Jordan Denari Duffner

YouTube video by Jesuit Institute South Africa Gaza: Witnessing the Horror

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_-...

YouTube video by Jesuit Institute South Africa Gaza: Witnessing the Horror

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_-...

St. Ignatius and Islam: Discovering spiritual similarities Three Islamic phrases and their resonances in Ignatian spirituality

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.
jordandenariduffner.substack.com/p/st-ignatiu...

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

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

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...

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.

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...

Why Francis opened doors between religions For Pope Francis, interreligious dialogue was ultimately about genuine, open-hearted relationships and communication.

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...

If your church, mosque, school, or other institution is interested in hosting an event to mark one or both of these events, please reach out! I'm currently scheduling talks and presentations (both virtual and in-person) for the fall. I'm also happy to recommend other speakers!

The fact that these celebrations line up is also meaningful for me because both Nostra Aetate and the Prophet were central to my PhD dissertation, in which I offered a Catholic view of Muhammad. I’m excited to share more about this project in the coming months.

Many Muslims will be marking the 1500th anniversary of the birth (or mawlid) of the Prophet Muhammad. The confluence of these two anniversaries provides us a wonderful opportunity to deepen cross-religious understanding, as well as learn about our the history of our own faith.

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.

Resources on Israel-Palestine for U.S. Catholics (and Everybody) A list of materials for learning, taking action, and prayer

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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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.

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 There are early signs of hope that Pope Francis' legacy of Catholic-Muslim dialogue will continue under the newly elected pope.

Pope Leo seems poised to continue Francis’ dialogue with Muslims

My latest in @uscatholic.bsky.social
uscatholic.org/articles/202...

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.

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

YouTube video by ChurchesforMEP Part 1: CMEP Catholic Advisory Council Spring Mini-Course May 14, 2025

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?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

At least 51 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since dawn, medical sources told Al Jazeera.

YouTube video by LMU Muslim Student Life Palestine-Israel & Catholic Social Teaching by Dr. Jordan Denari Duffner | April 7, 2025 | LMU

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?...

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

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

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...

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

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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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.

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.

YouTube video by Middle East Eye Why Pope Francis left such an impact on the Muslim World | Jordan Denari Duffner | The Big Picture

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...

Breaking News: Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia student activist who is a legal permanent resident, was arrested by ICE at a meeting he thought was a step to becoming a U.S. citizen. nyti.ms/4cxlwG4

"...It is also incumbent upon Catholics to uphold the human rights of Palestinians, to reject antisemitism and Islamophobia, and to continue to push for a just peace that will bring safety, dignity and equality to all Palestinians and Israelis in the Holy Land."

"It is incumbent upon Catholics to raise our voices to keep families together from the threat of unlawful deportation and to support free expression, the right to nonviolent protest, and due process."

Catholics must oppose detention of Mahmoud Khalil Pope Francis said the Trump administration's policy of mass deportation "damages the dignity of many men and women, and of entire families, and places them in a state of particular vulnerability and d...

This is a very important piece by my colleague Julie Schumacher Cohen in @ncronline.bsky.social

www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...