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June 6, 2023

Paul Elie on His Audience with Pope Francis

Writing a Daily Comment for the New Yorker, Senior Fellow Paul Elie reflects on attending an audience with Pope Francis, in which the pope spoke about the role of the imagination in the life of Catholicism.

Peter Mandaville

June 2, 2023

Peter Mandaville on Dislodging Putin’s Foothold in the Balkans

Writing an analysis and commentary piece for the United States Institute of Peace, Senior Research Fellow Peter Mandaville and Harun Karčić discuss the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the Balkans. They argue that with the West focused on Ukraine, Russia is taking the opportunity to nibble away at NATO’s borders and to sow discord.

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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.

Brian Flanagan speaks at an event.

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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