Remembering John L. Allen Jr., the legendary Vatican reporter who died this week at age 61 after a long battle with cancer
Sebastian Gomes
Sebastian Gomes is America's executive editor of audio and video.
Posted inScripture Reflections
Should I pray more or fight social injustice?
A Reflection for Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time, by Sebastian Gomes
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Finding rest in Jesus means taking this life seriously
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent, by Sebastian Gomes
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For Jesus, more than one thing can be true.
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church, by Sebastian Gomes
Posted inShort Take
It’s 1812 all over again: The Blue Jays meet the Dodgers in the World Series tonight.
The World Series this year features the Toronto Blue Jays against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
America executive editor Sebastian Gomes and senior editor James T. Keane share their thoughts on this year’s matchup.
Posted inScripture Reflections
Celebrate the good
A Reflection for Friday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time, by Sebastian Gomes
Posted inFaith and Reason
We now know what Pope Leo thinks about synodality—and he mostly agrees with Francis
Leo is not just generally or vaguely supportive of Pope Francis’ reforming initiative; he is convinced of its fundamental importance.
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Can we just admit it? Christians tend to create their own ‘christs’
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Peter Claver, priest, by Sebastian Gomes
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Is reconciliation possible in the comments section?
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Sebastian Gomes
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
When societies fall apart, Christians must build small communities
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Benedict, Abbot, by Sebastian Gomes