A.I. was helpful with parts of this process, but it did not and could not have replaced the human contributions.
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Sam Sawyer, S.J., is the editor in chief of America Media.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
How to tell the stories of the times we’ve failed
A Reflection for the Feast of St. James, Apostle, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Posted inFaith, Of Many Things
The race to claim Pope Leo
We should approach Pope Leo XIV looking not for his alignment with the set of questions we bring to him, but with trust that the Holy Spirit is at work.
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The necessity—and elusiveness—of hope
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Posted inOf Many Things, Politics & Society
‘Because Trump said so’ is no reason to bomb Iran
As I write, Mr. Trump is declaring that “nobody knows” what he is going to do about Iran. I fear that “nobody” includes him.
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The challenge of loving one another
A Reflection for Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Posted inConclave Diary, Faith
The Chicago pope’s prayer for world peace
At first glance, it would seem that buying rosaries and listening to the pope cry out passionately against war have little to do with each other.
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The conclave’s toughest question isn’t whether to pursue unity. It’s how.
The choice of method, more than any difference in underlying doctrine, is where Pope Francis departed most radically from his predecessors.
Posted inConclave Diary, Faith
The prayer Rome needs right now: Come, Holy Spirit.
The attention of the church now turns decisively to the question of Francis’ successor and the preparations for the conclave that will elect him.
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Waiting in line to say goodbye to Pope Francis—with pilgrims from around the world
Editor in chief Sam Sawyer, S.J., reflects on praying with Pope Francis’ body in St. Peter’s Basilica.