For decades the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University has been an invaluable resource for data on the American Catholic community. Founded in 1964, CARA’s mission–to increase the church’s self understanding–neatly dovetails with that of America, and we have
Maurice Timothy Reidy
Tim Reidy joined America’s staff in October 2006 and served as online editor for several years before moving into his current role as the deputy editor in chief. Tim oversees America’s newsroom, directing its daily news coverage as well as working with the editorial leadership team to plan each print issue. Tim also edits the magazine’s Ideas section, where he contributes book reviews and essays. Before joining America, he worked at the Hartford Courant, a newspaper in Connecticut, and Commonweal magazine. In addition to writing for America, he has contributed to The New York Times, the Columbia Journalism Review and the Princeton Alumni Weekly. He has been interviewed about the Catholic Church on WNYC in New York, ABC, Bloomberg TV and other media outlets. Tim also serves on the board of directors of Jesuit Refugee Service USA. He lives in Bronxville, N.Y., with his wife and two children.
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Five Questions for Thomas Farr
Thomas F. Farr’s article “A Freedom Deferred” led off America‘s special issue on religion and international affairs. Prof. Farr makes the persuasive case that the United States must be more vigorous in its promotion of religious liberty abroad: “Social science is confirming what history and common sense suggest: religious freedom is necessary if self-governance is to yield political stability, economic growth, social harmony and peace. It is certainly necessary if nations are to rid themselves of religious extremism and terrorism, including the kinds of terrorism that have been exported to the American homeland.”
In the interest of continuing the conversation, we asked Prof. Farr to respond to a few questions sparked by the second article in our special issue, “Christians and Statecraft,” by Dennis Hoover. Hoover describes the advent of a new kind evangelical internationalism, which seeks to fight human trafficking, slavery, and the spread of AIDS. Prof. Farr also weighs in on the recent appointment of Suzan Johnson Cook as ambassador for International Religious Freedom. Our thanks to Prof. Farr.
What role can U.S. evangelicals play in promoting religious libery abroad?
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America Wins at the CPA
America’s Web site has been awarded first place for the third year in a row by the Catholic Press Association. Many thanks to all of our friends and contributors for making this happen.
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Of Many Things
Some have reacted to the crisis with anger, others by leaping to the churchs defense. I change the channel.
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War as Hell: ‘The Pacific’ plumbs the heart of darkness
What makes “The Pacific” worth watching is the opportunity to observe the genesis of a new global order.
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America’s Book Club
Usually a novel, the books are chosen based their artistry and the ways in which they address Catholic themes.
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Guilt Remains: Sin is inescapable in Michael Haneke’s ‘The White Ribbon’
“The White Ribbon” is a bracing argument for the ubiquity of sin. But it has little to say about redemption.
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2009 Campion Award: Honoring Archbishop Rowan Williams
On January 25 Rowan Williams, the archbishop of Canterbury, accepted the 2009 Campion Award from the editors of America. A renowned scholar, theologian, ecumenist, pastor, professor and poet, Archbishop Williams is the author of more than a score of books. Drew Christiansen, S.J, the editor-in-chief
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Haiti Weeps
As rescue and aid efforts continue in Haiti, we will update this page with news and reflections from our editors, bloggers and friends. Listen to a conversation with John Rivera of Catholic Relief Services about the agency’s relief efforts. View a slide show of images from Haiti. Photos courtesy Reu