Jesus did not choose Peter because of his righteousness and courage. He chose Peter because he was imperfect, complicated, a sinner.
Sebastian Gomes
Sebastian Gomes is America's executive editor of audio and video.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Christmas made my family’s favorite traditions. This one is breaking them.
This is the first Christmas in 35 years—my entire life—that I won’t be with my mother, father and older brother for Christmas.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Advent is the time to open our eyes to the works of the Kingdom of God
A Reflection for the Second Friday of Advent
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Being a disciple means being a student of Jesus
A Reflection for the Feast of St. Andrew
Posted inInterviews, Politics & Society
George Weigel: Religious freedom is a fundamental issue for Catholic voters
“We Catholics are not in the battle for religious freedom for sectarian purposes,” George Weigel says. “We are in this for everyone.”
Posted inInterviews, Politics & Society
Bishop McElroy: Abortion is a pre-eminent issue for Catholics. But not the only one.
“The assertion that abortion is ‘the’ pre-eminent issue in this political campaign for Catholics is itself a political statement, not a doctrinal one,” Bishop McElroy says.
Posted inFaith, Of Many Things
Seven years in, Pope Francis has given the church an education in dialogue
What became clear over these past seven years is Francis’ unrelenting commitment to creating opportunities for open and mutual encounters between him and others.