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July 24, 2026
As a new Ebola outbreak poses severe challenges across the Democratic Republic of Congo, local and internaitonal health organizations are turning to religious leaders to rebuild trust. Senior Fellow Katherine Marshall and coauthor Olivia Wilkinson show how religious leaders leverage community ties to halt the spread of the virus.
June 30, 2026
Several fellows from the Berkley Center, including John Borelli, José Casanova, Jocelyne Cesari, Leo Lefebure, Peter Mandaville, Peter Phan, and Debora Tonelli, recently traveled to the European Academy of Religion's Ninth Annual Conference, exploring the theme "Religion and (In)Equalities."
June 27, 2026
In a recent piece for The New Yorker, Berkley Center Senior Fellow Paul Elie explores the intersecting lines of faith, ideology, and governance defining Vice President J.D. Vance.
June 25, 2026
Berkley Center Senior Fellow Paul Elie recently participated in an exclusive Vatican audience with Pope Leo XIV to mark the one hundredth anniversary of the Vatican Publishing House. Reflecting on Pope Leo XIV's message about the spiritual value of literature, Elie spoke to EWTN News about the unique role of human creativity today. Photo courtesy of Vatican Media.
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July 16, 2026
John Esposito, the founding director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University, was a leading global scholar of the study of religion and international affairs. Esposito participated in several Berkley Center events, including "Muslim Minorities and Religious Freedom: A Public Dialogue" and "Islam and American Politics: Deepening the Dialogue."
July 14, 2026
Berkley Center Research Fellow Paul Christopher Manuel, along with co-editors Alynna J. Lyon and Christine A. Gustafson, has published Pope Francis Reconsidered: The Politics and Theology of a 21st Century Global Leader (2026) with Palgrave Macmillan.
July 13, 2026
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July 1, 2026
The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University mourns the loss of William R. Berkley, our inspirational benefactor and devoted friend. Bill passed away recently at the age of eighty. A brilliant business leader who built the W. R. Berkley Corporation from humble beginnings into a global insurance powerhouse, Bill's success was matched by his generosity as a philanthropist. Georgetown is among the many beneficiaries of his vision and steadfast support.
