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March 2, 2026
Senior Research Fellow Peter Mandaville was recently quoted in an article in the Economist that explores the question of who represents the diverse voices of the Muslim world on a global stage.
February 27, 2026
In an era marked by polarization, leading thinkers gathered at the Berkley Center to explore how Pope Francis' concept of a culture of encounter can strengthen democracy beyond institutions and and build civic solidarity.
February 27, 2026
Berkley Center Senior Research Fellow Rev. David Hollenbach, S.J., and Research Fellow Jim Walls joined an open letter urging Christians to resist authoritarianism. In this article in The Hoya, Hollenbach and Wallis framed the statement as rooted in biblical teachings on justice and the equal dignity of all people.
February 3, 2026
At the 2026 International Religious Freedom Summit, Senior Fellow Katherine Marshall spoke at the plenary session "Fleeing for Faith—Protecting Freedom of Belief for People on the Move"—a discussion on the lived realities of those fleeing religious persecution.
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February 26, 2026
The Georgetown University School of Health has recognized Myha Hill as a recipient of the 2026 Education and Social Justice (ESJ) Fellowship. Hill joins three other Georgetown undergraduates in the 2026 cohort who will conduct research on the intersections of education, equity, and social justice.
February 13, 2026
Writing in Religion News Service, Berkley Center Research Fellow Jim Wallis contends that facing the history of racial injustice in the United States with honesty is not divisive, but necessary for democratic renewal and moral clarity.
February 9, 2026
Kenyan nuns are providing vital maternal health care in climate‑stressed regions. Member of the Women Faith Leaders Fellowship (WFLF) 2025-2026 cohort Sister Michelle Njeri, OSF, and WFLF alumna Sister Teresa Kiragu, ASN, are quoted on their faith‑driven efforts to protect mothers and newborns.
February 4, 2026
Brian Flanagan, a research fellow at the Berkley Center, was quoted in Chicago Catholic in an article examining how Pope Leo XIV's American background may shape his papacy. Flanagan reflected on the pope's pastoral style, suggesting that it may emphasize dialogue and consensus-building within the Church.
