On my last day as America’s editor in chief, I am humbled by this extraordinary show of support that will enable us to leverage the momentum of the last, transformative 10 years into our next exciting phase of growth.
America Staff
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Water crises by the numbers
U.S. municipal water and wastewater systems are buckling after decades of neglect.
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Border apprehensions are at record highs—but they include many repeat offenders
Border Patrol officials said that the large number of expulsions during the pandemic had contributed to a higher-than-usual number of migrants making multiple border crossing attempts.
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America Media wins 55 awards from the Catholic Media Association
America Media received 55 awards from the Catholic Media Association on July 7 for its groundbreaking coverage of events at the intersection of the church and world across print, digital, audio and video.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Bishop McElroy is the only North American among a new crop of cardinals
Cardinal-designate McElroy told reporters on May 31 that he believed the pope selected him because he wanted a cardinal on the U.S. West Coast and because of his support for the pope’s pastoral and ecclesial priorities.
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Introducing: Daily Scripture Reflections
Daily scripture reflections from the Jesuits, lay editors and contributing writers of America.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
The divided states of America: A post-Roe map
Twenty-six states are certain or likely to ban abortion if as expected the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis speaks to LGBT Catholics in new letter: God ‘does not disown any of his children.’
Pope Francis lent a nod of support to a new project that provides resources for L.G.B.T. parish ministry in a note to James Martin, S.J.
Posted inFaith, Of Many Things
In Memoriam: Drew Christansen, S.J.
In Memoriam | Drew Christiansen, S.J. | February 20, 1945—April 6, 2022 | 13th Editor in Chief, 2005 to 2012