America is a weekly Catholic journal of opinion that has appeared continuously since April 17, 1909. The founder was John J. Wynne, S.J. (1859-1948), who also conceived the idea of the Catholic Encyclopedia, the first volume of which appeared in 1907 under his direction. From 1892 Wynne edited a devotional Catholic monthly, The Messenger of the Sacred Heart. Determined to publish materials less devotional and more wide-ranging, so that readers might "find God in all things," he had by 1902 divided that earlier journal in two: The Messenger of the Sacred Heart, which remained the organ of the Apostleship of Prayer, and The Messenger, a Catholic magazine of more general interest. He wanted The Messenger to be yet "more solid and serious," and by 1909 the improved version appeared as America. This title was meant to show the new magazine's scope, and the subtitle "Catholic Review of the Week" specified its point of view.

From the beginning the magazine has been the work of Jesuits from across the United States, and this breadth of origin was reflected in the first editorial board, composed of Jesuits from all the U.S. provinces of the Society of Jesus then existing. Wynne himself, a peremptory if industrious character, lasted only a few months as editor of America, but the editorial formula he devised lasts to this day--editorial comment, short articles and reviews of arts and letters.

Issues and stances that have characterized the history of the publication would include the following. It promoted racial and social justice from the 1930s through the 1960s with the contributions of longtime editors like John LaFarge, S.J., and Benjamin Masse, S.J. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-38), the magazine was sympathetic to Spanish Catholics and therefore tended to support the Catholic aspects of Franco's cause, and on this issue the magazine parted company with liberal U.S. journals with which it is sometimes compared. On the other hand, America in the early 1950s, under the editorship of Robert Hartnett, S.J., criticized Senator Joseph McCarthy, who was often championed by Catholics of that day for his supposed anti-communism, and the magazine and its editor suffered for that principled stand. In the 1960s the magazine enthusiastically reported and supported Vatican Council II, and America Press Inc. published the first available English edition of council documents. Between 1960 and 1970, C. J. McNaspy, S.J., one of the associate editors, enlivened the magazine's appreciation of liturgy, music and the fine arts. A review of the magazine's history or of any given issue reveals that America strives for balance, preferring analysis to ideology. A historical example was its editorial of August 17, 1968, carefully dissenting from that part of Pope Paul VI's encyclical Humanae vitae which said all forms of artificial birth control are inherently evil.

America retains a loyal readership, especially among the hiererchy and other leaders and managers of the Catholic Church in the United States, lay and religious. During the post-Vatican II period, the editors have consistently promoted conciliar reform, but they have struck a balance between the extremes of liberal and conservative opinion in the reforming Church, acting as a bridge for Church dialogue. This opens the magazine to the criticism that it is bland or uncommitted, but it adheres to an analytical rather than crusading tone, and it consistently wins prizes from the Catholic Press Association.

The balance favored by these editors has given the magazine a reputation for temperateness that its founding editor did not always share. But such steadiness has enabled the magazine to fulfill throughout the twentieth century the vision of its founder, who wrote in the first issue: "The object, scope and character of this review are sufficiently indicated in its name--America: A Catholic Review of the Week."

Thomas H. Stahel, S.J.

From The Encyclopedia of American Catholic History

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Our History

America magazine was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1909 as a Catholic weekly review of faith and culture. The first editor in chief was John J. Wynne, S.J. (1859-1948), who also conceived the idea of the Catholic Encyclopedia, the first volume of which appeared in 1907 under his direction. From 1892 Wynne edited a devotional Catholic monthly, The Messenger of the Sacred Heart. Determined to publish materials less devotional and more wide-ranging, so that readers might ”find God in all things,” he had by 1902 divided that earlier journal into two publications: The Messenger of the Sacred Heart, which remained the organ of the Apostleship of Prayer, and The Messenger, a Catholic magazine of more general interest. He wanted The Messenger to be yet ”more solid and serious,” and in 1909 the improved version appeared as America. This title was meant to demonstrate the new magazine's scope, and the subtitle “Catholic Review of the Week” specified its point of view.

