THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE LATIN AMERICAN RELIGIOUS MAP
by Mario J. Paredes March 6, 2026 The transformation of the Latin American religious map ranks among the most significant socio-cultural processes of the 21st century. For centuries, Catholicism was not only the predominant religion, but also a structuring axis of collective identity, political legitimacy, and community life. However, recent data by the Pew Research […]
MARY OF GUADALUPE AND PEACE AMONG THE NATIONS
Rodrigo Guerra López [El Observador, February 1, 2026] In a world where the word “peace” is used as a slogan while mental borders continue to grow — us against them, North Americans against “illegals,” Jews against Muslims — there are events that do more than console: they reorder our moral, civic, and, ultimately, Christian imagination. […]
Why Ethics and Values Matter in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
New York.On January 30 and 31, 2026, the seminar “Ethics and Values in the Era of Artificial Intelligence” was held at Seton Hall University, bringing together undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, young professionals, academics, and community leaders for two days of dialogue on business, culture, ethics, religion, and social responsibility in the age of AI. […]
The academic heart of the Academy grows stronger: a new stage for the International Academic Council
Last Thursday, January 29, the International Academy of Catholic Leaders (AILC) marked a milestone in its institutional structure with the first 2026 session of the International Academic Council. This meeting was not an ordinary gathering; it represented the formal beginning of a new strategic stage, grounded in clear statutes that define the functions and responsibilities […]
The Secular State and Pluralism in the Public Sphere
The debate on the secular state has once again taken center stage in the public agenda, particularly when discussing the participation of individuals with religious, atheist, or agnostic convictions in government positions. Beyond the immediate controversies, the deeper reflection invites us to understand secularism as a guarantee of pluralism and democratic coexistence. A secular state […]
The Future of Our Past: A Day to Reflect on Catholic Leadership Today
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, we experienced a deeply meaningful day at St. John’s University in New York. Under the title “The Future of Our Past,” the seminar brought us together to reflect, engage in dialogue, and deepen our formation around the major challenges of Catholic leadership in the contemporary world, approached from a historical, […]
Letter of Greeting and Welcome to the New Academic Year
Dear members of our academic community, dear directors, formators, students, and collaborators of the Schools of Leaders: With deep gratitude to God and a renewed spirit of hope, we prepare to begin a new Academic Year in our Schools of Leaders, spread across different countries and realities of the continent. Some have already begun or […]