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In new docuseries ‘Jonathan and Jesus,’ actor Jonathan Roumie shares impact of playing Jesus

January 16, 2024 Catholic News Agency 2

“Jonathan and Jesus” docuseries with actor Jonathan Roumie. / Credit: Lionsgate Entertainment

CNA Staff, Jan 16, 2024 / 16:15 pm (CNA).
Not many children build a giant cross in their backyard and pretend to be Jesus Christ crucified. But this i… […]

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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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‘The Chosen’ series gets waiver to continue filming during strike

July 17, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

Jonathan Roumie portrays Jesus in the series "The Chosen" / "The Chosen"

Boston, Mass., Jul 17, 2023 / 13:30 pm (CNA).
Filming of the fourth season of “The Chosen,” the popular Christian television series about Jesus and his… […]

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Nonbinary characters in kids’ Transformers show raise concern, backlash

May 17, 2023 Catholic News Agency 0

"Transformers: Earthspark" Red Carpet Premiere & Reception at Paramount Studios, Sherry Lansing Theatre on Nov. 5, 2022 in Los Angeles. / Credit: Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for Paramount+

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 17, … […]

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Disney doc features Pope Francis’ talk with Gen Z on LGBTQ issues, abortion, and more

March 21, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

"The Pope Answers" airs on Hulu on April 5, 2023. / Hulu

Washington D.C., Mar 21, 2023 / 13:30 pm (CNA).
Disney will release a new documentary April 5 titled “The Pope Answers,” airing an extended conversation between Pope Francis and… […]

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Christian Lawyers Foundation in Spain demands TV series promoting pedophilia be pulled

January 12, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

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CNA Newsroom, Jan 12, 2023 / 16:30 pm (CNA).
The Christian Lawyers Foundation in Spain has begun an online petition calling for the cancellation of “Scandal, Story of an Obsession,” a television series that portrays … […]

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Who’ behind those ‘He Gets Us’ ads about Jesus?

December 5, 2022 Catholic News Agency 2

A He Gets Us ad in Washington, D.C. / Credit: He Gets Us

Denver, Colo., Dec 5, 2022 / 13:30 pm (CNA).
Television, internet, and billboard ads encouraging people to take a deeper look at Jesus have been running across the U.S. since March, thank… […]

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Christian newscaster fired for circulating pro-life petition speaks out

October 12, 2022 Catholic News Agency 3

A Nebraska television station fired Melanie Standiford, its news director and co-anchor, after she collected signatures for a pro-life petition aimed at making her hometown of Curtis a sanctuary city for the unborn. / Photo courtesy of Melanie S… […]

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