Usually a novel, the books are chosen based their artistry and the ways in which they address Catholic themes.
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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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
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Of Many Things
Three years and 100 conversations later, the America podcast has proved to be a modest success.
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Portrait of the Artist: John Keats is a man in love in “Bright Star”
What ultimately makes “Bright Star” more than a genre film is its intelligence.
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The Controversy at Notre Dame
In the August 31-September 7 issue of America two bishops look back at the controversy surrounding President Barack Obama’s appearance the University of Notre Dame commencement: Bishop John M. D’Arcy, of Fort Wayne-South Bend, and retired Archbishop John R. Quinn. America has published numerous arti
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America Wins at the CPA
America’s Web site has been awarded first place for the second year in a row by the Catholic Press Association. Many thanks to all of our friends and contributors for making this happen.