Three major events are converging on Feb. 11 this year: the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the World Day of the Sick, and the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s apostolic letter Salvifici Doloris ...

During times of turbulence in politics, culture, and religious life, it’s tempting to hold tightly to current convictions. Allowing a change of one’s mind or heart can be difficult work. With this in ...

Imagine this: Your days are so busy, what with work and raising two young children — but then things come crashing down and your life is interrupted. Just when it seems your family needs you the most, ...

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in the 8/30/1997 issue of America. Two years ago America published a collection of 25 brief essays by a number of notable personalities (9/30/95).

“Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me" (Mark 9:37). Pope Francis is back in Rome after completing his pastoral visit to Hungary and ...