Research Fellow
February 4, 2026
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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Brian Flanagan is a senior fellow at New Ways Ministry and a research fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs. He was previously an associate professor of theology and religious studies at Marymount University. Flanagan's research focuses on ecclesiology and ecumenism. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Boston College, as well as a bachelor’s degree from the Catholic University of America.
