“Wicked” author Gregory Maguire talks about his religious upbringing, Elphaba’s search for a soul and why nuns, saints and witches might not be all that different.
Kathryn Post – Religion News Service
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New Jersey priest tackles celibacy and sex abuse in new film meant to humanize Catholic clergy
While reductive narratives depict priests as perfect heroes or evil villains, said writer and producer Father Stephen Fichter, the truth is more complicated.
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10 Jesuit universities contributed to a new report on clergy sex abuse. Here’s what they found.
“To me, placing survivors’ stories first is about cultural transformation,” said the Rev. Gerard McGlone in regard to the report involving case studies of abuse cover-up in Catholic diocese.
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After abortion vote, Colorado Catholic bishops ask lawmakers to refrain from Communion
Catholic bishops in Colorado have asked state politicians who voted in favor of abortion rights legislation to refrain from presenting themselves for Holy Communion in a June 6 open letter.
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How a tuition-free Jesuit school supports students from ‘fourth grade through a lifetime’
At Washington Jesuit Academy, students compete for honor roll in bright classrooms, whizzing around athletic fields during three daily recesses and learning a wide range of skills, from gardening to computer coding.
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Christmas episode of ‘The Chosen’ to hit theaters in December
The director and creator Dallas Jenkins speaks about why this fresh take on the Christmas story might be especially needed now.