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Public Dialogues

The Initiative hosts civil and substantive Public Dialogues on the implications of Catholic social thought in public life and on key domestic and international policy issues involving respected policymakers, journalists, scholars, religious leaders, and other experts. More than 90 Public Dialogues have drawn more than 215,000 people to hear diverse perspectives on faith and politics, Pope Francis’ leadership, poverty and economics, immigration and environment, human life and dignity, terrorism and peace, roles of women in the Church and society, and other global topics.

Events

Human trafficking concept, female hands tied with a price tag on dark background and dramatic lighting
Mar
6
2024

Catholic Sisters Working To Eradicate Human Trafficking

In early March, Catholic Sisters Week shines a light on the faith, spirituality, mission, and community building of women religious internationally. To recognize Catholic sisters, this dialogue lifted up their critical work to address and eliminate human trafficking, which threatens the lives…

Videos

Catholic Sisters Working To Eradicate Human Trafficking (Video)

March 6, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes

Faith and the Faithful in the 2024 Election (Video)

February 13, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes

Promoting a Consistent Ethic of Life (Video)

January 16, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes