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Church Meets World: The America Magazine Podcast

This is where the Catholic Church meets the most interesting and consequential issues of our time. Each episode explores a different topic through immersive stories told by America’s editors. “Church ... Read more

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Introducing "Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast"

Introducing "Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast"

We have an exciting new podcast from America Media to share with you. It’s called “Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast... Read more

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What it’s like to be an 11 year old Afghan boy fleeing the Taliban

What it’s like to be an 11 year old Afghan boy fleeing the Taliban

After the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021, thousands of Afghan refugees have been seeking a permanent... Read more

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Young adults struggle with the church. But they are also its best advocates for justice.

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