If our democracy is to survive and prosper, then our politics must become less important.
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Posted inFaith, In All Things
How a murdered Maryknoll sister became the subject of a new spiritual and political thriller
‘A Radical Faith’ tells the story of Sister Maura Clarke, one of the churchwomen killed in El Salvador in 1980.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
U.S. bishops express concern and cautious optimism about relations with the Trump administration.
Catholic bishops on Tuesday chose for their top leadership posts two prelates from states touching Mexico.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Washington Front
The role of Catholics in the time of Trump
This is the most improbable election since an elderly Jesuit from Argentina was elected pope.
Posted inFaith
Deacons, Women and the Call to Serve: a special video event
A special web round-table discussion sponsored by America Media and the Fordham Center on Religion and Culture.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
How Catholic advocates view the new White House
Catholic advocates say their work will cover issues of religious liberty, human dignity and climate change.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Live-blogging the U.S. Catholic bishops’ fall meeting
National correspondent Michael O’Loughlin is covering the USCCB gathering for America.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Cardinal-designate Cupich speaks on crossing great divides in U.S. life and church
Cardinal-designate Cupich shared his hopes for the new Trump administration.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
WATCH LIVE: Ignatian Family Teach-In 2016
Watch the Ignatian Family Teach-In 2016 live this weekend.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Some Catholics say politics were prevalent in parishes ahead of election
Helping drive up Mr. Trump’s numbers, some Catholics say, were clergy and parish leaders.