William Sloane Coffin Jr.

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America is a weekly Catholic journal of opinion that has appeared continuously since April 17, 1909. The founder was John J. Wynne, S.J. (1859-1948), who also conceived the idea of the Catholic Encyclopedia, the first volume of which appeared in 1907 under his direction. From 1892 Wynne edited a devotional Catholic monthly, The Messenger of the Sacred Heart.
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Oct. 31, 2017, marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, an event that created fissures and theological questions that have defined the landscape of contemporary Christianity. While theologians from both Protestant and Catholic backgrounds continue to work toward greater unity, the questions and challenges brought about by the Reformation are still animating important discussions in modern Christian circles. We have collected our best articles on this topic to help you delve deeper into this historic event in Christian history.