The Jesuits at America

From the beginning the magazine has been the work of Jesuits and lay colleagues from across the United States, and this breadth of origin was reflected in the first editorial board, composed of Jesuits from all the U.S. provinces of the Society of Jesus at the time. Wynne himself, a peremptory if industrious character, lasted only a few months as editor of America, but the editorial formula he devised lasts to this day—editorial comment, articles and reviews of arts and letters. Since 1909 over 200 U.S. and Canadian Jesuits have been associated with America. Prominent Jesuits associated with our history include the social critic and civil rights activist John LaFarge, the theologian John Courtney Murray and Congressman Robert F. Drinan. America’s tenth editor in chief, Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., later served as president of Fordham University. Leo J. O’Donovan, S.J., president emeritus of Georgetown University, has been a regular contributor to America since 1969. Raymond A. Schroth, S.J., America’s late editor emeritus, contributed for nearly 63 years, first appearing in 1957.

Editorial Directions

America aggressively promoted racial and social justice from the 1930s through the 1960s, with the contributions of longtime editors like John LaFarge, S.J., and Benjamin Masse, S.J. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-38), the magazine was sympathetic to Spanish Catholics and therefore tended to support the Catholic aspects of Franco’s cause, and on this issue the magazine parted company with liberal U.S. journals with which it is sometimes compared. On the other hand, in the early 1950s, under the editorship of Robert Hartnett, S.J., America criticized Senator Joseph McCarthy, who was often championed by Catholics of that day for his supposed anti-Communism, and the magazine and its editor suffered for that principled stand.

In the 1960s the magazine enthusiastically reported and supported the Second Vatican Council, and America Press Inc. published the first available English edition of the council’s documents. Between 1960 and 1970, C. J. McNaspy, S.J., one of the associate editors, enlivened the magazine’s appreciation of liturgy, music and the fine arts. Throughout its history, America has sought balance in its coverage, always preferring analysis to ideology. One historical example is the editorial of Aug. 17, 1968, carefully dissenting from that part of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical “Humanae Vitae” which prohibited all forms of artificial birth control. During the post-Vatican II period, the editors consistently promoted conciliar reform, but they struck a balance between the extremes of opinion in the reforming church, acting as a bridge for church dialogue.

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The headquarters of America has been located at various addresses in Manhattan since its founding. America began life at 32 Washington Square West. In 1911 the editors moved to 59 East 83rd Street. In 1918, the editorial residence was a town house at 39 West 86th Street. Then, in 1926, another move was made, this time to a double house at 329 West 108th Street, where the editors remained for 39 years. In 1962, a generous gift from Cardinal Richard Cushing of Boston made it possible to purchase a building at 106 West 56th Street, which had been the New York headquarters of a national fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta. The nine-story facility contained living quarters, library space, editorial and business offices, meeting halls and a chapel designed by Thomas Slon, S.J., In 2016, America announced the sale of its headquarters building and plans to relocate to modern facilities elsewhere in Manhattan.

America Today

In 2015, Matt Malone, S.J., 14th editor in chief, announced that America Press, the publisher of America magazine, would be relaunched as America Media and would produce content across multiple media platforms in addition to print. In 2017 the number of annual print issues was reduced from 39 to 26, reflecting the fact that the majority of America’s content was now produced daily online and through social media. The print edition and website were also redesigned and relaunched in January 2017 as America: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture.

