Of Many Things
Who is the cause of society’s polarization? All of us.
Unless we are willing to admit that, then the situation will only get worse.
Letters
The Letters
I didn’t realize the editors of America want the repeal of the Second Amendment.
Your Take
Whose interests should be the first priority for U.S. trade policy?
“In a global economy, what affects other countries affects us all. If we want to have a just and prosperous home, our businesses must sustain ethical practices everywhere.”
Editorials
The Editors: End civil forfeiture without due process
Wisconsin is the 15th state to at least put limits on seizures. Other states should follow suit.
Holiness isn’t out of reach
The exhortation is, above all, a practical guide.
Miscarriages are happening in I.C.E. custody. Will the pro-life movement respond?
The rate of miscarriages in detention is on the rise.
Short Take
Life without parole is no moral alternative to the death penalty
Incarceration serves four purposes: deterrence, incapacitation, retribution and rehabilitation. Life without parole is not necessary for any of them.
Dispatches
Infographic: Few Hispanics among men to be ordained as priests in 2018
New data shows the average age of a new priest at 33; the most common countries for foreign-born ordinands are Mexico, Vietnam, the Philippines and Colombia.
What’s new for asylum seekers under the Trump administration
“They are also separating families, mothers from their children, at the border. That sends a definite signal, ‘Don’t come.’”
Church in El Salvador backs law declaring clean, affordable water as a human right
The archbishop of San Salvador says water is “monopolized and contaminated by industries,” and there needs to be a guarantee of access for “the multitudes.”
How the church can help fight the tyranny of algorithms
Now a cybersecurity consultant, Dr. Paul Twomey is alarmed by the disregard for ethics in Silicon Valley and calls for the church to advocate for core values.
Irish bishop warns Brexit could complicate Good Friday Agreement
The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union could complicate life for Ireland, north and south of the border.
Features
Justin Trudeau’s ‘celebrity secularism’ and an examination of Canadian conscience
The complications of Canadian Catholicism came into sharp relief when Justin Trudeau, a Catholic politician and leader of the popular Liberal Party, became prime minister in October 2015.
My friend’s diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has powerfully influenced her life—and mine.
In the end, our medical and reproductive choices are not simply private and personal. They do not affect only ourselves.
Faith and Reason
What is the official church teaching on homosexuality? Responding to a commonly asked question
When it comes to gays and lesbians, the Gospel values of love, mercy and compassion are the building blocks of all church teaching.
Faith in Focus
Rejoice and Be Glad!
“Rejoice and be glad!” is what Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount. It is also the title of Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on holiness in everyday life.
I joined the Jesuit Volunteer Elder Corps at 68—and never looked back.
A teacher, a legal assistant, a salesman, a poet, a realtor, a development director and a woman who had been homeless walked into community together.
Books
Review: Vatican I more Catholic than the pope?
John O’Malley’s new book completes his trinity of works on church councils.
Finding God on Germantown Ave
Philadelphia’s Germantown Avenue gives a glimpse of the diversity of religious life in the city.
Let’s talk about sex…on Christian college campuses
A new study of the social lives of students at two Catholic colleges.
An archbishop nicknamed ‘Dagger John’
When a historical figure has a reputation as large as John Hughes, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.
Film
Review: ‘Summer in the Forest’ honors Jean Vanier and the people he serves
A feel-good film that actually reaffirms one’s faith in humanity
Music
The Enduring Catholic Imagination of Bruce Springsteen
Andrew Greeley didn’t know how right he was about the Boss.
Theater
‘Angels in America’ revival takes flight in a new political age
Tony Kushner’s two-part play feels both timely and timeless.
Poetry
On the Recently Re-Instituted Memorial of Our Lady of Walsingham
What I thought was a black dog/ curled at one’s feet/ was a backpack with a gun in it.
The Word
How can you be a sign of Christ for others?
Jesus still stands at the Father’s right hand, guiding the Christian community and empowering it with the Spirit.
How can we help others experience God’s presence?
We who know Christ must, like Peter, help others understand their experience.
Last Take
What does it mean to be a neighbor in a polarized America?
About two-thirds of people born in the United States live in their own homes. Immigrants also have a strong record of homeownership: About half of the 42.3 million foreign-born people in our nation live in their own homes.
Faith
Infographic: Few Hispanics among men to be ordained as priests in 2018
New data shows the average age of a new priest at 33; the most common countries for foreign-born ordinands are Mexico, Vietnam, the Philippines and Colombia.
How can you be a sign of Christ for others?
Jesus still stands at the Father’s right hand, guiding the Christian community and empowering it with the Spirit.
My friend’s diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has powerfully influenced her life—and mine.
In the end, our medical and reproductive choices are not simply private and personal. They do not affect only ourselves.
Rejoice and Be Glad!
“Rejoice and be glad!” is what Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount. It is also the title of Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on holiness in everyday life.
How can we help others experience God’s presence?
We who know Christ must, like Peter, help others understand their experience.
Holiness isn’t out of reach
The exhortation is, above all, a practical guide.
What is the official church teaching on homosexuality? Responding to a commonly asked question
When it comes to gays and lesbians, the Gospel values of love, mercy and compassion are the building blocks of all church teaching.
I joined the Jesuit Volunteer Elder Corps at 68—and never looked back.
A teacher, a legal assistant, a salesman, a poet, a realtor, a development director and a woman who had been homeless walked into community together.
Magazine
The Letters
I didn’t realize the editors of America want the repeal of the Second Amendment.
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