Pope Leo’s first Extraordinary Consistory: What should we expect?
As of now, there are only speculations and rumors, particularly in the Italian media, about what’s on the agenda.
Sign up for America Today
Your daily guide to the most important stories from the church and the world— delivered to your inbox every day. See more newsletters.
Magazine
Past issues
Read Deeply. Reflect Faithfully.
Enjoy unlimited access to every article in America across print and digital
Podcasts
See all
Donation
America is more than a magazine. It’s a Catholic community built on faith, thought and dialogue. Help us carry it forward.
Most Popular
Videos
See all
Podcast Trailer | Hark! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols
Sign up for America Today
Your daily guide to the most important stories from the Church and around the world – delivered to your inbox each morning. See more newsletters
Cover Story
Interview: Our new columnist Gina Hens-Piazza on 40 years of teaching Scripture
Gina Hens-Piazza began writing America’s Word column with the start of the new liturgical year on the first Sunday of Advent, Nov. 30.
Podcasts
See all
Events and Webinars
See all
VIDEO | Pope Leo’s first month: Your questions answered
On June 9, America Media’s team of experts hosted an exclusive, subscriber-only event to answer your specific questions about Pope Leo XIV, the conclave and this historic time in our church.
CURRENT ISSUE • Vol. 233 / No. 5
December 2025
Featured Articles
Vatican hosts prisoners for final Jubilee Year event
Returning to post-holiday routine
A Reflection for Wednesday after Epiphany, by Edward Desciak
An Epiphany for all
January 4, 2026, The Epiphany of the Lord: Each year, our church celebrates this feast as a declaration that with Jesus’ birth we once again acknowledge the viable manifestation of this divine in-breaking event.
Politics
Faith
Culture
Vatican
Scripture
Podcasts