Articles by Jonah McKeown
Wisconsin judicial elections could affect future of state abortion ban, pro-lifers say
Feb 20, 2023 / 14:15 pmWisconsin voters are set to head to the polls Feb. 21 to vote for a new state Supreme Court justice in a nonpartisan primary.
‘He was a good shepherd’: Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine dedicated in Oklahoma City
Feb 17, 2023 / 14:30 pmThe archbishop of Oklahoma City dedicated and opened a multimillion-dollar, 2,000-seat shrine built in Rother’s honor on Feb. 17.
Synod on Synodality: North American delegates embark on writing retreat
Feb 15, 2023 / 16:05 pmThe delegates for North America are in Orlando, Florida, until Feb. 17 to work on composing a document called a continental synthesis.
Ohio train derailment: Catholic diocese prays as concern about hazardous fumes rises
Feb 14, 2023 / 05:40 amA train derailment in rural Ohio led to a major ecological disaster after hazardous materials caused a massive fire and smoke plume.
San Diego Diocese may file for bankruptcy amid abuse claims
Feb 14, 2023 / 05:00 amAt issue, Cardinal Robert McElroy said, is a mounting number of abuse claims filed under a three-year window opened by California’s governor.
‘All glory to God’: Chiefs’ Butker makes game-winning kick in the Super Bowl while wearing scapular
Feb 13, 2023 / 11:07 amThe 27-year-old kicker is outspoken about his Catholic faith, and many on social media were quick to point out that he was wearing a brown scapular.
60 years after his miraculous healing, he still returns to Lourdes
Feb 11, 2023 / 04:00 amIn April 1962, a 23-year-old Italian soldier named Vittorio Micheli was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his left hip.
Investigations into St. Louis pediatric transgender clinic opened after whistleblower report
Feb 10, 2023 / 17:45 pmLawmakers in Missouri have announced at least two official investigations into a children’s transgender clinic in St. Louis.
Former Priests for Life officials call for Pavone to step down
Feb 10, 2023 / 15:50 pmTwo former officials of Priests for Life are calling for laicized priest Frank Pavone to step down as national director.
Ukrainian Catholic leader says focus is on providing help and hope, one year into the war
Feb 10, 2023 / 14:15 pm“It’s a miracle we are still alive,” Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk told reporters at a Feb. 8 news conference organized by Aid to the Church in Need.
U.S. Catholic school growth slows after two years of notable increases, data show
Feb 10, 2023 / 11:55 amThe NCEA reported that Catholic school enrollment grew by 0.3% last year but remains lower than pre-pandemic levels.
As Pavone misconduct allegations mount, Amarillo Diocese maintains silence
Feb 8, 2023 / 20:52 pmTwo women have accused Frank Pavone, national director of the pro-life organization Priests for Life, of sexual harassment, according to recent media reports.
Christian leaders in Syria call for an end to ‘unjust’ sanctions that they say hamper aid to the needy
Feb 8, 2023 / 14:30 pmThree prominent Christian leaders in Syria issued a joint letter Tuesday calling for an end to sanctions against Syria.
Catholic aid agencies respond after devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Feb 7, 2023 / 12:50 pmAccording to the latest available estimates as of midday Tuesday, the 7.8-magnitude quake has left at least 6,200 people dead in Turkey and Syria.
The ‘Four Chaplains,’ selfless heroes of WWII, honored on 80th anniversary of their deaths
Feb 6, 2023 / 14:36 pmA New Jersey parish church on Sunday honor the “Four Chaplains” who sacrificed their lives to save others on the torpedoed U.S.A.T. Dorchester 80 years ago.
Cardinal Zen and Jimmy Lai among Hong Kongers nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Feb 3, 2023 / 14:15 pmA bipartisan congressional commission chaired by Rep. Chris Smith announced Thursday the nomination of six Hong Kongers for their efforts in the cause of human rights.
Here’s what Pope Francis said about exploitative mining in the Congo
Feb 2, 2023 / 15:15 pmThe Democratic Republic of Congo exports 70% of the world's cobalt, a once-obscure element now in great demand because it’s needed to make lithium-ion batteries.
Pope Francis kissed his feet. Who is the cowboy-hat-wearing president of South Sudan?
Feb 2, 2023 / 09:23 amAt a Vatican retreat in 2019, Pope Francis kissed the feet of President Salva Kiir — and those of his rival —while begging the leaders to make peace.
Biggest papal Masses ever: How does today’s Mass in the DRC compare?
Feb 1, 2023 / 12:23 pmPapal Masses, especially in the last 50 years or so, have attracted crowds of millions — many of them at World Youth Days.
Minnesota Senate sends far-reaching abortion bill to governor’s desk
Jan 31, 2023 / 09:40 amCatholic leaders had strongly denounced the bill, proposing instead a slate of pro-family measures that they say will reduce demand for abortions.