Being a Directioner—what we fans of One Direction call ourselves—has always offered a sense of inclusion and belonging.
Chloe Gunther
Chloe Gunther, a former editorial intern at America, is digital communications coordinator at JRS USA.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
I think God might want me to be a vegan
I became a vegetarian, and I am now thinking about becoming a vegan. In this discernment, I see God staring back at me.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
The perfect cookbook for every sacrament
From your confirmation saint’s favorite dish, to comforting soup for those suffering from an illness, these recipes can serve as ways to find God in yourself and in your kitchen.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
How martial arts classes are empowering young people in a Jesuit Refugee Service camp in South Sudan
Isaac Auyub developed a passion for martial arts after fleeing Sudan. Now, he instills the strength her learned to in his students in a refugee community.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Report: Faith groups push for comprehensive immigration reform across the Americas
Over 171 faith-based and grassroots organizations across the Americas have signed a letter to bishops’ conferences advocating for humane immigration policies and for mitigating the forces compelling migration.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Ten American Catholic athletes to watch for in the Tokyo Olympics
As Team U.S.A. heads to Tokyo, keep an eye on these athletes and all of the Olympians whose faith inspires them in competition.
Posted inFaith, News
So, Pope Francis invited Spider-Man to the Vatican
The real-life superhero Mattia Villardita was invited to the audience because of his everyday commitment to bring joy to suffering children — dressed as his childhood idol.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Tiny scriptures of truth: America’s 2019 poetry roundup
New American poetry that spans the globe.