Editors in Chief of America

• Rev. John J. Wynne, S.J. 1909-10
• Rev. Thomas J. Campbell, S.J. 1910-14
• Rev. Richard H. Tierney, S.J. 1914-25
• Rev. Wilfrid Parsons, S.J. 1925-36
• Rev. Francis X. Talbot, S.J. 1936-44
• Rev. John LaFarge, S.J. 1944-48
• Rev. Robert C. Hartnett, S.J. 1948-55
• Rev. Thurston Davis, S.J. 1955-68
• Rev. Donald R. Campion, S.J. 1968-75
• Rev. Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J. 1975-84
• Rev. George W. Hunt, S.J. 1984-98
• Rev. Thomas J. Reese, S.J. 1998-2005
• Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J. 2005-12
• Rev. Matt Malone, S.J. 2012-2022
• Rev. Sam Sawyer, S.J., 2022-

(Adapted from an article in The Encyclopedia of American Catholic History by Tom Stahel, S.J.)

Historical Resources

• “A Man of Independent Character: John J. Wynne and the founding of America Magazine,” 
• James T. Keane and Jim McDermott | May 19, 2008
• “A Bold New Direction: Richard H. Tierney and America's foray into politics”
• James T. Keane and Jim McDermott | Sept. 8, 2008
• "The Manner Is Extraordinary: The life of John LaFarge"
• James T. Keane and Jim McDermott | Oct. 27, 2008
• "Cold Warrior: America's battle against Joe McCarthy"
• James T. Keane and Jim McDermott | Feb. 9, 2009
• Charles R. Morris' review of America's first 100 years. Part I. Part II.
• "It is time for Archbishop Viganò to meet the press"
• Gerry O'Connell | Sept. 13, 2018
• "The Editors: It is time for the Kavanaugh nomination to be withdrawn"
• The Editors | Sept. 27, 2018

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James T. Keane

John W. Martens (The Word)

James Martin

Bill McGarvey

Gerard O'Connell (Vatican Dispatch)

Margot Patterson

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America is a weekly Catholic journal of opinion that has appeared continuously since April 17, 1909. The founder was John J. Wynne, S.J. (1859-1948), who also conceived the idea of the Catholic Encyclopedia, the first volume of which appeared in 1907 under his direction. From 1892 Wynne edited a devotional Catholic monthly, The Messenger of the Sacred Heart. Determined to publish materials less devotional and more wide-ranging, so that readers might "find God in all things," he had by 1902 divided that earlier journal in two: The Messenger of the Sacred Heart, which remained the organ of the Apostleship of Prayer, and The Messenger, a Catholic magazine of more general interest. He wanted The Messenger to be yet "more solid and serious," and by 1909 the improved version appeared as America. This title was meant to show the new magazine's scope, and the subtitle "Catholic Review of the Week" specified its point of view.

From the beginning the magazine has been the work of Jesuits from across the United States, and this breadth of origin was reflected in the first editorial board, composed of Jesuits from all the U.S. provinces of the Society of Jesus then existing. Wynne himself, a peremptory if industrious character, lasted only a few months as editor of America, but the editorial formula he devised lasts to this day--editorial comment, short articles and reviews of arts and letters.

Issues and stances that have characterized the history of the publication would include the following. It promoted racial and social justice from the 1930s through the 1960s with the contributions of longtime editors like John LaFarge, S.J., and Benjamin Masse, S.J. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-38), the magazine was sympathetic to Spanish Catholics and therefore tended to support the Catholic aspects of Franco's cause, and on this issue the magazine parted company with liberal U.S. journals with which it is sometimes compared. On the other hand, America in the early 1950s, under the editorship of Robert Hartnett, S.J., criticized Senator Joseph McCarthy, who was often championed by Catholics of that day for his supposed anti-communism, and the magazine and its editor suffered for that principled stand. In the 1960s the magazine enthusiastically reported and supported Vatican Council II, and America Press Inc. published the first available English edition of council documents. Between 1960 and 1970, C. J. McNaspy, S.J., one of the associate editors, enlivened the magazine's appreciation of liturgy, music and the fine arts. A review of the magazine's history or of any given issue reveals that America strives for balance, preferring analysis to ideology. A historical example was its editorial of August 17, 1968, carefully dissenting from that part of Pope Paul VI's encyclical Humanae vitae which said all forms of artificial birth control are inherently evil.

