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Paul Elie speaks at an event.

January 5, 2026

Paul Elie on the Rise of the First American Pope

In a recent New Yorker piece, Senior Fellow Paul Elie profiles the vision of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, highlighting his focus on social justice, migration, and unity. 

Thomas Banchoff speaking at a podium.

December 17, 2025

Thomas Banchoff Participates in Rome Meetings on Global Jesuit Higher Education

Berkley Center Director Thomas Banchoff actively engaged with leaders from Jesuit universities during the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) working group meetings in Rome. His participation underscores the Berkley Center's central role in advancing global citizenship and social transformation within the Jesuit higher education network. 

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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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