Christianity has a long and storied history in China, dating back nearly 1,300 years. It’s seen periods of prosperity and also of darkness. Since the late 1970’s, sweeping changes in Chinese society have lead to a rebirth of Christianity. And China today is arguably more open than ever to the faith. We traveled to China […]
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Craig Finn talks religion and rock ‘n’ roll
Rock star Craig Finn, frontman of The Hold Steady, talks about his Catholic faith.
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Pope Francis on climate change, DACA repeal, and a black eye
Pope Francis says climate change deniers should “ask the scientists” and suggests the repeal of DACA is “not pro-life.” Plus, he explains his black eye, More: https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2017/09/11/pope-francis-says-daca-repeal-not-pro-life-and-refutes-climate-change
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Jesuit Universities defend DACA students
Students, faculty, and staff at Jesuit Universities around the country push back against the Trump administration’s plan to end DACA, a policy which could lead to the deportation of students at Jesuit Schools. Special Thanks to the Los Angeles Loyolan. Their coverage of the LMU demonstration here.
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Father James Martin on Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Father James Martin, SJ explains and recounts some of the most difficult, and surprising, parts of Saint Teresa of Calcutta’s life. Watch to learn more!
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Saints in :60 | Teresa of Calcutta and Therese of Lisieux
Two great St. Teresas — of Calcutta and Lisieux — shared something in common: doubt. Fr. James Martin explains in this installment of Saints in :60.
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Sean Spicer meets the Pope
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer fulfills lifelong dream of meeting Pope Francis. Full story: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith…
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Finding Sanctuary
An undocumented mother of three U.S. citizens finds sanctuary in a New York City church.
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Confessions on the geaux
A cajun priest bought an old ambulance and converted it into a mobile confessional
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A Cajun Eucharistic boat procession on the bayou
Cajun Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Assumption on the bayou with a one-of-a-kind Eucharistic procession.