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St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

Dec 7, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The documentary drama “Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Man of Hope and Healing” will make its television debut on EWTN on... Read more

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of "The Chosen."

'The Chosen’ announces Season 5 theatrical release, new trailer

Nov 25, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“The Chosen: Last Supper” is coming to theaters during Lent, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Read more

Servant of God Michelle Duppong.

Film tells story of Michelle Duppong, FOCUS missionary who ‘evangelized through friendship’

Nov 12, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story” is being released for one day only in theaters nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Read more

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Catholic books and movies for families to get to know the saints better

Nov 1, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Here are several Catholic favorites to get to know some of the Church’s beloved saints a little better. Read more

Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in the film “Conclave,” which opens in theaters Oct. 25, 2024, in the U.S.

Seminary rector responds to ‘Conclave’ movie: why only men can be priests

Oct 24, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

“Conclave” bills itself as a star-studded mystery-thriller centered on the selection of a new pope for the Catholic Church, but... Read more

From left to right: Deacon Omar F.A. Gutierrez, notary in the cause for canonization, Steve Wolf, vice postulator in the cause for canonization and a Boys Town alumnus, and Father Ryan Lewis, JCL, the archbishop’s delegate.

New film on life of Father Flanagan hopes to advance priest’s cause for canonization

Oct 7, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story” will be released in theaters across the United States for one night... Read more

Devout Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie, known for his role as Jesus Christ in "The Chosen," is an executive producer and narrator of the new film "Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story."

Actor Jonathan Roumie calls Father Flanagan’s mission portrayed in new film ‘timeless’

Oct 5, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The film, narrated and produced by Jonathan Roumie will be released for one night only in theaters across the country... Read more

“Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age” is a new documentary film exploring the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis and the lessons he offers young people regarding the challenges of the digital world that will be coming to theaters in the spring of 2025.

New film on the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis to hit theaters in 2025

Jul 5, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age” was announced by Castletown Media on July 1 and is expected... Read more

"Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist" will be shown in theaters June 18-26, 2024.

UPDATE: ‘Jesus Thirsts’ film announces extended release

Jun 18, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The new film “Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” scored big at the box office, grossing $2,141,273 and landing... Read more

Jim Wahlberg speaks to CNA in an interview ahead of the premiere of the new film "Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist" in Orange County, California.

Jim Wahlberg on new film and powerful conversion: Mother Teresa ‘was sent there for me’ 

May 20, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” is a new film co-produced by Jim Wahlberg that helps viewers rediscover the... Read more

School children read about the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis at the celebration of his new shrine at St. Dominic Parish in Brick, New Jersey. Oct, 1, 2023.

Movie on Blessed Carlo Acutis and his love for the Eucharist opens this weekend

May 17, 2024

By David Ramos

“Eucharistic Miracles: The Heartbeat of Heaven” about Blessed Carlo Acutis and the Eucharistic miracles he studied is showing in theaters... Read more

Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist will be shown in theaters June 4, 5, and 6, 2024.

New film ‘Jesus Thirsts’ shows transformative power of the Eucharist

Mar 25, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” will take viewers on a journey to rediscover and revive the importance of... Read more

Cristiana Dell’Anna portrays Mother Cabrini in “Cabrini,” a gripping account of the genesis and early years of the saint’s mission in NewYork City.

‘Cabrini’ actress Cristiana Dell’Anna shares importance of role: ‘It wasn’t just an acting job’

Mar 7, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The new movie about the story St. Frances Xavier Cabrini will be released by Angel Studios on International Women’s Day,... Read more

"Cabrini" chronicles the early days of the American mission of Mother Cabrini, Patroness of Immigrants.

‘Cabrini’ celebrates the saint whose trust in Christ changed New York

Mar 6, 2024

By Joseph Pronechen

In movie theaters on March 8, “Cabrini” brings to life the late-19th-century New York City missionary work of the first... Read more

Martin Scorsese attends the National Board of Review 2024 Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Jan. 11, 2024, in New York City.

Director Martin Scorsese confirms completion of script for ‘A Life of Jesus’

Jan 15, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Scorsese and filmmaker Kent Jones have finished the screenplay and plan to begin shooting the film, based on Shūsaku Endō’s... Read more

Jacqueline Fritschi-Cornaz as Mother Teresa of Calcutta in the new film "Mother Teresa and Me."

New film ‘Mother Teresa and Me’ portrays the ‘human being behind the saint’

Oct 3, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

For one night only on Oct. 5, the movie will be released by Fathom Events in 800 theaters across the... Read more

Father Michael Trummer, left, and Andrew Hansen produced a documentary, "God is Alive," using two cameras and their cell phones.

New documentary chronicles faith and miracles in the Illinois heartland

Aug 5, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

A layman and a priest went on the road to film inspiring stories of faith about Catholics in their own... Read more

Father Esquibel (Daniel Zovatto) and Father Gabriele Amorth (Russell Crowe) in Screen Gems’ The Pope's Exorcist.

Here’s what real exorcists are saying about Russell Crowe’s Vatican exorcist movie

Mar 24, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The International Association of Exorcists says the film seems to fall under the category of “splatter cinema,” which it calls... Read more

"Santiago: The Camino Within" is being released for one day only on March 28, 2023.

Beautiful new film on Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is a ‘perfect Lenten meditation’

Mar 21, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Bishop James Conley called this new film on the Spanish pilgrimage route the “best” movie about the Camino de Santiago... Read more

Jim Caviezel (left) will once again portray Jesus in the new Mel Gibson movie "The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection," which is set to begin production in spring 2023.

Filming of ‘The Passion of the Christ’ sequel set to begin this spring

Jan 15, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The film “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection” will focus on the days immediately following Christ’s crucifixion. Read more