CNA Columns
CNA Newsroom: Clerical Abuse Survivors Speak
We've had a year-long news cycle about abuse and cover up in the Church. We've heard a lot from the... Read more
CNA Newsroom: His name was Kendrick Castillo
"No greater love has man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." Read more
Sex abuse by clergy, what if media lead the debate?
No doubt that the scandal of sex abuse by clergy has shocked the Church. No doubt that the Church is... Read more
Waiting for the annual report, the Vatican financial watchdog released the "General risk assessment"
On the eve of the presentation of the Annual report of the Vatican Financial Intelligence Authority, the “General Risk Assessment”... Read more
CNA Newsroom: 'Seventy times Seven'
This week's episode of CNA Newsroom is about the three hardest words to say in the English language - I... Read more
The Holy See vs. secular “soft totalitarianism” that excludes religion
The Abu Dhabi declaration on “Human Fraternity,” co-signed by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Ahmed al-Tayyeb,... Read more
Rush to judge others and gossip: and the devil laughs
On January 18, 2019, a video of Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann went viral. He was at the... Read more
“Take heart” in this sacred need
It started with a terrible crush I had on a drummer. “Alex” was living in Alaska for the summer, spending... Read more
Facing the crisis
When the U.S. bishops gather in plenary assembly in Baltimore two months from now, their immediate task will be putting... Read more
Did Pope Francis' trip to Bulgaria mark a new phase in the dialogue with Bulgarian Orthodox Church?
During Pope Francis' trip to Bulgaria on May 5-6, the media focused on how the Bulgarian Orthodox Church showed bitterness... Read more
Sacramental confession and the certainty of forgiveness
A few years ago, Paul Croituru and his young son went out treasure hunting near their native village in Romania.... Read more
What my crocuses know about Easter
A few weeks after I had a rather alarming lump removed in a somewhat unexpected surgery that was insanely expensive,... Read more
CNA Newsroom: I raised a saint
In celebration of Mother's Day, we speak with the mother of Venerable Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager and computer programmer... Read more
Pope Francis’ ecumenical “equivicinity”
On May 4th, on the eve of Pope Francis’ trip to Bulgaria and North Macedonia, the Holy See Press Office... Read more
Not always pretty, but pretty moral: 'UglyDolls'
Some things are just good and wholesome. But as a parent, I often hear how kids’ movies tend to lean... Read more
CNA Newsroom: The Stairs that St. Joseph Built
CNA Newsroom comes a day early this week, in honor of the May 1 feast day of St. Joseph the... Read more
Nothing to Write About: A Spoiler-Free Review of 'Avengers: Endgame'
My wife told me that I had to write a review for “Avengers: Endgame.” With a big Hollywood tentpole movie... Read more
CNA Newsroom Bonus Episode: Quasimodo, curias, and clericalism
There is no "ordinary" episode of CNA Newsroom this week, but we are bringing you a bonus episode. In this... Read more
Matured Reality: 'The Redemption Project with Van Jones'
As someone who occasionally finds entertainment in trash TV, I understand its appeal. It lets us feel better about ourselves.... Read more
Pope Francis, consistory and Curia reform set for June?
By the end of June, Pope Francis could not only finalize the Curia reform. We are still in the field of... Read more
