Voices
Matt Malone, S.J., is the former President and Editor in Chief of America Media.
In All Things
The Catholic Press Association announced its annual awards for excellence over the weekend in Denver CO I am pleased to report that America was the recipient of eight first-place awards We are grateful for the endorsement of the CPA and more importantly for the support of our dedicated and gene
Of Many Things
I never met Andrew Greeley, but like many people, I felt as if I knew him.
Politics & Society
The mission of America, wrote its first editor in chief, is not only to “chronicle events of the day and the progress of the church” but also to “stimulate effort and originate movements for the betterment of the masses.” When John Wynne, S.J., penned those words in 1909, he
Of Many Things
This December marks the 50th anniversary of “Inter Mirifica,” the “Decree on the Means of Social Communication” promulgated by the Second Vatican Council. The decree is one of the guiding lights for America. The reflections on our mission and identity in this issue are heavil
Of Many Things
As I approach the first anniversary of my ordination next month, my friends and family have started to ask about the experience of being a priest: whether the first year was what I expected it to be, whether I’ve learned anything new. To be sure, there have been many moments in which I’v
Of Many Things
In the minds of many Britons, Margaret Thatcher was either the messiah or Mephistopheles.
Of Many Things
John W. Donohue, S.J., was the last associate editor who worked exclusively on a typewriter.
Of Many Things
The installation of Pope Francis was light years away from the papal coronations of old.