The August issue of America featured the results of a comprehensive survey of U.S. Catholics by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, commissioned by America Media. Please see this current issue for more results from the survey about politics, church finances and other issues.

With the arrival of summer, America asked its readers to give Pope Francis a summer reading recommendation, “beach read” or otherwise.

Summer is coming. What should Pope Francis read?

Yesterday the AP reported the U.S. bishops plan to vote on a document that would make clear to President Biden that he must choose between receiving Communion and advocating for abortion. Our readers had some thoughts.

Gloria Purvis, the Rev. Bryan N. Massingale, MT Dávila, Anthea Butler, Kim Harris, Shannen Dee Williams and Jeremy V. Cruz share their reactions to the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin.

Whether your answer is yes or no, what has gone into your discernment?