Voices
Vivian Cabrera is a former assistant editor at America Media. She is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Houston, and is attending the Graduate School of Social Service at Fordham University, in New York.
FaithShort Take
An upcoming CARA survey reveals that Spanish-language Catholic groups are perceived as warmer and more familial. Meanwhile, English-language faith groups can be too goal-oriented and individualistic.
Arts & CultureIdeas
Authored by a member of the force that protects Pope Francis, "The Vatican Christmas Cookbook" explores the food and traditions that make for a happy holiday
FaithAdvent Reflections
A Reflection for the Third Friday of Advent.
Arts & CultureBooks
Anne Tyler's new novel can help us realize that life often is not spectacular or about jumping from one big event to the next.
Arts & CultureTelevision
Every episode of “Schitt’s Creek” comes with guaranteed fits of laughter as the Roses learn what it means to embrace their own brand of “normal” in a strangely normal town.
Arts & CultureBooks
Recommendations from the editors of America magazine, plus some poetry too!
FaithExplainer
It’s Friday and we know what you want to know: What fish sandwich should you eat today?
Arts & CultureBooks
Green’s novel gives a firsthand account of what it is like when a person becomes a brand, when one’s every thought, word and move is scripted, scheduled and scrutinized, ready to be devoured by an audience always demanding more.
FaithFaith in Focus
This Day of the Dead, I made two loaves of bread: one to share with colleagues and the less pretty one for myself and my grandpa to share over a cup of cafecito.
Arts & CultureLast Take
The Houston Astros may be down one game in the World Series, but America assistant editor Vivian Cabrera is a true believer.