Stopping to gaze at and perhaps pray before a Nativity scene is one of the best ways to remember the real meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said.

A Reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent, by James T. Keane

This imaginary scene depicts the dreams of many Catholics: a church that welcomes LGBTQ people, allows women to be ordained and gives young Catholics a platform for their ideas.

A decades-old memorial for people who died from AIDS-related complications has found a new home in a New York City church.

A Reflection for the Feast of St. Edmund Campion, S.J., patron of America Media, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.

Advent is a season of hope. Note that we speak of hope, not optimism.

On my last day as America’s editor in chief, I am humbled by this extraordinary show of support that will enable us to leverage the momentum of the last, transformative 10 years into our next exciting phase of growth.

Matt Malone, S.J., compiled this list of his top 10 features from America and his top 10 columns over his 10 years as editor in chief.

A Reflection for the Feast of St. Andrew, by Molly Cahill

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