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Pope Benedict XVI praises upcoming Augustine biopic + “October Baby” moves into more theaters + Inspirational “Touchback” out this Friday
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. A saint’s story headed for theaters. Filmed in Europe (in English), Restless Heart: The Confessions of Augustine , which tells the epic story of the inspiring saint, is being prepped for a fall release. Says Pope Benedict XVI: “We hope that many…
Pope Benedict XVI’s Mexican tour to recall historic faith struggle portrayed in new film + GMC to air “Jesus” on Palm Sunday
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Papal plug? Not officially, but Pope Benedict XVI will sorta help in the publicity promoting the new film For Greater Glory during his upcoming trip to Mexico and Cuba. On March 25th, the pontiff will will celebrate mass for over 400,000 on…
Pope Benedict XVI’s brother offers a unique view of the pontiff + A gay Scrooge?
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. My Brother the Pope. No, not an “edgy” new HBO comedy. It’s actually a new book from Ignatius Press (available in English on March 1) that offers a fascinating perspective on the life of Pope Benedict XVI, namely that of his brother…
“The Way” and “Doonby” receive high-level Catholic endorsements + Magic Johnson’s new TV network
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s “Way” with words. During his historic address to Pope Benedict over the weekend, New York’s newly-elevated spiritual leader offered something of a movie review: “We as believers, must have at heart even those people who consider themselves agnostics or…
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