When it comes to their religion, the criminals embrace the rituals and ignore the meaning.

If only the priest would turn his back on members of the congregation, the movie’s logic goes, and recite the liturgy in a language they don’t understand, the pews would be full and the seminaries overflowing.

‘Lourdes’ is a film of dignity, charity and profundity—one in which hope is made palpable.

A new documentary on the L.G.B.T.Q. ministry of James Martin, S.J., provides an engaging look at his work—and an eye-opening perspective on his opponents.

The new movie version of “In the Heights,” directed by John M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”), will be a must-see for fans of “Hamilton.”

“Lady of Guadalupe” is not an episode of “Law & Order: Sacred Visions Unit,” or anything close, though it might inspire devotion to Our Lady.

“Francesco” dissolves much of the distance between the pope and the people of all faiths who embrace him.

The “messiah” of the title is Fred Hampton, a Black Panther leader, orator, organizer and, in 1969, a 21-year-old murder victim at the hands of Chicago police.

“Nomadland” is the kind of movie that wins awards and no one ever watches it again. It’s cruel but true.

“Saint Maud” is the latest entrant in the religious-obsessives-are-the-craziest-people movie catalogue.