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March 18, 2011

God’s Century: Resurgent Religion and Global Politics

On March 23rd, Monica Duffy Toft, Daniel Philpott, and Timothy Samuel Shah discussed their new book, God's Century: Resurgent Religion and Global Politics (Norton 2011). Ross Douthat of the New York Times served as discussant and Michael Cromartie of the Ethics & Public Policy Center served as moderator.

March 16, 2011

Katherine Marshall Blogs: 100 Years of International Women’s Day

On March 19, 1911, the first international celebration dedicated to women’s work and roles took place. Some places devote a month to events, and March 8, the current “official” women’s day, is a public holiday in some 28 countries. But amid this year’s celebrations of courage and compassion and of progress towards women’s rights, there’s a parallel commentary: baby, you’ve still got a long way to go to full equality.

March 10, 2011

God's Century: A Major New Book

It is now commonplace that religion is resurgent around the world. Evidence is everywhere, from American domestic politics to the Middle East and beyond. But skeptics remain. The Berkley Center's Timothy Shah has co-authored a major new book that addresses the skeptics head on: God's Century: Resurgent Religion in Global Politics (Norton 2011)

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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.

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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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