Voices

Sam Sawyer, S.J., is the editor in chief of America Media.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Joe Biden’s call to codify Roe might help elect Democrats, but it will not help us resolve our differences on the issue, nor is it really meant to do so.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Assumption, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for the Feast of Saint Mary of Magdala, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
To convince our fellow citizens to protect the lives of the unborn we need to recognize why many of them do not trust or easily understand our good motives.
FaithLent Reflections
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Annunciation (Friday of the Third Week of Lent), by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Politics & SocietyFeatures
The church’s passion for justice arises not only from its moral certainty, but even more from its solidarity with those who are suffering.
Politics & SocietyFaith and Reason
Choice alone cannot be a sufficient moral framework for thinking about abortion because more than one human life is at stake.
FaithAdvent Reflections
A Reflection for Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent
FaithShort Take
Pope Francis has a broad—and brave—vision of what being a pastor means, writes Sam Sawyer, S.J. And that vision has room for bishops to disagree with each other about the best way forward.