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Sam Sawyer, S.J., is the editor in chief of America Media.
FaithConclave Diary
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
The attention of the church now turns decisively to the question of Francis’ successor and the preparations for the conclave that will elect him.
FaithOf Many Things
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Editor in chief Sam Sawyer, S.J., reflects on praying with Pope Francis’ body in St. Peter’s Basilica.
FaithScripture Reflections
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
A Reflection for Friday of the Octave of Easter, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
FaithOf Many Things
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
The further we get from the needs and the lives of the poor, the easier it is to forget that we have duties to them at all.
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Politics & SocietyOf Many Things
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
At its best, the United States defines itself not primarily by its borders, but by its values and principles.
FaithScripture Reflections
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
A Reflection for the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, Apostle, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Politics & SocietyOf Many Things
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
We cannot wish away reality with counterfactual speculation--nor should we try.
Politics & SocietyOf Many Things
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Pope Francis’s letter poses an implicit question to the whole church in the United States: Will we subject our political debates on immigration to the scrutiny of the Gospel or not?
FaithScripture Reflections
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
A Reflection for Monday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Politics & SocietyOf Many Things
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
For President Trump, there are obvious, common-sense answers to all the problems that plague America. Even when things may be challenging or require effort, they are never, ever complicated.