ARTS & MEDIA

'Royal Cousins, Rival Queens': Exhibit tells history in their words

In a basement of London's stately British Library, the light plays through interconnected rooms ...

Economic theory comes to life in book on Catholic social thought

Catholic social teaching, as it is known today, began with the papal encyclical "Rerum Novarum," promulgated by Pope Leo XIII in 1891.

Mother Seton shrine announces video series, other initiatives for 2022

 In the first episode of a series of short videos launched by the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ...

Sculptor Edmonia Lewis shares message of human dignity through time

Edmonia Lewis, the first African American and Native American sculptor to achieve international ...

Author calls for greater respect of human dignity in health care

I had occasion recently to sign my own "do not resuscitate" directive before surgery.

Frost fair: creating something new in the dead of winter

The latest book by Sam Usher stopped me in my tracks. 

'Expeditions: Rome'

Historical insight and engaging military contests come together to make "Expeditions: Rome" (THQ Nordic) a gripping experience.

Munich: The Edge of War

Jeremy Irons as British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain dominates the historical drama "Munich: The Edge of War" (Netflix).

A look at the Top 10 best movies overall and best family films of 2021

The year just past saw the film industry tentatively working its way back from the nearly paralyzed state ...

'As We See It,' Jan. 21, Amazon Prime

An estimated 5.4 million American adults live on the autism spectrum.

Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to be livestreamed Jan. 20-21

Catholics across the country are encouraged to turn to technology and view the livestream events surrounding the nationwide prayer vigil to be held from Jan. 20-Jan. 21, marking the 49th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion through nine months …

Nicholas Sparks not shy about using Catholic influences in romance novels

Best-selling novelist Nicholas Sparks' most recent book, "The Wish," presents a plot common

Poitier's roles put civil rights issues on the big screen

For someone who was raised Catholic, Sidney Poitier left a mark on the Catholic world.

The 355

 Who needs one James Bond when you can have five Jane Bonds?

Two books aim to guide married couples on journey to holiness

Two new books aim to refocus Catholic couples on the journey to holiness and sanctity within their marriages...


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