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Articles by CNA Staff
Vatican newspaper editor to present new book on Pius XII
Jul 17, 2009 / 00:00 amThe director of L’Osservatore Romano, Giovanni Maria Vian, will present a new book entitled, "In Defense of Pius XII. The Reasons of History," at the Luigi Sturzo Institute of Rome on June 10.
Novelist’s Catholic thriller explores Church division in face of ‘secular spirit’
May 29, 2009 / 00:00 amA new novel by British author Piers Paul Read crafts a thriller story around terrorism, the 2005 papal election and the present-day conflicts within the Catholic Church. In an interview with CNA, Read explained how he drew on his experiences with liberation theology and “social Catholicism” to write his book, “The Death of a Pope.” In his latest fictional work, published by Ignatius Press, Read depicts the mysterious behavior of ex-priest Juan Uriarte, a former liberationist who is put on trial for possessing sarin nerve gas. As Uriarte’s murky intentions are gradually revealed, the plot follows multiple characters in venues ranging from London and the Vatican to an African hospital for AIDS patients. Read is also the bestselling author of “Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors” about the horrific plane crash of the Uruguayan rugby team.
New book offers novena based on Mother Teresa’s writings
Nov 28, 2008 / 00:00 amAs a follow-up to last year's New York Times bestseller, "Come Be My Light," Doubleday has released a new book highlighting Mother Teresa’s spiritual life through a nine-day novena based on her inspirational writings. The prayer offers insights into her exemplary life and her relationship with Christ.
Leading Catholic entrepreneur pens book on how people should relate to money
Sep 26, 2008 / 00:00 amMany in our society view money as a “necessary evil.” Instead, entrepreneur and author, Frank Hanna explains, “money is a gift from God that is frequently abused because of our lack of understanding of its proper use.” Based on ancient teachings and his own personal experiences, Hanna clearly lays out the meaning of money in his new book, “What Your Money Means and How to Use It Well.”
Bishops announce Novena for Faithful Citizenship, to be prayed before November elections
Aug 19, 2008 / 14:27 pmThe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging Catholics to pray a novena for life, justice, and peace before the elections in November.
Render Unto Caesar
Aug 15, 2008 / 00:00 amOn August 12, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver released his latest book, which focuses on a question of undeniable importance for Catholics in the U.S. but also around the world: What is the role of faith in the public square? Fr. Robert Imbelli, a Boston College associate professor of Theology, gives readers an insightful and well-written review of the archbishop’s book, which will be published in L’Osservatore Romano.
Render Unto Caesar: Serving the Nation by Living Our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life
Jul 23, 2008 / 00:00 amCharles J. Chaput, the Archbishop of Denver, has written a new book about Catholic participation in public life, where faith and politics intersect. Titled “Render Unto Caesar: Serving the Nation by Living Our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life,” the book will be published by Doubleday in August 2008.
Father Emil Kapaun’s cause for sainthood to be officially opened
Jun 15, 2008 / 10:00 amThe Cause for the Canonization of Father Emil Kapaun, an Army Chaplain who died while in a North Korean Prisoner of War Camp in 1951, will be officially opened on June 29. Father Emil Kapaun, a native of Pilsen, was ordained for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita on June 9, 1940. After serving as a priest in the diocese, Father Kapaun asked to be allowed to serve as a U.S. Army chaplain.
Interview with Mark Stricherz, author of "Why the Democrats are Blue: How Secular Liberals Hijacked the People's Party"
Jan 28, 2008 / 00:00 amIn his book, “Why the Democrats Are Blue: How Secular Liberals Hijacked the People's Party,” Mark Stricherz claims that what was once known as the "people's party" was changed to a party of secular and feminist values by a coup carried out in 1969. This hijacking can be discovered by a close look at the McGovern Commission, Stricherz argues. CNA had a chance to talk with him about his book and the dirty details.
Kudlow joins advisory board of Ave Maria Mutual Funds
Nov 2, 2005 / 22:00 pmA nationally respected economist has joined the Catholic Advisory Board of Ave Maria Mutual Funds.
John Paul II exhorts French to live and pass on the faith daily
Feb 19, 2004 / 22:00 pmJohn Paul II exhorts French to live and pass on the faith daily