Articles by Jonah McKeown
Asian WYD pilgrims eager for strengthening of faith amid challenges at home
Jan 26, 2019 / 11:54 amAmid large and very vocal delegations from Latin America at World Youth Day, pilgrims from all across Asia are also in attendance. The Church in Asia is growing, even as the faithful in several countries face challenges such as increasing secularization or outright hostility from their governments.
English-language World Youth Day event draws diverse crowd
Jan 25, 2019 / 15:19 pmThe 15th International World Youth Day is underway in Panama City, with large contingents of Spanish-speaking pilgrims from countries such as Mexico, Colombia, and, of course, Panama, dominating most events with a joyful exuberance.
World Youth Day pilgrims express solidarity with Venezuelans
Jan 25, 2019 / 13:43 pmPilgrims from 150 countries are in Panama this week for World Youth Day, including 400 from Venezuela, who are urging their fellow pilgrims to pray for their country amid escalating unrest and political upheaval.
World Youth Day pilgrims receive warm welcome in Panama
Jan 24, 2019 / 08:37 amWhen you go to stay at someone’s house for a week, it’s not unusual for the host to tidy the place up a bit to get it ready for you.
5 things to know about World Youth Day 2019
Jan 21, 2019 / 16:31 pmFive things you need to know about World Youth Day 2019
How cutting FEMA aid could impact California families
Jan 9, 2019 / 17:23 pmPresident Donald Trump has threatened to stop sending federal money to the state of California for wildfire recovery, a move that Catholic aid workers say could dramatically impact thousands of California families trying to rebuild their lives.
Why some Camp Fire victims don't ask for help, and what parishes are doing
Dec 5, 2018 / 14:43 pmThough a series of devastating wildfires in California is nearly contained, Catholics engaged in relief efforts are warning that the recovery process will be long, and will disproportionately affect undocumented immigrants and the poor, who may not be able to avail themselves of government-provided services.
Belgian prosecutors investigate euthanization of woman on autism spectrum
Dec 3, 2018 / 17:01 pmIn the first criminal investigation of euthanasia since Belgium legalized the practice, the country's authorities are looking into the 2010 death of a woman with Asperger syndrome whom prosecutors say may have been “poisoned.”
As California fires continue to burn, Catholic Charities aids victims
Nov 13, 2018 / 03:01 amAs wildfires continue to burn throughout the state of California, local Catholic Charities agencies are working with agencies in neighboring states to coordinate relief.
What do Catholics expect from USCCB meeting on abuse crisis?
Nov 9, 2018 / 17:10 pmCNA spoke with theologians, priests, and other prominent Catholics about what they hope to see at the upcoming meeting of U.S. bishops.
Buffalo diocese expands list of credibly accused clerics
Nov 5, 2018 / 17:32 pmThe Diocese of Buffalo is adding to their public list of clergy with credible allegations of sexual abuse against a minor.
How the Archdiocese of Detroit plans to 'Unleash the Gospel'
Nov 2, 2018 / 03:00 amA year after Detroit’s archbishop released a letter outlining a plan for his diocese’ revitalization, the diocese is working to put his words into action with a campaign called “Unleash the Gospel.”
Amid lawsuit, firm publishes list of California priests accused of abuse
Oct 24, 2018 / 23:00 pmA Minnesota-based law firm released a report Tuesday compiling the names of over 200 priests from the San Francisco Bay area it says have been publicly accused of sexual abuse. At least one California diocese has questioned the sources for the list.
How a new study says premarital sex affects marital happiness
Oct 24, 2018 / 09:08 amPeople who have had only one lifetime sexual partner have happier marriages than people with two or more lifetime partners, according to a new report from the Institute for Family Studies.
With city support, Baltimore parish will issue IDs to undocumented parishioners
Oct 19, 2018 / 10:06 amA Baltimore Catholic parish announced that it will begin issuing parish identification cards, with the goal of making undocumented immigrants and members of other vulnerable populations in the city more comfortable reporting crimes and cooperating with the Baltimore Police Department.
Legal pot will have 'disastrous effects,' Canadian bishops say
Oct 17, 2018 / 18:00 pmCanada’s bishops reiterated their opposition to the legalization of recreational marijuana Wednesday, the same day that legal marijuana sales began across the country.
The Seven in Heaven: Meet the new saints to be canonized this weekend
Oct 13, 2018 / 05:00 amMeet the seven people Pope Francis will officially recognize as saints of the Catholic Church on Sunday.
Blessed Oscar Romero's legacy of charity in El Salvador
Oct 11, 2018 / 02:01 amOscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, better known as Blessed Oscar Romero, once said that if El Salvador’s military oppressors killed him, he would “arise in the Salvadoran people.”
There's only one abortion clinic left in Missouri
Oct 4, 2018 / 13:21 pmAbortions at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia, Missouri ended this week after the facility failed to adhere to state rules, and its state license to perform abortions expired Oct. 3. This leaves Missouri with one clinic licensed to perform abortions, located in St. Louis.
Recalling St John Paul II's message to youth
Oct 2, 2018 / 10:40 am“Always be prepared to make a defence....for the hope that is in you.”