islam’s confrontation with the secular culture of the Old Continent. The Roman Catholic Church is in favour of conducting a dialogue with Islam and cooperation for the development and defence of values which are important to both great religions. In the era of the "death of God" the fidelity and zeal of religious Muslims can be a special inspiration of religious awakening among Christians today. The return of Europe to her religious roots is a prerequisite for the duration of her cultural identity.