If there is any hallmark of the Catholic imagination, in particular the Ignatian Catholic imagination, it would be the ability to see God in the most unexpected places.
The Editors
Posted inFaith
Updates from Fatima: reports a historic trip and canonization
Updates on Pope Francis’ trip to Fatima as well as the canonization of Jacinta and Francisco Marto.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The Editors: The calm conviction we need in the face of James Comey’s firing
At this point, it is important to find level ground, rather than stumble down a hill that we may not be able to climb back up.
Posted inPodcasts, Politics & Society
Donald Trump’s Catholic Outreach
This week Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber discuss a range of political issues, from the recent chatter about whether or not pro-life people are welcome in the Democratic Party, to President Trump’s public engagement with the Catholic Church. Senior Editor Kevin Clarke also offers his expertise. Joining them is Michael O’Loughlin, the national correspondent […]
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vantage Point
An inaugural accolade: remembering John F. Kennedy’s 100th birthday
America’s editors managed, to a degree, to contain their enthusiasm for John F. Kennedy’s candidacy during the presidential campaign of 1960. Their reaction to his inaugural address, however, was less restrained.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
Pro-life goals need to be more ambitious than opposing abortion
As necessary as opposition to abortion and funding for it are, they are not sufficient pro-life goals, especially when achieving them eliminates support for other programs that support maternal health.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
‘Law and Order’ should not mean wiping out civil rights protections
Public safety and protecting the civil rights of citizens are not competing goals.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The Editors: Litmus tests lead to mediocre politics and voter disengagement
The exclusion of pro-life Democratic candidates feeds cynicism about our money-driven political process.
Posted inPodcasts, Politics & Society
What do you do with the mad that you feel?
On this week’s podcast, Matt Malone, S.J. and Tim Reidy (sitting in for Kerry Weber) discuss how the country has changed under President Trump. Ashley McKinless joins the conversation to give her input. David Dark is the special guest of this episode, and he calls in to talk about his recent article in which he […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Podcasts
What is the state of Catholic art today?
On this episode of “America This Week,” Kerry Weber and Matt Malone, S.J., speak about the state of Catholic art and how art can aid spiritual and political growth. Olga Segura, an associate editor at America, joins the hosts to offer her perspective. Nick Ripatrazone, who has written for America about HBO’s “The Young Pope” […]