Giacomo Puccini, the composer of “La Bohème,” “Tosca” and “Madama Butterfly,” has been called the world’s most popular songwriter, and with good reason.

Few writers have ever captured in fiction the American religious sense that underlies so much of our history more than Willa Cather.

With an all-star cast including Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, “Conclave“ has attracted a lot of Hollywood buzz. It has also raised some questions: How is a pope really elected? Does the movie get it right?

For over a century, Boys Town has been serving at-risk youths, inspired by the founding vision of the Rev. Edward J. Flanagan.

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.

Paul Horgan was a favorite of critics for his fiction and non-fiction alike during his long life—but his work deserves greater appreciation today.