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Father Adam Muda, a chaplain for the U.S. Army, celebrates Mass on the field with soldiers while in Germany.

Catholic priest discusses ‘special calling’ of military chaplains in new film

Nov 8, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey” tells the story of former Army chaplain Justin Roberts as he travels to the... Read more

Bishop Robert Barron is the founder of Word on Fire, a media apostolate focused on evangelization.

Bishop Robert Barron pans ‘Conclave’ movie: ‘Run away from it as fast as you can’

Nov 5, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“If you are interested in a film about the Catholic Church that could have been written by the editorial board... Read more

Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in the film “Conclave,” which opens in theaters Oct. 25, 2024, in the U.S.

Seminary rector responds to ‘Conclave’ movie: why only men can be priests

Oct 24, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

“Conclave” bills itself as a star-studded mystery-thriller centered on the selection of a new pope for the Catholic Church, but... Read more

Our Lady of Champion statue at the national shrine in Champion, Wisconsin.

Documentary spotlights 3 bishops who brought Our Lady of Champion shrine to national attention

Oct 9, 2024

By Joseph Pronechen

A new EWTN documentary features the shepherds who brought Our Lady of Champion to the forefront of Marian devotion in... Read more

From left to right: Deacon Omar F.A. Gutierrez, notary in the cause for canonization, Steve Wolf, vice postulator in the cause for canonization and a Boys Town alumnus, and Father Ryan Lewis, JCL, the archbishop’s delegate.

New film on life of Father Flanagan hopes to advance priest’s cause for canonization

Oct 7, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story” will be released in theaters across the United States for one night... Read more

Catholic actor David Henrie portrays a young Ronald Reagan in the new movie "Reagan."

New film ‘Reagan’ aims to unite, Catholic actor says

Aug 24, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The new biopic “Reagan” hits the theaters on Aug. 30, starring Dennis Quaid and Catholic actor David Henrie, who portrays... Read more

Actor Demetrius Grosse as Rev. Martin in the new movie "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot," which will be released in theaters on July 4, 2024.

New movie depicts story of how a small church changed the lives of 77 foster children

Jul 2, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” tells the story of a small community in East Texas that came... Read more

After David Smallbone’s successful music company collapses in their home country of Australia, he moves his family to Nashville, Tennessee, in the hopes of a brighter future in the movie "Unsung Hero."

New film ‘Unsung Hero’ emphasizes the ‘power of family’

Apr 20, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The film, which will be released in theaters on April 26, depicts the true story of the Smallbone family, two... Read more

Sophie Nélisse portrays Irena Gut Opdyke in the new film "Irena's Vow."

‘Irena’s Vow’: The true story of a Polish Catholic nurse who hid Jews during the Holocaust

Apr 12, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The film, debuting in U.S. theaters across the country April 15-16, depicts the true story of Irena Gut Opdyke, who... Read more

"Cabrini" tells the true story of Francesca Cabrini, also known as St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, and will be released by Angel Studios on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2024.

New film about Mother Cabrini ‘transformative,’ director says

Jan 28, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

After great box office success with “Sound of Freedom,” Catholic filmmaker Alejandro Monteverde is now telling the remarkable story of... Read more

“Jonathan and Jesus” docuseries with actor Jonathan Roumie.

In new docuseries ‘Jonathan and Jesus,’ actor Jonathan Roumie shares impact of playing Jesus

Jan 16, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The Catholic actor is joined by other notable names in a new four-part docuseries about the role Jesus has played... Read more

Catholic speaker John O’Leary stands on the set of “On Fire,” his biographical movie, on Dec. 8, 2023.

Catholic speaker John O’Leary gets the Hollywood treatment of his life story

Dec 28, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The film about John O’Leary’s extraordinary life and recovery wrapped up at the Shrine of St. Joseph in downtown St.... Read more

Scene from "It's a Wonderful Life"

8 classic Christmas movies to watch with your family this year

Dec 22, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

If you’re a Catholic parent looking for a classic Christmas movie — especially a classic that’s appropriate and enjoyable for... Read more

A photo of a scene from "Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers," a Christmas special released in December 2021.

‘The Chosen’ Christmas special is a ‘beautiful experience,’ show’s creator says

Nov 1, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

On Nov. 1 the hit Christian series “The Chosen” released the trailer to its upcoming Christmas special, one that will... Read more

A still from the movie "Free."

‘A cinematic meditation’: Catholic film on religious life in U.S. theaters Nov. 2

Oct 31, 2023

By Courtney Mares

A new documentary on Catholic religious life will be shown in movie theaters across the U.S. for a one-night release... Read more

Mother Teresa around the year 1994.

New film about Mother Teresa ignites controversy over saint’s ‘spiritual struggle’

Oct 4, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Father Brian Kolodiejchuk said the film’s writer and director committed "grave errors" in claiming that Mother Teresa had “lost her... Read more

The American actor and director Sylvester Stallone met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Sept. 8, 2023.

Pope Francis meets ‘Rocky’ actor Sylvester Stallone at Vatican

Sep 8, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The “Rocky” actor met the pope in the Apostolic Palace together with his brother, his wife, and their three daughters. Read more

Actor Jim Caviezel; Tim Ballard, whom Caviezel portrays in the movie “Sound of Freedom”; and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy answer questions at a screening of the movie on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., July 25, 2023.

‘Sound of Freedom’ screening on Capitol Hill sparks call to track missing children in U.S.

Jul 28, 2023

By Martin Barillas

Members of Congress recently viewed the popular anti-trafficking film, after which producer Eduardo Verástegui proposed draft legislation. Read more

Photo from a scene in "Sound of Freedom," released in theaters on July 4, 2023.

‘Sound of Freedom’ makes history at the box office

Jul 18, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The independent, crowd-sourced film that no major studio wanted to touch continues to over-perform thanks to the support of millions. Read more

Jonathan Roumie portrays Jesus in the series "The Chosen"

‘The Chosen’ series gets waiver to continue filming during strike

Jul 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Filming of the fourth season of the series about Jesus is expected to be completed in about two weeks. Read more