Disney and Hollywood flex faith in Raising Helen screening
The Rev. Mac Brunson of First Baptist Dallas and 200 church members view Raising Helen, noting a rare positive portrayal of a pastor in a romance. Disney receives cautious praise for depicting a moral, stabilizing romance while critics warn that Saved! targets Christian beliefs and risks offending believers.
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Pope John Paul II in Czestochowa Farewell Crowd Greeting 1979
Hundreds of thousands bid farewell as Pope John Paul II stood beside his car beneath Jasna Gora monastery in Czestochowa on June 6 1979 during his historic first visit to Poland as pontiff. He also waved to faithfuls at the Vatican on August 8 2001 after his weekly audience.
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Mexico
Pope John Paul II book portrays battle against communism
The new book Get Up Let Us Go offers insights into Karol Wojtyla's 20 years in Poland and his papacy with personal anecdotes. It frames his stance against communism from his early years as bishop, his 1979 Mexico visit, and his return to Poland, highlighting his role in shaping church identity. Mondadori reports high initial demand with 500,000 copies in Italy and editions in multiple languages as English rights are negotiated.
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Pompeii muse inspires thoughts on lasting human legacy
Jaletta Albright Desmond, religion writer for the Daily Telegraph, reflects on Pompeii’s ash preserved ruins and plaster casts to ponder what will endure of modern society. She contrasts transient life with art, culture, and daily actions, warning that legacy lies in choices and everyday impact rather than wealth or entertainment.
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