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‘Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara’ Review: Church vs. State

This film, based on a true story about the kidnapping of a Jewish child in 19th-century Italy, underscores the devastating consequences of family separation.

By Lisa Kennedy

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Student Debt Is Standing in the Way of Future Nuns and Priests

For young adults who want to join certain religious orders, paying off debt before taking a vow of poverty can prove challenging. But their communities are willing to help.

By Sejla Rizvic

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The Art of Ash Wednesday, From the Neck Up

From smear shape to application style, a close look at the aesthetics of Ash Wednesday.

By Frank Rojas and Calla Kessler

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A Statue Draped With Snakes? In Italy, It Happens Every Year.

Held in a small, mountainous village, this festival has it all: snakes, charmers, religion, science. See for yourself — and try not to squirm.

By Elisabetta Zavoli and Francesco Martinelli