| Sumario: | This article explores the contemporary resurgence of Christian Universalism in Europe, a doctrine historically marginalized in European theology but revitalized through transatlantic influence, particularly from the American religious context. Drawing on the development of universalist thought in the United States - where it gained traction amid growing disillusionment with traditional doctrines of eternal damnation, the democratization of biblical interpretation, and an increasing emphasis on inclusivity and reconciliation - the study investigates how these theological currents are reshaping European Christianity. Three central themes structure the analysis: (1) the impact of transatlantic influences and the American evolution of Christian universalism from the late 20th century onward; (2) the rise of a "pastorship of fear" in Europe, characterized by apocalyptic rhetoric, moral anxiety, and civilizational pessimism; and (3) the erosion of traditional eschatological doctrines and the parallel ascent of universalist theology, with a particular focus on the Catholic Church's shifting stance on LGBTQ+ inclusion and its implications for church - state dynamics. By situating these developments within broader sociopolitical and religious transformations, the article argues that Christian universalism is not merely a revived theological position, but a marker of a new religious epoch shaped by contemporary existential uncertainty, societal fragmentation, and a renewed yearning for universal salvation.
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