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The exhibition “Tolkien: Man, Teacher, Author” runs through Feb. 11, 2024, at the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome.

How Tolkien influenced the conversion to Christianity of his friend C.S. Lewis

Jan 23, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome is currently hosting an exhibition on the life of the... Read more

The cover of “Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography” by Holly Ordway.

New book explores J.R.R. Tolkien’s faith and how it imbued his work

Sep 26, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Holly Ordway’s new book, “Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography,” explores the renowned author’s Catholic faith and how it influenced his... Read more

Petition asks Amazon to avoid nudity in Lord of the Rings series

Feb 12, 2021

By CNA Staff

After months-old rumors that Amazon may be planning to incorporate sexually explicit content in its new Lord of the Rings... Read more

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