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January 31, 2013

José Casanova Speaks on "Religions, Civil and Uncivil, in American Public Life"

On January 31, 2013, José Casanova spoke at the Institute for Religion, Culture & Public Life on "Religions, Civil and Uncivil, in American Public Life."

January 28, 2013

Are Muslim Democracies a New Kind of Political System?

Jocelyne Cesari argues that we may be witnessing the rise of illiberal democracies in Arab Spring countries, where respect of election outcomes does not automatically mean the end of discrimination based on gender or religion among citizens.

January 25, 2013

MLK, Jr and Why Child Vaccination is a Moral Issue

Katherine Marshall says that religious communities can and should be a vital part of the global effort to vaccinate children.

related | Faith and Immunization report

January 24, 2013

Tom Banchoff Addresses American Civil Religion in a Multipolar World

Speaking in Germany, Tom Banchoff said the United States must find ways to lead more effectively through multilateral partnerships and institutions. He explained that such a collaborative style of leadership runs up against a tenet of American civil religion.

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February 26, 2026

Myha Hill Highlighted as 2026 Education and Social Justice Fellow

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

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.

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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.

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.