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Critics may like ‘Chosen,’ but its makers’ artistic license up for renewal

Well-received by critics and audiences alike, "The Chosen" attempts to put a fresh spin on the ancient story of the Gospels by portraying Jesus through the prism of those who knew him. Yet to say that this requires some embellishment on what the New Testament tells us by way of added backstories, characters and dialogue is putting it mildly.

There’s a map for that: GoodLands launches Catholic GeoHub

Molly Burhans has a treasure trove of information about the global Catholic Church and she's giving the public the maps to find it.

Body and soul: Personal trainer promotes exercise as way to honor God

The catechesis that personal trainer Jordan Friske provides during every workout session is no mere afterthought.

New Testament prof sorts out plausible, implausible in new ‘Paul’ movie

Don't take everything you see in the new movie "Paul, Apostle of Christ" as, well, gospel. Even the filmmakers have said much of what is on screen is conjecture.

Catholic swimmer Katie Ledecky named AP Female Athlete of the Year

The Associated Press named Katie Ledecky the Female Athlete of the Year Dec. 26, after balloting by U.S. editors and news directors.

Young Edmundite priests’ goal is to evangelize with their YouTube show

Father Lino Oropeza is a fan of technology. He worked in information technology in his native Venezuela before becoming a priest of the Society of St. Edmund, based at St. Michael's College in Colchester. So, it seems natural that he would come up with an idea to combine technology and education about the Catholic faith.

Making wax figures of Jesus for mangers

For sculptor Sylvette Chanel, Advent is the busiest time of the year. She is among the few people left who keeps alive the ancient New France craft of making and repairing wax Jesus figures for Nativity scenes.

‘This Is Us,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ top viewing choices for people of faith

It's probably no surprise that people who go to church watch TV. What may be a surprise are their prime-time favorites.
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