

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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November 4, 2020
Religion and Integral Ecology: Five Years of Laudato Si

October 22, 2020
Catholic Faith in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election

October 14, 2020
Fratelli Tutti and the Future of the Catholic Church

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Catholicism, Joe Biden, and U.S. Politics
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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:
Recent Interviews

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…
Article December 3, 2020
Challenges to Religious Freedom in the USA: Some Lessons from Global Crises
Other Publications
Article November 19, 2020
Utility of the Rorschach in Psychological Assessments for Diocesan and Religious Candidates
December 16, 2020
A World Free from Nuclear Weapons (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 50 minutes
December 4, 2020
Rethinking United States and Vatican Diplomacy (Video)
Duration: 59 minutes
November 29, 2020
TEDxGeorgetown 2020 Ripples - It Starts with a Drop (Video)
Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes