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Phil Donahue, talk show pioneer and ‘lapsed Catholic’ who courted controversy, dies at 88

August 19, 2024 Catholic News Agency 9

In a 2002 New York Times interview, Donahue said he still saw himself “as a Catholic." In this photo, he is seen attending an event at Build Studio in New York City on April 24, 2017. / Credit: Matthew Eisman/Getty Images

CNA Staff, Aug 19… […]

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When it comes to ‘The Chosen’ Season Four, expect the unexpected

February 13, 2024 Catholic News Agency 3

Thomas (Joey Vahedi) and Ramah (Yasmine Al-Bustami) in Season Four of "The Chosen." / Credit: The Chosen/Mike Kubeisy

CNA Staff, Feb 13, 2024 / 17:00 pm (CNA).
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers about Episodes 1–3 of Season Fo… […]

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‘The Chosen’ Christmas special is a ‘beautiful experience,’ show’s creator says

November 1, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

A photo of a scene from "Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers," a Christmas special released in December 2021. / Credit: Courtesy of "The Chosen"

CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2023 / 15:06 pm (CNA).
On Nov. 1 the hit Christian seri… […]

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An encounter at an abortion clinic changed this Catholic actor’s life  

August 23, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

Actor Eduardo Verastegui presents the film "Little Boy" at the Vatican Film Library on April 14, 2016. / Catholic News Agency

Orange, Calif., Aug 23, 2021 / 14:00 pm (CNA).
Eduardo Verastegui, the producer and star of the film “Bella,”… […]

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