Jordan Denari Duffner
@jordandenariduff.bsky.social
Catholic theologian of Muslim-Christian relations. Scholar, educator, author, activist. Georgetown Hoya. Books: #FindingJesusAmongMuslims; #Islamophobia; Forthcoming: #PopeFrancisandIslam
Today is Nostra Aetate day! Join us for a conversation about its legacy at 4pm Eastern today!
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On the anniversary of Nostra Aetate, Focolare Media is planning a special webinar in the Living City Conversation series. We want to explore the legacy of this groundbreaking document that opened new ...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today is Nostra Aetate day! Join us for a conversation about its legacy at 4pm Eastern today!
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List of events, articles, and resources for marking the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate.
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Interfaith Dialogue ‘In Our Time’
Upcoming events, articles, and resources for marking the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Catholic Church’s declaration on other religions
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October 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
List of events, articles, and resources for marking the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate.
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Jesuit priest Fr. David Neuhaus on the situation in Gaza and Israel-Palestine more broadly. He is a prophetic voice. I hope you'll watch and share
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Gaza: Witnessing the Horror
YouTube video by Jesuit Institute South Africa
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August 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Jesuit priest Fr. David Neuhaus on the situation in Gaza and Israel-Palestine more broadly. He is a prophetic voice. I hope you'll watch and share
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j_-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j_-...
Jesuit priest Fr. David Neuhaus on the situation in Gaza and Israel-Palestine more broadly. He is a prophetic voice. I hope you'll watch and share
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j_-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j_-...
Gaza: Witnessing the Horror
YouTube video by Jesuit Institute South Africa
www.youtube.com
August 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Jesuit priest Fr. David Neuhaus on the situation in Gaza and Israel-Palestine more broadly. He is a prophetic voice. I hope you'll watch and share
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j_-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j_-...
I wrote this piece in 2015 (ten years ago?!) and wanted to re-share it for the occasion of St. Ignatius' feast today, July 31.
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St. Ignatius and Islam: Discovering spiritual similarities
Three Islamic phrases and their resonances in Ignatian spirituality
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July 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I wrote this piece in 2015 (ten years ago?!) and wanted to re-share it for the occasion of St. Ignatius' feast today, July 31.
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Today the Senate will vote to block over $676 million in weapons to Israel. Amid Israel's bombing and blocking humanitarian aid, it's important for us to call our Senators and encourage them to vote Yes. It only took me three min: www.imeupolicyproject.org/stop-weapons...
Tell the Senate to Block Trump's Weapons Giveaway to Israel — IMEU Policy Project
Tell the Senate to Block Trump's Weapons Giveaway to Israel
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July 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Today the Senate will vote to block over $676 million in weapons to Israel. Amid Israel's bombing and blocking humanitarian aid, it's important for us to call our Senators and encourage them to vote Yes. It only took me three min: www.imeupolicyproject.org/stop-weapons...
Today the Senate will vote to block over $676 million in weapons to Israel. Amid Israel's bombing and blocking humanitarian aid, it's important for us to call our Senators and encourage them to vote Yes. It only took me three min: www.imeupolicyproject.org/stop-weapons...
Tell the Senate to Block Trump's Weapons Giveaway to Israel — IMEU Policy Project
Tell the Senate to Block Trump's Weapons Giveaway to Israel
www.imeupolicyproject.org
July 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Today the Senate will vote to block over $676 million in weapons to Israel. Amid Israel's bombing and blocking humanitarian aid, it's important for us to call our Senators and encourage them to vote Yes. It only took me three min: www.imeupolicyproject.org/stop-weapons...
Incredibly powerful words from Vatican News head Andrea Tornelli about the Israel strike on Gaza’s only Catholic Church. www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-c...
Gaza: A people under attack amid the globalization of indifference - Vatican News
Our Editorial Director reflects on the Israeli strike on the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza amid the absurd escalation of war.
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July 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Incredibly powerful words from Vatican News head Andrea Tornelli about the Israel strike on Gaza’s only Catholic Church. www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-c...
In the wake of Pope Francis' death, U.S. Catholic magazine invited me to reflect on his legacy (and his impact on me personally) by commenting on a key quote from his papacy. uscatholic.org/articles/202...
Why Francis opened doors between religions
For Pope Francis, interreligious dialogue was ultimately about genuine, open-hearted relationships and communication.
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July 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
In the wake of Pope Francis' death, U.S. Catholic magazine invited me to reflect on his legacy (and his impact on me personally) by commenting on a key quote from his papacy. uscatholic.org/articles/202...
