A trip to Argentina shows not only Francis’ legacy here, but also the model of ministry that shaped him.

External realities are complicating the traditional structures on which parishes have relied for decades.

Is it possible to be a contemplative caretaker?

With Pennsylvania widely considered the most crucial of the seven 2024 swing states and America feeling stuck in a winter of discord haunted by the specter of political violence, I decided to report on the election from Punxsutawney.

Here are five qualities that today’s prophetic voices share with our predecessors.

A look back at the Second Vatican Council through the coverage offered by America and Commonweal offers two lessons: First, we should not expect the journey of the church after the Synod on Synodality to be smooth sailing. Second, the church is very much capable of getting through such turmoil, and emerging stronger from it.