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For the first time in modern history, the Catholic Church and the arts are coming together in a unique collaboration that will bring the faith to life in a dramatic way.

The actor and producer who took moviegoers on a journey to discover American history in 2012’s Monumental now is helping families learn Christian history.

More than 600 Latino educators, local church leaders, administrative bishops, and pastors gathered in Tampa, Fla., August 6 and 7 to celebrate “FIEL,” the International Fellowship of Educators and Leaders of the Church of God. Although FIEL has met in the United States in an earlier year, this was the first joint meeting of the international delegates with the U.S. pastors and educational leadership of the church. The broader gathering drew praise from all who took part in it.

Following a month-long effort capped with a share-a-thon that included two days of live broadcasts, funds are now available to build three FM repeater radio stations in Mongolia. The increased capacity will allow broadcasters to reach an estimated 75 percent of the country with Christian radio.

Today’s Christian Woman (TCW), a Christianity Today publication, unveiled a redesign of TodaysChristianWoman.com, revealing new features that demonstrate the brand’s commitment to passionately addressing the needs of women. The new website plays a major role in TCW’s development of a stronger, more easily accessible brand.

The following review is written by Alveda King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King:

The latest book by Fr. Frank Pavone, Abolishing Abortion: How You Can Play a Part in Ending the Greatest Evil of Our Day, is a much needed book in these turbulent days as we see the value of human life being attacked on many different fronts.