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Georgetown University students and faculty believe the newly inaugurated Pope Leo XIV will uphold the legacy and values of the late Pope Francis.

GU Community Finds Joy, Promise in Pope Leo XIV

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor May 21, 2025

Georgetown University community members praised the newly inaugurated Pope Leo XIV’s leadership, values and humility following the start of his pontificate May 18. After former Pope Francis died April...

The Georgetown University community mourned the loss of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope in the Catholic Church, who is remembered for his commitment to social justice.

Through Dialogue and Reflection, GU Mourns Pope Francis

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor April 25, 2025

In the wake of Pope Francis’ death April 21, the Georgetown University community has continued to mourn his life and celebrate his legacy. Francis’ 12 years as leader of the Catholic Church left...

Gloria Purvis, an author and social justice advocate, discussed the actions the Catholic church can take in response to the current conversations surrounding immigration and abortion at an event April 1.

Catholic Speaker Calls for Stronger Church Response to Hateful Rhetoric in Dahlgren Chapel Lecture

By Emily Dabre, Special to The Hoya April 4, 2025

An author and social justice advocate appealed for a stronger Catholic response to right-wing rhetoric within the U.S. federal government at a Georgetown University event April 1.  The Dahlgren Chapel...

Vilda Westh Blanc/The Hoya | Georgetown University conferred an honorary degree on Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., at a ceremony in Gaston Hall on Jan. 27.

GU Recognizes Cardinal’s Global Impact with Honorary Degree

By Vilda Westh Blanc, Special to The Hoya January 31, 2025

Georgetown University conferred an honorary degree on a Catholic cardinal known for his focus on interreligious dialogue at a ceremony in Gaston Hall on Jan. 27.  Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P.,...

VIEWPOINT: Contextualize LGBTQ+ Advocacy

VIEWPOINT: Contextualize LGBTQ+ Advocacy

By Maddie Naisbitt January 19, 2024

On Nov. 6, 2023, Fr. James Martin, S.J., a priest known for his advocacy and a member of Georgetown University’s Board of Directors, spoke at Georgetown, detailing the spiritual lessons from the story...

Religious Leaders Discuss Expanding Roles for Women in the Catholic Church

Religious Leaders Discuss Expanding Roles for Women in the Catholic Church

By Ranee Brady April 29, 2023

The Georgetown University Women's Center hosted several religious leaders on April 17 to discuss the expansion of roles for women in the Catholic Church.  The event, “Faith, Feminism, and Being...

Everyday Science | Georgetown, Treat Birth Control as Healthcare

Everyday Science | Georgetown, Treat Birth Control as Healthcare

By Claire Chou March 29, 2023

Georgetown University has changed since the university’s founding in 1789, but one quality has remained true: if you want to access contraceptives, you are looking at an uphill battle.  Georgetown...

Catholic Cardinal Explains Pope Francis’ 10-Year Teachings

By Brian Li March 17, 2023

Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J., one of Pope Francis’ closest collaborators, spoke about the pope’s legacy in the 10 years since his appointment and what the Georgetown University community can learn...

Panel Discusses 10 Years of Pope Francis, His Legacy

Panel Discusses 10 Years of Pope Francis, His Legacy

By Jack Willis March 3, 2023

The Georgetown University Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life hosted its 10th anniversary discussion on the leadership of Pope Francis Feb. 28. Initiative Director Kim Daniels and...

Panel: Catholic Church Must Listen to Survivors’ Voices

Panel: Catholic Church Must Listen to Survivors’ Voices

By Maria Fernanda Borda November 19, 2021

CW: This article discusses clerical sexual abuse. Please refer to the end of the article for on and off-campus resources. Listening to survivors of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church is fundamental...

PANEL: Catholic Leadership Reform Critical To Combating Clergy Sexual Abuse

PANEL: Catholic Leadership Reform Critical To Combating Clergy Sexual Abuse

By Joshua Moschetto October 28, 2021

Content Warning: This article discusses clerical sexual abuse. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. The Roman Catholic Church, as well as society at large, has a...

BAZAIL-EIMIL: Return to Christianity’s Inclusive Roots

BAZAIL-EIMIL: Return to Christianity’s Inclusive Roots

By Eric Bazail-Eimil June 28, 2021

In the Gospels, Jesus enters the temple in Jerusalem and sees the Pharisees have allowed moneylenders and exchangers to set up tables in the temple courtyard. Infuriated by this degradation of the sacred...

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