The Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies at The Catholic University of America is a community of scholars and researchers engaged in the analysis of public policy issues related to Catholic social thought. The work of the institute serves and speaks to the university, the Church, the country, and the disciplines of its fellows.
IPR Video Contest Event!
Congratulations to the winning video "Today's Youth Exploring the Common Good" by Colleen Flanagan, Angel Ibarra, Julie Larkin! To see the finalist videos click here.
Peacebuilding 2013: Pacem in Terris at 50
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Co-sponsored by numerous universities and institutes, the conference commemorated the 50th anniversary of the encyclical Pacem in terris. Videos from the conference will be posted in the coming weeks. To view the text from the speeches please click on the links below:
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Recent IPR Blog Posts:
Text: Enhancing the Study and Practice of Catholic Peacebuilding by His Eminence Peter Cardinal Turkson given at the Peacebuilding 2013: Pacem in terris at 50 Conference.
Text: “Solidarity and U.S. Foreign Policy” by Bishop Richard Pates given at the Peacebuilding 2013: Pacem in terris at 50 Conference.
IPR Video Contest: Results!
Video: IPR Director Dr. Stephen Schneck on Opening Day.
IPR In the News: As Cardinal, New Pope Walked Fine Line On Economic Issues by IPR Visiting Fellow Michael Sean Winters
IPR Video Contest: Vote for your favorite finalist!--Deadline April 3rd at noon!





