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Jim McDermott, S.J., is an associate editor at America.
FaithFaith in Focus
Jim McDermott
In a sense, the pope’s messages all amount to the same thing: Hello and God bless you. But there is a care in the language that is striking.
Pope Francis is pictured after answering questions from journalists aboard his flight from Iqaluit, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut, to Rome July 29, 2022.
Politics & SocietyIdeas
Jim McDermott
Prior to 1964, no pope had left Italy for 150 years. The advent of the 747 and long-haul flights enabled popes to finally visit the world, and the world to visit the pope.
FaithScripture Reflections
Jim McDermott
A Reflection for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, by Jim McDermott, S.J.
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FaithFaith in Focus
Jim McDermott
The Harvard Study of Adult Development has found that deep relationships are a key to long term emotional well-being. As I read their findings, I found myself wondering how many people would include a relationship with God as one of the deep personal relationships of their lives.
Paul Dano, left, and Michelle Williams in ‘The Fabelmans’ (Universal Pictures)
Arts & CultureFilm
Jim McDermott
At this point what could Steven Spielberg possibly have to offer? The answer, it turns out, is himself.
FaithShort Take
Jim McDermott
After years of contraction, missteps and premature obituaries, Barnes & Noble is unexpectedly thriving. Here are three lessons from the bookseller’s turnaround for the U.S. church.
Politics & SocietyExplainer
Jim McDermott
Mel Gibson's past history of antisemitic remarks and behavior means holding him up as a leader is not only wrong, it’s dangerous.
FaithScripture Reflections
Jim McDermott
A Reflection for Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time, by Jim McDermott, S.J.
Pope Benedict XVI replaces his zucchetto after a wind gust as his personal secretary, Msgr. Georg Ganswein, assists during the pontiff's general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in this Oct. 27, 2010 file photo. Archbishop Gänswein has written a book about his life with the late pope and his own difficult relationship with Pope Francis. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithExplainer
Jim McDermott
Archbishop Georg Gänswein is publishing a memoir of his years with Pope Benedict. But the archbishop is a compelling figure in and of himself.
FaithFaith in Focus
Jim McDermott
When someone dies, it is only right that family and friends be given a chance to share their memories of their loved one. But the balance between pastoral care and logistical realities can be a tough one to strike.