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‘Young Messiah’ filmmakers had blessing from author who inspired it
The director and one of the producers of the upcoming movie "The Young Messiah" said they had the blessing of author Anne Rice, whose novel, "Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt," inspired the screenplay.
USCCB among parties filing friend of the court brief in Texas abortion law case
The filing comes in the case of Whole Women's Health v. Hellerstedt, on which the Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments on two provisions of the law regulating abortion clinics in the state later during its current term.
Picturing Jesus: Our ‘Buddy,’ or joyful savior?
Attempts to lighten up the image of Our Lord in art have often gone awry, notes Gina Christian, because they miss the necessary idea that Jesus suffered death so as share eternal life -- and laughter -- to everyone.
I believe: Every tongue, every land, united in heart
Our faith resides not in historical happenings nor in a big book of rules, but in the heart -- with one accord in the love of God, writes Michelle Francl-Donnay.
In rapidly changing field, he keeps Catholic identity constant
James Amato, new secretary for Catholic Human Services, has seen seen a lot in his 32 years of social work in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. He knows how to adapt to new models of care and government funding.
Carolina Panthers linebacker says faith impacts his outlook on life
Middle linebacker Luke Kuechly, preparing to play in the Feb. 7 Super Bowl, credits his parents and his Catholic faith for making him not only a fierce competitor but also the nicest guy on the team.
In new interview, pope urges dialogue with China
"The Western world, the Eastern world and China all have the capacity to maintain the balance of peace and the strength to do so," Pope Francis told a Chinese newspaper. "We must find the way, always through dialogue."
Gene editing of embryos may create designer babies in Britain
A Catholic bioethics institute has accused the British government of moving toward the creation of genetically modified babies after scientists were given permission to alter the DNA of human embryos.
Canadian nun tells of spiritual experience while captive in Cameroon
"I must see things through the eyes of faith, confidence, abandonment and hope. It soothed me. I felt somehow serene during our 11-hour car ride through the backcountry," she said. Sister Bussiere tried to keep the same state of mind for the next 58 days.
ManUp Philly returns in March with mission to transform men
Organizers of the men's conference hope to re-energize men in their faith, and "be a beacon of hope and strength in their families" and communities. The conference has sparked the formation of 50 new men's groups in the archdiocese.