Sam Sawyer

New York

Executive Editor at America Magazine

Jesuit priest, editor in chief at @americamag. Trying to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them—and to hear the same.

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Articles

‘Because Trump said so’ is no reason to bomb Iran

1 week ago | americamagazine.org | Sam Sawyer

Yesterday’s headlines were filled with the news that President Donald J. Trump was demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” prompting a number of questions. Surrender to whom? Israel or the United States, with whom Iran is not (yet) at war? Would such surrender require only a cessation of Iran’s nuclear program? A change in its regime? Or a kind of military occupation? Has anyone communicated this demand more clearly to Iran? Will Congress be consulted?
Your 2025 Data and AI Summit Guide for the Retail & Consumer Goods Industries Experience

3 weeks ago | databricks.com | Sam Sawyer

The biggest event of the year in data and AI is upon us! As Industry Marketing Leader for Retail and Consumer Goods at Databricks, I couldn’t be more excited for Data and AI Summit, taking place in San Francisco, June 9-12, 2025. More than 20,000 data and AI leaders will descend on Moscone Center to take part in 700+ sessions, keynotes and training at the world’s largest data, analytics and AI conference.
The challenge of loving one another

1 month ago | americamagazine.org | Sam Sawyer

Loading... Click here if you don’t see subscription optionsA Reflection for Friday of the Fifth Week of EasterFind today’s readings here. “This I command you: Love one another.” What could be simpler? It can seem like “Love one another” should be something to which everyone can give agreement, a point of consensus that can settle disputes and resolve differences over doctrine or interpretation. I sometimes think of this—borrowing from the Beatles—as the “all we need is love” approach.
Pope Leo XIV May Be a Stern Teacher for American Catholics

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Sam Sawyer

As a Jesuit, I felt sure 12 years ago that there was no real chance the cardinals would elect a Jesuit pope. As an American, I felt sure six days ago that there was no real chance they would elect someone from the United States. Today, I am overjoyed at having a terrible track record for predicting the outcome of papal conclaves.
The Chicago pope’s prayer for world peace

1 month ago | americamagazine.org | Sam Sawyer

Loading... Click here if you don’t see subscription optionsDr. Juanita Mora, Sam Sawyer, S.J., Colleen Dulle, Ashley McKinless, Kevin Christopher Robles, Zac Davis and the owner of the Vatican Emporium shop gather around the flag of the city of Chicago.
The prayer Rome needs right now: Come, Holy Spirit.

2 months ago | americamagazine.org | Sam Sawyer

Loading... Click here if you don’t see subscription optionsSt Peter's Basilica is seen in the background as a cardinal arrives for a college of cardinals' meeting, at the Vatican, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)Rome feels very different only two days after the funeral of Pope Francis.
Easter joy is here in the darkness-even if we can’t see it yet

2 months ago | americamagazine.org | Sam Sawyer

A Reflection for Friday of the Octave of EasterFind today’s readings here. “When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore.”It was during Easter of 2020, in the middle of the pandemic lockdown, that I realized that Mary Magdalene had headed out to the tomb on that first Easter expecting only sorrow and sadness, still deep in grief for the loss of her friend and teacher.
Sam Sawyer on the legacy of Pope Francis

2 months ago | contrarian.substack.com | Sam Sawyer

After serving as the Supreme Pontiff for 12 years, Pope Francis passed away early Monday morning at the age of 88. Pope Francis was the first Latin American and first Jesuit to occupy the esteemed position. Recognized as one of the more progressive popes, his time in the Vatican will no doubt leave a lasting impact.
Five Areas Where AI Agents Will Transform the Retail Industry

2 months ago | databricks.com | Sam Sawyer |Rob Saker

Imagine a future where decisions that once took days or even weeks happen in seconds, managed flawlessly by intelligent systems without human oversight. Perhaps it’s a store manager who previously spent up to 40% of their time sitting in their office reviewing reports. They now instead see an alert on their phone as they walk through the store, ask a question on that smartphone, and receive detailed guidance on how to act within minutes.
New Report Shines Light on 2025 SME Skills Horizon

2 months ago | hrdconnect.com | HRD Connect |Sam Sawyer |David Banaghan

A new report into the 2025 skills and recruitment outlook of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in England reveals nine in 10 (90% of businesses) are anticipating some kind of skills gap within their business, with the biggest at entry level (32%)*.