CNA Newsroom

Nearly four decades ago, Marvel produced several religious-themed comic books, including a comic about the life of Pope St. John Paul II. On this episode of CNA Newsroom, we criss-cross the globe to bring you the story of how— and why— one of the world’s biggest comic book companies decided to bring the stories of three beloved saints to the world. Show notes: https://churchpop.com/2014/10/24/pope-st-john-paul-ii-comic-book/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/blog/that-time-blessed-mother-teresa-was-a-marvel-comic-book-hero https://www.amazon.com/City-Saints-Pilgrimage-John-Krak%C3%B3w/dp/0553418904 http://www.iservedasaint.com/

Did angels carry the house of Our Lady from Nazareth to Italy? Why is the second largest city in the United States named after the angels? Find those answers and more on this week's episode of CNA Newsroom. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/did-angels-really-carry-the-holy-house-of-mary-to-loreto-italy-25088 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-adds-feast-of-our-lady-of-loreto-to-roman-calendar-78209 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-imitate-saint-junipero-serra-be-trailblazers-for-christ-54248 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/archbishop-gomez-american-missionaries-are-the-overlooked-us-founders-35316 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/in-san-francisco-one-less-space-for-st-junipero-serra-96920

In this bonus episode, Catholic News Agency's Editor-in-chief JD Flynn interviews author and photographer Chris Arnade about his book "Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America." This is a companion piece to Ep. 66 of CNA Newsroom. https://www.amazon.com/Dignity-Seeking-Respect-Back-America/dp/0525534733

Bishop Richard Stika tells the story of the time St. John Paul II intervened in the life of a man on Missouri’s death row. Photographer and author Chris Arnade travels the US to share the stories and faces of ‘Back Row America’. http://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031995_evangelium-vitae.html https://www.amazon.com/Dignity-Seeking-Respect-Back-America/dp/0525534733

JD Flynn talks with his mother about her conversion. We talk to people affected by the delay of sacraments due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A palm supplier in Florida talks about the impact of the coronavirus on his business; a priest in Maine comes up with a creative solution to the cancelation of Palm Sunday Mass; and our producer shares his experience of Palm Sunday Mass at a parish for deaf Catholics in Maryland. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/this-sunday-where-will-the-millions-of-palms-come-from-20041 https://www.southeastpalmandfoliage.com/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/maine-priest-encourages-pine-sunday-where-there-are-no-palms-95483 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWFrqWQh1HI&t=14s

We talk with several Catholics about leisure — what it is, and why it matters. Show notes: http://darwincatholic.blogspot.com/ https://twitter.com/McCormickProf/status/1241830229959675904 https://roseharrington.com/ https://udayton.edu/imri/mary/archive.php?tags=Stokes%20Mary%20Gardens https://docs.google.com/document/d/151ne0n6RHy-_k4dNPp7QIqGX4SrUqhK4ESP2tzrOMpI/edit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWVEH6MQk4fiXVP1b4MclA https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XaFV5Bz4k3oEFBfZSGVoQ?si=-SJ1M6OCRx2fS2rciSIniA

We ask how priests in the US are navigating Mass cancellations; a homeless shelter in Washington continues its life-saving ministry to the poor; the coronavirus’ impact on 12-step recovery programs; and the time Mary protected a St. Louis school from a cholera epidemic. This is the second of our two-part series on the coronavirus pandemic. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/do-we-have-mass-coronavirus-closures-and-dispensations-in-us-dioceses-96801 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/how-and-why-to-watch-mass-online-during-coronavirus-82713 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/quarantined-sunday-how-can-families-keep-the-day-holy-when-masses-are-canceled-66671 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/bless-me-father---but-from-6-feet-away-coronavirus-and-confession-60496 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/washington-dc-homeless-shelter-serves-the-poor-despite-coronavirus-fears-15629 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/aa-under-quarantine-how-coronavirus-is-changing-12-step-recovery-programs-81629

We look to Italy for the first of a two-part series on the impact of the coronavirus. CNA’s Rome correspondents Hannah Brockhaus and Courtney Mares share personal essays detailing their experiences living under lockdown in Rome. A former member of the Swiss Guard tells us about how his elderly parents are faring in the Italian city of Bergamo— one of the hardest hit cities in Italy. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/churches-in-rome-can-reopen-for-private-prayer-92297 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/at-least-60-italian-priests-have-died-after-contracting-coronavirus-78399 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/former-swiss-guard-the-elderly-are-united-in-prayer-in-coronavirus-hit-italy-66295

Regina Maria has severe autism. Her dad, Jeff, talks about her diagnosis and their Catholic faith. An expert talks best practices for sacramental prep for children with disabilities. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/heart-of-hospitality-best-way-for-catholic-parishes-to-serve-the-disabled-53753 https://journalstar.com/lifestyles/family/special-fathers-special-children-finding-love-when-dreams-don-t/article_e7174aa0-ce47-5bc6-9d02-53afe10c1292.html https://ncpd.org/

Fr. Matthew Schneider talks about his diagnosis of autism. We ask how the Catholic Church can better serve Catholics with autism and take a look into sensory-friendly Masses in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/at-the-intersection-of-faith-and-autism---a-catholic-priest-shares-his-story-16055 http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/ministries-offices/respect-life-2/inclusion-ministry/sensory-friendly-resources/

Benedictine nuns who run a cattle ranch in Northern Colorado; Vegetarianism and the pro-life ethic; D.C. correspondents Matt Hadro and Christine Rousselle taste-test Burger King's Impossible Whopper. D.C. correspondent Christine Rousselle is our guest host. Show notes: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2009/06/pro-animal-pro-life http://www.walburga.org/index.php/about/visiting-the-abbey/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-impossible-burger-ethics-and-a-cna-taste-test-67794

The Diocese of Lafayette has officially opened the causes for canonization of two Louisiana Catholics; and recognized a third candidate for canonization. Senior Features Writer Mary Farrow is our guest host. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/will-these-louisiana-cajun-catholics-become-saints-diocese-begins-canonization-cause-17406 https://www.nonco.org/ http://charlenerichard.com/ https://www.stlandrycatholicchurch.com/biography-of-fr-lafleur.html https://diolaf.org/photoalbums/causes-for-canonization-opened-at-chancery

We need to take a little break. We’re still hard at work chasing down interviews and producing the best journalistic, Catholic storytelling podcast out there. But we won't have any new episodes until February 24, the Monday before Ash Wednesday. In the meantime, please keep us and the podcast in your prayers! Leave us a review, and tell your friends about your favorite episode.

Patricia Sandoval was 12 years-old when an instructor from Planned Parenthood taught her and her classmates about “safe” sex. After three abortions and a job at Planned Parenthood, Patricia says she has found healing and redemption through Christ. Shownotes: https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/ https://queenofpeacemedia.com/patricia-sandoval-testimony/ https://ccdenver.org/beacon/#