Advent is here, so why not give yourself a 5 min reflection break? In this video, James Martin, SJ, shares insights on a key Advent theme: desire.

It's Week Three of America's Advent video reflection series and Managing Editor Kerry Weber reflection on Advent in light of the Jubilee Year of Mercy.

James Martin, S.J., introduces readers to different ways to pray. Here he talks about Ignatian contemplation.

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It's the final week of Advent, but there's still time to "stop and take notice," says Senior Editor Ed Schmidt, S.J., in the fourth installment of America's Advent reflection series.

Pope Francis: The acceptance of migrants can prove a good opportunity for understanding broader horizons.

Today is the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. Journey with 'America' to Javier, the homeland of this beloved Jesuit.

America's Advent video reflection series continues with Ashley McKinless, associate editor, reflecting on the refugee crisis and Advent hope.

On the first Christmas, God entered our world as a human being. What does that mean for us today? James Martin, S.J., offers this Christmas meditation, from America Media.

Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago speaks to America's chief correspondent, Kevin Clarke, at the USCCB Fall General Assembly, and shares his thoughts on revisions to the bishops' voter's guide, "Faithful Citizenship."

Nearly 400 students from 40 Jesuit schools around the country converged on Philly this weekend to see the first Jesuit pope and to fellowship with one another as a Jesuit family.

Our journey following in the footsteps of St Ignatius concludes in Barcelona. But here, it also begins...

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Sir. Gilbert Levine, a friend and frequent collaborator of St. John Paul II, on what it was like to work for the great pope and future saint

Over 1700 students converged on Washington, D.C., Nov 7-9, for the largest annual Catholic social justice conference in the country.

Hours before the debut of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," James Martin, SJ, asks the questions all Catholics are dying to know.

The Synod on the Family has just concluded in Rome. America's Editor at Large, James Martin, SJ, suggests five accomplishments of this monumental event on family life in the Catholic Church.

Matt Malone, S.J., and fellow panelists Garry Wills and Michael Gerson discuss the direction of the Catholic Church under Pope Francis at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

This September, America Media will bring you comprehensive, in-depth coverage of Pope Francis' historic visit to the United States.

A reflection from Meghan J. Clark of St. John's University on the Old and New Testament roots of Catholic social teaching.