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As We See It

January 24, 2015

As We See It

Drew Christiansen, S.J. and Ra'fat Aldajani outline their positions on major Israeli-Palestinian issues, including a Palestinian state, Israeli settlements, Gaza, and a shared future.
Faith, Hope and Charity: A German Look to 2015

January 5, 2015

Faith, Hope and Charity: A German Look to 2015

Katherine Marshall says Germany's official focus on religion as a central factor in development strategy reflects a new willingness to explore and speak to the positive and negative roles that religious beliefs and institutions play in world affairs.
Questioning our Questions

January 2, 2015

Questioning our Questions

E.J. Dionne, Jr. argues that religious freedom will thrive and religion will be a force for good only if religious people can convey empathetic understanding of the truths that others hold dear.
A Birthday Present for the Pope

December 18, 2014

A Birthday Present for the Pope

Drew Christiansen, S.J. says Francis' role in the plan to normalize US-Cuba relations is in keeping with his pattern of initiating novel approaches to bring about peace.

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Bill Berkley (second from right) at the tenth anniversary celebration of the Berkley Center in 2016

July 1, 2026

Remembering William R. Berkley

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. 

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