Political philosopher Tod Lindberg, author of "The Political Teachings of Jesus," reflects on the role of values in presidential approaches to foreign policy and how to translate ethics into policy.

Anna Greenberg, senior vice president at Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, presented the results of a Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly/UN Foundation national survey on how religion shapes American perceptions about US foreign policy priorities and commitments.

The Holy See has played an active global role for centuries. It has permanent observer status at the United Nations and has all the rights of full UN membership except voting.

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has a new -- and some say surprising -- book out called "The Mighty and the Almighty." While many diplomats have traditionally held a very secular outlook on their work, Albright argues that decision makers need to do a better job of understanding religion's role in the world.

Read more of Kim Lawton's interview with Madeleine Albright about religion and foreign policy.

Read excerpts from Madeleine Albright's Book: The Mighty and the Almighty's