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Peter Joseph Casarella

Professor of Theology
Divinity School
056 Langford, Durham, NC 27708

Awards & Honors


Virgilio Elizondo Award

Other Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians in the U.S. (ACHTUS) · 2022 The award is given no more than once a year for distinguished achievement in theology in keeping with the mission of ACHTUS. More about this award

In the News


Published May 8, 2025
The Significance of selecting a pope from the United States
Published April 29, 2025
Pope Francis was a servant leader focused on the suffering of the people of God
Published April 26, 2025
Symbolism at the funeral of Pope Francis
Published April 26, 2025
Pope Francis death: What's next for the Catholic Church?
Published April 22, 2025
Pope Francis's Impact on the Catholic Church
Published April 21, 2025
Pope Francis Remembered for His ‘Great Humility and Simplicity’
Published April 21, 2025
Pope Francis's Passing
Published February 24, 2025
Feligreses de San Patricio elevan oraciones por la salud del Papa Francisco tras su hospitalización
Published February 24, 2025
Pope Francis in Critical Condition
Published January 1, 2025
Cultural Symbols in Religion
Published August 23, 2024
What Theology Has to Say About A.I.
Published February 14, 2023
Spring Books from Duke Authors from Wittgenstein to Capoeira
Published January 5, 2023
Pope Benedict Remembered as a Humble Teacher, Trusted Adviser
Published January 3, 2023
Divinity School Professor Meets With Pope Francis for Ecumenical Dialogue
Published December 31, 2022
ABC11 speaks with Duke university Professor Dr.Peter Casarella on Pope Benedict
Published January 21, 2021
August Books: Peter J. Casarella , co-editor: “The Whole is Greater than its Parts: Encountering the Interreligious and Ecumenical Other in the Age of Pope Francis”
Published June 14, 2014
Yes, Jesus is Really There