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JD Flynn spoke with CNA's D.C. Editor Ed Condon about the ongoing sex abuse crisis in the U.S. Their conversation was edited down for Ep. 8 of CNA Newsroom. Here you can listen to their full conversation.

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. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-accepts-resignation-of-vatican-press-office-directors-58280 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/ouellet-letter-us-bishops-vote-on-abuse-reform-measures-was-blocked-to-allow-more-discussion-60649 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/mccarrick-abused-youth-during-confession-lawyer-charges-95617 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/god-did-this--how-a-22-year-old-texan-began-a-catholic-school-for-ugandas-deaf-children-57950 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/how-this-onelife-la-speaker-is-made-for-greater-11712 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/kansas-ministry-brings-adoration-under-the-stars-45659 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/catholic-symposium-how-music-food-and-friendship-ground-us-in-reality-48187 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/masterpiece-cakeshop-case-drew-500k-in-grants-from-religious-freedom-foes-81744

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: https://rcdlc.org/oaktree

On this episode of CNA Newsroom, your host J.D. Flynn reports from the USCCB fall meeting in Baltimore. The bishops were expected to vote on two measures meant to address the sex abuse crisis in the U.S. Church, but they were thrown a curveball by the Vatican. Flynn goes in-depth with CNA's D.C. bureau chief Ed Condon, correspondent Christine Rousselle, and multiple bishops.

Introducing CNA Newsroom, a new podcast from Catholic News Agency. This podcast will give you special access to our editors and reporters - and Catholic news that matters each week. You can find all our news at www.catholicnewsagency.com.