Death penalty foes applaud message of new movie ‘Just Mercy’
"The film's most powerful characteristics are its ability to humanize the individuals who are on death row and illuminate the discrimination, mental illness, impoverishment and racial bias that commonly leads to a death sentence," a joint statement from the Catholic Mobilizing Network said.
Movies: Jojo Rabbit
NEW YORK (CNS) — As with many satires, the makers of “Jojo Rabbit” (Fox Searchlight) don’t care much whether an audience likes their film — or understands all of it.
Scottsdale singer captures sounds of ‘Unfailing grace’ in first book
It’s about a woman’s Catholic faith and how to live it, most notably in the Valleys, but at all points along the journey. Or, as part of the subtitle calls it, “Showing the Beauty of This Tapestry of Life.”
College senior’s children’s book explores Catholic aspects of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (CNS) — Regina Munsch hopes her children’s book, “Growing Up Catholic in Pittsburgh,” finds its way into “church bags” throughout the region.
‘He was a great,’ Pope Francis says of St. John Paul II
It's part biography of the late pope who would be 100 later this year and part Pope Francis' reflection about their encounters and spirituality.
New books offer spiritual nourishment during Lent, Easter season
18 books for you to consider ordering, buying from your parish gift shop or checking out from the diocesan Kino Library.
Movies: Sonic the Hedgehog
NEW YORK (CNS) — Not that the intended core audience of children is likely to notice, but many of the adults who take them will find that there’s something oddly mechanical and even maladroit about “Sonic the Hedgehog” (Paramount).
Games: Kingdom Hearts 3 — Re Mind
NEW YORK (CNS) — The 2019 release of “Kingdom Hearts 3” wrapped up a video game odyssey that spanned nearly two decades. But fans still wanted more of the franchise’s elaborate lore and challenging fights.
Television: ‘Hunters,’ Feb. 21, Amazon
NEW YORK (CNS) — Celebrated actor Al Pacino’s many fans have waited more than five decades for him to make his episodic television debut. So it’s disappointing that “Hunters,” the program that features his first turn within the format, isn’t worth viewers’ time.
‘Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story,’ March 6, PBS
NEW YORK (CNS) — Complicated, flawed, often misunderstood and as controversial as she was beloved, Dorothy Day (1897-1980), co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, is the subject of the documentary “Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story.”
