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FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
In his general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the Holy Spirit’s name, “Ruach,” meaning breath or wind. And wind, he said, “is the only thing that absolutely cannot be bridled, cannot be bottled up or put in a box.”
Politics & SocietyShort Take
J.D. Long García
Donald J. Trump became the first president in history to be convicted of a felony last week. And he may become the first convicted felon to become president of the United States in November.
Arts & CultureCatholic Book Club
James T. Keane
As we prepare to celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day later this week, a look back at how 'America' covered the invasion then and in the years following.
A large single-family house is seen on a small hill above a sweeping green lawn. (iStock/Alex Potemkin)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Dominic Gideon
As Catholics, we must seriously consider where and how we live, and try to build sustainable communities with accountability to each other.
Politics & SocietyNews
David Agren - OSV News
“We will also respect political, social, cultural and religious diversity. Gender and sexual diversity. We will always continue to fight against any form of discrimination,” President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said.
The first 100 percent Brazilian oil platform, the P-51 produces about 180 thousand barrels of oil and 6 million cubic meters of gas per day when operating at full load. Photo courtesy of Divulgação Petrobras / ABr (Wikicommons)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Filipe Domingues
The most controversial blocks for exploration are located offshore at the mouth of the Amazon River basin. Petrobras, a government-controlled oil company, is pushing to begin preliminary drilling in search of new oil reserves.
FaithFaith and Reason
Hosffman Ospino
Trusting Hispanic leaders to be at the helm of major ministerial efforts makes a major difference.
FaithNews
Gina Christian - OSV News
The U.S. Catholic bishops’ latest annual report on child and youth protection shows abuse allegations are down, while safe environment protocols have taken root in the church—but guarding against complacency about abuse prevention is critical, as is providing ongoing support for survivors.
FaithFaith in Focus
James Martin, S.J.
On the Feast of the Uganda Martyrs, James Martin, S.J., recounts the story of young men revered throughout East Africa.
Pope Francis greets Jesuit Father James Martin, author and editor at large of America magazine, during a private meeting at the Vatican Oct. 1, 2019.
FaithFaith in Focus
Pope Francis
Father James Martin deserves our gratitude for this new text devoted to what he calls “Jesus’s greatest miracle”: the resurrection of Lazarus, Pope Francis writes in a new preface to the Italian-language translation of ‘Come Forth.’
FaithScripture Reflections
Christine Lenahan
A Reflection for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Christine Lenahan
FaithScripture Reflections
Ryan Di Corpo
A Reflection for Thursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time, by Ryan Di Corpo
FaithScripture Reflections
J.D. Long García
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr, by J.D. Long García
FaithScripture Reflections
Michael O’Brien
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time, by Michael O’Brien
FaithScripture Reflections
Rachel Lu
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs, by Rachel Lu
A woman carries food provided by U.S. Agency for International Development in Pajut, South Sudan, March 2017. (CNS photo/Nancy McNally, Catholic Relief Services)
Politics & SocietyThe Weekly Dispatch
Kevin Clarke
The current Farm Bill, at $1.5 trillion, represents the largest spending package in U.S. agricultural policy history; 80 percent of the spending is directed to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Arts & CultureTelevision
Christine Lenahan
Netflix's latest thriller "Baby Reindeer," is a chilling watch. The show haunts the viewer long after the credits roll, but not just because it is a stalker drama.
FaithFaith in Focus
Molly Cahill
It is important to let go of the to-do lists and the pressures, but it’s even more essential to let go of the resentment and blame that sneak in behind hard work and perfectionism.
FaithPodcasts
Jesuitical
The context of the incident, the Vatican’s response, and the implications for L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics.
Politics & SocietyNews
Kate Scanlon - OSV News
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts by a Manhattan jury for falsifying business records related to hush money payments during the 2016 campaign, marking the first criminal conviction of a former president and sparking varied reactions from political and legal experts.