This fall, Catholics and Muslims will each be marking an important anniversary: Catholics will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, a groundbreaking declaration from the Second Vatican Council that revolutionized our relationship to other religions.
July 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This fall, Catholics and Muslims will each be marking an important anniversary: Catholics will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, a groundbreaking declaration from the Second Vatican Council that revolutionized our relationship to other religions.
An evolving list of resources for U.S. Catholics (and anyone) interested in learning more about Israel-Palestine and how it connects to our faith.
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Resources on Israel-Palestine for U.S. Catholics (and Everybody)
A list of materials for learning, taking action, and prayer
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July 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
An evolving list of resources for U.S. Catholics (and anyone) interested in learning more about Israel-Palestine and how it connects to our faith.
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An incredibly disheartening but vital read about the situation facing Palestinians, especially Christians, in the West Bank. F cnewa.org/magazine/lan...
Landscape of Loss | ONE Magazine
In the Holy Land, CNEWA-Pontifical Mission supports a network of Christian organizations offering health care, social services and education.
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July 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
An incredibly disheartening but vital read about the situation facing Palestinians, especially Christians, in the West Bank. F cnewa.org/magazine/lan...
Pope Leo seems poised to continue Francis’ dialogue with Muslims
My latest in @uscatholic.bsky.social
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My latest in @uscatholic.bsky.social
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Pope Leo seems poised to continue Francis’ dialogue with Muslims
There are early signs of hope that Pope Francis' legacy of Catholic-Muslim dialogue will continue under the newly elected pope.
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June 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Pope Leo seems poised to continue Francis’ dialogue with Muslims
My latest in @uscatholic.bsky.social
uscatholic.org/articles/202...
My latest in @uscatholic.bsky.social
uscatholic.org/articles/202...
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Is Israeli committing a genocide?
A new consensus is emerging. The answer is yes. In my new
@washingtonpost.com essay, I lay out the case for how and why Israel is committing genocide in Gaza — and why using the word matters.
wapo.st/4kzaF1b
A new consensus is emerging. The answer is yes. In my new
@washingtonpost.com essay, I lay out the case for how and why Israel is committing genocide in Gaza — and why using the word matters.
wapo.st/4kzaF1b
Opinion | A genocide is happening in Gaza. We should say so.
We can no longer hide the uncomfortable truths of Israel’s destruction of Gaza.
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May 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Is Israeli committing a genocide?
A new consensus is emerging. The answer is yes. In my new
@washingtonpost.com essay, I lay out the case for how and why Israel is committing genocide in Gaza — and why using the word matters.
wapo.st/4kzaF1b
A new consensus is emerging. The answer is yes. In my new
@washingtonpost.com essay, I lay out the case for how and why Israel is committing genocide in Gaza — and why using the word matters.
wapo.st/4kzaF1b
What is the healthcare situation like in Gaza and the West Bank, and how are Catholic individuals and orgs helping?
The first video webinar in a new series from @churchesformep.bsky.social’s Catholic Advisory Council: youtu.be/qyZGcfei9w8?...
The first video webinar in a new series from @churchesformep.bsky.social’s Catholic Advisory Council: youtu.be/qyZGcfei9w8?...
Part 1: CMEP Catholic Advisory Council Spring Mini-Course May 14, 2025
YouTube video by ChurchesforMEP
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May 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
What is the healthcare situation like in Gaza and the West Bank, and how are Catholic individuals and orgs helping?
The first video webinar in a new series from @churchesformep.bsky.social’s Catholic Advisory Council: youtu.be/qyZGcfei9w8?...
The first video webinar in a new series from @churchesformep.bsky.social’s Catholic Advisory Council: youtu.be/qyZGcfei9w8?...
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My new piece in @ncronline.bsky.social about Francis' legacy of dialogue with Muslims, and how Pope Leo—and indeed all of us—can carry it forward.
www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
What Pope Leo XIV can learn from Francis' legacy of dialogue with Islam
Pope Leo XIV's actions signal that he plans to continue down Pope Francis' path of interreligious dialogue. So what were the hallmarks of Francis' dialogue with Muslims? What is Francis' legacy of Cat...
www.ncronline.org
May 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
My new piece in @ncronline.bsky.social about Francis' legacy of dialogue with Muslims, and how Pope Leo—and indeed all of us—can carry it forward.
www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
My new piece in @ncronline.bsky.social about Francis' legacy of dialogue with Muslims, and how Pope Leo—and indeed all of us—can carry it forward.
www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
What Pope Leo XIV can learn from Francis' legacy of dialogue with Islam
Pope Leo XIV's actions signal that he plans to continue down Pope Francis' path of interreligious dialogue. So what were the hallmarks of Francis' dialogue with Muslims? What is Francis' legacy of Cat...
www.ncronline.org
May 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
My new piece in @ncronline.bsky.social about Francis' legacy of dialogue with Muslims, and how Pope Leo—and indeed all of us—can carry it forward.
www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
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At least 51 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since dawn, medical sources told Al Jazeera.
