

Catholic Church and the World

The Catholic Church has developed teachings on justice and peace that address global challenges of economic and social development, democracy and human rights, conflict resolution, and interreligious dialogue. These resources examine the Church’s engagement in world affairs, particularly in the areas of nuclear disarmament, environmental stewardship, and diplomacy.
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- Political Theology Subtopic
- Politics (Comparative) Subtopic
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November 30, 2022
Carrying Forward Drew Christiansen’s Legacy

November 30, 2021
Creating a Culture of Encounter

October 12, 2021
Dante: A Prophet of Hope

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Faith, Feminism, and Being Unfinished: The Question of Women’s Ordination
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EDT Copley Hall
Discover the firsthand experiences of faith leaders, activists, and peacebuilding practitioners working on issues ranging from development and education to conflict resolution and foreign policy.
For over a decade, Berkley Center scholars and students have been conducting interviews with individuals working at the intersection of religion and world affairs. These discussions offer unique insights into the inner workings of a wide spectrum of professions touched by religion with interviewees ranging from the highest levels of leadership of international organizations to on-the-ground practitioners. Explore individual interviews here or follow links to our interview collections below:

Education and Social Justice Project

The Jesuits and Globalization
Over three years the Berkley Center’s Tom Banchoff and Jose Casanova led an interdisciplinary project on the Jesuits and globalization. The project convened an international group of scholars to explore the historical contributions of the Jesuits to…
Book February 1, 2023
Forbidden: Receiving Pope Francis's Condemnation of Nuclear Weapons
Other Publications
Article January 23, 2023
Religious Nationalism and Pope Francis’ ‘Culture of Encounter’
Working Paper November 28, 2022
The Church as a Space of Solidarity: The Church Asylum Movement in Germany
March 21, 2023
Washington Summit on the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement (Video)
Duration: 8 hours 57 minutes
January 30, 2023
Is Religious Freedom Under Threat in Ukraine? (Video)
Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes
December 5, 2022
The Vatican and Permanent Neutrality (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 44 minutes