Can the Catholic Church learn how to evangelize in the contemporary world? To try to answer that question, the Way Forward Conference brought bishops, theologians, and lay leaders together in dialogue. Watch this video to hear from them.

The Way Forward: Communicating and Evangelizing in a Digital Age

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Virginia Woolf may not be around to see Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The #Odyssey, but her work serves as a helpful guide to make sense of the discourse (and drama) surrounding the upcoming film. Read more from @oliviapoust.bsky.social.

It’s all Greek to me, and you, and you… | SAPIENTIA

Like many people unfortunate enough to occasionally check a certain Social-Platform-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, I was surprised by the visceral reactions to trailers for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of T...

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Pope Leo is facing a--SCHISM! In @nytopinion.nytimes.com today I explore why this week's [very glamorous] defection by Latin Mass Trads is both far less than they claim and also much wider, and more perilous, than a dispute over liturgical arcana ... www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/o...

Opinion | Pope Leo Faces the First Crisis of His Pontificate

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David Gibson for @nytopinion.nytimes.com: "Rather than leading to a narrow, canonical schism, the discontent threatens to become an enduring state of alienation marked by reflexive anger. It is an attitude that now threatens to end Leo’s honeymoon." Read more:

Opinion | Pope Leo Faces the First Crisis of His Pontificate

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New episode up this morning! C. Stephen Jaeger joins me to talk about the history of medieval cathedral schools and eduction in a fascinating discussion. This was one of my favorite conversations, especially since Stephen is something of a hero of mine for his wonderful work on medieval humanism.

Cathedral Schools and Education (with C. Stephen Jaeger)

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New episode out today! Frances Eshleman and I talk about the fuzziness of early law, the development of canon law, and the rise of the legal profession!

The Church and Law (with Frances Eshleman)

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A.I., Monasticism, and the Future of Christianity | SAPIENTIA

The brothers and sisters of the ecumenical monastic community of Bose in northwestern Italy last year invited me to spend a week with them this May, not knowing that it would be exactly the week befor...

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Check out "That's So Medieval," a new podcast created by CRC Duffy Fellow Benjamin Bertrand to explore the connection between the medieval Church and the modern world. New episodes of @thatssomedieval.bsky.social drop each Wednesday.

That's So Medieval

Podcast · Benjamin Bertrand · The Middle Ages may not seem all that topical or important in an age dominated by science and technology, yet for better or worse, the medieval period created the world w...

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CRC Director David Gibson for @nytopinion.nytimes.com.

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I outline the Catholic Church's "sexual devolution" in an @nytopinion.nytimes.com essay today: Pope Leo's encyclical on A.I. (et al) signals an epochal return to the traditional moral hierarchy that places justice ahead of the fixation on "pelvic theology": www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/o...

On the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's election, we invite you to watch "Pope Leo XIV: Assessing his first year." The event brought together a panel of experts and friends of Leo to discuss what his papacy will mean for the Church — and the world.

Pope Leo XIV: Assessing his first year

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ART & SOUL: Jodi Wille, curator of "Utopia: Three Centuries of Sexuality in American Cults and Communes" at the Museum of Sex in NYC and Miami, discusses the vast and fascinating history of sexuality in America's alternative spiritual communities.

Art & Soul | Sexuality and spirituality — Jodi Wille on her exhibit, 'Utopia'

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TONIGHT: Join Fordham for "Beautiful Struggle: Holiness and Liberation among the Saints of Cyprus," a conversation with Aaron T. Hollander celebrating his latest book, #SaintGeorgeLiberator. Thursday, 4/23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Lincoln Center Campus Register: publicorthodoxy.org/events/beaut...

Happy #EarthDay from the CRC! Check out our conversation with Angela Manno, a New York-born iconographer renowned for her icons of endangered species painted in the style and tradition of Eastern Orthodox devotional art.

Sacred Biodiversity: Contemporary Icons of Endangered Species

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"Back in November 2023 when I was giving a series of lectures in Australia, I would often refer to my host, Marist Br. Mark O’Connor, as a mob boss in the Catholic Church. "I meant it as a compliment." Read more from Chris White here.

‘Reasons for Hope’: Australian lecture series a laboratory for synodality long before Francis or Leo | SAPIENTIA

Back in November 2023 when I was giving a series of lectures in Australia, I would often refer to my host, Marist Br. Mark O'Connor, as a mob boss in the Catholic Church. I meant it as a compliment. F...

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Chris Matthews of "Hardball with Chris Matthews" joins David Gibson (@gibsonwrites.bsky.social), director of the Fordham Center on Religion and Culture, for the latest episode of "Art & Soul." He discusses his new book and explores Bobby Kennedy's legacy.

Art & Soul | Chris Matthews on Bobby Kennedy and American Politics

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For all the attention that closeted queer athletes are getting right now because of "Heated Rivalry," @jimmcd.bsky.social found himself thinking instead of the many queer priests, brothers, and sisters that he has known, and his own experiences as one. Read Jim's piece for Sapientia here:

‘Heated Rivalry’ is a PSA for the Catholic Church | SAPIENTIA

Ilya and Shane are gay hockey players who might not feel out of place in a seminary or rectory.

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Blair Braverman joins the Center on Religion and Culture on the latest episode of "Art & Soul." @blairbraverman.bsky.social chats with @gibsonwrites.bsky.social about her memoir, her adventurous spirit, and her experience as one of the few Jewish women in dogsledding.

