Culture
Sermon on the screen: Priest plays himself in ‘Lady Bird’
Part of a voice-over in the trailer for "Lady Bird" -- playing over scenes from the movie and in between dialogue -- comes from a homily delivered to Catholic high school students attending a school Mass in the beginning of the movie.
‘Coco’ is a fun romp but has odd notions of the afterlife
Movie fans with a firm Christian formation will appreciate the warm spirit and impressive aesthetics of this animated adventure from the world to the underworld and back, even if it lacks any scriptural grounding.
To experience one of the holiest Christian sites, head to Washington
Employing state-of-the-art technology, the National Geographic Museum in Washington Nov. 15 opened an exhibit that virtually transports visitors to the streets of Jerusalem.
Archaeologist finds his human side at the tomb of Christ
Panelists talked about the exhibit, as well as their work documenting the recently completed effort to restore the small shrine surrounding the tomb of Christ in Jerusalem.
‘Justice League’ heroes suit up for another predictable battle
The comic book heroes are once again tasked with saving the world, but a noble mission and over-the-top special effects can't mask a weak story.
Beauty shines through apparent ugliness in ‘Wonder’
A boy's facial deformities reveal the true beauty that lies within him and in those whose lives he touches.
New museum tells the story of the Bible — chapter and verse
The Museum of the Bible will tell visitors how the Old and New Testaments have intersected society and at times even transformed it. Admission is free to the six-floor facility on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The Christmas story as told by the animals in the manger
"The Star" is a delightful animated tale that skillfully balances religious themes such as prayer and forgiveness with a secular message about pursuing your dreams -- along with a healthy dose of entertainment.
Life of African-American priest told through play ‘From Slave to Priest’
The life of Father Augustus Tolton already reads like a novel and now it is immortalized on stage with the new play "Tolton: From Slave to Priest," produced by St. Luke Productions from Battle Ground, Washington.
A look at China’s religious landscape leaves out today’s Catholic scene
If there is one consistency to contemporary Chinese belief systems and practices, it is inconsistency, the author makes clear.