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April 27, 2026

Commonweal Features Panel on Democracy and the Culture of Encounter

Commonweal Magazine highlighted the February 20 panel discussion "Democracy and the Culture of Encounter," that was sponsored by the Culture of Encounter Project at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs and the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC in collaboration with the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, the Georgetown Democracy Initiative, and Commonweal Magazine.

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April 22, 2026

Katherine Marshall Participates in Discussion on Culture, Religion, and Development

Berkley Center Senior Fellow Katherine Marshall joined a panel discussion hosted by the World Bank Group Alumni (1818 Society) titled “Keeping the Faith: JDW’s Engagement with Culture and Religion.” The event examined the legacy of former World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn and his efforts to integrate culture and religion into development practice.

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April 21, 2026

Judd Birdsall Examines the Future of Religious Freedom

In a review of Allen Hertzke's new book Why Religious Freedom Matters: Human Rights and Human Flourishing (2026), Berkley Center Senior Fellow Judd Birdsall highlights how debates over religious freedom intersect with diplomacy, human rights, and global governance.

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July 30, 2026

New American Pilgrimage Project Conversations Explore Lived Faith in Everyday Life

The American Pilgrimage Project has released its latest collection of audio conversations from Laredo, Texas. As the United States reflects on its shared history on its two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, these recordings offer a window into the diverse spiritual landscape that shapes our country today. New conversations will be released over the next month, so stay tuned!

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