Arts & CultureFilm
We're told the pope abstains from TV, but likes a good movie. Here's some suggestions from America staff and contributors.
Arts & CultureTheater
‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical’ was cheesy and sensational (and what exactly is a TikTok musical?)
It is a story made possible by young people’s collective efforts to find some creative solace during Covid-19.
FaithFaith and Reason
Father James Martin: An alarming number of Catholic clergy contributed to an environment that led to the fatal riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
In 2021, are we going to continue believing the worst of every one we encounter online? Blogger Amanda Knapp (“Indisposable Mama”) writes that Catholics can lead a different way.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
The pandemic has us spending more hours than ever in front of video screens, but Conor Kelly writes that TV steals time we could use to better understand ourselves, our loved ones and God.
FaithExplainer
Twitter users swapped "pope memes" last week using digitally altered images of Pope Francis celebrating the Eucharist. Was it harmless fun or sacrilege?