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June 10, 2012

The Church and the Global Crisis in Religious Liberty

Speaking at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' annual conference, RFP director Tom Farr noted the theological and intellectual roots of religious freedom while providing an overview of the challenges to religious freedom around the world.

June 9, 2012

Verse Versus Violence in Evaluating Poetic Power

Katherine Marshall writes from the Fes Forum, "Recapturing Global Enchantment in the World," blogging on the daily highlights and themes of discussion. Day 1, inspired by the theme, "The Poet and the City," centered on the value of poetry, art, and culture, and the power they possess to address the immense challenges that face the world.

June 7, 2012

José Casanova Keynotes Conference on Religion, Politics, and Violence

The Berkley Center's José Casanova served as the keynote speaker for the University of Innsbruck's consortium on religion, politics, and violence. Casanova spoke on wars of conversion in Europe.

June 4, 2012

The Olympics: Ancient Values, Modern Challenges

With less than two months until the start of the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games, Bishop John Bryson Chane reflects on his role as a chaplain to the 1980 Lake Placid Games, ancient and modern Olympic values, and challenges to the integrity of the Olympic Movement.

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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.

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.

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.