The Inquisition, the Crusades, the trial of the Knights Templar, the condemnation of Galileo Galilei and the role of Pope Pius XII during World War II are just a few “hot” historical events in the life of the church that can still today ignite controversy and fiery debate.
Corrected history: Authors debunk myths tied to church controversies
Florida Catholic high school alumni praise 2020 grads in YouTube video
A list of former graduates were among the voices who lent to honor the strength and persistence of the class of 2020 graduates in a special video tribute.
Race and film: Fiction and nonfiction that give food for thought
Dramas and documentaries can continue to be part of a path forward toward understanding.
Movie: ‘Artemis Fowl’
“Artemis Fowl” (Disney) is an off-key screen version of Eoin Colfer’s 2001 fantasy novel for young adults that’s streaming now on Disney+.
‘Beecham House,’ June 14, PBS
A welcome escape is in store for visitors to “Beecham House,” a lavishly produced historical drama set in India.
Authors explain Catholic topics clearly but write from certain ideology
Two books give readers an overview of what it means to be Catholic in today’s world.
Movie: ‘The King of Staten Island’
The slacker comedy “The King of Staten Island” (Universal) is not a movie that conjures up images of wholesome family entertainment.
Poland’s nuns join challenge, make rap videos to help health care workers
When Polish rap artists launched “Hot16Challenge” in late April to raise funds for medical staff tackling the coronavirus, they did not expect their country’s religious sisters would get in on the act.