#interfaith-dialogue

#interfaith-dialogue

Beyond all the concrete things schools can offer - academics, research opportunities, sports, dining halls - is something both basic and hard to define: a sense of belonging. Factors such as race and gender can influence how at home a student feels on campus, contributing to their overall well-being. But my research highlights the role of religion and spirituality, too: how support for students' worldviews - whether they're deeply religious, atheist or somewhere in between - shapes their campus experience.

Religious pluralism goes beyond tolerance or diversity; it involves actively seeking to understand other traditions, talking with people from different backgrounds, and working toward common goals.

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, nicknamed John XXIV for his resemblance to Pope John XXIII, is seen as a bridge-builder with a firm identity, appealing to liberal Catholics.