CNA Columns
The Court It Is a-Changin'
“Chances are that abortion rights cases will look very different very soon.” That is the cautious assessment of Thomas H.... Read more
Saints of the Swamp
In January, the Diocese of Lafayette officially opened the causes for canonization of two Louisiana Catholics, and approved the cause... Read more
How did Ed do as host?
JD and Ed discuss and debate the week’s Catholic news. This time, by popular demand, Ed is the host. Topics... Read more
Lithuanian Ateitis Federation shows how a group of young people can have an impact on society
Five principles, a motto, a name — which means ”future” in Lithuanian — and 110 years of history: on Feb.... Read more
What is behind the acquittal of two former Vatican officials?
An Italian appeal court gave its verdict in a criminal case against two former officials of the Holy See’s Institute... Read more
Married priests in the Amazon; “Querida Amazonia,” Amazonia/Amazon Price is Right; etc.
On this episode of the podcast, JD and Ed discuss Pope Francis’ decision not to permit married priests or female... Read more
Movements in the Church; the McCarrick Report; Crookston investigation; Hipster Hobbies; Etc.
The editors discuss movements in the Catholic Church; the continuing investigation into Bishop Michael Hoeppner of Crookston, Minnesota; the report... Read more
Amazonian Synod, what if the key is not celibacy?
Recent reports claiming some basis in a leaked draft of the post-Amazonian synod exhortation raised fresh and further fears Pope... Read more
Repent and Believe: The Call to Metanoia
“This is the time of fulfillment.” Those are the first words Jesus speaks to us in the Gospel of Mark.... Read more
Developments in Washington
One can be forgiven for thinking all of Washington, D.C., has been consumed by impeachment frenzy these past weeks. Look... Read more
Pope Francis, what is his project for the Church in Italy?
The selection of new bishops has been a central topic of discussion during the meetings of the C6 Council of... Read more
Kobe Bryant; Legionaries of Christ; abortion; approval for Catholic websites; etc.
Discussion topics this week on the podcast include: the death of a Missouri priest, Fr. Evan Harkins, by suicide; a... Read more
Will Pope Francis’s year be marked by ecumenical trips?
Pope Francis has not officially scheduled any trips for 2020. In his traditional new year’s speech to the diplomatic corps... Read more
Trump at the March for Life; Catholics in Hong Kong; Philadelphia; CNA comic book heroes; etc.
Who will be the next bishop of Hong Kong? How will President Trump’s presence at the 2020 March for Life... Read more
Thinking a Wrong Is Right
In 1973, after the United States Supreme Court legalized abortion in America, my dad—a doctor—was interviewed by the local paper... Read more
Benedict XVI & Card. Sarah's celibacy book; Episcopal consecration; pro-life Dems; etc.
This week on the podcast: controversy over a book purportedly co-written by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah... Read more
Benedict XVI – Sarah’s book: What if the real issue is the lack of institutional thinking?
The draft of the Curia reform, Praedicate Evangelium, does not even mention the office of the Pope emeritus. It is as... Read more
Abortion regret — and redemption
Patricia Sandoval was 12 years-old when an instructor from Planned Parenthood taught her and her classmates about "safe" sex. After... Read more
CNA Editor's Desk: Condon’s Rules of Decorum
What can a priest do if a penitent confesses to murder? JD and Ed take this question from a friend.... Read more
2020, all Pope Francis’ men
2020 seems to be the year in which Pope Francis will be able to change the Curia profoundly, along with... Read more
