On Culture Friday, Pope Francis condemns surrogacy as making babies an object of trafficking; The Book of Clarence a swords-and-sandals hip-hop movie about faith that centers on the black experience—and misses the gospel; and WORLD Commentator Jerry Bowyer on what our calendars say about Christ’s lordship. Plus, Christmas tree snacks for zoos, and the Friday morning news.

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