Articles by Jonah McKeown
Sikhs sue US Marines over beard, turban restrictions on religious liberty grounds
Apr 13, 2022 / 15:41 pmA group of four Sikh men are seeking a religious exemption from the Marine Corps allowing them to keep the beards and turbans that they say are essential to the practice of their religion.
How to live Holy Week? Here are Mother Angelica's tips
Apr 12, 2022 / 15:00 pmMother Angelica, the foundress of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), offered advice, counsel, and prayers to viewers of her television show, “Mother Angelica Live,” for years.
PODCAST: The Beauty of Holy Week
Apr 11, 2022 / 08:22 amThis week on the CNA Newsroom podcast, we want to get you thinking and meditating on the beauty that accompanies the Catholic celebrations of Holy Week and Easter.
What happens to the remains of aborted babies? Here’s what we know
Apr 7, 2022 / 16:37 pm“Without regulations, medical practitioners are free to dispose of human fetal remains by incineration with medical waste, by dumping in landfills, and even by burning the remains to generate energy,” a legal brief filed by Americans United for Life notes.
Abducted American religious sister a former leader of her congregation whose heart turned to missionary work
Apr 6, 2022 / 16:01 pmThe American religious sister kidnapped in West Africa this week is a former international leader of her congregation, who was moved to start a missionary outpost in Burkina Faso after a 2011 visit to the country.
Pro-life group says it obtained remains of 115 aborted babies discarded by DC clinic
Apr 5, 2022 / 10:51 amAnti-abortion activists said Tuesday that they obtained 115 aborted babies from a driver for a medical waste company in late March, with the intention of giving the unborn children a dignified funeral and burial. The waste company says the group's claims are not true.
Pro-life group calls for investigation into the deaths of five aborted babies found in DC apartment
Apr 4, 2022 / 17:33 pmA pro-life group is calling for the Washington D.C. medical examiner to perform autopsies on five aborted fetuses whose bodies police recovered from an apartment last week, citing medical professionals’ opinions that the babies may have been killed outside the womb, in violation of federal laws
After police find aborted fetal remains at home of DC pro-life activist, group pledges full explanation
Apr 1, 2022 / 16:41 pmPolice on Wednesday found the remains of at least five aborted fetuses at the Washington, D.C. home of activist Lauren Handy, who is affiliated with the group Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, a secular organization that demonstrates against abortion.
Arizona bishops say 15 week abortion ban will protect women and their unborn children
Mar 31, 2022 / 15:00 pmThe Catholic bishops of Arizona this week expressed gratitude at the passage of a 15 week abortion ban in the state.
Oregon drops residency requirement for assisted suicide
Mar 30, 2022 / 17:00 pmOregon has dropped its residency requirement for assisted suicide, meaning doctors will be allowed to prescribe lethal drugs to people who do not reside in the state.
Reporting from war-torn Ukraine, this Catholic journalist keeps the faith
Mar 28, 2022 / 15:19 pmHow one Catholic in Ukraine is responding to the invasion with prayer and trust in God.
Former Albany bishop says he returned priests accused of abuse to ministry without involving law enforcement
Mar 28, 2022 / 14:34 pmIn a deposition released March 25, the former Bishop of Albany admitted that he did not report several instances of alleged sexual abuse of minors by priests, instead choosing to keep the allegations quiet and to refer the priests for treatment.
From coast to coast, US bishops join in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine
Mar 25, 2022 / 16:06 pmPreaching the homily at a Mass in Philadelphia on Friday, the voice of the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in the United States shook with emotion.
Russian Orthodox metropolitan seems to exclude possibility of an appeal for peace to Russian leaders
Mar 24, 2022 / 16:00 pmIn response to a letter to the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church pleading for his intervention in the Ukraine conflict, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk said his Church is praying for peace, and that it supports “direct negotiations” between Russia and Ukraine.
What time is the consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Find out here
Mar 24, 2022 / 15:25 pmThe pope says he will pray the prayer at 6:30 p.m. Rome time.
Want to join in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Here's how
Mar 23, 2022 / 11:00 amThis Friday, March 25, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, entrusting the nations to Mary’s help and protection. The pope has asked all the bishops — and indeed all the faithful of the entire world — to join him.
Indiana governor vetoes bill that would reserve girls' sports to females
Mar 22, 2022 / 16:23 pmThe governor of Indiana has vetoed a bill aiming to prohibit the participation of males in K-12 girl’s sports, saying it “leaves too many unanswered questions.”
Sri Lankan cardinal laments slow pace, possible corruption in Easter attacks investigation
Mar 21, 2022 / 15:34 pmThe Archbishop of Colombo highlighted the frustrations of his people over the perceived lack of investigation and prosecutions related to Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed nearly 270 people.
Is your U.S. diocese participating in Pope Francis' consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Find out here.
Mar 18, 2022 / 14:54 pmPope Francis has asked all the bishops of the world to join him in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25.
Missouri lawmaker says controversial bill won't outlaw ectopic pregnancy treatment
Mar 17, 2022 / 17:21 pmA Missouri lawmaker plans to amend a bill concerning ectopic pregnancies to allay concerns that it would outlaw treatment for the potentially deadly medical condition.