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Politics & SocietyDispatches
The year that felt like a lifetime: What were the biggest stories of 2020?
The year 2020 was dominated by three huge topics: the Covid-19 pandemic, the presidential election and the mass movement against racism. What else got the attention of America readers?
A newborn baby rests on a father's chest nuzzled up to his chin, both have eyes closed, are white; the father has dark brows and a bit of a mustache growing in; they are wrapped in a light brown blanket
FaithAdvent Reflections
God wants us to understand Jesus’ (and our own) family history
A Reflection for the Third Thursday of Advent
FaithThe Good Word
George Floyd died crying out to his mother. So did Jesus.
What does it mean to bear a son? What did it mean for her, and what does it mean for us?
FaithVatican Dispatch
Read: Pope Francis on how prayer reveals our common humanity
Pope Francis’ remarks from his general audience on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
FaithAdvent Reflections
Who is the Messiah? Go and find out.
A Reflection for the Third Wednesday of Advent
FaithFaith and Reason
Should Pope Francis get the Covid vaccine first—or last?
Where should a pope who has embodied “the first shall be last” stand in line?
FaithFaith in Focus
I promised my husband we’d raise our daughter Jewish. Now I worry I’ve left her in limbo.
I don’t want my daughter to wonder whether she is half-Catholic and half-Jewish. I want her to feel complete.
FaithAdvent Reflections
The call to be both spiritual and religious during Advent (and always)
A Reflection for the Third Tuesday of Advent
FaithAdvent Reflections
They tried to cancel Jesus. Instead he canceled death.
A Reflection for the Third Monday of Advent.
FaithFaith in Focus
St. Joseph is the patron saint we need in this pandemic
Pope Francis announced an upcoming Year of St. Joseph in honor of one of his favorite saints. Joseph’s example and patronage come at the perfect time.