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This story was originally published by Religion Unplugged. (REVIEW) Angel Studios’ latest film “Cabrini” has haunting visuals and solid messages, but can’t seem to care about the real-life people the movie is based on beyond their status of victim or oppressor. Angel Studios is on a bit of a streak right now. Hot off a
Father Dominic Couturier, a priest at Our Lady of Consolation in Rockford, Michigan, uniquely combines his vocations as a priest and a welding instructor at Harmel Academy of the Trades in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Before joining the priesthood at 33, Couturier was deeply involved in his family’s architectural metal fabrication business and led a secular
The restoration of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral reached a significant milestone with the installation of a golden rooster atop its spire, following the 2019 fire. The new rooster, designed by Philippe Villeneuve, replaces the original and symbolizes vigilance and resurrection. It will contain sacred relics, emphasizing its religious significance and the names of nearly 2,000
This story was originally published by Religion Unplugged. (REVIEW) When people make lists of the best faith-based films of all time, particularly from my generation, they almost always include Dreamworks’s animated film “The Prince of Egypt.” A feature animated film based on the story of God calling Moses to lead the enslaved Israelites out
The lives of a couple from Des Moines, Iowa, Nia and Katie Chiaramonte, took a turn when Nia came out as a transgender woman. The Chiaramontes, who initially faced challenges within their conservative evangelical church and strained relationships with family, decided to relocate to the East Coast. Their experiences are featured in the documentary “We
Premise Entertainment, an animation studio in Orlando, Florida, is working on a forthcoming animated remake of the 1979 film “Jesus.” Director Dominic Carola and his team are dedicated to historical accuracy, researching details like the architecture of first-century homes, colors of shadows in the Holy Land, ethnic diversity, and period-accurate clothing. The animated Jesus is
Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s music video for “Feather,” featuring scenes shot in a Roman Catholic church in Brooklyn, caused controversy leading to the pastor being stripped of administrative duties. The video, released on Oct. 31, depicts Carpenter in scenarios with men behaving badly, ultimately dancing in Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. The Roman
The Washington National Cathedral has unveiled new stained glass windows dedicated to the theme of racial justice. These windows replaced four previous ones that honored Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. The new windows depict a march for justice by African Americans, emphasizing the descendants of those who would have remained in slavery
Originally published in The Conversation A powerful earthquake that hit close to the medieval city of Marrakech in Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, has killed thousands and injured many more. It has also put at risk buildings and monuments of major historic importance, among them the minaret of the Kutubiyya mosque, a 12th-century structure that
Ronan O’Connell of the South China Morning Post writes about ten of the most beautiful churches on the Asian continent. From India to South Korea, there are signs of thriving Christian communities with a long history and hundreds of millions of followers. It is a reminder of how widespread Christianity is in this world. While
Barbara Jatta, the first female head of the Vatican Museums, encourages visitors at the Vatican to explore beyond the Sistine Chapel and appreciate the often overlooked yet breathtaking attractions. Despite the tendency of many visitors to prioritize the Sistine Chapel, Jatta hopes to redirect their attention to the museum’s other remarkable treasures. Among them is
“Human beings have dreams. Even dogs have dreams, but not you, you are just a machine. An imitation of life. Can a robot write a symphony? Can a robot turn a… canvas into a beautiful masterpiece?” The actor Will Smith delivers this line as Detective Del Spooner in the 2004 film adaptation of Issac Asimov’s,
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