The history of “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” is a colorful one—though shorter than you think.
Joseph McAuley
Joseph McAuley is an assistant editor of America.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Walter Mondale was a decent man who knew how to laugh at himself. We need more politicians like him.
Walter F. Mondale was the embodiment of a kind of decency and civility that has all but disappeared from the American political scene.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
What does it mean to be both Irish and American? Embracing solidarity with today’s immigrants.
Americans with Irish ancestry have always balanced patriotism with an appreciation of their roots. And their identity should include solidarity with today’s immigrants.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Remembering Father Enda McDonagh, a ‘critical but loyal’ Irish theologian who questioned ‘Humanae Vitae’
Rev. Enda McDonagh served the Irish church as a compassionate priest and renowned theologian. He died on Feb. 24.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
A great Catholic film from the late Christopher Plummer
“The Scarlet and The Black,” available on Amazon Prime, tells the story of an Irish priest, Msgr. Hugh O’Flaherty, who was in the Vatican diplomatic service in World War II.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Covid-19 robbed refugees ‘of the little that they had,’ says Salesian
Carrying her hungry baby on her back in the traditional African baby wrap, 38-year-old Adol Majok struggled in the long line of people waiting to get food rations and other essential items distributed by Catholic groups.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: A revolutionary history
Matthew Lockwood’s new book shows how the events of the 1770s had reverberations far beyond American shores.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: Kim Jong Un is ruthless, not deranged
Chung Min Lee reveals Kim Jong Un for what he is: A dictator who will use any methods available to stay on top.
Posted inFaith, News
Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., former editor of America and president of Fordham, dies at 89
Matt Malone, S.J., remembered Father O’Hare as a “towering figure in the history of America magazine…insightful, warm and friendly, a world-class raconteur with a spellbinding Irish charm.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
More than snakes and shamrocks: St. Patrick, retold
A new look at one of Catholicism’s most popular saints.