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  🇺🇸 Le sédévacantisme aux États-Unis : la fidélité poussée jusqu’à la rupture Summary (English) Sedevacantism in the United States remains a marginal yet enduring Catholic movement. Rooted in a radical rejection of post– Vatican II popes , it reflects a deeper crisis of authority, trust, and ecclesiology . While motivated by a desire for doctrinal purity and liturgical continuity , sedevacantism ultimately leads to ecclesial isolation and fragmentation, raising fundamental questions about obedience, tradition, and unity within the Catholic Church. L’article (français) Le sédévacantisme occupe une place singulière dans le paysage catholique américain. Peu visible dans les médias, numériquement faible, il n’en demeure pas moins solidement implanté dans certains États et continue d’exercer une fascination disproportionnée par rapport à son poids réel. À la différence d’autres courants traditionalistes, il ne se contente pas de critiquer l’Église contemporaine : il en contes...

  Hollywood croit encore aux miracles Figures de sainteté et récits de rédemption dans le cinéma américain (2010–2025) Summary    American cinema from 2010 to 2025 has seen a revival of Catholic figures of sanctity and redemption on screen. In an increasingly secular society, both Hollywood and indie filmmakers are rediscovering the appeal of saints, repentant sinners, and quiet martyrs as compelling protagonists. Films like  Father Stu (2022) , faith-based independent dramas, and conversion testimony stories all illustrate a strong spiritual quest amid a fragmented social landscape. These movies portray flawed individuals transformed by faith, celebrating hope, forgiveness, and transcendence. This resurgence stands in stark contrast to other contemporary works that highlight a weakened or scandal-ridden Church (as in  Spotlight  or various “abuse films”). Yet, despite widespread criticism of religious institutions, audiences are flocking to these redem...