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Ep. 14: China Pt. 2 - Chen Guangcheng’s great escape Feb 22, 2019

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Here’s the story of Chen Guangcheng, a Chinese human rights activist who was imprisoned and tortured by the Chinese government for speaking out, who made a harrowing escape from the Chinese, and made his way to the U.S. He did all of this while being blind. Today, Chen Guangcheng lives in Washington D.C. But his fight for human rights in China is not over. In this episode, Chen Guangcheng shares his story of escape and Rep. Chris Smith (NJ) tells us about his own involvement from the U.S. For more information: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/chinese-human-rights-activist-on-vatican-china-deal-a-slap-in-the-face-82186 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/christian-bale-presents-award-to-blind-pro-life-activist-from-china https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/activists-departure-from-nyu-draws-fear-of-chinese-pressure https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/despite-changes-genocide-of-chinas-one-child-policy-endures-activists-say-42712 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/blind-activist-appeals-to-us-over-chinas-human-rights-abuses

Ep. 13: What's the deal with the China deal? Pt. I Feb 14, 2019

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China is fertile ground for the Christian faith — but clashes with the Communist government make this one of the hardest countries in the world to be a Christian. Join us this week for the first of two episodes about the Church in China. (02:36) CNA’s Rome correspondent - and resident China expert - Courtney Grogan, offers some context and history of the relationship between the Chinese government and the Vatican. (10:35) Cardinal Joseph Zen, bishop emeritus of Hong Kong, speaks with CNA’s deputy editor-in-chief Michelle LaRosa in the podcast’s first interview with a cardinal. (17:28) Producer Kate Veik speaks with a Catholic entrepreneur, who has lived and worked in China for decades, about the reality of practicing the Catholic faith in China. Links to further reading: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/vatican-signs-deal-with-china-73894 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-takes-responsibility-for-china-deal-45236 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/chinas-crackdown-on-christians-continues-59665 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/cardinal-zen-the-vatican-is-badly-mishandling-china-situation-19677

Ep. 12: The +Daly Show, with Sen. Ben Sasse and Virginia moms Feb 08, 2019

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(3:26) Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) speaks with D.C. Correspondent Christine Rousselle about New York and Virginia's radical abortion agendas; his efforts to legally protect the unborn; and the future of the pro-life movement in the U.S. (7:08) We hear the stories of two Virginia mothers who faced with extremely difficult pregnancies. Both were advised to have abortions. Though the outcomes for these two women were very different, both their lives were changed forever. (21:30) Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane, Washington made headlines last week for announcing that pro-abortion politicians should not receive the Eucharist in his diocese. Editor-in-chief JD Flynn quizzes Bishop Daly on his announcement, his thought process and his prayer life. Links to learn more: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/sen-sasse-va-gov-northam-is-a-creep-with-no-regard-for-human-dignity-18011 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/sen-ben-sasse-seeks-to-fast-track-bill-to-protect-abortion-survivors-40083 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/medical-care-for-abortion-survivors-blocked-by-senate-democrat-88856 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/legislators-propose-abortion-at-birth-as-state-level-fights-continue-53883 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/bishop-daly-pro-choice-pols-should-not-receive-eucharist-97896 This episode was sponsored by spiritualdirection.com.

Ep. 11: A man, a plan, a canal, Panama! Feb 01, 2019

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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. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/twenty-killed-in-explosions-at-mass-in-philippines-cathedral-81161 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-says-he-is-against-making-priestly-celibacy-optional-in-the-latin-rite-13209 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/world-youth-day-panama https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/portugal

Ep. 10: Hey there, Daleiden Jan 25, 2019

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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 Catholic priest in the U.S, 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 was sponsored by spiritualdirection.com. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-says-panama-to-be-a-hub-of-hope-during-world-youth-day-32827 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/venezuelan-army-besieged-hundreds-of-protesters-in-maturin-cathedral-23395 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/runaway-slave-turned-priest-moves-closer-to-beatification-20694 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/what-catholics-can-learn-from-tidying-up-with-marie-kondo-89845

Ep. 9: Podcast Vitae Jan 17, 2019

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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” Jan 10, 2019

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JD Flynn and D.C. Editor Ed Condon discuss the ongoing clerical 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 Jan 03, 2019

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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

Ep. 6: California wildfire recovery; Fr. Woody giveaway; chart-topping Benedictine nuns Dec 20, 2018

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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; a Florida woman's battle Dec 13, 2018

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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.

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