What does the final report of the Synod on the Family mean for the church Essentially the ldquo relatio rdquo or report published today at the close of the Synod will serve as a starting point for future discussion nbsp It was also presented with great transparency including even sections
James Martin, S.J.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America and founder of Outreach.
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A Stunning Change
Today the Synod of Bishops issued a document that represents a stunning change in the way that the Catholic church speaks about the LBGT community The Synod said that gay people have quot gifts and talents to offer the Christian community quot This is something that even a few years ago would ha
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Too Much? CEO Compensation and Catholic Social Teaching
Addressing the Catholic Finance Association in New York City October 7 2014 nbsp I am happy to come to this conversation not only as a Jesuit priest but also as a proud graduate of the Wharton School of Business To establish some bona fides I was a finance major at Wharton took a job in the
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Pope Francis’ address to the Jesuits on the anniversary of their restoration.
Let us remember our history: the Society was given the grace not only to believe in the Lord, but also to suffer for His sake. We do well to remember this.
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When in Rome
Seeing Rome, our faith and a disembodied arm through eyes of two young nephews.
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Blase Cupich in America
Bishop Blase Cupich the newly appointed archbishop of Chicago is a longtime contributor to America nbsp Readers of the magazine and our website will know him for his many pastoral thoughtful and forthright articles that have appeared over the years nbsp Here a few from recent years with some
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Grace on the Greyhound
In their dignity and in their hard work, the poor can often be our models.
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Jesuit Superior General to Resign in 2016
The Jesuit Curia has approved our sharing this news released today nbsp The Superior General of the Society of Jesus nbsp Father Adolfo Nicolas SJ will submit his resignation nbsp with the approval of Pope Francis to the Jesuits nbsp in late 2016 because of his advanced age 78 nbsp Fr Ni
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Pope John XXIII: Vicar of Christ
From 2014: In honor of the upcoming canonization of Pope John XXIII, Loyola Press and James Martin, S.J., have graciously allowed us to print this chapter from Father Martin’s book, My Life with the Saints.