What is the relevance of the Catholic Church amidst a rapidly changing global order? John McGreevy, provost of Notre Dame, concludes his latest book with echoes of a shadow match within the Church mirroring the geopolitical challenge: “Gauging what requires central control and what requires decentralized experimentation is not easy.” The synodal process led by Pope Francis—culminating in a “Synod on Synodality this past October—has generated hope for some that positive change is coming, but apprehension for others that the Church is losing its moral compass, amidst polarizing culture wars. Mary McAleese, a devout Catholic and world leader, has attempted to find a balance by advocating for progressive reforms from the margins while drawing on the mechanism of the synod established by the center. Join us for this exciting conversation between Mary and John, moderated by global religion expert and dean of the Keough School, Scott Appleby.
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The Nasr Book Prize Symposium invites scholars from different faith traditions to respond to the provocative ideas in the book selected for the prize - in this case Cathonomics - through the lens of their own scholarly interest and faith traditions. These are organized in a series of panels.
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In his book that won the Nasr Book Prize this year, Anthony Annett presents a history of Catholic social teaching, arguing in favor of its relevance for creating a more just economy. Would it still be considered secular and free? If Cathonomics produces better outcomes, for believers and others, what are the roadblocks preventing us from realizing a more just economy and polity?
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The Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion is hosting a panel discussion celebrating the release of Dr. Rashied Omar's new book Avoiding Harm: A Muslim Response to Covid-19. Panelists will include Dean Scott Appleby who wrote the concluding chapter of the book as well as distinguised guests Anantanand Rambachan and Azza Karam.
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