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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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Today Pope Francis celebrated his first Mass as Supreme Pontiff. Joined by the College of Cardinals, Pope Francis said the Missa pro Ecclesia—Mass for the Church—in the Sistine Chapel, where just yesterday he was elect […]

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