‘Journey to Bethlehem’: Despite Moments of Light, Nativity Musical Is Rough Ride
Affirm Films Movie poster for ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ in theaters today. New film takes many detours from the real route, dropping this and adding that, for dramatic and comic effect.
Oklahoma City Archbishop Urges Governor to Grant Clemency to Convicted Murderer
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley. The 59-year-old Hancock was convicted of shooting and killing two men in Oklahoma City in 2001.
Mother of Israeli Hostage Thanks Pope Francis For His Efforts to Free Captives in Gaza
Posters of hostages held by Hamas. Some of the hostages have since been released or saved by the Israelis, and the United Nations puts the present number of hostages at 240.
Vatican Museums announce new hours, ticket price, and entrance
The Vatican Museums. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Rome Newsroom, Nov 10, 2023 / 09:23 am (CNA). The Vatican Museums have announced a series of novelties beginning both this month and after the new year, in anticipation of the 2025 Jubilee Year.B… […]
“It’s a very joyful movie!” Adam Anders talks about making Journey to Bethlehem
Family-friendly films that take Christian belief seriously are hard to find in the theaters, even when the subject is Christmas. Journey to Bethlehem, which opens in theaters today, is a welcome exception: a musical adventure […]
Playing and praying: Behind the scenes with 2 Jesuit college basketball chaplains
Behind the scenes of college basketball are the chaplains who offer spiritual support, prayer and wisdom, including the chaplains at nationally-ranked Marquette and Gonzaga.
Synodality, abortion and education: What to watch for at the U.S. bishops’ meeting
The bishops’ vote for the head of the education committee could be crucial, as Catholic schools around the nation struggle with changing societal norms around sex and gender.
Sex, religion and iconography in pop music
American pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed her most recent music video in a Catholic church, but Catholic iconography has long been the basis for pop songs with sexual themes and erotic imagery.
Orthodox Priests on the Rise?
WASHINGTON (ChurchMilitant.com) — A comprehensive study shows a significant ideological shift among Catholic priests in the United States. Second Vatican Council The Catholic University of America’s “The Catholic Project” study, which released its initial data in October 2022, published new findings Tuesday showing a marked decrease in priests identifying as politically liberal or theologically progressive. […]
Italian senate authorizes new inquiry in Orlandi case (Crux)
The Italian senate has authorized a parliamentary investigation into the case of Emanuela Orlandi, the 15-year-old girl who disappeared in 1983. The unsolved case of the “Vatican girl”—the daughter of a Vatican employee—drew new public attention last October, with the airing of a documentary exploring various conspiracy theories about her disappearance. But calls for a […]