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September 21, 2023
Published in the Tablet, this article by Berkley Center Director Thomas Banchoff discusses the defining theme of Pope Francis' papacy and the heart of synodality—encounter.
September 20, 2023
Published as part of the proceedings of the seventy-seventh annual convention of the Catholic Theological Society of America, this talk by Senior Fellow Andrew Prevot claims that freedom is elusive. By emphasizing the elusiveness of freedom, Prevot's goal is not to encourage pessimism or despair but rather to motivate action.
September 19, 2023
As part of the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings, Senior Fellow Katherine Marshall spoke on a September 19 panel about how religious leaders and communities can inspire change and mobilize action against a backdrop of humanitarian crises, socioeconomic pressures, and environmental risks.
September 18, 2023
Writing a Daily Comment for the New Yorker, Senior Fellow Paul Elie discusses how Pope Francis' recent journeys abroad ahead of the October synod may contain signals about the future direction of the Catholic Church.
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July 1, 2026
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
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
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
An OSV News article quotes Research Fellow Rev. Gerard J. McGlone, S.J., on the potential for a new Georgia law to become a model for other states in protecting vulnerable adults.
