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Terrorism and Resistance

August 18, 2014

Terrorism and Resistance

Drew Christiansen, S.J. and Rafat Aldajani examine Palestinian extremists' use of violence in pursuit of political ends.

July 30, 2014

Can We Protect Religious Freedom Abroad?


Thomas Farr says that David Saperstein's nomination as US ambassador for international religious freedom and the release of the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom are positive steps in the fight against the global decline in religious freedom. Saperstein needs to be confirmed and given the resources to do the job.

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July 28, 2014

The Calvary of the Middle East Church


Drew Christiansen, S.J. and Ra'fat Aldajani report on the visit to Washington by Fouad Twal, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, who is working to advance the cause of Palestinian Christians and of peace in the Holy Land.

July 7, 2014

Slum Priest in Bangkok


Katherine Marshall profiles Father Joe Maier, head of Mercy Centre in the Klong Toey district of Bangkok. The center provides education, HIV and AIDS programs, child protection, legal aid, and other services to those living in Bangkok's poorest communities.

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Lisé Morjé Howard

March 6, 2026

Faculty Fellow Lise Morjé Howard to Speak on the Future of UN Peacekeeping

Lise Morjé Howard, a faculty fellow at the Berkley Center, will participate in a panel discussion at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace titled “The UN Without the United States: UN Peacekeeping.” The event will explore how shifting global politics and a potential decline in U.S. support could reshape the future of United Nations peacekeeping operations.

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.

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