America retains a loyal readership, especially among the hiererchy and other leaders and managers of the Catholic Church in the United States, lay and religious. During the post-Vatican II period, the editors have consistently promoted conciliar reform, but they have struck a balance between the extremes of liberal and conservative opinion in the reforming Church, acting as a bridge for Church dialogue. This opens the magazine to the criticism that it is bland or uncommitted, but it adheres to an analytical rather than crusading tone, and it consistently wins prizes from the Catholic Press Association.

The balance favored by these editors has given the magazine a reputation for temperateness that its founding editor did not always share. But such steadiness has enabled the magazine to fulfill throughout the twentieth century the vision of its founder, who wrote in the first issue: "The object, scope and character of this review are sufficiently indicated in its name--America: A Catholic Review of the Week."

Thomas H. Stahel, S.J.

From The Encyclopedia of American Catholic History

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Include contact information on the same page as the poem. Poems must be postmarked or sent in via Submittable between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2018. The winning poem will be published in the June 25, 2018 issue of America. Three runner-up poems will be published in subsequent issues.

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Memory and Healing in El Salvador 

Luke Hansen, S.J., took part in delegation to El Salvador from July 24 to Aug. 1, 2014, to mark the 25th anniversary of the assassination of six Jesuit priests, Elba Ramos and her daughter Celina at the University of Central America. 

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The Restoration of St. Patrick's Cathedral 

On March 17, 2012, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York unveiled ambitious plans to restore St. Patrick's Cathedral. One year into the $175 million, 3-year project, assistant editor Ashley McKinless got a behind (and above) the scenes look at some of the church's renovation efforts.

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California Missions

After a visit to Mission San Juan Bautista in March 2013, Kirk Whitney and his family resolved to visit all 21 of the California missions before the Year of Faith ended in November. Here he shares just a few of the many beautiful sites they saw along their West Coast pilgrimage.

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A Terrible Beauty

Former associate editor James Keane shares photos from the major sites of the Easter Rising of 1916, a failed attempt by Irish nationalists to throw off centuries of English rule and establish an Irish Republic.

On January 12, Pope Francis named 19 new cardinals and announced a consistory for their formal induction into the College of Cardinals on Feb. 22. Here is a round-up of photos and background information so you can meet his selections. 

Luke Hansen, S.J., an associate editor of America, created this photo journal after participating in a delegation to Honduras in September 2013. 

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Sixty years after the death of the great American playwright Eugene O'Neill, Kevin Spinale S.J. says that his plays "remain powerful because of their honesty. Take another look at the work of a man who struggled mightily to grasp truth."

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Letting Go 

Father James Martin, S.J., reflects on his visit to the Artifact Storage Facility, where the Archdiocese of New York stores old statues, crucifixes and other religious pieces from churches that have closed.

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Women in the Life Of the Church

To accompany America's special Oct. 28 issue: Women in the Life Of the Church, a collection of contemporary artwork by Catholic women. 

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'Pride and Prejudice' Through the Years 

A photo gallery of illustrations and pictures celebrating the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice. This gallery accompanies the article "Pride and Principle: The spiritual side of Jane Austen's novels" by Julie Rattey.

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The Skulls of Bisesero: Remembering Rwanda's Genocide

William Collins Donahue visits the Rwandan Genocide Memorial at Bisesero. These images accompany his piece written in the July 1 issue. 

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Ignatius' Way: A New Pilgrim Path

In the March 4 issue Chris Lowney writes about the new Ignacio camino, a pilgrim route that visits many of the sites associated with the life of St. Ignatius Loyola. Here we present highlights from the journey. 

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Lowell's Native Son 

James T. Keane visited Jack Keroauc's hometown of Lowell, Mass. on the 90th anniversary of the writer's birth. This slideshow accompanies Keane's essay on Kerouac.

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The Art of Ferdinand Hodler

Select images from "Ferdinand Hodler: View to Infinity." This slideshow accompanies Fr. Leo J. O'Donovan's review of the show.

