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The world awaits a Westphalia moment among the Sunni and Shiite branches of Islam.

Only a unified adherence to international humanitarian law can save Syria.

You probably know Father James Martin as Editor at Large of America, but you may not know that he also serves as The Official Chaplain of the satircal news show The Colbert Report. Mr. Colbert is known for his conservative, blowhard on-screen persona, and is a devout Catholic both on and o

The rebuilding of South Sudan requires an intellectual endeavor to replace the colonial state of mind.

Challenges ahead for parents and regulators as legal recreational marijuana sales begin

A delegation representing Jesuit ministries in the United States and Canada traveled across Honduras from Sept. 7-15, 2013, to learn more about the challenges facing the country following the military coup in 2009 and the response of the Catholic Church. Luke Hansen, S.J., an associate editor of Ame

Two of the most stirring images of the Pope Francis center on a person with a disability.

Philippine government and Muslim rebels take a step toward peace with power-sharing agreement.

Once again, Afghanistan has worn down its would-be conquerors. It is a time to leave.