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Dante is prophet of hope along life’s journey, pope says
In the run-up to next year's 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, Pope Francis hopes people would read the Italian poet's work, especially the "Divine Comedy," which still resonates today.
‘Crusader Kings III’ is a game where war isn’t taken lightly
With so many violent games on the market, it's refreshing that in this one, which sparkles with medieval intrigue and drama, combat must be first justified before its declaration.
New book explores intersection of faith, firearms in America
An author examines gun use in America and reconciles Christ's call to peace with the widespread interest in firearms among Christian conservatives through a five point-plan.
Author focuses on ministry to Christians with mental health challenges
John Swinton examines the faith lives of Christians living with what he calls "unconventional" mental health experiences, especially depression, schizophrenia and bipolar syndrome, and how they can find healing on their journey.
Father Peyton’s warm, fervent spirit imbues documentary film
"Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton" traces the life of the Irish-born U.S. priest who founded the Family Rosary movement and energized family prayer in the mid-20th century.
Timely but lopsided, ‘Antebellum’ reveals wounds old and new
The grim fantasy feature, starring Janelle Monae, explores the evil of racism past and present, but its one-dimensional characters leave little room for a hopeful future.
Remastered ‘Star Wars’ game fun for both old and new Jedi
One of the all-time bestsellers of its genre, the updated "Star Wars: Episode 1 -– Racer" allows a new generation to discover the fun of podracing on Tattooine.
In ‘Mulan,’ Disney+ gives epic tale big-budget treatment
The live-action reboot of 1998's animated adventure of female empowerment in ancient China is pleasing entertainment -- for those properly catechized.
Nuclear anniversary serves as impetus for two excellent books
The books strive, based upon Catholic social teaching, to reach the same goals: global and local peace and the destruction of nuclear weapons. Readers learn how they can be peace builders.
‘Tenet’: A wild and perplexing whodunit through time
With its suave players, exotic locales and spine-tingling stunts, the film's time-traveling plot is like James Bond on Red Bull -- except the villain is pursued in the past as well as the present.