With the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, we've been thinking about just how much the Catholic faith is represented in cinema. Many of the greatest directors were raised Catholic; there are ...

Write what you know,” is advice given to many who feel inspired to take up the pen — or, these days, sit at a computer. When it comes to writing about religion, though, including the Catholic Church, ...

“I Confess” (1953) is new on Blu-ray from Warner Archive Collection. “The Wrong Man” was recently released on Blu-ray and DVD from the Warner Archive Collection. NOTE: This column contains spoilers. A ...

At this year’s Academy Awards, Edward Berger’s twisty Vatican drama “Conclave” has eight nominations, including for Ralph Fiennes (Cardinal Lawrence) for Best Actor and Isabella Rossellini (Sister ...

In 1928, Father Joseph Steiger, a priest at St. Joseph’s in Earling, Iowa, was approached with an urgent concern. A 46-year-old woman named Emma Schmidt was experiencing blackouts, aversions to holy ...

For more than 50 years, ABC, with very few exceptions, has offered "The Ten Commandments" as the network's featured film for Holy Week. Nothing says "Easter" like a showdown between Moses, the ...

According to Politico, the 2024 thriller has been a “helpful research tool” for clerics to learn about how the process works. By McKinley Franklin Ahead of the 2025 conclave to find Pope Francis’ ...

This is a still from the recently released documentary "Trailblazers of Faith: The Legacy of African American Catholics" from the Black and Indian Mission Office in Washington. It tells the story of ...

This essay is a Cover Story selection, a weekly feature highlighting the top picks from the editors of America Media. In 1930, Hollywood teamed up with the Catholic Church. The result was the ...