Why are there so many Catholics on the nation’s highest court?
Allyson Escobar
Allyson Escobar, a graduate of Loyola Marymount University and a student at the CUNY School of Journalism, is an intern at America.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
‘Never Have I Ever’ depicts an authentic Asian-American experience on TV. Finally.
‘Never Have I Ever’ is a refreshing take on growing up in an immigrant family, where cultural and religious traditions are part of everyday life.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
The humiliation (and humility) of Hannah Gadsby
With her appeal to emotion, Gadsby reminds audiences to see the vulnerable, resilient human being behind the humiliated stand-up comic.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
“13 Reasons Why”: Forgiveness, religion and letting go
Forgiveness is an underlying theme in the second and latest season of the controversial Netflix teen drama series, “13 Reasons Why.”
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Dear anxious millennials: I have the perfect prayer for you
Said with purpose and conviction, the Memorare can remind 20-somethings that we are not alone in our restlessness.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Judge: Catholic agency must consider same-sex couples for foster placement
The Catholic agency’s leadership testified in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia that doing so would amount to church approval of LGBT relationships.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Infographic: ‘Humanae Vitae’ anniversary sees an emphasis on Natural Family Planning in the church
Though most Catholics say they use artificial contraception, the church is finding a receptive audience for Natural Family Planning programs.
Posted inExplainer, Politics & Society
What would happen if Roe vs. Wade were overturned?
With a new solid conservative majority in SCOTUS, could there be new restrictions on abortion?
Posted inFaith, Features
Without peace, prosperity will continue to elude Africa.
Despite the Catholic Church’s failure during the Rwandan genocide, other attempts before and even now in East Africa by various faith-based organizations to intervene in civil strife and lead mediation processes have resulted in peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
New York City leaders and clergy rally in defense of immigrants at the border
Together they prayed for God to change anti-human rights policies, and the hearts of those who enforce them.