Arts & Culture

The Vatican stamp and coin office has big plans for early May: the release of stamps marking retired Pope Benedict XVI’s 90th birthday and important events in the life of the church spanning almost 2,000 years.

Mary Larson, a the clinic’s assistant nurse manager and painter, has become known in the Seattle area and beyond for creating vivid portraits of subjects that have been touched by homelessness.

The movie, “The Case for Christ” — which is acceptable for a wide audience and for those looking for an informal way to bolster their religious education during the holiest of seasons could hardly find a more fitting choice.

With the book, “The Fool of New York City,” the reader will embark on a story of love, friendship and adventure. It involves defeat and triumph, death and resurrection as the character rediscovers who he really is.

If you’ve always wondered, “Just what is a Smurfette?” then “Smurfs: The Lost Village” (Columbia) may be the film for you.

Despite its title, there’s nothing very spiffy about “Going in Style” (Warner Bros.). In fact, this leaden caper comedy feels distinctly cut-rate.

Pope Benedict XVI wrote in his book, “Milestones,” that he was born and baptized on April 16, 1927, which was Holy Saturday that year, “my life from the beginning was immersed in the paschal mystery, which could not be anything other than a blessing.” he wrote in his book, “Milestones.”

A couple powerless to save many of the animals in their care, Antonina and husband, Jan Zabinskis turn to rescuing people in their defiance of the Nazis.