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Bishop ‘touched emotionally’ by film on Father Tolton’s boyhood, family
Chicago Auxiliary Bishop Joseph N. Perry, postulator of Father Augustus Tolton's sainthood cause, said he was "touched emotionally" by the portrayal of the African-American priest's boyhood and family life in the new short film "Across."
‘Examination of Conscience,’ streaming, Netflix
The unsettling but important and powerful three-hour film is currently streaming in Spanish, with English subtitles. "Examination of Conscience" investigates sexual abuse in Spain's Catholic schools, seminaries and summer camps.
A matter of taste: Doing a deep dive into fast-food fish sandwiches
While one does not live on bread alone, during Lent one had better not add meat to the menu. See our review of national chains' seafood offerings, plus some local eateries offering grilled cheese.
Twin messages of ‘Unplanned’: ‘Be bold’ but show ‘mercy and redemption’
Faith, forgiveness and healing were some of the central topics that emerged during a recent panel discussion about the forthcoming abortion-themed film "Unplanned" at New York City's Sheen Center for Thought & Culture.
Van Peebles dispenses spiritual wisdom as pastor in ‘Run the Race’
Mario Van Pebbles plays Pastor Baker in the movie that explores such themes as keeping trust in God, even in the midst of suffering and misfortune, as well as the importance of forgiveness.
Group’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ list finds the nation’s worst sexual exploiters
Each year, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation introduces its "Dirty Dozen" in the way of companies who exploit sex for profit. Some are new entries. Some date back to when the center was known by its original name, Morality in Media.
‘Fighting With My Family’ is a win for all
"Rocky" meets the WWE in this rousing underdog tale of girl who becomes a professional wrestler. Suitable for older teens, the film highlights the importance of perseverance, forgiveness and the bonds of friendship and family.
New book claims homosexuality, hypocrisy rampant in Vatican
A French journalist's new book, timed to hit shelves as the summit on clergy sexual abuse begins in Rome, claims the majority of prelates working at the Vatican live active homosexual lifestyles.
In twist on romantic comedies, ‘Isn’t It Romantic’ is actually funny
Whether marred by a desire to be outrageous or by situations entirely unrelated to normal human behavior, recent rom-coms are more tiresome than tickling. Not so here, though it's strictly for adults.
What’s poetry doing on a page like this? Plenty
Poetry can make you laugh, think deeply or turn your gaze upward in hope. Editor Matthew Gambino showcases contemporary poets such as Bob Hicok in a new CatholicPhilly.com column.