As a doctoral student in theology studying Islam and Christianity, I have come across portrayals of Adam that are quite different from the one many Catholics know.
Interreligious Dialogue
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Rabbi: Jews are flourishing in America. For that, I thank the Catholic Church.
Despite antisemitism, American Judaism is growing and thriving, in part thanks to the largest religious organization in the world making evident that Jews are a beloved part of a larger religious family.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: Theologians must find new and relevant ways to share the Catholic faith
At a recent event celebrating a seminary’s theological journal, Pope Francis encouraged a “dynamic” theology, rooted in dialogue with other faiths and cultures.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pope Francis congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on Platinum Jubilee
Pope Francis sent well-wishes to Queen Elizabeth II as the reigning British monarch began the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of her coronation.
Posted inInterviews, Politics & Society
Interview: Former U.S.-Vatican ambassador says Pope Francis going to Ukraine is ‘advisable, for sure.’
Former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Ken Hackett, in an interview with America, shared his views on the possibility of a papal trip to Ukraine.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
No, ‘the Jews’ did not kill Jesus
A Reflection for the Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent, by James Martin, S.J.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis, Joe Biden and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar all issue statements promoting human fraternity
Pope Francis, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and President Biden issued statements emphasizing the need to recognize that all people are brothers and sisters and are called to live together as such to achieve peace.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh, the Buddhist monk who Thomas Merton called a brother
Thich Nhat Hanh, who died on Jan. 21, had a profound influence on Thomas Merton, who said, “I have far more in common with Nhat Hanh than I have with many Americans, and I do not hesitate to say it.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Texas Catholic church opened its door during hostage crisis at synagogue
As the tense hours of a Jan. 15 hostage standoff situation unfolded at Congregation Beth Israel, so too did an unbelievable manifestation of faith and community at nearby Good Shepherd Church.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
For many, a tattoo isn’t just ink. It’s a religious experience.
Among U.S. adults under 35, about 40 percent have tattoos. And getting inked has more parallels to traditional religious practice than you might think.