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Philosophy and Religion

As an American, what kind of influence can Pope Leo XIV wield in the Catholic Church?
Conservative U.S. Catholics hope next pope won’t echo Francis, observers say
What is the legacy of Pope Francis — and the future of the Catholic Church
Why are fans upset about ‘The Last of Us’ season two? Experts say it tests the limits of fandom and parasocial relationships
Q&A: What Can a Russian Orthodox Community Tell Us about Rural America?
Spirituality and the Ethics of Religious Borrowing: A Sacred Writes Working Group
Young, single men are leaving traditional churches. They found a more ‘masculine’ alternative
Are your holiday donations supporting the right causes? Northeastern expert offers 5 tips for giving wisely
The best games, tech and gadgets for the 2024 holiday season
Commemorating the World Day of the Poor: Voices on global hunger and faith in Appalachia
Cloned black-footed ferret birth sparks ethical debate. Why that is a big step — but not a substitute — for conservation
Brush with fame: The public's one-sided bond with celebrities
Svetlana Mughnetyan

Philosophy Criminal Justice minor History minor CSSH Ambassador
Students bond with ancient "beings" in old growth forests of the Pacific Northwest
Cansu Canca

Director of Responsible AI Practice; Associate Research Professor, Philosophy & Religion; Affiliate faculty, Ethics Institute
Getting to the heart of the matter with the language of law
J.D. Vance, Trump’s VP pick, reignites America’s fascination with Appalachia. This anthropologist dispels the myths
Should tennis star Jannik Sinner have been suspended for two positive doping tests?
Yafeng Wang

Assistant Teaching Professor
As the internet reaches the Brazilian Amazon, what ethical considerations must be taken for Indigenous peoples in the modern world?
Legal scholar Patricia Williams explores race, bodily integrity and law in "The Miracle of the Black Leg"
Why the impending sainthood of video game-playing teenager Carlo Acutis captures the Catholic imagination
Unveiling the Color Line: W. E. B. Du Bois on the Problem of Whiteness | Lisa McLeod
Mirroring Russian Christian Nationalism