Articles by Kevin J. Jones
Padre Pio inspires help for homeless veterans in Maryland
Mar 31, 2016 / 10:41 amSt. Padre Pio’s spiritual life inspired many veterans of the Second World War – and now, his example has helped inspire support for homeless veterans in Maryland.
Utah anesthesia bill shows 'incoherence' of legal abortion, doctor says
Mar 30, 2016 / 02:02 amA new Utah law requiring anesthesia for unborn babies during late-term abortions shows the contradiction between society’s view of life and legal abortion, a leading pro-life doctor has said.
Canada's 'commit life' campaign fights suicide with message of hope
Mar 23, 2016 / 05:15 amA new campaign in Canada aims to reach those who are vulnerable to self-harm or suicide by telling the stories of people who have learned to live despite pain and suffering.
All-star 'Passion' musical aims to tell the Gospel story in a new key
Mar 18, 2016 / 15:57 pmActor and singer Jencarlos Canela will play the role of Jesus in a live musical dramatization of The Passion on Palm Sunday. Only he’s still not sure how.
Sweeping vote in Utah labels porn dangerous to public health
Mar 15, 2016 / 05:02 amUtah's state legislature recently passed a resolution warning about the harm pornography does to individuals, families and society.
In Egypt, Christians can suffer under strict laws – and a pattern of lawlessness
Mar 11, 2016 / 17:02 pmFour Coptic Christian teenagers face up to five years in prison after an Egyptian court found them guilty of insulting Islam, continuing a trend of blasphemy accusations in a country whose Christian minority lacks many basic social and legal protections.
Why this diocese is holding a 24 hour confess-a-thon
Feb 24, 2016 / 00:04 amPriests will be available for confession throughout a special 24-hour period in the Diocese of Bismarck to help celebrate the Year of Mercy.
A deadly mistake – Disability rights groups oppose Colo. assisted suicide bill
Feb 5, 2016 / 15:15 pmDisability advocates and medical professionals came out in opposition to a proposal in the Colorado legislature that would legalize assisted suicide, warning that it would further marginalize the disabled and terminally ill.
The number of Christian martyrs has tripled in two years.
Jan 15, 2016 / 16:03 pmIn 2013, there were some 2,100 Christians killed for faith-related reasons across the globe. Last year, that number rose to at least 7,100, according to a recent report from an advocacy group.
Surrogacy and the risk of forced abortion - Calif. cases bring new scrutiny
Jan 12, 2016 / 02:22 amSurrogate pregnancy is back in the news with two high profile cases where two different surrogate mothers of triplets rejected requests to have abortions. And one organization is responding by saying the practice is so unethical it should be banned.
New eparchy in US to serve Catholics with roots in ancient Indian Christianity
Jan 5, 2016 / 02:04 amPope Francis on Monday created a new eparchy for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in the United States and Canada, to serve several thousand Catholics of the India-based Church.
Religion will only keep growing in the future – and here's why
Dec 21, 2015 / 12:02 pmThe numbers of people without a religious affiliation are increasing in some countries. But some demographers project that the global population will be more religious, not less, for one simple reason: religious believers tend to have more babies.
This priest was abducted by ISIS, but he isn't giving up on a mission of mercy
Dec 12, 2015 / 16:06 pmA Syrian priest who spent more than four months as a captive of the Islamic State is headed back to the conflict zone – and he wants both Christians and Muslims to embrace mercy.
Protect unborn lives, don't end them: Northern Ireland abortion ruling criticized
Dec 2, 2015 / 06:02 amIrish pro-life advocates have said Monday's Northern Ireland court decision against abortion restrictions wrongly ignored the lives of the unborn in the name of fighting human rights violations.
Miracle or fungus? Utah diocese investigates 'bleeding' Host
Dec 1, 2015 / 03:08 amSome Catholic parishioners in Utah have said a consecrated Host appears to be bleeding, but the Diocese of Salt Lake City is considering whether the change may be due to natural causes.
Chicago Catholic cemeteries give a proper burial to those who died on the fringes
Nov 24, 2015 / 03:04 amChicago’s Catholic cemeteries have helped bury the bodies of about 200 unidentified and unclaimed persons in recent years. One of the priests involved has stressed the importance of reducing homelessness and of mourning those who have no one to pray for them.
Those who've stayed – what now for Christians in Syria and Iraq?
Nov 5, 2015 / 06:02 amWar in Iraq and Syria have taken a heavy toll on the Chaldean Christians of the Middle East. Now Chaldean bishops like Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil, Iraq are asking what they can do to help Christian refugees survive and preserve their faith in times of trouble.
How to invest as a Catholic without selling your soul
Nov 3, 2015 / 03:12 amFor Catholics who want to invest in a retirement plan but hesitate for fear of unintentionally supporting causes contradicting their faith, a financial advisor group is now offering a new option.
Exorcisms for entertainment? Terrible idea, St Louis archdiocese tells cable network
Oct 30, 2015 / 14:16 pmA television show’s promise of a live exorcism rite is more dangerous than it thinks, the St. Louis archdiocese warned on Thursday.
How one US archdiocese is revamping its marriage prep program
Oct 26, 2015 / 16:46 pmAiming to provide uniform spiritual and social support for engaged couples, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has made several changes to its marriage preparation process.