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Two Notre Dame faculty members and University Trustee appointed by Pope Leo XIV as consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development

Two Notre Dame faculty members and University Trustee appointed by Pope Leo XIV as consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development

On Tuesday (Aug. 18), Pope Leo XIV appointed two University of Notre Dame faculty members, Emmanuel Katongole and Clemens Sedmak, as consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. University Trustee Kathryn “Katie” Koch, president and CEO of TCW, a global investment management firm, was also named a consultor. Fr. Katongole is the Ansari Institute's Director.
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From Many, One? Catholic Perspectives at America’s 250th

From Many, One? Catholic Perspectives at America’s 250th

As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, polarization and the prevalence of “us-versus-them narratives” both within and between identity communities create a feeling of threat that leads many to build walls rather than bridges. In this fireside conversation, panelists will discuss the Catholic Church's experience internally with diverse views, the Church's relationship with others, and broader questions about how the Church's own experiences can be a model of deliberation and discourse for building pluralism and strengthening democracy in the US during its 250th celebrations.

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Global Religious Observances Calendar

Global Religious Observances Calendar

Religious literacy and cultural awareness are important skills. It’s helpful to know about the traditions and celebrations that are important to students and colleagues so you can provide accommodations and support all members of the beloved community. The global religious observances calendar serves as a resource for any who wish to enjoy it.

Global Religious Observances Calendar
About the Ansari Institute

About the Ansari Institute

The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion is dedicated to studying, learning from, and collaborating with religious communities worldwide. A vital part of the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs, the Ansari Institute embraces wide-ranging work, including research, teaching, outreach, and interaction with religious communities, faith and civic leaders, academics and journalists, and the general public. 

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