Gerard O'Connell talks about traveling with Pope Francis to South America and looks forward to his visit to the United States and Cuba in September. America's exclusive coverage of Pope Francis and his upcoming trip to the United States is made possible by our America Associates.
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The Fellowship of Tolkien and Lewis
Joseph Loconte, an Associate Professor of History at the King’s College in New York City, talks about his new book A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War, which chronicles the influence of World War I on the lives of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.
War and Peace
Phil Klay talks about Redeployment, his book of short stories that draws from his own experience as a Marine in the Anbar province of Iraq. Redeployment was awarded the 2014 National Book Award for fiction.
Irish and Italians in New York
Paul B. Moses talks about his new book An Unlikely Union: The Love-Hate Story of New York's Irish and Italians and what we can learn from this historical rivalry.
Boots on the Ground?
Andrew Bacevich, retired professor of international affairs and history at Boston University, talks about ISIS, the Middle East and the United States military. He is the author of several books, including, Breach of Trust: How Americans Failed Their Soldiers and Their Country (2013).
Spreading the Word
Roy Peterson, the president of the American Bible Society, talks about “The Living Word” project and the group’s move to Philadelphia.
The Refugee Crisis
Mitzi Schroeder, the director for policy for Jesuit Refugee Service/USA, talks about the refugee crisis in honor of World Refugee Day on June 20.
Understanding the ‘Nones’
Elizabeth Drescher, author of a forthcoming book on the “nones,” explains her research and why some “nones” still find Scripture meaningful.
The FIFA Scandal and Ethics in Sports
David Stewart, S.J., America's London correspondent, talks about the growing scandal surrounding FIFA and whether it will affect the popularity of soccer worldwide.
Soulful Advice for Grads
Bill McGarvey, author of The Freshman Survival Guide, offers some advice for high school graduates and their parents as families transition to college.
