James T. Fisher, author of On the Irish Waterfront: The Crusader, The Movie and the Soul of the Port of New York, reports from the banks of the Hudson River on Budd Schulberg and the Jesuit labor priests who inspired the award-winning film, On the Waterfront. 

Why the Vatican needs to recognize ordinary men and women who have lead extraordinary lives of holiness.

A look back at the 100 year history of the national Catholic weekly.

Roger Haight, S.J., a longtime student of Edward Schillebeeckx, introduces the work of the renowned Dominican theologian, who died in December.

The editors of 'America' (attempt to) reflect on the Advent season. Mistakes were made.

At Ascension Church in New York City, the demand for an evening Mass lead to a unique liturgy using jazz music. Produced by Matthew Moll.