Given the dramatic nature of his conversion and long-lasting, widespread influence, it’s no surprise that the life of St. Francis has often been portrayed on film.
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‘House of David’ star opens up about Catholic conversion as new season premieres
by Katie Yoderby Katie YoderMichael Iskander, star of “House of David,” opens up about his conversion that led him into the Catholic Church, ahead of the second season’s global premiere.
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Looking for a Holy Week read? Updated book explores ‘What Christ Suffered’
by Katie Yoderby Katie YoderDr. Thomas W. McGovern, author of “What Christ Suffered: A Doctor’s Journey Through the Passion,” spoke about his newly revised and expanded edition for 2026.
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Meet the Catholic filmmaker behind a new series on ‘Women of the Bible’
by Katie Yoderby Katie YoderRené Echevarria, executive producer of “The Faithful: Women of the Bible,” told OSV News the show, which premieres on FOX March 22, was an answer to prayer.
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‘The Optimist’ tells story of Holocaust survivor helped by Catholic family
by Katie Yoderby Katie Yoder“The Optimist” brings to life the incredible story of Heller (1929-2021), who escaped the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz as a teen helped by a Catholic family.
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The Oscars will take place March 15, 2026 — here are capsule reviews the Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees.
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“The Sower of Black Field” presents a semi-fictionalized account of Father Koch and his parishioners’ harrowing experiences under Nazi rule.
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“Barbie” meets “Bridgerton” in “‘Wuthering Heights,'” the latest screen version of the beloved 1847 novel by Emily Bronte.
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All three of the main characters in “Crime 101” (Amazon MGM) are dealing with lives and careers that have slammed into a wall.
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These last written words from St. Thomas More offered a timely reminder to have courage and lean on Christ.
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