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Can Cinema Itself Be Catholic?

Henry Travers (l) and James Stewart portray Clarence Odbody and George Bailey in Frank Capra’s 1946 film, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Hollywood’s Golden Age carried a sacramental vision of the world long before the rise of the modern ‘faith-based’ genre

The Catholic Priest Who Forged a Lifelong Friendship With Harry Truman

President Harry S. Truman and Father L. Curtis Tiernan, chief chaplain of the U.S. Army Forces in the European Theater, speak after Mass during the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany, on July 22, 1945. The two first met while serving together in World War I.

During World War I, Father Curtis Tiernan and Capt. Harry Truman discovered they shared the same values — and forged a friendship that endured for the rest of their lives.

Are We Sure the Kids Will Be All Right?

Zuyeu Uladzimir
‘Lonely’

COMMENTARY: A social media dustup between a children’s rights group and a college basketball coach illustrates the types of problems predicted by the opponents of the 2015 Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex civil marriage.

Bishops’ Migration Committee Urges Trump to Let Haitian, Syrian Migrants Stay

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People pray during a candlelight vigil for Haitians living in the U.S. under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) immigration program in Miami, Florida on Feb. 3, 2026.

The Supreme Court's decision on June 25 paves the way for possibly deporting more than 300,000 Haitians and more than 6,000 Syrians.

Pope Leo XIV Defends Synodal Consistory As Path To ‘Grow in Communion’

Pope Leo XIV addresses 178 cardinals on the first of two days of discussions for the second extraordinary consistory of cardinals, held in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on June 26, 2026.

Acknowledging reservations among some cardinals, the Pope urged confidence in the format in his opening address, and asked that they offer him their 'strong, explicit and public' support.

To the Screen and Beyond? 5 Things Catholic Parents Should Know About ‘Toy Story 5’

Jeff Spicer
(L-R) Andrew Stanton, Woody, Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack, Jessie and Greta Lee attend the ‘Toy Story 5’ U.K. launch event at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on May 28, 2026 in London.

Here are five things to know about the plot (no real spoilers here!) and its core message before you head out to your local movie theater.

America 250 Years Later: A Conversation With Robert George

Professor Robert George reflects on the American experiment at 250.

One of the country’s foremost Catholic intellectuals weighs in on political polarization, the role of Catholic life in the U.S., and the state of the great ‘American experiment’ as the nation approaches this landmark anniversary.