Publications

Keynote Addresses

People walking in London with red double decker bus in background

May 27, 2022

Encounter as a Dimension of Cultures and a Path to Peace

This keynote address was delivered by Rev. Arturo Sosa, S.J., at a conference on “The Culture of Encounter: An Imperative for a Divided World” held in Rome at Villa Malta on May 27-28, 2022. The conference was co-sponsored with La Civiltà Cattolica as part of the Culture of Encounter and the Global Agenda project.

Globe sculpture at Columbus Circle in New York City

May 27, 2022

The Culture of Encounter and Global Governance

This keynote address was delivered by Archbishop Paul Gallagher at a conference on “The Culture of Encounter: An Imperative for a Divided World” held in Rome at Villa Malta on May 27-28, 2022. The conference was co-sponsored with La Civiltà Cattolica as part of the Culture of Encounter and the Global Agenda project.

Publications

Working Paper December 21, 2022

International Relations and the Culture of Encounter

Thomas Banchoff proposes that advancing a global culture of encounter will require diplomacy that recognizes political and ideological diversity and creatively navigates constraints posed by shifting power imbalances, historical legacies of colonialism and war, and domestic political opposition.

Other Publications

Working Paper December 21, 2022

The Culture of Encounter and Education for Global Citizenship

Working Paper December 21, 2022

The Culture of Encounter and Revitalizing Interfaith Collaboration

Reflections

Participants mingle at the Culture of Encounter conference in Rome

August 22, 2022

Reflections on Rome: The Experience of Encounter

Participants in the May 2022 Culture of Encounter and the Global Agenda conference in Rome reflect on their experiences with colleagues from around the world in navigating national, religious, social, and other divides and seeking common ground.

Archbishop Gallagher at the Culture of Encounter conference in Rome

August 22, 2022

Challenges of Global Governance: Responses to Archbishop Gallagher

Several participants in the May 2022 Culture of Encounter and the Global Agenda conference in Rome respond to Archbishop Paul Gallagher's keynote presentation on the importance of encounter for global governance.

Rev. Arturo Sosa, S.J., at the Culture of Encounter conference in Rome poses with two Indian women

August 22, 2022

Challenges of Interculturality: Responses to Fr. Arturo Sosa

Several participants in the May 2022 Culture of Encounter and the Global Agenda conference in Rome respond to Fr. Arturo Sosa's keynote presentation on the importance of encounter and interculturality.

August 22, 2022

The Culture of Encounter: National and Local Dynamics

Participants in the Culture of Encounter Project share their reflections on the concept in different national contexts: India, Nigeria, Peru, and the United States.

August 22, 2022

Religions and Encounter as a Global Challenge

Participants in the Culture of Encounter project reflect on the challenges to interfaith encounter and global cooperation.

A couple walks on the street between the rubble of destroyed buildings

April 4, 2022

The Culture of Encounter in a Time of War

Constantin Sigov, who lives in Kyiv, shares his reflections on the war and the heroic Ukrainian resistance. Two other project participants, Jose Casanova and Julia Murao-Permoser, share broader reflections on the significance of the idea of a culture of encounter in a time of war.