Gerard O’Connell speaks to Colleen Dulle and Sam Sawyer, SJ about the unexpectedly quick election of Pope Leo XIV.
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Top 10 moments of Pope Francis
In just 10 years, Pope Francis has had a world-changing papacy. From viral moments to global travel to groundbreaking papal documents, the pope has made a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world. To commemorate Francis’ 10th anniversary America’s editors have chosen what we think are the top 10 most memorable moments of […]
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Pope Benedict XVI: A Tribute
A video tribute to Pope Benedict XVI (1927-2022) from cardinals, journalists and theologians.
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Why Pope Francis will visit Canada to apologize to Indigenous Peoples
On July 24–29, 2022, Pope Francis will make a historic visit to Canada, where he will meet with many Indigenous Peoples across the country and issue an in-person apology for the Catholic Church’s involvement in the residential school system, which for nearly 200 years waged a cultural war on Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. In this episode […]
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We get it. The Catholic struggle is real.
The Catholic struggle is real. But that’s what we’re here for. At America Magazine, we give you the tools to discuss, prod and wrestle with your faith, openly and without fear—to share your perspective on being a Catholic—as well as a human being.
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What do I give up for Lent? These young Jesuits think that’s the wrong question.
“What are you giving up for Lent this year?” It’s a standard question, but maybe not the best one, as five young Jesuits in formation explain in this video. We hope their insight will help you think deeply about your Lenten practices this year.
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This historic Catholic parish fought to stay open—and won
In this new short documentary from America Media, we hear the story of the parishioners’ struggle to save their parish.
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Why (some) Catholics are skeptical of Covid-19 vaccines
James Carville, co-host of the “Politics War Room” podcast, and Matt Malone, SJ discuss vaccine hesitancy among a significant number of U.S. Catholics, while Carville calls on church leaders to articulate the moral case for making vaccines obligatory. For all of America’s video content, visit youtube.com/americamag.
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Is this the end of the traditional Latin Mass?
On July 16, 2021, Pope Francis issued a bombshell decree restricting the pre-Vatican II Mass. It’s called “Traditionis Custodes” or, in English, “Guardians of the tradition.” It overrides and reverses a 2007 decree from Pope Benedict that made generous accommodations for its use across the Catholic Church. Why did Francis reverse course? What does this […]
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Why no one can win the Communion wars
With the election of a pro-choice Catholic to the White House, the question of who may or may not be admitted to Holy Communion has surfaced in Catholic public discourse, particularly among the U.S. bishops. In this episode of Behind the Story, Sam Sawyer, S.J., joins America’s national correspondent ,Mike O’Loughlin, to explore the theological […]