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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.
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.
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.
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.
Savings and Internal Lending Communities in Rwanda
Community Healing and Reconciliation in Rwanda
Remembering Genocide in Kigali
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."
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.
To accompany America's special Oct. 28 issue: Women in the Life Of the Church, a collection of contemporary artwork by Catholic women.
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.
William Collins Donahue visits the Rwandan Genocide Memorial at Bisesero. These images accompany his piece written in the July 1 issue.
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.
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.
Select images from "Ferdinand Hodler: View to Infinity." This slideshow accompanies Fr. Leo J. O'Donovan's review of the show.
Kerry Weber travels to the house in Dublin where Sister Catherine McAuley founded the Sisters of Mercy.
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.
A tour of Oakland's modern cathderal, with captions by Judith Dupre. This slideshow accompanies Dupre's article, "Woven from Light".
A introduction to several new Catholic churches built in a traditional style. This slideshow accompanies Michael E. DeSanctis's article "Upon This Foundation".
A tour of the homes of select Catholic authors. On January 30, 2012, Kerry Weber published an essay on popular literary pilgrimage sites.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highlights from Fr. Rupnik's installation at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. Read Fr. James Martin's Christmas reflection on the mosaics.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A portfolio of photographs and artwork tracing America's 100 year history.
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.
Photographs from the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Read Arthur Paul Boers' reflections on his journey along the Camino.
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.
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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A tour of Pauline pilgrimage sites in Turkey. Read John Endres's article on how to make a Pauline pilgrimage.
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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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A selection of images from Pope Benedict XVI's April 2008 visit to the United States.
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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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An online meditation for Lent and Easter, narrated by Karen Sue Smith.
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Fr. Jim Martin narrates a tour of Chimayo, the Lourdes of America.
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Catholic artist Alfonse Borysewicz leads the viewer on a tour of his notable works.
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Vantage Point presents revealing and timely articles from America's archives. Scroll through the links below to view selections from the magazine's 100 year history.
The editors on the Boston marathon bombings: "A victim of senseless violence as surely as those on Boylston Street, Jesus is with us in our suffering, not only because he loves us, but because he has suffered too."
Remembering Daniel J. Harrington, S.J.
Tributes to and selections from the work of the Biblical scholar and longtime America contributor
'America' on Religious Liberty
An archive spanning 70 years
From July 17, 1993
Richard A. McCormick, S.J., on the anniversary of Pope Paul VI's controversial encyclical
Select articles on immigrants and immigration reform
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Gettysburg's Catholic Memories
From July 5, 1913
An archive of articles by John Courtney Murray, S.J.
An archive of articles by the Rev. Andrew M. Greeley
The editors on Jackie Robinson
The editors' evolving perspectives on Vietnam
Additional archive analysis of the Vietnam War
An archive of articles by Cardinal Avery Dulles
An archive of articles by John W. O'Malley, S.J.
"Opus Dei in the United States," February 25, 1995
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Inflation is through the roof; some states are changing their laws on abortion access; the President’s approval rating is down. How will these and other key issues influence the 50 million Catholics eligible to vote in the 2022 midterm elections? In an all new season of Voting Catholic from America Media, we share the voices of Catholic experts and activists on the front lines of the issues. This podcast is a compelling and timely audio experience for U.S. Catholics who are willing to put faith-based principles on the table and grapple with the issues beyond politically-charged talking points and narrow party lines. Hosted by Sebastian Gomes.
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I invite you to join us at our new America Movie Club discussion page (hosted on Facebook as a “group” affiliated with the America Facebook page), where you can request to join the group and dive right in!
We thought we’d give a whirl at creating a place where smart, funny, spiritual people can come and chat with other smart, funny, spiritual people about movies. It’s a bit of an experiment; we’re all going to learn as we go, and hopefully have some great adventures in the process.
Two things to know going in: We’re big believers that God speaks to us in all things, and that secular stories have as much to offer in the way of big ideas and conversation as religious ones. So while some of the movies we’ll choose will be explicitly Catholic, we’re also all in for hard scifi or Spike Lee joints, Ryan Reynolds rom-coms or the latest profound Oscar nominee.
Along the same lines, some of the conversation prompts we’re going to offer will be about the big meaty issues of the movie in question; others will be more personal and spiritual. We think the characters we identify with, the events that move us or that one song from the soundtrack that we cannot get out of our head can sometimes be ways that God is speaking to us, inviting, encouraging or challenging us.
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And if we listen to each other, maybe even our disagreements can be a source of blessing and encouragement. We’re all in this together.
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This month we’re watching “Romero,” the 1989 film from writer John Sacret Young, director John Duigan and Paulist Productions about the life and death of the about-to-be canonized Archbishop Oscar Romero. I’ve written about the making of the film in the October 15 issue of America.
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