When Francis Cardinal George died from cancer on April 17th the historian biographer George Weigel wrote an appreciation of the cardinal for the National Review rsquo s website ldquo Cardinal Francis George R I P rdquo nbsp It covered the cardinal rsquo s life and legacy as well as his impac
Joseph McAuley
Joseph McAuley is an assistant editor of America.
The Two Irish Immigrant Churchmen Who Fought the American Civil War
This month mdash April mdash will mark the 150th anniversary of the end of the conflict that has come to be known as the American Civil War Also called ldquo The War Between the States rdquo it was also referred to as the ldquo War between Brothers rdquo nbsp While the war was fought on many
A Letter to the Other Joseph in Jesus’ Life: Saint Joseph of Arimathea
You have faith and yet, you search for the certainty of that promise.
A Letter to “The Good Thief” on Good Friday
Because of your actions on that afternoon, you showed that nothing is impossible.
A Letter to Saint Joseph, The Original “Quiet Man”
Though his words were not recorded, the life of Joseph speaks volumes.
A letter to Saint Patrick
Legend has it that in Heaven, you care for your far-flung Irish flock.
What an Irish Protestant Journalist Taught Me about My Own Heritage
It is little remembered now, but back in 1969 a journalist wrote a book about his people.
Remembering St. Patrick’s Day’s Other Irishman–Jack McCarthy
Jack McCarthy was synonymous with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade for 41 years.
A Winter Confession II
Forgive me, Father, for I—/ Oh, it’s you again!/ (Gasp!) You remember me, Father?/ How could I not? You’re the one who couldn’t stop/ Saying winter’s four-letter word!
The Faith Journey of Pope Francis, Two Years On
It is now two years since Jorge Cardinal Bergoglio emerged upon the balcony of St Peter rsquo s Basilica and appeared before the world as Pope Francis and entered into the affections of us all Much has happened since then and yet it just seems as if it all happened yesterday the silent figure in
