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Event Highlights Importance of Pope Francis’ Church Leadership

By Jack Segelstein December 20, 2016

Pope Francis’ message of mercy and inclusivity has the ability to rekindle faith in the Roman Catholic Church, according to Save the Children Action Network President Mark Shriver in an event hosted...

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A panel of journalists discussed religion in the context of politics and the 2016 election in particular on Wednesday.

Journalists Discuss Catholicism, Presidential Campaign

By Ellen Baker April 1, 2016

The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life sponsored a dialogue titled "Faith, Francis and the 2016 Campaign" that featured journalist speakers in the Intercultural Center auditorium Wednesday. The...

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Former University President Fr. Leo O’Donovan, S.J., who served in the position from 1989 to 2001, oversaw numerous changes to Georgetown during his tenure that solidified Georgetown’s values in diversity.

O’Donovan Dicusses GU’s History in Diversity

By Robert DePaolo October 27, 2015

Former University President Leo O’Donovan, S.J. lead Georgetown from 1989 until 2001. Throughout his tenure, O’Donovan reflected upon the evolving Catholic identity of the institution, charging...

Panel Discusses Implications of Papal Visit

By Christian Paz October 4, 2015

The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life hosted a panel discussion on the impact of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States and his message on politics, culture and religion last Monday...

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Luis Fortuño (R-Puerto Rico), John Carr and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) discussed the pope’s address to Congress in McCarthy Hall on Friday.

IPPS Event Discusses Papal Visit

By Molly Cooke September 29, 2015

The Institute of Politics and Public Service hosted Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and IPPS Fellow Luis Fortuño (R-Puerto Rico) for a dialogue on the political implications of Pope Francis’ Congressional address...

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Doing Good Without God

By Garrett Hinck and Joseph Laposata September 25, 2015

As a result of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, including Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Catholic community is abuzz with excitement and praise for the pontiff. It doesn’t take much...

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Hoyas Flock to Catch Glimpse of Pope Francis

By Kristen Fedor September 25, 2015

Pope Francis began his first trip to the United States with a tour of Washington, D.C., from Sept. 22 to 24, marking the third papal visit in the District’s history. President Barack Obama and...

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Pope Francis appears on the Capitol balcony Thursday morning following his speech to a joint session of Congress. Tens of thousands gathered on the West Lawn to await the pontiff, flanked by Vice President Joe Biden, Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and clergy.

Pontiff Urges Congress to Uphold Social Justice

By Charlotte Allen and Matthew Larson September 25, 2015

Pope Francis delivered the first papal address to a joint meeting of Congress in history Thursday, encouraging bipartisan collaboration on issues ranging from social justice and immigration rights...

Q&A: DeGioia on Faith, A Campus Reconstructed

By Katherine Richardson September 25, 2015

Amid the buzz of the papal visit, The Hoya sat down with University President John J. DeGioia Thursday to discuss Georgetown’s Jesuit identity, DeGioia’s personal connection to his faith and a...

O’Brien, Giordano Talk Environmental Encyclical

By Eunsun Cho September 25, 2015

Around 30 students gathered at a roundtable discussion on faith and environmental sustainability led by Director of the Science, Technology and International Affairs Program Mark Giordano and Vice President...

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Students involved in Hoyas for Immigrant Rights will join a larger national pilgrimage, including 100 migrant women and supporters of immigrant rights, Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Students Join Papal Pilgrimage

By Emily Tu September 22, 2015

Students in Hoyas for Immigrant Rights will join 100 migrant women on the last few miles of their 100 Women, 100 Mile Pilgrimage for Migrant Justice from Pennsylvania to D.C. to greet Pope Francis...

Papal Mass to Feature Dahlgren Chapel Cross

By Toby Hung September 18, 2015

For more than two decades, churchgoers at Dahlgren Chapel have prayed under an iron cross that accompanied the voyage of the first settlers from England to Maryland in 1634. When Pope Francis conducts...

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