New on Engaging the Divides, IACS Affiliated Research Scholar @triciacbruce.bsky.social writes about her work as consultor to the Vatican’s General Secretariat of the Synod, from meetings with Pope Francis to the ever-watchful gaze of a bobblehead on her desk.

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IACS Affiliated Scholar Elaine Ecklund and author Denise Daniels will examine approaches for understanding how organizations can engage with religion to foster equity and reduce polarization.

Co-sponsored by IACS, @usccrcc.bsky.social and USC Annenberg.

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Watch a conversation IACS hosted with Dr. Bruce on the role of women in the Church:

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New on Engaging the Divides, sociologist and IACS Affiliated Research Scholar @triciacbruce.bsky.social reflects on her mother, Mary, and the evolving discussions on women’s roles in the Church and across society.

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Engaging the Divides delves into a wide array of contemporary topics, blending intellectual rigor with a commitment to constructive dialogue.

Read a message from IACS President Dr. Richard Wood: dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/2025/01...

Engaging the Divides reflects the Catholic tradition’s commitment to thoughtful dialogue and its relevance in addressing global and local challenges facing society. Rather than deepen existing divisions, our forum seeks to advance understanding and inspire actionable change.

Through expert commentary and thoughtful dialogue, we aim to find common ground and craft solutions that inspire understanding and respect.

Join us as we reimagine a future where dialogue leads to collaboration and action. Explore Engaging the Divides at dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/engaging-the-divides

At IACS, our Affiliated Scholars are researchers and innovators shaping bold conversations at the intersection of faith, history, and culture.

Learn more about Dr. Bitel and the scholars redefining #Catholic thought: dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/affilia...

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Her new book from @oupacademic.bsky.social “Otherworld: Nine Tales of Wonder and Romance from Medieval Ireland,” is a lively translation and retelling of little-known stories composed more than a thousand years ago in the monastic libraries of Ireland.

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Co-hosted by the Collaborative for Catholic Organizing and IACS, this session will spark bold ideas and transformative action.

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Join us Friday, Jan. 17 at 9 a.m. PT to hear from editors, authors, and organizers featured in the latest Journal of Catholic Social Thought. Discover how these ideas are being used to shape a more just and compassionate society.

Generations in Dialogue is our flagship program, and the current cohort includes scholars in the fields of religion, #theology, ethics, technology, medicine and science.

Learn more: dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/gid/

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