John L. Allen Jr.

John L. Allen Jr.

Keynote Speaker: Editor at Crux; The Vatican and Catholic Church Expert

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John L. Allen Jr. Biography

John L. Allen Jr. is the editor of Crux, specializing in coverage of the Vatican and the Catholic Church. He has written eleven books on the Vatican and Catholic affairs, and also is a popular speaker on Catholicism both in the United States and internationally.

John’s weekly column, “All Things Catholic,” is widely read as a source of insight on the global Church. Among John’s books are Opus Dei: An Objective Look Behind the Myths and Reality of the Most Controversial Force in the Catholic Church, and two about Pope Benedict XVI.

John's articles have appeared in The Boston Globe, The New York Times, CNN, NPR, The Tablet, Jesus, Second Opinion, The Nation, the Miami Herald, Die Furche, and the Irish Examiner.

He is a senior Vatican analyst for CNN and was a correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter for 16 years.

He received a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Fort Hays State University and a master's degree in religious studies from the University of Kansas. He has received honorary doctorates from the University of St. Michael's College in Toronto, Ontario; Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill.; St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt.; and the University of Dallas, Dallas, Texas.

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John L. Allen Jr. Videos

John L. Allen Jr.'s -Impact of War on Religious Freedom Conference
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John L. Allen Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Faith & Religion, Journalism and Christian.

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John L. Allen Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Faith & Religion, Journalism and Christian. The estimated speaking fee range to book John L. Allen Jr. for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. John L. Allen Jr. can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Sean Winters, George Weigel and Mike Sweeney. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John L. Allen Jr. for an upcoming event.

John L. Allen Jr. Videos

John L. Allen Jr.'s -Impact of War on Religious Freedom Conference
Drinks with John: Bishop Matthew Kukah and John L. Allen Jr ...
Drinks with John: Cardinal John Onaiyekan and John L. Allen Jr ...
Drinks with John: Cardinal Francis Arinze and John L. Allen Jr ...
Mount Mercy University- Presidential Lecture Series - John L. Allen, Jr.
  • How do I book John L. Allen Jr. to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John L. Allen Jr. for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for John L. Allen Jr., or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for John L. Allen Jr. or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book John L. Allen Jr. for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for John L. Allen Jr., or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire John L. Allen Jr., click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does John L. Allen Jr. speak about?

    John L. Allen Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Faith & Religion, Journalism and Christian.
  • Who is the agent for John L. Allen Jr.?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John L. Allen Jr. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book John L. Allen Jr. for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John L. Allen Jr. or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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