This summer, America will shift to a monthly frequency, but our position in relation to the news cycle has not changed.
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Political polarization is distracting us from the real issues
During a time of political polarization, writes Matt Malone S.J., it is more often the serious business of governing that is a distraction—from the partisan combat that has become our all-consuming pastime.
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Coronavirus is a storm, but we must keep singing in the rain
Easter joy gives us the eyes to see those hints of eternity in the here and now, writes Matt Malone, S.J.
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On their call with Trump, the bishops were right to highlight the plight of Catholic schools
It is unfortunate that Mr. Trump chose to politicize the call, which is his wont, but the bishops made a good tactical choice.
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Of Many Things with Matt Malone, S.J.
Join Matt Malone, S.J., for a weekly review of prominent events in the church and the world. Every week on America Media’s Facebook page.
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In Memoriam: Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J.
In Memoriam | Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J. | February 12, 1931—March 29, 2020 | 10th Editor in Chief, 1975 to 1984
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A Special Message from the Editor in Chief
Last week, for the first time in 111 years, America Media produced and shipped America magazine while all of our staff were working remotely. Your support made that work possible.
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Camus, community and coronavirus: What I’ve learned from self-quarantine
I am writing this column from my bedroom in New York on the seventh day of my self-quarantine. Last month I had the honor to co-lead America Media’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Father James Martin.
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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.
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What we owe U.S. veterans who fought in Afghanistan
The war, the horror, the death and devastation have not disrupted my life in any meaningful way.