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‘The Bells of St. Mary’s’ and ‘The Bishop’s Wife’ blend faith, humor and humanity in stories that continue to lift spirits at Christmastime. L to R: ‘The Bells of St. Mary’s’ and ‘The Bishop’s Wife’ (Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Productions/RKO Pictures; free Canva background, Register illustration) By Joseph Pronechen/National Catholic Register The Christmas season brings with it some enjoyable films, the best of which move and cheer hearts while reminding viewers what is important

The beloved holiday film’s church scenes, misunderstood neighbor and surprising rescue reveal a deeper Catholic story hiding in plain sight. (Photo courtesy of Home Alone's Facebook page) By Gigi Duncan/National Catholic Register More than 30 years after its release, Home Alone remains cherished as pure Christmas fun: slapstick booby traps, a wisecracking 8-year-old, and two burglars who refuse to quit despite the bodily harm they sustain along the way. Yet woven into the mo

The Vatican has detailed how to obtain plenary indulgences — removing temporal punishment for sin through Christ’s merits — during the...

The basilica, consecrated on Nov. 18, 1626, is a place of beauty and transcendence, prayer and worship. It is a place made beautiful by...

Nursing home resident’s life changed by prayerful Marian devotion. Dan Cummings (photo: Courtesy of The Rosary Team) By Teresa...

None of the pro-life laws that states have passed in the two years since the end of Roe v. Wade prevent women from receiving medical care...

October is recognized as Infant Loss Awareness Month. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that the Church entrusts unbaptized...

COMMENTARY: Although Pope Benedict used the life issue as his example, it is clear that more than life in the strict sense (abortion, euthan

As Catholics, we’re called to vote with a purpose: to promote the common good and protect human life and dignity.

He was not only the lone Catholic to do so, but being the richest man in the colonies, Carroll was putting his entire fortune on the line...

COMMENTARY: A rare breed of blessed souls bore the stigmata.

COMMENTARY: In the fifth chapter of the dogmatic constitution, the Church solemnly proclaimed, for the first time, that all Christians are

FILM REVIEW: Enjoy the new biopic that depicts the hero in his own context and not through the dark, narrow perspective of contemporary

There is no career, hobby or overall focus that could be more important and transformative than having children.

COMMENTARY: Denver’s FIRE Foundation’s mission champions students with disabilities in Catholic schools by providing educational...

May their witness inspire future generations of teachers and students. St. John Bosco and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Left: Portrait...

Clergy are drawing inspiration from fictional characters. Clockwise: cover images of ‘Jayber Crow,’ ‘The Diary of a Country Priest,’ ‘The...

EDITORIAL: In a word: mission. 53,000 in a Eucharistic procession on the streets of Indianapolis July 20, 2024. (photo: Jeffrey Bruno /...

It is a remarkable thing to see the downtown of a major metropolitan area completely closed off to traffic and business, for the sake of...

Catholics young and old lined the streets to watch Jesus pass by and join in the procession as it passed. Beautiful witness: The...