#interfaith-dialogue

#interfaith-dialogue

On December 18, 2025, Pope Leo published his first major peace message themed "Peace be with you," in preparation for his and the Catholic Church's annual January 1st exhortation on World Peace. Pope Leo's December message urged the faithful to not surrender to the idea that fear and darkness are normal, but to see peace as not only possible but necessary.

Beyond all the concrete things schools can offer - academics, research opportunities, sports, dining halls - is something both basic and hard to define: a sense of belonging. Factors such as race and gender can influence how at home a student feels on campus, contributing to their overall well-being. But my research highlights the role of religion and spirituality, too: how support for students' worldviews - whether they're deeply religious, atheist or somewhere in between - shapes their campus experience.

Religious pluralism goes beyond tolerance or diversity; it involves actively seeking to understand other traditions, talking with people from different backgrounds, and working toward common goals.

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, nicknamed John XXIV for his resemblance to Pope John XXIII, is seen as a bridge-builder with a firm identity, appealing to liberal Catholics.