CNA Columns
Vatican communication, what now?
The first declarations that followed the new appointments in Vatican media departments showed a series of clues that might disclose... Read more
CNA Newsroom: Fulton Sheen: A Life Worth (Re)living
This week on CNA Newsroom: renowned American theologian and media star Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, and the amazing miracle attributed... Read more
CNA Newsroom BONUS: California’s confession bill; Vincent Lambert; Carl plays “Either/or”
In this week's bonus episode, editors Ed Condon and Carl Bunderson discuss California's confession bill, the death of Vincent Lambert,... Read more
CNA Newsroom: Bless me Father for I have sinned
This week, we're talking all about the sacrament of confession. Read more
Ecumenism, the dream of the Patriarchate for the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
According to Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has the mission to be the catalyst of dialogue... Read more
Made for Heaven
Last weekend, like most weekends this summer, I stood in front of teens at a Steubenville Youth Conference talking about... Read more
What is the meaning of Pope Francis' gift to the Ecumenical Patriarchate?
Pope Francis’ unexpected gift to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is part of the Pope’s effort in advancing ecumenical dialogue.... Read more
CNA Newsroom BONUS: Border conditions; a disabled Frenchman clings to life; John Henry Newman; Ed plays “Yes or No”
Happy birthday, America! Our gift is another bonus episode of CNA Newsroom. This week all of our editors are in:... Read more
CNA Newsroom: A July 4th Six-Pack
This week on CNA Newsroom, we bring you six segments all about the 4th of July. You'll hear about the... Read more
Vocation, responsibility, and 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'
There are lots of things I want to do that I’m just not allowed to do anymore. I am several... Read more
CNA Newsroom BONUS: Married priests; forced abortion ruling; Venerable Sheen; Michelle plays “Yes or No”
CNA editors Michelle La Rosa, Carl Bunderson, and Ed Condon discuss and debate the week’s news, including the upcoming Amazon... Read more
CNA Newsroom: A Stigmata in Michigan
Was this Michigan grandfather on a mission from God? Read more
CNA Newsroom BONUS: A Catholic school's identity revoked; looking back one year since McCarrick revelations; etc.
On this episode of the podcast, editors JD Flynn and Ed Condon discuss the week’s most compelling news stories, including... Read more
CNA Newsroom: Lord God of Hosts
Why can’t celiacs use gluten-free hosts? Can germs spread by sharing the cup at Mass? And where does the bread... Read more
Viri probati, the discussion was already settled
The working document of the upcoming Special Synod for the Pan-Amazonian region does not have any mention to viri probati.... Read more
CNA Newsroom: Bishops in Baltimore
This week on CNA Newsroom, we look to Baltimore where US bishops gathered for their Spring Assembly. Read more
The path of ‘Emanuel’
I tend to avoid Christian films because they often weren’t very good. But I have to note one exception. Christian... Read more
Pontifical Diplomacy, impact and scope of the Pope's army
Speaking to French Minister Pierre Laval May 13, 1935, Josip Stalin provocatively asked: "The Pope? How many divisions has he... Read more
What does Caritas Internationalis reform mean?
Caritas Internationalis is “the umbrella” of 165 Catholic relief service spread all over the world. Its 21st general assembly took... Read more
CNA Newsroom: 'Every time I feel the Spirit'
This Sunday is Pentecost, the Church's celebration of the Holy Spirit. But many of us, if we're being honest, aren't... Read more
