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Social Media
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
A political document on the Eucharist will push young people even further from the church
As we thought about the future of the church, I couldn’t help but look at the situation on Catholic social media at that very moment.
Posted inFaith, News
Bishop Robert Barron discusses evangelization, social media and the meaning of synodality
During his keynote address at the Catholic Media Conference on June 10th, Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron of Los Angeles said the role of Catholic media is to prioritize the proclamation of the word of God.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Social media is producing ‘celebrity priests’ — and it’s a problem for their vocations
In this era of viral videos and the cult of social media personalities, understanding mental health and also the effects of celebrity priesthood is a conversation we must have.
Posted inFaith, Of Many Things
We’re going to publish things you disagree with. It’s what a Catholic magazine should do.
To overcome polarization and ideological partisanship—both in the church and in the culture—requires attention to diverse opinions and a variety of perspectives. America’s inclusive approach is an attempt to do just that.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
We’re all at risk of being radicalized by Facebook. Do these 3 things to resist (if you don’t want to delete your account)
The quietening of the middle—of the many reasonable voices that can disagree but respectfully so; of the many ordinary people contributing to the marketplace of ideas, not burning it down—is a terrible side-effect of Facebook’s business model.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
It is the National Day of Prayer. Here’s how Catholic Twitter is praying.
To mark this National Day of Prayer, America asked our social media followers to share their prayer intentions and favorite ways to pray.
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The USCCB parody Twitter account asked people to share when they felt least at home in the church. Catholics had a lot to say.
The invitation to share moments of exclusion and hurt at the hands of the church generated a significant response.
Posted inArts & Culture, Of Many Things
What’s on your bookshelf? Welcome to Spring Books 2021!
An introduction to all the books, new and old, profiled in our Spring Literary Review 2021.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: What if all of our screens suddenly went dark?
Since the 1970s, Don DeLillo has been the wry and cool Jeremiah of American life. His new novel, ‘Silence,’ continues that tradition.