A transcript prepared by America Media sheds light on the meeting between Cardinal Fernández and synod participants held on Oct. 24.
America Staff
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Top 5 takeaways from ‘Dilexit Nos,’ Pope Francis’ new encyclical on the Sacred Heart
Here’s what you need to know about “Dilexit nos,” the new encyclical from Pope Francis about the Sacred Heart.
Posted inExplainer, Faith
Transcript: The history (and potential future) of women deacons
Women deacons have become the subject of a growing debate in the Catholic Church.
Posted inFaith, Video
The debate on women deacons in the Catholic Church: A short documentary
America Media has released a video explainer about the state of the women deacons question. It looks at the history of women deacons and raises the key theological questions in the debate.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
From Steve Martin to Simone Biles to Jesus: The America magazine summer watchlist
America’s staff returns to give their favorite recommendations of what to watch this summer.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Augustine, Tolstoy and Sally Rooney: 15 summer reading recs for the beach and the nightstand
Some suggestions from the staff of America for summer reading: books old and new, long and short, funny and sad.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
What can we learn from our confirmation names?
Whether carefully reflected upon or chosen at random, picking a confirmation name is a personal and spiritual journey for Catholics, reflecting a connection to the saints or a loved one and a commitment to embodying their virtues.
Posted inCommunity, News
America Media Announces 2024-25 O’Hare Fellows
Sam Sawyer, S.J., editor in chief of America, and Traug Keller, America Media’s president, announced today the selection of three graduating seniors to serve as the 2024-25 Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., Postgraduate Media Fellows.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
‘Oppenheimer,’ Christopher Nolan and Emma Stone: What made the 2024 Oscar winners great
In a somewhat predictable race, “Oppenheimer” took home seven Oscars, including “Best Picture.” Despite its dominance, however, it was not the only film to gain attention during this competitive awards season.
Posted inFaith
Empower women and girls by supporting these Catholic charities
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the staff at America has assembled a list highlighting of some Catholic charities working to better the lives of women and girls across the globe.