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A Journey to Baggot Street

Kerry Weber travels to the house in Dublin where Sister Catherine McAuley founded the Sisters of Mercy.

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The World of Warhol

Leo J. O'Donovan, S.J., narrates an audio slideshow of a new show on Andy Warhol at the Met in New York. This slideshow accompanies Fr. O'Donovan's review of the show.

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Cathedral of Christ the Light

A tour of Oakland's modern cathderal, with captions by Judith Dupre. This slideshow accompanies Dupre's article, "Woven from Light".

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New Traditional Churches

A introduction to several new Catholic churches built in a traditional style. This slideshow accompanies Michael E. DeSanctis's article "Upon This Foundation".

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At Home with Catholic Writers

A tour of the homes of select Catholic authors. On January 30, 2012, Kerry Weber published an essay on popular literary pilgrimage sites.

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The Work of Catholic Relief Servives

A slideshow highlighting the projects around the world supported by Catholic Relief Services. In January 2012, America published a profile of Carolyn Woo, the new president and chief executive officer of CRS.

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The Sacred Arts

A slideshow with commentary by Judith Dupre featuring selected images from the book Ars Sacra. This feature accompanies a portfolio that appeared in the Christmas 2011 issue.

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Rembrandt's Jesus

A narrated slideshow of Rembrandt's paintings of Jesus. This feature accompanies a review of a new exhibit of Rembrandt's work by Leo J. O'Donovan, S.J.

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Worship Space Today

A slideshow of newly designed churches. This feature accompanies interviews in the May 23 issue with Roberto Chiotti, an architect, and Richard S. Vokso, a sacred space planner.

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The Vatican's Coins of the Realm

A closer look at the Vatican tradition of coin making, featuring coins and medals from the 15th through the 20th centuries. Read William van Ornum's survey of Vatican numismatics, and browse his selection of additional resources.

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The Mosaics of Marko Rupnik, S.J.

Highlights from Fr. Rupnik's installation at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. Read Fr. James Martin's Christmas reflection on the mosaics.

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Rising from the Rubble

A slideshow report on the unique role of Catholic N.G.O.'s in Haiti's recovery. Read the article by Joseph G. Bock on the subject.

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In The World of Khubilai Khan

Images from the exhibit "The World of Khubilai Khan" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Read Fr. Leo J. O'Donovan's review of the show from November 2010.

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Christian Life in the Middle East

In advance of the October 2010 Synod on the Middle East, a selection of photographs chronicling the life of Christians in Israel and the surrounding region.

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View Kevin Clarke's audio slideshow from the Middle East

Matisse's Reinvention

Images from the exhibit "Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913-1917." Photos courtesy the Museum of Modern Art. Read Fr. Leo J. O'Donovan's review of the show in the August 30-September 6, 2010 issue.

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A Requiem for St. Vincent's

A slideshow history of St. Vincent's Hospital in New York, which closed in the spring of 2010 after serving the city for over 150 years. Produced by associate editor Kevin Clarke. Read Clarke's article on St. Vincent's from the July 5-12, 2010 issue. Photos courtesy Catholic News Service, the Sisters of Charity New York and Jeremiah's Vanishing New York.

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The Greening of Detroit

An introduction to Detroit's burgeoning urban farm movement. Photos courtsey David Alire Garcia. Read Garcia's article on urban farms from the June 21-28, 2010 issue.

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The Monks of Kintsvisi

Jonathan Alpeyrie presents a photo essay of the Kintskivis monastery in the Republic of Georgia. Closed for 90 years during the Communist regime, the monks returned to the monastery in 1990. This slide show accompanies Alpeyrie's essay, "Set in Stone", from the May 31, 2010 issue.

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Catholic Life in Vietnam

A photographic introduction to the church in Vietnam today and its relationship with the country's communist government. This slide show accompanies George Anderson, S.J.'s article, "The New Vietnam", from the March 29, 2010 issue.

