Faculty Fellow Peter Casarella (theology) was featured in a Reading Eagle news article that covered the lecture he gave at Alvernia University on the topic "Pope Francis: Herald of a Global Church." Casarella emphasizes the pope's words and actions surrounding compassion, mercy, and world peace have struck an emotional chord with people worldwide. 

"He is about bringing those who are on the periphery or the margins to the center." -Casarella