Bishop Robert J. Brennan of Brooklyn celebrated a Mass of Reparation Nov. 4 in a Brooklyn Catholic Church used in a violent and sexually provocative music video, and he has removed its well-known pastor from his diocesan development role.

A new movie musical, “Journey to Bethlehem,” may be just what we need. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Adam Anders, writer, director and composer, about the new film, which opens in theaters Nov. 10.

The Synod on Synodality’s first session at the Vatican has concluded, with its results wrapped up in a 41-page “half-time report” for the entire church to digest, reflect on and give feedback about ahead of the synod’s final session in Rome next October.

Attentive viewers will discern some positive moral values underlying the plot of the action comedy “Freelance” (Relativity).

Pastors throughout the church, if you haven’t already, please fill the fonts and supply holy water to the stoups.