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Matt Malone, S.J., Editor in Chief

Matt Malone, S.J., is the President and Editor in Chief of America Media. Fr. Malone began his tenure on October 1, 2012. At the time of his appointment, he was the youngest editor in chief in the history of America magazine. He served for two years as an associate editor, from

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Articles By Matt Malone, S.J.
Politics & Society Of Many Things
What John Courtney Murray would say about the state of public debate
Matt Malone, S.J.September 21, 2017
“Civilization,” wrote John Courtney Murray, S.J., “is formed by men locked together in argument. From this dialogue, the community becomes a political community.” Can we still say this today?
Residents wade through floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey Aug. 28 in Beaumont Place, Texas. (CNS photo/Jonathan Bachman, Reuters)
Faith Of Many Things
Thinking about Harvey, Creation, Destruction and Living Water
Matt Malone, S.J.September 07, 2017
Please keep praying for us. It truly helps.
Politics & Society Of Many Things
The real reason for our moralistic, combative politics: False messianism and the nation-state myth
Matt Malone, S.J.August 24, 2017
If we forget we live in a fallen world we are at risk of using patriotism to replace God.
Faith Of Many Things
Remembering 9/11 as a Christian, not an American
Matt Malone, S.J.August 09, 2017
Forgiveness is the only way out.
Arts & Culture Of Many Things
The virtue of a Catholic journalist
Matt Malone, S.J.July 27, 2017
The issue of America dated March 9, 1957, includes an article written by a young second lieutenant assigned to a U.S. Army anti-aircraft battalion in West Germany.
Magazine Of Many Things
Here are the America Jeopardy! questions, er, answers.
Matt Malone, S.J.July 13, 2017
The following are the correct responses to the prompts for “America Jeopardy!” How many did you get?
Gazans cannot leave or enter the territory except under extraordinary circumstances and only with the reluctant permission of Israeli or Egyptian authorities. (CNS photo/Mohammed Saber, EPA)
Politics & Society Features
Prayer, puppets and pleas for peace in Gaza
Matt Malone, S.J.July 01, 2017
After countless wars, the Palestinian citizens of a tiny strip of land surrounded by Israel find a way to persevere.
Arts & Culture Of Many Things
America magazine takes on 'Jeopardy!'
Matt Malone, S.J.June 28, 2017
Given that many of you are likely reading this on the beach, or in transit to your summer destination, I thought I’d offer you some lighter fare here.
Politics & Society Of Many Things
The World Is Watching. And They're Worried.
Matt Malone, S.J.June 15, 2017
The world can ill afford to have the United States abdicate its global position, either by choice or through carelessness.
Politics & Society Of Many Things
On his 100th birthday, J.F.K. points out the problems with politics
Matt Malone, S.J.May 17, 2017
The great enemy of the truth,” said J.F.K., “is very often not the lie, deliberate, contrived and dishonest; but the myth, persistent, persuasive and unrealistic.”