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Bob Newhart, celebrated comedian and lifelong Catholic, dies at 94
The famous stand-up comic and actor said he went to Mass twice weekly and regularly thanked God for helping his... Read more
No reason to be cynical about celebrity conversions, Bishop Barron and others say
The phenomenon of celebrity conversions to the faith has taken center stage, especially on social media, and they have been... Read more
How the rosary helped Jim Caviezel play St. Luke
“Passion of the Christ” star Jim Caviezel told CNA that he relied on scripture, daily Mass and the rosary to... Read more
Jim Caviezel to play St. Luke in upcoming St. Paul biopic
It has been more that a decade since Jim Caviezel played Jesus in the “Passion of the Christ.” This spring,... Read more
Jim Caviezel takes on wide slate of topics in fascinating new interview
Actor Jim Caviezel has starred in Hollywood hits from “The Count of Monte Cristo” to “The Thin Red Line.” But... Read more
Knights partner with Catholic actor Gary Sinise to help veterans
Actor Gary Sinise's respect and admiration for military men and women goes far beyond his role as Lieutenant Dan in... Read more
Hollywood actress-turned-nun details vocation in new book
Mother Dolores Hart, the woman who left her movie career to become a Benedictine nun, has released a new biography... Read more
My 'granddaddy' John Wayne, actor and Catholic convert
John Wayne for many was a Hollywood legend who symbolized true masculinity and American values. To Fr. Matthew Muñoz, though,... Read more
Martin Sheen stars in 'The Way,' a film about the Way of St. James
Director Emilio Estevez and his father, Martin Sheen, have debuted their new film, “The Way,” in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.... Read more
Catholic actor Neal McDonough booted from ABC show for refusing sex scenes
Neal McDonough, a devout Catholic family man known to the American public as one of the characters from “Band of... Read more
Actor Eduardo Verástegui visits prisoners to talk about second chances
Mexican movie star Eduardo Verástegui on Wednesday visited Gatesville Prison in Gatesville, Texas to tell prisoners how acting in the... Read more
Famous Mexican actor rips Obama over abortion, warns U.S. Latinos
The movie star Eduardo Verástegui has recorded a special video message to encourage Hispanic voters in the U.S. to put an... Read more
'Saved By Priest and his catholic faith' says Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke
Hollywood star Mickey Rourke insists his strong commitment to Roman Catholicism has saved him from slipping back into his formerly... Read more
Pope John Paul II blesses actor who plays role of Karol Wojtyla in new movie
Expressing his surprise upon learning of the making of a movie about his life, Pope John Paul II left the... Read more
Jim Caviezel more concerned with living his faith than media reports
The actor who played Jesus in Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” says he is not worried about what... Read more
