Pope Leo’s trip is a homecoming to Peru – where debate over liberation theology roiled the church during his early years as a priest

What C.S. Lewis said about Narnia’s most famous character: the Jesus-like lion Aslan

(The Conversation) — Some Narnia fans are up in arms about Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of ‘The Magician’s Nephew,’ directed by Greta Gerwig.

The US election showed growing frustration with Israel on both sides of the aisle

JERUSALEM (AP) — The rupture caused by Israel’s devastating military campaign in Gaza and the jointly launched war with Iran has shredded bipartisan U.S. support for Israel that goes back decades.

Façade or true belief? Elizabeth Holmes, Nathan Fielder and that cross necklace

(RNS) — The one scene in 'You Can See Everything' I still can't shake.

Argentina's Milei embraces Pope Leo XIV, who pushes him on austerity

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (RNS) — In his speech, Leo emphasized a number of public policy priorities, including many that Milei has made cuts to, though Leo did not directly criticize the president.

‘Indian Christmas:’ Hindus celebrate and mourn the commercialization of Diwali

(RNS) — Big-box retailers and luxury brands have embraced the Hindu festival of lights. But some question whether the five-day spiritual festival is being flattened into a glitzy shopping season.