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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
Select articles from one of America's most talked about columnists
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
James Martin, S.J.
America Media seeks an Associate Editor for digital and print to lead America’s coverage of the Latino Catholic experience in the United States. The Associate Editor will report stories, cultivate writers and travel to cover important events of interest to the Latino community in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. The Associate Editor will provide feedback on articles being considered for publication by the editor in chief, write editorials in his or her area of expertise, review and edit manuscripts and proofread content.
Professional Requirements:
- B.A. or B.F.A required, advanced degree preferred.
- 3+ years of experience
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
- Editorial sensibilities that align with the mission of America Media
- Team player with strong communication and computer skills
- Knowledge and interest in the Catholic Church
- Bilingual proficiency, written and spoken (English and Spanish)
Expertise:
In addition to broad knowledge of the faith, tradition and social justice teachings of the Catholic Church, it is desirable that associate editors have a specific area or areas of expertise. For this position America is looking for candidates with deep knowledge and interest in the issues affecting Latino Catholics in America, including though not limited to immigration, education and economic mobility. Candidates should have a broad range of contacts in the Latino community. Though most content in this area will be published in English, candidates should be able to vet translations in cases in which America chooses to publish in both Spanish and English.
Resumes and writing samples should be emailed to jobs@americamedia.org.
Podcasts from America Media
Jesuitical
Jesuitical is a weekly podcast featuring Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis—the “young, hip, lay editors” of America Media. On each episode, they discuss the Catholic news of the week and speak with an interesting guest from the world of faith, politics or culture. Drawing from the insights of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, the hosts create a fun, relatable atmosphere that invites young adult Catholics to become a part of an interactive online faith community.
Inside the Vatican with America Media
Each week, Colleen Dulle goes behind the headlines of the biggest Vatican news stories with America’s Rome correspondent Gerard O’Connell. They'll break down complicated news stories that have a whole lot of history behind them in an understandable, engaging way. Colleen and Gerard will give you the inside scoop on what people inside the Vatican are thinking, saying—and planning.
The Gloria Purvis Podcast
“The Gloria Purvis Podcast” is a new podcast from America Media hosted by radio personality and Catholic commentator, Gloria Purvis. The podcast centers the opinions, stories and experiences of individuals who have been marginalized in the Catholic Church and in society. A consistent ethic of life informs the conversations and honestly critiques narrow applications of church teachings or ideological attitudes. It's all about fostering a culture of charitable dialogue around the most complex and contentious issues in the Catholic Church today.
Hark! The stories of our favorite Christmas carols
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The cookies, the mistletoe, the lights...oh, and the music! For Christians, Christmas carols mark a season of hope and the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Even in popular culture, these iconic jingles capture a warmth, a cheer and a nostalgia that transcends religious belonging.
Plague: Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church
In “Plague,” journalist Michael O’Loughlin investigates the untold stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church from the 1980’s. Mike is America’s national correspondent and he has covered Catholicism for more than a decade. Mike is also gay and Catholic—and he is curious how others manage this sometimes complex identity. Through dozens of interviews and archival research, he has found that no time in modern history was more volatile for gay Catholics than the height of the AIDS epidemic.
Deliver Us
Will the Catholic Church's sex abuse crisis ever end? That's a question everyone has been asking since the latest wave of news in 2018. In Deliver Us, host Maggi Van Dorn is a Catholic committed to healing the church from the inside. She wants to know: How did this happen? And what, if anything, can we do to help? Hear from experts, advocates, and survivors to learn what the church can do to move forward. Because you can’t fix something until you know how it’s broken.
Imagine: A Guide to Jesuit Prayer
Pray with your imagination! In this series, Tucker Redding, SJ, guides you through the practice of Ignatian Contemplation, in which you use your imagination to place yourself in scenes from scripture. Journey with Jesus from his baptism in the Jordan River to his death and resurrection in Jerusalem.
The Examen with Father James Martin, S.J.
The examen is a centuries-old prayer practice that helps you find God in your daily life. Our podcast is based on a technique that St. Ignatius Loyola outlined in the Spiritual Exercises, his classic manual for prayer. Each week Father Martin will provide you with a new reflection and guide you through the examen prayer.
Preach: Scripture Reflections from America Media
What makes a great Catholic homily? And what goes into the art of delivering it well? Preach is a new weekly podcast from America Media that features a diverse cast of Catholic preachers who open up their hearts and minds to reveal their techniques, approaches to interpreting scripture and the spiritual reflection necessary to enable great preaching.
Church Meets World: The America Magazine Podcast
This is where the Catholic Church meets the most interesting and consequential issues of our time. Each episode explores a different topic through immersive stories told by America’s editors. Church Meets World is the best of our magazine content reimagined in podcast form. It’s not only what you read in our pages but how you hear it. Presented by Maggi Van Dorn and Sebastian Gomes.
*Formerly the America This Week Podcast.
Voting Catholic
When it comes to voting, Catholics in the United States are split down the middle. Some cast their vote on a single issue. For others, the decision is more complex. So, what are the deciding issues for Catholics and how will they stack up in the 2020 election? This podcast series explores the top voting issues in the United States, from abortion to immigration to racial justice, by sharing the voices of experts and activists on the front lines. How Catholics vote will help determine the election. Here’s the case for each issue and how they are connected. Hosted by Sebastian Gomes.
Five years ago, U. S. Catholics undertook a peculiar alliance for the progress of the Latin American Church. By 1970, ten per cent of the more than 225,000 priests, brothers and sisters would volunteer to be shipped south of the border. In the meantime, the combined U. S. male and female "clergy" in South America has increased by only 1,622. Halfway is a good time to examine whether a program launched is still sailing on course and, more importantly, if its destination still seems worthwhile. Numerically, the program was certainly a flop. Should this be a source of disappointment or of relief?