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‘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.
Smart teens, gruesome scenes make a scarier ‘Stranger Things 2’
In an age of terrorism and suspicion about government officials, this Netflix saga's appeal is easy to understand. It's unfortunate that the producers depict so much carnage to capture their audience's attention.
It’s a dark, mysterious trip for ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
Even if you know where the tracks are headed, this retold journey with its all-star cast is enjoyable. The characters' choices might form the basis for a family discussion about the balance between divine and human justice.
Filmmaker of ‘Novitiate’ had little Catholic grounding, and it shows
While the movie relies heavily on the "Bride of Christ" metaphor for religious life and the love nuns have for their spouse, God, it gets its subject matter wrong on many levels, leading to a well-earned R rating.
Catholics praise miniseries for even tone on historical drama
The notorious Gunpowder Plot of 1605, in which militant Catholics attempted to blow up King James I and his parliament, was a reaction to the brutal persecution of England's outlawed Catholic Church. The BBC portrays the episode in a three-part drama.