There will be no surviving a nuclear war. “Nuclear war,” said Pope Benedict XVI, “will have no victors—only victims.” The post Archbishop Etienne: the ‘simple yet demanding’ work of peacebuilding in a nuclear-armed world appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
When Pope Leo shook our hands, he looked into our faces—brown, weary, hopeful—overcome with tears of joy and hope; he saw the church that walks with the poor, the church that refuses to be silent. His kind gesture lifted the U.S. Latino community when we needed it most. The post We brought the fears of migrants in the U.S. to Pope Leo—and returned home with renewed hope. appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
The same coach who believed in finding God in all people became the first to regularly draft Black players in the NFL draft’s first round. The post How NFL legend Vince Lombardi’s Catholic faith inspired him to fight racism appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Whether you’re looking for a solo, couple or group option, these ideas will put you, we hope, in the running for “best costume” at your parish’s Halloween party. The post This year’s best Catholic Halloween costumes: White Sox Pope Leo, Conclave Seagull, Luce and more appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
The people of Los Angeles have continued to resist the ICE raids and the Trump administration with seemingly ordinary moments. This is because for the oppressed, every moment of life is an act of resistance. The post As ICE terrorizes my community, living with joy is an act of resistance appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
The first time I joined the Peckville virtual congregation, and my cousin Andy was livestreamed into our living room, I felt something akin to what relatives of Hollywood celebrities must feel. The post How my priest cousin helped me become a more engaged Catholic appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
“Well done, my good and faithful servant. Go Ramblers.” The post Sister Jean’s legacy: A life of faith, service and basketball appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Patrick and I have come to better understand and better love each other. The book, it turns out, was the bridge we needed between my world and his. The post How writing a book about my son’s priestly vocation changed my understanding of the divine appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Prayer is a conversation with God, but I don’t hear any words. Isn’t that a problem? The post How can we hear God’s voice when the internet can fill any silence? appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine