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Alejandro Monteverde, the director of last summer’s blockbuster “Sound of Freedom,” is back at it again — this time telling the inspiring story of the work Mother Cabrini undertook to protect impoverished children in New York City. Monteverde’s new film, “Cabrini,” tells the true story of Francesca Cabrini — also known as St. Frances Xavier …

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1/29/24
Reading Time 4 min
On Nov. 1 the hit Christian series “The Chosen” released the trailer to its upcoming Christmas special, one that will be shown exclusively in theaters Dec. 12–17. “Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night” weaves “The Messengers,” a Christmas special depicting the story of Jesus’ birth, and “The Shepherd,” the pilot episode of “The Chosen,” into …

‘The Chosen’ Christmas special is a ‘beautiful experience,’ show’s creator says Read More »

11/8/23
Reading Time 2 min
The chief promoter of St. Teresa of Kolkata’s cause for canonization says a new film about the beloved saint is hampered by “grave errors” in how its producers approached the life of the celebrated nun. Father Brian Kolodiejchuk, the director of the Mother Teresa Center and the postulator of the cause of beatification and canonization …

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10/5/23
Reading Time 3 min
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis met with the Italian film director, Senegalese actors and other crew members of a new film based on a true story of two young men’s treacherous journey from Dakar to Italy. Titled “Io Capitano” (“Me Captain”), the film’s director, Matteo Garrone, won the Silver Lion award for best director, and …

Pope meets award-winning actor, director of film on migrants Read More »

9/18/23
Reading Time 1 min

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