Israeli strikes kill 51 in Gaza as aid groups collect limited supplies
At least 51 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since dawn, medical sources told Al Jazeera.
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May 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
At least 51 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since dawn, medical sources told Al Jazeera.
In April, I spoke virtually on Israel-Palestine and Catholic Social Teaching at Loyola Marymount University. If you are Catholic or study/work at Jesuit schools, I hope you will take some time to watch/listen and share it with others.
Full video here: youtu.be/CVX338dGLIQ?...
Full video here: youtu.be/CVX338dGLIQ?...
Palestine-Israel & Catholic Social Teaching by Dr. Jordan Denari Duffner | April 7, 2025 | LMU
YouTube video by LMU Muslim Student Life
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May 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In April, I spoke virtually on Israel-Palestine and Catholic Social Teaching at Loyola Marymount University. If you are Catholic or study/work at Jesuit schools, I hope you will take some time to watch/listen and share it with others.
Full video here: youtu.be/CVX338dGLIQ?...
Full video here: youtu.be/CVX338dGLIQ?...
In his final months, Pope Francis directed the humanitarian organization Caritas to turn his popemobile into a mobile health station for the children in Gaza: www.vehicleofhope.ps
vehicle of hope – Health Station for the children of Gaza
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May 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
In his final months, Pope Francis directed the humanitarian organization Caritas to turn his popemobile into a mobile health station for the children in Gaza: www.vehicleofhope.ps
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Lawyers lament treatment of detained Indian academic Badar Khan Suri - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/lawyers-lament-treatment-detained-indian-academic-badar-khan-suri
Lawyers lament treatment of detained Indian academic Badar Khan Suri
Suri was forced to wear used underwear and sleep on the floor while a television set blared at full volume for 21 hours
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May 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Lawyers lament treatment of detained Indian academic Badar Khan Suri - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/lawyers-lament-treatment-detained-indian-academic-badar-khan-suri
Are you a U.S. Catholic wanting to learn more about Israel-Palestine?
Sign up for quarterly updates from Churches for Middle East Peace's Catholic Advisory Council to receive news briefs, upcoming event info, resources, etc. cmep.salsalabs.org/b7b73732-da5...
Sign up for quarterly updates from Churches for Middle East Peace's Catholic Advisory Council to receive news briefs, upcoming event info, resources, etc. cmep.salsalabs.org/b7b73732-da5...
May 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Are you a U.S. Catholic wanting to learn more about Israel-Palestine?
Sign up for quarterly updates from Churches for Middle East Peace's Catholic Advisory Council to receive news briefs, upcoming event info, resources, etc. cmep.salsalabs.org/b7b73732-da5...
Sign up for quarterly updates from Churches for Middle East Peace's Catholic Advisory Council to receive news briefs, upcoming event info, resources, etc. cmep.salsalabs.org/b7b73732-da5...
In this post, I share several articles and interviews I've done over the years about Francis' efforts to build bridges with Muslims.
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Pope Francis’ Legacy of Dialogue with Muslims
In several articles and interviews, I look back on the twelve years Francis spent building bridges with Islam
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May 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
In this post, I share several articles and interviews I've done over the years about Francis' efforts to build bridges with Muslims.
open.substack.com/pub/jordande...
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For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other items has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel.
Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare.
Palestinian families are left struggling to feed their children.
Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare.
Palestinian families are left struggling to feed their children.
For nearly 60 days, Israel has blocked food from Gaza. Palestinians struggle to feed their families
For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other item has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel.
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April 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other items has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel.
Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare.
Palestinian families are left struggling to feed their children.
Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare.
Palestinian families are left struggling to feed their children.
Thanks to @MiddleEastEye for having me on their podcast, The Big Picture, to talk about Pope Francis and Islam. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLPO...
Why Pope Francis left such an impact on the Muslim World | Jordan Denari Duffner | The Big Picture
YouTube video by Middle East Eye
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April 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Thanks to @MiddleEastEye for having me on their podcast, The Big Picture, to talk about Pope Francis and Islam. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLPO...