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Eduardo Verástegui attends "Familia y Entretenimiento" press conference as a part of second day of XIV World Congress of Families Mexico 2022 at Expo Santa Fe México on Oct. 1, 2022, in Mexico City.

Why does producer Eduardo Verástegui consider ‘Sound of Freedom’ success a miracle?

Jul 13, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

“Sound of Freedom” ranked first at the box office on its opening day in U.S. theaters on July 4. Read more

Scene from "Sound of Freedom" starring Jim Caviezel, out in theaters on July 4, 2023.

Jim Caviezel: ‘Sound of Freedom’ is ‘best film I’ve done since “The Passion of the Christ”’

Jun 15, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The actor spoke to CNA about his new film, which tells the true story of a federal agent who has... Read more

The one-year-old “What Is A Woman?” documentary by The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh has amassed more than 177 million views in less than a week on Twitter.

‘What Is A Woman?’ just passed 177 million views on Twitter. Why did it go viral?

Jun 7, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The Daily Wire’s one-year-old film starring Matt Walsh has racked up millions of views recently on social media. What’s behind... Read more

"Padre Pio," starring Shia LaBeouf, airs in theaters June 2, 2023.

New ‘Padre Pio’ film is a human look at the famous saint, filmmakers say

Jun 1, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Actor Shia LaBeouf says he leaned on the saint’s famous motto anytime things were difficult while making the film: Pray,... Read more

Actor, director, screenwriter, and producer Emilio Estevez talks with Raymond Arroyo in a May 11, 2023, interview on “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo.”

Missed the rerelease of Emilio Estevez’s ‘The Way’? There’s still a chance to see it

May 18, 2023

By Tina Dennelly

If you missed the one-day-only rerelease of “The Way” on Tuesday, May 16, you will still have another chance to... Read more

Aidan Gallagher, director of EWTN Ireland, receives a blessing for the film “Faith of Our Fathers” from Pope Francis after the pope’s general audience May 3, 2023.

New EWTN film about Catholic priest in hiding receives blessing from Pope Francis

May 13, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The film “Faith of Our Fathers” was recently shown at the Vatican to an international audience. Read more

Shia LaBeouf and Brother Alexander Rodriguez, a real Franciscan friar who makes an appearance in the film, are close friends in real life.

Shia LaBeouf stars in ‘Padre Pio’ film to be released June 2

Mar 29, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The actor Shia LaBeouf, who plays the role of Padre Pio, spent four months living with Capuchin friars while preparing... Read more

The Knights of Columbus film "In Solidarity with Ukraine" will have a six-week run on ABC-affiliated stations starting Feb. 26.

Knights of Columbus’ new film on humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: Here’s how to watch

Feb 25, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The documentary film “In Solidarity with Ukraine” premieres Feb. 26 and will run for six weeks on ABC-affiliated stations across... Read more

Pope Francis met with members of a film foundation established by the Italian bishops’ conference on Feb. 20, 2023.

Pope Francis encourages filmmakers to ‘reawaken wonder’

Feb 20, 2023

By Courtney Mares

A good movie has the power to inspire wonder and to evangelize by reflecting the beauty of God’s creation, Pope... Read more

The documentary "Lourdes," showing in theaters on Feb. 8 and 9, follows the experiences of sick and disabled pilgrims who often seek consolation rather than cures.

Surprise hit ‘Lourdes’ documentary, coming to U.S. theaters, captures miracles of a different sort

Feb 5, 2023

By Zelda Caldwell

The film, which will be in 700 U.S. theaters Feb. 8 and 9, presents a unique and affecting view of... Read more

Eduardo Verástegui speaks at the Vitae Summit in Vatican City on Sept. 1, 2022.

How Eduardo Verástegui’s latest film inspired him to fight human trafficking

Sep 7, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Catholic actor Eduardo Verástegui has launched a national campaign in Mexico to combat human trafficking. Read more

Fr. Gabriele Amorth, chief exorcist of Rome, speaks to CNA on May 22, 2013. | Russel Crowe at the Les Misérables red carpet movie premiere, Sydney, Australia on 21 December 2012.

Russell Crowe to star as the Vatican's chief exorcist in new film

Jul 20, 2022

By Maisy Sullivan

Actor Russell Crowe will star as the late Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican’s former chief exorcist, in an upcoming movie,... Read more

A detail from a poster for the Don Bosco Global Film Festival.

Salesians asked young people to make short films about hope. They got a big response

Nov 16, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The inaugural Don Bosco Global Film Festival has received more than 1,500 entries. Read more

Credit: Fer Gregory/Shutterstock.

Oscars voter: 'There is nothing entertaining or inspiring about killing unborn babies'

Mar 2, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences— the nationwide body that votes for the Academy Awards—... Read more

Ennio Morricone.

Ennio Morricone, composer honored by Pope Francis, dies at 91

Jul 6, 2020

Ennio Morricone, an Oscar-winning Italian composer honored by Pope Francis, has died at the age of 91.  Read more

Ennio Morricone.

Pope Francis awards film composer Ennio Morricone

Apr 15, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone was awarded the Gold Medal of the Pontificate Monday for his artistic accomplishments.  Read more

The Satanic Temple at Sundance: mockumentary or documentary?

Jan 30, 2019

By Kevin J. Jones

The Satanic Temple shocked Catholics when it scheduled a purported black mass at Harvard University in 2014.  Read more

2015 March for Life in Washington D.C.

Pro-life women say they were overlooked by Netflix documentary 'Reversing Roe'

Sep 22, 2018

By Perry West

A new Netflix documentary claims to show both sides of the abortion debate in the U.S., but pro-life advocates say... Read more

World Youth Day contest welcomes Catholic filmmakers

Jul 23, 2018

A Catholic film ministry has opened a contest for the 2019 World Youth Day to encourage young cinematographers to create... Read more

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Saint Paul film highlights Christian hope in the face of persecution

Mar 23, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Actors and filmmakers at the red carpet premiere of “Paul Apostle of Christ” said the film’s portrayal of Christian persecution... Read more