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Ep. 68: Saintly Superheroes
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 the podcast, 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.
Ep. 67: City of Angels
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.
Ep. 66: Death Row and the Back Row
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’.
BONUS: Full conversation with Chris Arnade
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.
Ep: 65: Waiting for Conversion
JD Flynn talks with his mom about her conversion. The coronavirus pandemic delays the sacraments for people in RCIA this year.
Ep. 64: Keep Palm and Carry On
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.
Ep. 63: Listen at Your Leisure
We talk with several Catholics about leisure — what it is, and why it matters.
Ep. 62 ½ : Coronavirus Comes to America
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.
Ep. 62: Italy in the time of coronavirus
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 of their experience 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.
Ep. 61: The Church and disabled Catholics (Part 2)
Regina Marie 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.
