Some of your favorite books by Christian authors came to be because of the careful and loving assistance of Roger Freet, the editor and literary agent who died on March 18.
Obituary
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Book Club
Saints, souls and spirituality: Remembering theologian Larry Cunningham
Lawrence “Larry” Cunningham, a longtime professor of theology at Notre Dame University and a well-known writer on spirituality, sainthood and more, died on Feb. 20, 2025.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
I will forever be proud to call myself a student of Martin Marty
Martin Marty, a towering figure in the study of American Christianity, died last week. Joe McShane, S.J., one of his former graduate students, remembers him with gratitude.
Posted inLast Take, Politics & Society
Remembering Fay Vincent: MLB commissioner, baseball purist and friend of the Jesuits
It was with heavy hearts that we at ‘America’ learned of the death of Fay Vincent Jr. in Vero Beach, Fla., on Saturday at the age of 86.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Jimmy Carter (1924-2024) set a new standard for ex-presidents
As the ex-president who has lived the longest, Jimmy Carter became one of the trusted citizens in the world.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Remembering John R. Donahue: a Jesuit New Testament scholar with a passion for justice
When we remember John R. Donahue, S.J., prominent themes that come to mind include his passions for Catholic biblical scholarship, social justice and teaching.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
Remembering the spiritual poverty and subversive laughter of Gustavo Gutiérrez
In faith, in love and in hope, Gustavo Gutiérrez gave everything to the present. The world is a better place for it.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
R.I.P. Gustavo Gutiérrez, the prophet who revolutionized Catholic theology for the poor
In a world that was coming to understand the structural underpinnings of poverty and violence, Father Gutiérrez was a prophet who saw clearly how the Christian proclamation of salvation involved not merely the afterlife but included human liberation in this life as well.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Family announces death of Ethel Kennedy at 96; she was devoted to family, slain husband’s legacy
Ethel Kennedy, Joe Kennedy said, “was a devout Catholic and a daily communicant, and we are comforted in knowing she is reunited with the love of her life, our father, Robert F. Kennedy.”
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Gratitude, sorrow, suffering and mercy: R.I.P. Greg Hillis
Greg Hillis, who died on the morning of Oct. 8, leaves behind a large and diverse community of family and friends all over the world. For so many of us, he was a true friend in the Lord.