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James Martin, S.J., Editor at Large
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America and founder of Outreach.
@jamesmartinsj
Articles by James Martin, S.J.
FaithInterviews
Saint of the Darkness: an interview with the promoter of Mother Teresa’s cause for sainthood
James Martin, S.J.
Brian Kolodiejchuk speaks of Mother Teresa's early mystical experiences and her struggles with the “dark night.”
Father Federico Lombardi at his desk at the Holy See Press Office (photo by James Martin, S.J.)
In All Things
Journalists pay tribute to Father Lombardi, the outgoing Vatican spokesman
James Martin, S.J.
It is not hard to see why Federico Lombardi, S.J., was so beloved by the Vatican press corps.
The gravestone of Father John LaFarge, a Jesuit priest, longtime associate editor of America, and tireless advocate for racial justice. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Ahern)
In All Things
What can we do about the spiral of violence?
James Martin, S.J.
Praying for those who have been killed, finding inspiration to work for peace and justice, and asking ourselves some difficult questions.
A Grim Tally. Gun control activists rally in front of the White House in Washington on Jan. 4. The next day, President Barack Obama announced executive actions to reduce gun violence.
Vantage Point
A History of Gun Control in the pages of America
Kevin ClarkeJames Martin, S.J.
A look at America's coverage on gun violence, from the 1960s to present day.
In All Things
James Martin: Keep Pope Francis' comments on L.G.B.T. community in context.
James Martin, S.J.
No pope has spoken like this regarding the L.G.B.T. community.
In All Things
Reflections on Pride: a meditation for LGBT Catholics
James Martin, S.J.
First of all, remember that you were created by God.
Columns
James Martin: What's so great about Jesuit education?
James Martin, S.J.
The more I meet with Jesuit college students, the more I am convinced that there is something special here.
El Papa Francisco saluda a las parejas recién casadas durante la audiencia general en la Plaza de San Pedro del Vaticano el pasado 30 de septiembre de 2015.
America en Espanol
Diez puntos clave sobre ‘Amoris Laetitia’
James Martin, S.J.
La Iglesia necesita entender a las familias y a las personas en toda su complejidad.
Synod on the Family
What some critics of ‘Amoris Laetitia’ are missing
James Martin, S.J.
God deals with people directly. This truth needs not to be denigrated or mocked.
Pope Francis greets newly married couples during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in this Sept. 30, 2015, file photo.
FaithSynod on the Family
Top 10 takeaways from “Amoris Laetitia”
James Martin, S.J.
Pope Francis’s groundbreaking new document asks the church to meet people where they are and to consider the complexities of people’s lives, to consider the complexities of people’s lives and to respect people’s consciences.