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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.
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.”
Politics & Society Of Many Things
How pro-choice activists (inadvertently) converted me to the pro-life cause
Matt Malone, S.J.May 04, 2017
My conversion to the pro-life cause began, strangely enough, when I took part in a pro-choice march.
Tree. source: Pablo-Flores
Arts & Culture Of Many Things
‘Only God can make a tree’: The Catholic behind the famous Arbor Day poem
Matt Malone, S.J.April 20, 2017
It might interest you to know that at least three of the 12 people who have rest areas named after them on the New Jersey Turnpike have some historical association with this magazine.
Faith Of Many Things
Fr. Matt Malone: Agreeing to disagree with Franklin Graham
Matt Malone, S.J.April 06, 2017
At the risk of sounding patronizing, I have no doubt that the Reverend Graham’s faith is deeply felt and that his views are sincerely held.
Politics & Society Of Many Things
Trump reminds us that 'gut feeling' is still essential to politics
Matt Malone, S.J.February 23, 2017
Instinct, emotion, intuition—all those elements that make politics, well, politics—still matter.
Politics & Society Of Many Things
President Trump's ties to Russia matter. Here’s why.
Matt Malone, S.J.February 10, 2017
There is a big elephant in the room: What does Mr. Trump know about Russia? What does he not know? Does he know what he doesn’t know?