A college student reflects on the duty we have to carry on the memories of Sept. 11, 2001—even if we aren’t old enough to remember the day.
Grace Doerfler
Grace Doerfler is a student at the University of Notre Dame and a former editorial intern at America Media.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
I am a queer Catholic. When will the church feel like home?
I want to belong to a church that is willing to see my L.G.B.T.Q. siblings and me as just like straight and cisgender Catholics in our striving to follow Jesus. Can Catholic church leaders stand in my shoes?
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Covid-19 took music from our Masses. Now it’s (slowly) coming back.
As vaccination rates permit the lifting of some Covid-19 restrictions, congregations are easing back into singing. Here’s what music ministers have learned over the past year.
Posted inFaith, Ideas
Roundup: Online Retreats for Praying Through the Summer
Whether you’re not quite ready to return to in-person retreats, looking for a reflective space amid a busy schedule or just trying this form of prayer for the first time, online retreats are designed to help you pray no matter where you find yourself this summer.
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 inDispatches, Politics & Society
How Jesuit-educated Joel Castón became the first person to win an election from jail
Mr. Castón said he is committed to using this opportunity to be a voice for the residents of his district. “I want to magnify the humanity of the men and the women that I represent.”