Art & Soul | Blair Braverman talks dogsledding, writing, and finding herself in the Arctic

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Sister Helen Prejean (@sisterhelen.org) speaks with @gibsonwrites.bsky.social about the legacy of "Dead Man Walking," the ongoing debate surrounding the death penalty, and her own awakening to justice on the latest episode of "Art & Soul," the podcast of the CRC.

Art & Soul | Sister Helen Prejean, author of 'Dead Man Walking,' on art, adaptation, activism

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Ring in 2026 with the first episode of the CRC's new podcast, "Art & Soul." Gregory Maguire, the author of "Wicked," chats with Olivia Poust about good versus evil, fantasy as an awe-inspiring genre, and faith and spirituality in "Wicked."

Art & Soul | 'Wicked' author Gregory Maguire on awe, wonder, and spirituality

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Introducing "Art & Soul," the new podcast of the Fordham Center on Religion and Culture. Coming soon. Check out the trailer, featuring @gibsonwrites.bsky.social, one of your hosts for "Art & Soul."

Introducing ‘Art & Soul’: The Official Podcast of the Center on Religion and Culture

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Quiet mysteries shine in a lesser-visited European capital: Sofia, Bulgaria. Four monasteries near Sofia are some of the best places to begin exploring the collective history of faith, art, and spirituality of the Balkans. Read "Where Saints and Secrets Meet" by Bethany Miller to learn more.

Where Saints and Secrets Meet: Four Monasteries Preserving a Thousand Years of Balkan Culture | SAPIENTIA

European capitals are known for their charming draw: historical epicenters wrapped in a tourist-friendly façade of cafés, museums, and walking tours. But there are fascinating reasons to venture beyon...

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It was 21 years ago, on December 13th, 2004, that Fr. Roger Haight, S.J., was barred from teaching Catholic theology over his attempts to make sense of Jesus in an interreligious context. Hear from Fr. Haight (1936-2025) in this archival interview with @jimmcd.bsky.social

‘I’m Still Trying to Figure Christianity Out’: The Journey of Roger Haight | SAPIENTIA

On June 19th, New York Jesuit and Fordham resident Fr. Roger Haight, S.J., passed away. A former president of the Catholic Theological Society of America, Haight was a world-renowned theological think...

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Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of "Hamnet" captures the grief of the Shakespeare family as they navigate the death of a child. Early on, William recounts the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice to Agnes, his wife, setting the tone for the remainder of the film.

‘Hamnet’: Orpheus, Eurydice, and the Love that Keeps Us Afloat | SAPIENTIA

Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Hamnet captures the beauty and grief of Agnes Hathaway (often known as Anne Hathaway), her husband William Shakespeare, and their family as they navigate the death of their ...

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Thanks to @fordhamcrc.bsky.social, author and activist Sister Helen Prejean recently visited Fordham Law School and spoke to students about capital punishment and the death penalty. She also signed copies of the new graphic novel version of her award-winning memoir, "Dead Man Walking."

Bram Stoker’s "Dracula" and its inspiration, Transylvania’s Vlad the Impaler, are everywhere at Halloween. But in a sense they are always with us. Read Alice Isabella Sullivan’s blog post about the origins of Dracula for #Sapientia. Happy Halloween from the CRC!

Why Vampires Will Never Die | SAPIENTIA

Bram Stoker’s Dracula and its inspiration, Transylvania’s Vlad the Impaler, are everywhere at Halloween. But in a sense they are always with us.

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The Center on Religion and Culture will welcome Sister Helen Prejean on Thursday, November 6, to discuss the death penalty, art, and adaptation. The event will highlight the release of a graphic edition of her memoir, "Dead Man Walking." Register: forms.gle/sXbv3Ut7ULRj...

TONIGHT: It's not too late to register for the CRC's event with Blair Braverman tonight, 10/9! Blair, who completed the grueling Iditarod, is a musher, a writer, and an adventurer. Don't miss this event — or the adorable dog pictures that come with it! Sign up now: forms.gle/H5vSEa4ppSRb...

Want to know more about what the CRC is all about? Check out this feature in Fordham Now!

‘Interfaith, Any Faith, No Faith’: Center on Religion and Culture Speaks to All

Ethan Hawke, Jessica Chastain, and other prominent guests drive home the Center on Religion and Culture's mission at Fordham.

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Saint Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai is the center of dispute as the Egyptian government seeks control of the site. Learn more about the importance of the monastery’s archives and holdings in Alice Isabella Sullivan’s latest blog post for #Sapientia.

Mount Sinai: Monasticism, Collections, and Archives | SAPIENTIA

Mount Sinai is home to the oldest active Eastern Christian monastic community in the world and holds a prominent place in Orthodox spirituality. The Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (r. 527-565) built th...

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Take a break from the madness. Come out for a free talk, free book (while supplies last!), and book signing with Blair Braverman. Lincoln Center, NYC. In person, insights, inspiration. And adorable sled dogs tales.

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Don't miss your chance to meet Blair Braverman — dogsledder, writer, and adventurer extraordinaire! Blair (@blairbraverman.bsky.social) will join the Center on Religion and Culture at @fordham.edu Lincoln Center on October 9. Register for this free event: forms.gle/F5DBKmmhow5F...