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.
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…
May 23, 2023
Seeking Refuge in Kenya (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 29 minutes
April 25, 2023
Celebrating the Visibility, Vitality, and Voice of Catholic Sisters (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 40 minutes
April 17, 2023
Faith, Feminism, and Being Unfinished: The Question of Women’s Ordination (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 41 minutes
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Forbidden: Receiving Pope Francis's Condemnation of Nuclear Weapons
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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:
