Visit this page for America's latest news and commentary on Pope Francis, the first Jesuit to be elected pope. Last updated: April 5, 2013.FeaturesA Bishop Embraced by Rome, Matt Malone, S.J. (April 1 Issue)Building Bridges, Ambassador Miguel H. Díaz (April 1 Issue)Silence and Service

El Espíritu Santo no sólo asiste a los cardenales cuando van a elegir a un nuevo papa, sino que alienta también en las esperanzas y en los anhelos de todo el pueblo de Dios. La Iglesia está llamada a estar siempre muy atenta al Espíritu que late tanto en la jerarquía como entre los laicos. Est

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

Who goes to the hole, and for how long, is often decided with little or no due process.

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,

Raising the Minimum; Save the Vote; Hearing All Sides

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

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