'Ben-Hur': Judah's redemption path

Hubert Jedin changed the paradigm for church historians

Massimo Faggioli | Sep. 26, 2016

Take and Read: History of the Council of Trent broke Catholic taboo in its treatment of the difficult and uneasy relationship between pope and bishops.

'Ben-Hur,' 'Ray Donovan,' will receive Catholics in Media Associates Awards

Kristen Whitney Daniels | Sep. 24, 2016

NCR Today: Bishop Robert Barron and "Story of God" will also receive awards at the Catholics in Media Associates 23rd annual awards event Oct. 9 in Los Angeles.

Preview: Beauty in sacred spaces offers call to mission

Menachem Wecker | Sep. 23, 2016

Preview: Adorning the sacred isn't just about installing attractive props that are easy on the eyes. It can also be a mission of the church.

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The light of grace in human stories

Sr. Rose Pacatte | Sep. 17, 2016

Storytelling can be good for the soul; Netflix and other streaming services can be sources for some great stories that shed light on the human condition.

3 new September shows with religion subplots

Brandon Ambrosino Religion News Service | Sep. 17, 2016

NCR Today: Guide to three September shows that plumb religion and spirituality.

'Sully' renews faith in humanity

Sr. Rose Pacatte | Sep. 10, 2016

Film review: The story of the pilot who landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River successfully is as true to life as a drama can be.

Success threatens friendships in 'Don't Think Twice' film

Erik Lenhart | Sep. 1, 2016

Film review: About improv dynamics on the surface, this movie's meta-theme is the difference between the rules of the Kingdom of God (cooperation) and the rules of worldly success (competition).

The true miracle of 'Ignacio de Loyola'

Antonio D. Sison | Aug. 27, 2016

Review: Despite technical flaws, "Ignacio de Loyola," a sweeping biopic on St. Ignatius of Loyola produced by the Jesuit Communications Foundation, has its heart in the right place.

Alfonse Borysewicz's lonely struggle gives Catholic art a modern face

David Van Biema Religion News Service | Aug. 20, 2016

Whenever Alfonse Borysewicz addresses a fresh canvas, a daunting set of issues stares back at him.