America has published thousands of book reviews over 110 years…and some of them were more spot-on than others…
James T. Keane
James T. Keane is a Senior Editor at America.
Posted inFaith, Of Many Things
When Father Malone is away, guest columnist James T. Keane will play ball.
Matt Malone, S.J., is traveling abroad. But I also suspect he let me be the pinch-hitter for this column in America’s special sports issue out of pity.
Posted inExplainer, Faith
Explainer: Will Pope Francis allow married priests?
What exactly is Pope Francis suggesting?
Posted inExplainer, Faith
If a priest is ‘credibly accused’ of sexual abuse, what does that mean? Depends whom you ask.
The terms used to describe and classify alleged sexual abuse are not standardized across dioceses and religious orders. Should they be?
Posted inFaith, News
Illinois attorney general says local clergy abusers number far more than church officials revealed
While church officials have publicly identified 185 clergy members in Illinois as having been “credibly” accused of child sexual abuse, the Illinois attorney general’s office states that it found allegations of abuse by at least 500 more.
Posted inFaith, Interviews
Lessons from John Allen Chau (and Francis Xavier) for Catholic missions today
How should Christians interpret and implement the Gospel mandate to bring the good news to all peoples and nations?
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
How to read virtuously: Fall Literary Review
With this Fall Books literary issue, we offer writers and texts that we certainly feel are best read closely and conscientiously.
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Book Club
A Catholic Book Club milestone (and more)
The Catholic Book Club continues to flourish, approaching 2,000 members.
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
Curses! The Dodgers, the Red Sox and the Irish
Are the Dodgers now baseball’s cursed squad?
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Should St. Óscar Romero have been canonized back in El Salvador?
El Salvador celebrates the canonization of their patron saint—but should the ceremony have taken place in San Salvador?