A Listening Church; For God and Country?; Courageous Forgiveness

Last summer the Pentagon approved tours of the detention operations in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, for only a few reporters. America had access from July 15-19, 2013. Luke Hansen, S.J., an associate editor, toured Camps Five and Six (where most of the detainees are held), the detainee library,

President Obama also should urge Israel to adopt more moderate, conciliatory policies.

Raising the Minimum; Save the Vote; Hearing All Sides

Visit this page for America's latest news and commentary on Pope Benedict XVI's resignation and the papal transition. (Last updated: March 14, 2013.)

As immigration reform takes center stage in Washington, we offer a selection of articles from America on immigrants and the need for immigration reform:"Does the Gospel Speak to Immigration?" Michael O'Loughlin"Immigration Reform," Cardinal Roger M. Mahoney"The Other Ame

Revelations in Los Angeles; My Kingdom for a Hearse; Impunity on Trial

Pope Benedict knows full well the truth of what Bernard wrote to Eugenius: You are Peter, not Jesus.

America talks with the Catholic Candidates

Though we cannot create an absolutely safe world, we can create a safer world.