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Are there too many Jesus movies?
The phenomenon of “twin movies”—two or more films with strikingly similar plots or subject matter released in close proximity—is almost as old as Hollywood itself. I remember a remarkable string …
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St. John the Evangelist — apostle, Son of Thunder, beloved disciple, caretaker of Mary
Vladimir Borovikovsky (1757–1825), “St. John the Evangelist,” ca. 1804-1809. | Credit: Public domain National Catholic Register, Dec 27, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). St. John, both an apostle and an …
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‘As You Wish’: Truth and True Love in Rob Reiner’s ‘The Princess Bride’
Pictorial Press Ltd / AlamyCary Elwes and Robin Wright star in ‘The Princess Bride’ (1987). COMMENTARY: The beloved film echoes a truth taught from the manger and proclaimed by the …
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In interview with Bishop Barron, Justice Barrett opens up about her faith
Judge Amy Coney Barrett. – Rachel Malehorn/wikimedia CC BY SA 3.0 Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 26, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says her …
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In Effort to Stem Violence Against Christians, U.S. Conducts Airstrikes On ISIS in Nigeria
SevenMapsMap of Nigeria. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said he was ‘grateful for Nigerian government support and cooperation’ in the counter-terrorism effort.
Leo XIV Shuts Down Vatican Donations Commission 10 Months After Its Creation by Pope Francis…
Pope Leo XIV has suppressed a Vatican donations commission less than 10 months after it was established by his predecessor Pope Francis. The Vatican released Dec. 4 a chirograph, signed …
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A Little Girl’s Christmas Gift to Jesus
Baby Jesus COMMENTARY: My favorite part of the day was when I would lie beneath the tree, gazing upwards at the bubble lights. I cupped the Baby Jesus from the …
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Relationships Strengthen Families, Such as Holy Family, and Church
(See the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph) The commercial came on the television. It showed short video clips of a man and …
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Dec. 26 Feast of St. Stephen, First Martyr, Feast
On the Second day within the Octave of Christmas the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stoned outside Jerusalem, he died praying for his executioners. …
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Religious sisters offer abortion clinic workers Christmas cards with resources and prayers
null / Credit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 24, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Abortion clinic workers across the country are once again receiving Christmas cards from religious sisters offering …