From the Boston Globe's first reports of episcopal cover-up in 2002, through the sexual abuse crisis roiling the church in Europe today, America has provided balanced and thoughful commentary on the unfolding events. Here is a selection of our coverage from the last ten years.
"Pilgrim Church Part II," The Editors, May 17, 2010
"Pilgrim Church Part I," The Editors, May 10, 2010
"Taking Responsibility," Thomas J. Reese, April 26, 2010
"The Millstone," The Editors, April 12-19, 2010
"Comfort the Sorrowful," October 29, 2007
"What the Clergy Abuse Crisis Has Taught Us," Marci A. Hamiton, September 25, 2006
"Changing the Rules," May 15, 2006
"Rights of Accused Priests," Avery Dulles, June 21, 2004
"A Bad Day for the Bishops," Andrew M. Greeley, March 22, 2004
"Another Aftershock," on the 2004 John Jay Report, March 22, 2004
For decades America has been a trusted resources for readers seeking to navigate the thicket of ethical issues presented by the contemporary world. From the writing of the legendary Richard McCormick S.J., to the nuanced commentary of Kevin O'Rourke, O.P., America has tackled an array of bioethical issues in its pages. Here we present a selection of our coverage.
"Humanae Vitae 25 Years Later," Richard McCormick, July 17, 1993
"Harvesting Organs from Cadavers," John J. Paris, April 29, 2002