George W. Hunt, S.J., editor in chief of America from 1984 to 1998, wrote about some of our nation's most famous authors. But he was a gifted writer himself, as seen in his many Christmas essays for the magazine.

France has long been known as “the eldest daughter of the church.” Argentina is the home of Pope Francis. What’s a Catholic to do?

Fans of Colm Tóibín will no doubt be pleased at the news that he has a new book of essays coming out.

More than four decades after their murders, the four churchwomen of El Salvador remain powerful examples of faith and commitment to the Gospel.

A Reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent, by James T. Keane

In a 50-year career as a columnist, Mary McGrory wrote some of the most prescient political journalism around—including for America.

The characters of Kirstin Valdez Quade's stories often find grace to be just out of reach—but they still pursue it.

The Rev. Thomas J. Shelley, who died on Monday, taught generations of priests, men and women religious and lay scholars the ins and outs of Catholic history.

A Reflection for the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, by James T. Keane

Christopher Lasch's writings are cited by everyone from the most fervent cultural conservatives to dyed-in-the-wool Marxists—and he had much to say about modern American culture.