February 16, 2024
Thomas Banchoff on Abrahamic Dialogue in the Shadow of War
Writing for Commonweal, Berkley Center Director Thomas Banchoff discusses how the Israel-Hamas war creates new challenges for Vatican diplomacy.
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February 8, 2024
Jocelyne Cesari Moderates Book Talk on Contextualizing Sectarianism in the Middle East and South Asia
Senior Fellow Jocelyne Cesari moderated a January 25 book talk on Contextualizing Sectarianism in the Middle East and South Asia: Identity, Competition, and Conflict (2023), discussing the complexities, challenging narratives, and impact of sectarianism. This event was part of the International Studies Association's religion and international relations book talk series.
February 7, 2024
Paul Elie on Living Our Faith in Turbulent Times
Senior Fellow Paul Elie was the featured speaker at the 24th Annual Kennedy Lecture at St. Peter Catholic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 27. He discussed issues including Pope Francis’ vision for Catholicism, the role of women in the church, Dorothy Day's path to canonization as a saint, and the continued relevance of Thomas Merton.
February 7, 2024
David Hollenbach Quoted in America on U.S. Catholic Attitudes Towards Refugees
Writing for America, Joan Rosenhauer quoted Senior Fellow Rev. David Hollenbach, S.J.'s Berkley Forum essay on U.S. Catholic attitudes towards refugees, written as part of the Berkley Center's Religion and the Crisis of Displaced Persons project. Both Hollenbach and Rosenhauer are members of the Culture of Encounter Project Working Group on Displaced Persons and Hospitality to the Stranger.
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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.
June 22, 2026
Jerome Copulsky Discusses the Deep Roots of American Religious Freedom on NPR
In a special NPR segment exploring the origins of American religious liberty, Berkley Center Research Fellow Jerome Copulsky reflects on how early ideals established a fundamental purpose for the United States government: protecting natural, inalienable rights.
June 9, 2026
Strategic Religious Engagement Hub’s Melissa Nozell Joins Dialogue on Sustainable Peacemaking
Melissa Nozell of the Strategic Religious Engagement Hub is participating in "Tools for Sustainable Peacemaking: An Invitation to Learn and Exchange," a series that brings together practitioners, policymakers, faith leaders, and academics to explore approaches to community-level peacebuilding. This second session covered "Education as a Foundation for Peace."
May 13, 2026
Jerome Copulsky Recounts Historical Efforts to Make the United States a Christian Nation
Writing for Religion News Service, Research Fellow Jerome Copulsky recaps failed efforts throughout American history to insert explicitly Christian clauses into the U.S. Constitution.
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