According to a new survey, a large share of U.S. Catholics still have doubts about the ability of religious leaders to admit and take responsibility for mistakes. But no one fares worse than members of Congress in terms of public trust.
Kevin Jackson
Kevin Jackson is the studio production operator and a former O’Hare fellow at America.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Councils have something to teach us about the past—and future—of the church
John W. O’Malley’s ‘When Bishops Meet’ challenges readers to understand the lasting importance of three monumental councils of the church.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
How the Amazon synod is connected to North American corporations
The connection between the Amazon region and the church in the United States runs deeper than it might first appear.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
‘A general, a comedian and a cardinal walk into a bar’: The 2019 Al Smith dinner
The overall tone of the evening was lighthearted and provided a chance for prominent business executives, church leaders and politicians to come together in friendship and charity. This unity was helped by the fact that no one was safe from the jokes of Martin Short, the master of ceremonies for the evening.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Vaping-related illnesses are on the rise. Here’s how some Catholic schools are taking action.
As the number of reported cases of vaping-related illness in the U.S. soars over 1000, many Catholic schools are taking action to prevent vaping among students.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Malcolm Gladwell talks casuistry and Catholicism with the hosts of Jesuitical
Malcolm Gladwell joins the hosts of Jesuitical for a conversation about his experience in thinking like a Jesuit.
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In the midst of climate strikes, where are the Jesuit schools?
Climate strikes led primarily by young people are happening around the world. How are Jesuit schools engaging with this issue?