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Arts & CultureFilm
John Anderson
“Saint Maud” is the latest entrant in the religious-obsessives-are-the-craziest-people movie catalogue.
Arts & CultureFilm
Ryan Di Corpo
“News of the World” succeeds in marrying the classic action-adventure conventions of the American Western with a deeper, human story about the ties that bind us, even in the midst of persistent unrest.
FaithCatholic News Quiz
America Staff
How closely did you follow the news this week? Take our Catholic news quiz and find out.
FaithVideo
America Video

Prayer may seem complicated or frightening, but anyone can pray! James Martin, SJ, shares some useful definitions of what prayer is and what we can learn from each of them.

Politics & SocietyEditorials
The Editors
Joe Biden has signed eight executive orders related to immigration in his first two weeks in office. These measures are important first steps, but immigration reform must move beyond executive orders.
Politics & SocietyNews
Rhina Guidos - Catholic News Service
In November, incoming U.S. President Joe Biden said at a Jesuit Refugee Service event that he would be heading in a dramatically different direction than the previous administration on refugee admissions.
FaithShort Take
Thomas J. Reese
While it is true that conflict exists between the U.S. bishops and the Biden administration, ignoring the areas of agreement is ignoring the facts. It is bad for the administration, bad for the bishops and bad for the country.
FaithJesuitical
Jesuitical
Whether you are an agnostic seeker who’s curious about the whole “prayer” thing or a seasoned Catholic looking to deepen your relationship with God, James Martin, S.J., has a book for you—and everyone else.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The head of the Catholic Church and the head of Al-Azhar gave the world yet another powerful witness of their friendship and commitment to work together for peace among the nations.
FaithFaith and Reason
Carlo Calleja
In a world that trivializes kinship more and more, Pope Francis’ retrieval of the concept of fraternity is timely and challenging.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The plan places a particular emphasis on ensuring equal access to Covid-19 testing, treatment and vaccination.
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
Bill McCormick, S.J.
The Associated Press (again) investigated Catholic dioceses that benefited from the Paycheck Protection Program. Here’s what they got wrong about the church in the United States.
Women inmates with their faces obscured to protect their privacy are pictured at the Dacar Prison Unit 5 in São Paulo. (CNS photo/courtesy Prison Pastoral Ministry of Brazil)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Eduardo Campos Lima
The Brazilian Constitution secures the right of women who are incarcerated to breastfeed their babies for six months. The law also allows them to serve their time at home. The decision is left to a judge.
Politics & SocietyNews
Karen Pulfer Focht - Catholic News Service
“Science has made my faith stronger,” she said. “The DNA structure is amazing. It is beautiful and is evidence of what God can do and has done.”
FaithYour Take
Our readers
We want to hear about your plans for this season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Politics & SocietyNews
Elana Schor, Associated PressWill Wessert, Associated Press
President Joe Biden on Thursday called for a confrontation of the “political extremism” that inspired the U.S. Capitol riot and appealed for collective strength during such turbulent times in remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Paul D. McNelis, S.J.
The parallels to the post-pandemic Roaring ’20s of a century ago are striking. But we have learned how to fine-tune fiscal policy in order to avoid a boom-and-bust cycle.
FaithFaith in Focus
Britt Luby
We are called as Catholics to honor the dignity of every single person—and there are small but meaningful ways to reach out to someone who has experienced a pregnancy loss.
FaithThe Good Word
Terrance Klein
God is ever ancient, ever new, ever the same, but we were created to wax and to wane.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo appealed to the people of Myanmar “to remain calm” and not resort to violence in the wake of the military coup.