A law applied selectively would probably best not be applied at all. A good prosecutor would already understand that.
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The quiet radicalism of accompanying undocumented immigrants
On this week’s podcast Kerry Weber and Matt Malone, S.J., take on the continued challenge of integrating faith and action. Eric Sundrup, S.J., joins the conversation. Sister Laetitia Bordes of the Society of Helpers, who was featured in Kaya Oakes’ recent article on the Jesuit parish of St. Agnes in San Francisco, Calif., spoke to […]
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Who does the Benedict Option exclude and who does it benefit?
On this episode of the podcast, Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber are joined by James Martin, S.J., to talk about the Benedict Option, and the duty of Catholics to engage with issues of social justice. The episode begins with a discussion of the homelessness, the war in Syria and ongoing health crises in Haiti, […]
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America Media Announces 2017-18 O’Hare Fellows
Three to serve as Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., Postgraduate Media Fellows
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The nuncio reviews Pope Francis’ first four years
The nuncio praised the way Pope Francis has undertaken this responsibility, and noted Francis’ continual emphasis on dialogue, mercy and evangelization.
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Criticisms of the Vatican’s sexual abuse commission need to be taken seriously, not written off as clichés
That the lone survivor of abuse active on the papal commission has resigned is tragic.
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What’s the Jesuit approach to protesting controversial speakers?
What is needed is a case for civility and engagement across the lines of ideology, race and class—grounded not just in freedom or tolerance but charity.
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Putin is no defender of Christian values—here’s why.
This week on the podcast Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber speak to Sohrab Ahmari about de-Christianization in the West. Ahmari, an editorial writer for the Wall Street Journal, wrote recently on this subject for America in the article, “De-Christianization in the West is a real threat. But Putinism isn’t the answer.” Mr. Ahmari explained […]
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Livestream | Pope Francis: Four Years in Review
Join us for a conversation between Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, and Matt Malone, S.J.
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Is religious freedom really under threat?
This week on the podcast America’s contributing writer Stephanie Slade joins to discuss her feature article for America on the pursuit of religious liberty. Joining her are hosts Tim Reidy and Kerry Weber, and executive editor Sam Sawyer, S.J. “[Some think] it’s become harder to hold traditionalist views about sex and marriage…people could lose their […]