Articles by Kevin J. Jones
When Robert F. Kennedy's mourners found refuge in the rosary
Jun 6, 2018 / 02:01 amWhen presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy was shot in a California hotel on June 5, 1968, his supporters prayed.
Could Google's ban on ads rig Ireland’s abortion vote?
May 11, 2018 / 20:49 pmInternet giant Google has decided to bar all ads related to a fast-approaching referendum on legalizing abortion in Ireland. The decision drew much fire from pro-life critics, and some observers say the move unquestionably hurt efforts to preserve the Eighth Amendment, Ireland’s constitutional recognition of the unborn’s right to life.
New US immigration policy violates 'sanctity of the family,' critic says
May 11, 2018 / 02:03 amThe Trump administration’s new “zero tolerance” policy for illegal entry into the U.S. is inhumane and will split up families seeking safety, a Catholic analyst of migration policy warned.
Repealing Ireland's pro-life amendment could have dire consequences, bishop warns
May 10, 2018 / 02:00 amIreland’s upcoming vote on whether to legalize abortion is “a vital issue of life or death” that threatens to change the country forever, Bishop Fintan Monahan of Killaloe told his diocese.
Bishop Fabre to head US bishops' anti-racism committee
May 4, 2018 / 15:31 pmThe U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism will have a new chairman, following Bishop George Murry’s resignation from the position after being diagnosed with acute leukemia.
Did Irish saints perform abortions? Don’t believe it, scholars say
Apr 28, 2018 / 06:11 amFaulty history, bad moral analysis and dubious voting advice are behind claims that several cherished Irish saints were involved in abortions, warn critics ahead of a key May 25 referendum that could repeal Ireland’s constitutional protections for the unborn.
Why Catholics should beware as high-tech 'deepfake' videos emerge
Apr 25, 2018 / 02:01 amLike any figure of importance, there is high likelihood that the Pope or another Catholic leader could be the subject of a fake video using a rapidly improving technology—and everyone needs to take care not to empower such a hoax, said Rudolph Bush, director of journalism at the University of Dallas.
Critics blast US crackdown on protected Vietnamese immigrants
Apr 18, 2018 / 13:54 pmThousands of Vietnamese immigrants in the U.S. who were previously protected under an agreement largely for refugees fleeing post-war Vietnam could face detention and deportation in coming months.
Condom distribution at Catholic hospital stops after Cincinnati archdiocese speaks up
Apr 10, 2018 / 13:19 pmA county-run needle exchange program hosted in a Catholic hospital’s parking lot has stopped distributing condoms, following action from Archbishop Dennis Schnurr and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Not defending life? Pope Francis won’t let you off the hook, experts say
Apr 9, 2018 / 16:38 pmThe latest exhortation from Pope Francis has made headlines for its claims about the importance of defending the value of all human lives: the unborn, the poor, and the immigrant. But Gaudete et exsultate’s broad emphasis isn’t an excuse for Catholics to avoid confronting the evil of abortion, several commentators told CNA.
Condom giveaways, needle exchanges—Are Catholic hospitals called to more?
Apr 8, 2018 / 05:00 amA clean needle exchange program that distributes condoms is hosted in the parking lot of an Ohio Catholic hospital, and one Catholic bioethicist thinks the system can do better.
MLK’s example means no sitting on the sidelines, Catholic bishops say
Apr 4, 2018 / 02:16 amBells will ring out in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination April 4, and Catholic bishops say it is a time for Christians to ask God what they need to do to counter racism.
Amid political pressure, Nebraska works to prevent abortion funding
Mar 22, 2018 / 16:01 pmFollowing reports that some Title X funds have wrongly gone to abortion-related expenses, Nebraska is considering stronger budget restrictions, but some legislators are resisting.
Canons of St. John Cantius founder to face review board after removal amid misconduct claims
Mar 19, 2018 / 17:00 pmThe pastor of Chicago’s St. John Cantius Church was removed from office last week for unspecified “credible” allegations of misconduct involving adult men, a response the Chicago archdiocese says is typical in such cases.
The legacy of Stephen Hawking - a Catholic scientist reflects
Mar 15, 2018 / 09:27 amThe death of Stephen Hawking this week prompted a leading Catholic scientist to reflect on the life of the famed physicist, including his “astonishing” contributions to physics and his lifelong atheism.
In Ireland, pro-lifers rally by the thousands against legalizing abortion
Mar 12, 2018 / 15:24 pmSome 100,000 Irish pro-life advocates took to the streets across the country on Saturday to oppose legalizing abortion in the Republic of Ireland.
Report: abortion providers get more taxpayer money than you may think
Mar 8, 2018 / 16:32 pmThree major abortion providers received more than $1.5 billion in taxpayer funds over a three-year period, with a significant portion of the funds going to Planned Parenthood affiliates under legal scrutiny for allegedly selling fetal tissue and other violations.
Wisconsin diocese says ending worker pension plan is best option
Mar 7, 2018 / 17:08 pmThe Diocese of La Crosse has announced that it will end its pension plan for lay employees, but it hopes to preserve almost all the value of promised benefits for hundreds of present and past workers.
Ohio bishop asks hospital to reconsider rescuing non-compliant abortion clinic
Mar 7, 2018 / 03:01 amHospital leaders should rescind their agreement with the last abortion clinic in Toledo that could save it from closing, Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo has said.
Cardinal Kasper offers new thoughts on Amoris Laetitia
Mar 6, 2018 / 11:57 amCardinal Walter Kasper has tried to address the controversy over some interpretations of Pope Francis’ exhortation Amoris Laetitia, but one theologian has said his theological language could be confusing to Catholics.