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Ep. 11: A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!
Reporter Mary Rezac interviews producer Jonah McKeown and social media director Ursula Murua about their experience at World Youth Day in Panama. Producer Kate Veik connects with Rome correspondent Courtney Grogan about their recent trip to Portugal and what World Youth Day pilgrims can look forward to in 2022.
Ep. 10: Hey there, Daleiden!
Deputy Editor-in-chief Michelle La Rosa talks with David Daleiden, producer Kate Veik talks with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers about the life of the first black American Catholic priest, Father Augustus Tolton, and a few of us sit down with Father Mike Rapp - from the podcast Catholic Stuff You Should Know - to talk about Marie Kondo. Is she helpful or a hindrance for Catholics? This episode is sponsored by SpiritualDirection.com
Ep. 9: Podcast Vitae
Michelle La Rosa asks what would really happen if Roe v. Wade was overturned, Jonah McKeown looks into a push to legalize assisted suicide in New Mexico, and a family shares their story of adoption.
Ep. 8: “Jesus, the pope, my mom, the cashier at Chick-fil-A”
JD Flynn and D.C. Editor Ed Condon discuss the sex abuse crisis. Producer Jonah McKeown profiles a unique center for homeless men in Washington D.C. Reporter Mary Rezac reviews the self-help book - and New York Times bestseller - “Girl, Wash Your Face” by blogger and motivational speaker, Rachel Hollis.
Ep. 7: A Texas Catholic's service in Uganda; a Catholic event tour; we investigate top donors
A young Catholic from Texas who is doing some incredible work in Uganda. Perry West recaps some of the Catholic events around the U.S. that he covered last year. And a new voice on the podcast; Kevin Jones, a long-time investigative journalist at CNA, talks about some of his most important work from 2018.
Ep. 6: California wildfire recovery, Fr. Woody giveaway, and chart-topping Benedictine nuns
We talk to a parish in Chico, California about its efforts to support victims of the recent wildfires. Our producer Jonah McKeown looks into a unique Christmas program in the Archdiocese of Denver - and the man who inspired it - and finally CNA’s managing editor Carl Bunderson talks with the chart-topping Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles.
Ep. 5: The March for Life, Our Lady of Guadalupe and a Florida woman's battle
We ask March for Life president Jeanne Mancini what she's most excited about for the event next month. In honor of this week's feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we share one Florida woman's battle to preserve a painting of Guadalupe. We also speak with Monsignor Eduardo Chavez, canon of the Basilica of Guadalupe, about the apparition and how she has become patroness of all America.
Ep. 4: Starbucks blocks pornography, a Byzantine Advent, and Disney princesses and canon law
Reporter Perry West explains Starbucks' decision to block pornography use on its public WiFi. Producer Kate Veik interviews a priest about how Byzantine Catholics prepare for Christmas. CNA's editors J.D. Flynn, Michelle La Rosa and Carl Bunderson, and reporter Mary Rezac debate the canonical validity of several Disney marriages.
Ep. 3: The late Bishop Morlino, California wildfire recovery and an update on the U.S. abuse crisis
In this episode of CNA Newsroom, editor-in-chief J.D. Flynn talks with the chancellor - and friend - of the late Bishop Robert Morlino. Reporter Jonah McKeown looks into recovery efforts at a California parish destroyed in a wildfire. Flynn, managing editor Michelle La Rosa, and D.C. editor Ed Condon give an update on the U.S. abuse crisis.
Ep. 2: Sister Thea Bowman, Thanksgiving in Rome and serving refugees on the southern U.S. border
In this Thanksgiving episode of CNA Newsroom, we'll share with you stories of perseverance and generosity. You'll hear about the life of Sr. Thea Bowman, a Franciscan who advocated for racial equality in the late 20th century - and who could soon be formally recognized as a Catholic saint. Next, we'll take a look at how American seminarians in Rome celebrate Thanksgiving. J.D. Flynn interviews a deacon who welcomes and serves asylum seekers on the southern U.S. border. And finally, a priest will give you advice for that sometimes dreaded Thanksgiving tradition: leading prayer out loud for your family. For more information about Project Oak Tree, or to make a donation, visit: rcdlc.org/oaktree
