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February 27, 2026
In an era marked by polarization, leading thinkers gathered at the Berkley Center to explore how Pope Francis' concept of a culture of encounter can strengthen democracy beyond institutions and and build civic solidarity.
February 27, 2026
Berkley Center Senior Research Fellow Rev. David Hollenbach, S.J., and Research Fellow Jim Walls joined an open letter urging Christians to resist authoritarianism. In this article in The Hoya, Hollenbach and Wallis framed the statement as rooted in biblical teachings on justice and the equal dignity of all people.
February 6, 2026
Published in The New Yorker’s Lede section, Senior Fellow Paul Elie’s article looks at the appointment of Ronald Hicks as the new Archbishop of New York.
February 3, 2026
At the 2026 International Religious Freedom Summit, Senior Fellow Katherine Marshall spoke at the plenary session "Fleeing for Faith—Protecting Freedom of Belief for People on the Move"—a discussion on the lived realities of those fleeing religious persecution.
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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.
