“S-Town” borders on being another American “poverty tour,” which rarely benefits those who are on display.
Wyatt Massey
Wyatt Massey is an O'Hare Fellow at America, writing about social justice and producing podcasts. He is an introvert, runner and self-diagnosed health nut.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
Wading through the strangeness of ‘American Gods’ episode 2
Each week we are gathering four super fans of the show “American Gods”—two Jesuits and two Jesuit grads—to discuss some of the themes and pull out the central questions.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
“The disabled body is the whole body”: Lessons from parenting a child with a disability.
On this episode of “America This Week” Tim Reidy and Kerry Weber talk about the challenges, both big and small, faced by Christians beginning new stages in life. Two America articles— Tracey Wigfield’s “A Sorta Catholic’s Very Catholic Wedding” and Heather Kirn Lanier’s “My daughter has a disability. I don’t want Jesus to fix her”—provide […]
Posted inFaith, Laudato Si
Trump’s “care” for the environment is the opposite of Catholic social teaching.
President Donald J. Trump’s executive order to repeal key policies meant to curb global warming is a direct contradiction of Catholic social teaching on caring for the environment.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis on a plane: never a dull moment
When the pope gets on a plane, reporters go on high alert.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: Top 10 Most Important Moments
Monday marks the fourth anniversary of Pope Francis’ election. Here are the top 10 highlights of his time in office.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
The ebb and flow of a life with depression
Daphne Merkin presents a realistic but uncomfortable look into her struggle with depression.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Faith leaders need more training to deal with mental health issues, say professionals
Summit participants learned about mental health awareness, suicide prevention and pastoral wellness.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
100 religious experts are writing letters to Trump. Here’s what they’re saying.
The campaign features a new letter each day from Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu and Sikh scholars.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Former gang member heads national program to bring ‘invisibles’ into church
Mr. Torres’s relentless years of ministering to gang members, drug addicts and the incarcerated is beginning to be recognized.