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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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:
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…
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Centenary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment: Women's Leadership
September 21, 2020
The Theological Legacy of Gerard Mannion (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 27 minutes
September 1, 2020
Toward a Post-Nuclear Just Peace (Video)
Duration: 59 minutes
August 31, 2020
Pope Francis and the Reform of the Church (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
