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Jennifer Connelly and Russell Crowe star in a scene from the movie "Noah." The film is one of several biblical epics Hollywood is expected to release in coming weeks.

Russell Crowe really wants Pope Francis to see Noah

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ROME - Actor Russell Crowe is using social media to try to cajole Pope Francis into seeing his latest film, the controversial Noah, which stars Crowe as the waterlogged biblical patriarch.

Diego Morgado stars as Jesus in a scene from the movie Son of God. The film is one of several biblical epics Hollywood is expected to release in coming weeks.

‘Greatest love story ever told’ hits big screen

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WASHINGTON - The upcoming movie Son of God should be seen as “a love story,” according to two of its executive producers, the husband-and-wife team of Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.

Pope Francis holds up Argentina’s flag as he greets a crowd of World Youth Day pilgrims outside the cathedral in Rio de Janeiro July 25.

Salt+Light doc introduces pre-papal Francis

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When Pope Francis was still Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he would often pass by Estevina Sánchez, a beggar in the streets of Buenos Aires. Before leaving, the last thing he’d always say to her was “Pray for me. Alleluia.”

The Triumph still screened at Cineplex

The Triumph still screened at Cineplex

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The Triumph, a popular documentary about Marian apparitions in Medjugorje, Bosnia will be screened as originally scheduled at Cineplex facilities across Canada following a resolution of issues between the theatre giant and the Ave Maria Centre.

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in a scene from the movie Gravity.

Gravity opens the door to the reality of God

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Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity is the most visually arresting movie since Avatar. Its special effects have been quite rightly characterized as revolutionary and groundbreaking. But what is perhaps most surprising about this stunning film is its clear and profound religious import. 

Taking aim at ‘dumbed-down’ Catholicism

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The Church is not on a mission, it is a mission.

 

Catholic film censor to re-examine its role

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OTTAWA - A Quebec organization founded by the Canadian bishops more than 50 years ago to censor films will be re-examining its mission under a new CEO.

Mary-Louise Parker, Bruce Willis and John Malkovich star in a scene from the movie "RED 2." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some materia l may be inappropriate for children under 13.

RED 2

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NEW YORK - Those "retired and extremely dangerous" (RED) secret agents are back on the case in "RED 2" (Summit), a lively sequel to the 2010 film based on the graphic novels by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner.

Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga and Steve Coulter star in a scene from the movie "The Conjuring." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanyin g parent or adult guardian.

The Conjuring

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NEW YORK - Movies involving demonic possession and Catholic faith practices always are an uncomfortable mix, as in "The Conjuring" (Warner Bros.).

Amy Adams as Lois Lane and Henry Cavill as Superman star in a scene from the movie Man of Steel. It’s the latest Hollywood incarnation of Superman and is playing in theatres now.

With Superman, right makes might

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There is a moment during the Zack Snyder film Man of Steel where we witness a convergence of two of the most recognized icons in the western world: the cross and the “S” on Superman’s chest.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan star in a scene from the movie The Great Gatsby. It’s the latest film version of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel.

There is no escaping moral judgment

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The appearance of yet another film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby provides the occasion for reflecting on what many consider the great American novel.

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