Advent is here, so why not give yourself a 5 min reflection break? In this video, James Martin, SJ, shares insights on a key Advent theme: desire.

Bill McGarvey talks about young people who identify as "spiritual but not religious," why they resist traditional forms of Christianity and where they may find God.

Bill McGarvey, culture columnist for America and author of "The Freshman Survival Guide," talks about young people who identify as "spiritual but not religious," why they resist traditional forms of Christianity and where they can find God.

International agencies collaborate on Philippine typhoon relief efforts for a more efficient recovery.

Pope Francis told new cardinals during his homily Sunday, Feb. 23, that entering the church of Rome was not like entering a royal court.

After the announcement of the papal resignation one year ago, Fr. James Martin shared some of the up and downsides of being pope.

Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas talks about the criticism of Catholic organizations that have been labeled as not being true to the faith.

Jesuit trivia from James Martin, S.J.

At his last public Angelus, Pope Benedict XVI said that his resignation did not mean that he was abandoning the church.

Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno of the Vatican Observatory talks about whether or not the magi were "prototypical scientists."