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Religion and Climate Change Symposium

November 16, 2015

Religion and Climate Change Symposium

The Berkley Center and U.S. State Department convened faith leaders, scholars, and policymakers to discuss challenges of climate change.
Nobel Prize Is a Victory for Tunisian Democracy

November 4, 2015

Nobel Prize Is a Victory for Tunisian Democracy

Drew Christiansen, S.J. says a vibrant civil society, coupled with putting the interests of the country above sect and creed, are two critical foundations of democracy in the Middle East.
A Kairos Moment: Faith Calls to Action

September 29, 2015

A Kairos Moment: Faith Calls to Action

Katherine Marshall says religious leaders will be engaged at the UN General Assembly, G20, and COP21 meetings to advocate for solutions to Syria, the refugee crisis, climate change, and other crises.

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Jim Wallis

February 13, 2026

Jim Wallis on Why Black History Is America's History

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.

The WFLF 2024-2025 fellows and the WFLF team.

February 9, 2026

Women Faith Leaders Speak on Maternal Health Gaps in Kenya

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.

Brian Flanagan speaks at an event.

February 4, 2026

Brian Flanagan Quoted on Pope Leo XIV's American Roots

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. 

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