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Crisis in Honduras

A pictorial account of the political crisis in Honduras that began with the forced removal of President Manual Zelaya in June 2009. This slide show accompanies Tim Padgett's article, "The Other America", from the March 8 issue.

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Mexico Tipico

Pictures from life in Oaxaca, Mexico, past and present. This slide show accompanies Robert Joe Stout's article, "Adonde Vas Mexico?" from the February 22 issue.

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Haiti Weeps

Photographs from Catholic News Service chronicling the devastation in Haiti following the January 12 earthquake. Additional coverage and commentary from America's editors and friends is available on our blog and elsewhere.

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Rowan Williams Accepts Campion Award

The Archbishop of Canterbury was granted the honor by the editors of America on January 25, 2010. Transcripts and audio selections from the ceremony are also online.

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After the Storm

America columnist Kyle T. Kramer offers a meditation on death and renewal in the wake of a storm that fell numerous trees on his farm. Read Kramer's essay on storms, both economic and natural, in the November 23 issue.

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Kandinsky's Creations

Images from the work of Vasily Kandinsky on view at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Read Father Leo O'Donovan's review of the show.

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Berrigan and the Peace Movement

A selection of photographs from the life of Daniel Berrigan, S.J., and his long involvement in the Catholic peace movement. Read Father George Anderson's interview with Father Berrigan.

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Passion Week in Peru

Professor Jaime Lara from the Institute of Sacred Music and Art at Yale University narrates a slide show of Holy Week at a Jesuit parish in the Cuzco region of Peru.

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Holy Week at The Casa

A meditation for Holy Week drawing from photographs and music provided by the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Narrated by Karen Sue Smith. We recommend you increase your audio volume for optimal presentation.

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America's Century in Pictures

A portfolio of photographs and artwork tracing America's 100 year history.

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The Treasures of Pompeii

Images from the National Gallery of Art's special exhibit on Pompeii and the Roman Villa. Read a review of the exhibit by Leo O'Donovan, S.J.

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Along the Camino

Photographs from the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Read Arthur Paul Boers' reflections on his journey along the Camino.

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The Art of George Tooker

A selection of works from the respected American artist. Read Karen Sue Smith's review of the National Academy Museum's exhibit of Tooker's work.

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Praying with Icons

A slideshow of popular icon subjects and themes, courtesy of Trinity Icons. Read Father Stephen Bonian's introduction to praying with icons.
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In the Steps of Saint Paul

A tour of Pauline pilgrimage sites in Turkey. Read John Endres's article on how to make a Pauline pilgrimage.
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The Art of Olafur Eliasson

Highlights from the Danish artist's exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Read Father Leo O'Donovan's review of the show.
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Benedict in America

A selection of images from Pope Benedict XVI's April 2008 visit to the United States.
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Animals in Distress

A companion piece to David Pinault's April 28, 2008 article on working with injured animals. "Sewing up the torn paw of a Javanese leaf-monkey...might seem an untried and unexpected form of interfaith dialogue," Pinault writes, "but it proved very productive for me."
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Praying with Art

An online meditation for Lent and Easter, narrated by Karen Sue Smith.
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Pilgrimage to Chimayo

Fr. Jim Martin narrates a tour of Chimayo, the Lourdes of America.
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The Art of Alfonse Borysewicz

Catholic artist Alfonse Borysewicz leads the viewer on a tour of his notable works.
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Since 1943, “The Word” column has been found near the end of issues of America.

Especially after the Second Vatican Council, in response to the call for Catholics to “gladly put themselves in touch with the sacred text itself ”(Verbum Dei, No. 25), the column has been focused specifically on the next Sunday’s Scriptural readings.

To better fit our current monthly issue frequency, we will publish the full version of “The Word” digitally on America’s website, rather than in the Kindle edition distributed monthly. This item in the Kindle edition will continue to point readers to The Word column online through a link to the website.