Articles by Jonah McKeown
10 states will vote on abortion on Election Day. Here’s a look at each
Oct 24, 2024 / 16:15 pmSeveral of the state ballot proposals in front of voters threaten current pro-life protections, particularly a number of proposed constitutional amendments.
Seminary rector responds to ‘Conclave’ movie: why only men can be priests
Oct 24, 2024 / 06:00 am“Conclave” bills itself as a star-studded mystery-thriller centered on the selection of a new pope for the Catholic Church, but its ending has drawn criticism.
![The Supreme Court of Texas said in a post on X late Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, that it had “granted a Texas House of Representatives’ emergency motion” and “effectively [halted] the execution of Robert Roberson,” which was scheduled to take place that night. Credit: Innocence Project](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/robertroberson101824.jpg?w=310&h=198)
Texas death row inmate, spared execution, barred from testifying to state lawmakers
Oct 23, 2024 / 14:05 pmRobert Roberson was convicted in 2003 of the murder of his infant daughter, Nikki, whom he had brought to a local hospital with severe injuries.
Catholic election night coverage from EWTN News — here’s how to tune in
Oct 22, 2024 / 16:45 pmEWTN News will offer extensive coverage on the night of the 2024 U.S. general election, and viewers can expect balanced reporting rooted in Catholic teaching.
Persecution of Christians worldwide has gotten worse, papal charity report says
Oct 22, 2024 / 15:45 pmThe Aid to the Church in Need report, which covers August 2022 to June 2024, states that human rights violations against Christians have increased.
Saintly superhero: When Marvel Comics told the life story of John Paul II
Oct 22, 2024 / 04:00 amSt. John Paul II, who led the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005, is one of the most compelling figures of the 20th century.
Diocese of Charlotte launches ‘sister parish’ program to aid recovery after hurricane
Oct 21, 2024 / 15:30 pmBishop Michael Martin noted that parishes need to be ready to help each other and the community even if they themselves did not suffer serious damage.
Atlanta Catholics plan prayer and reparation amid planned ‘Satanic black mass’
Oct 21, 2024 / 13:20 pmThe Satanic Temple is a political activist group known for protesting religious symbolism in public spaces and mocking Christianity.
Why is St. Luke the patron saint of butchers? Here’s a clue
Oct 18, 2024 / 04:00 amEach of the four Gospel writers — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — has a special image associated with him. Luke’s is a winged ox.
Virginia bishop urges caution on gambling amid push for new casino
Oct 11, 2024 / 13:25 pm“Just be vigilant, everyone. Just be prayerful,” Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington said.
Numerous Florida parishes, ministry facilities damaged by Hurricane Milton
Oct 10, 2024 / 17:35 pmCatholic parishes, pro-life pregnancy centers, and other ministries in Florida suffered significant damage from Hurricane Milton.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in consequential Oklahoma death penalty case
Oct 9, 2024 / 15:05 pmThis is the second time Richard Glossip’s contentious death sentence has come before the Supreme Court.
Who are the Christians in Lebanon?
Oct 8, 2024 / 09:00 amFor a Middle Eastern nation, Lebanon has a large and influential Christian population.
Indian police hunt for Hindu man who allegedly disrespected St. Francis Xavier
Oct 7, 2024 / 17:00 pmCatholic news outlet UCA News reported that Subhash Velingkar publicly questioned the authenticity of the relics of St. Francis Xavier.
Pro-life advocates bear witness at Ohio March for Life in Columbus
Oct 4, 2024 / 17:55 pmPhotos and videos posted on social media show marchers holding handmade signs on the theme “With Every Woman, for Every Child.”
Catholic University lab gets $31 million contract to clean World War II-era nuclear site
Oct 2, 2024 / 06:00 amThe lab assists with nuclear cleanup efforts in areas around the country by researching safer and more cost-effective methods of converting waste into glass.
Reconciliation on the rise? Catholics coming back to confession, poll suggests
Oct 1, 2024 / 06:00 amIn some corners of the country, the statistics were a welcome sign that the Church’s efforts are working.
North Carolina Catholics mobilize with relief as state emerges from Helene’s floodwaters
Sep 30, 2024 / 16:10 pmCatholic agencies in western North Carolina are mobilizing to help with relief efforts amid devastating flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
Are modern Bible translations always better? A Catholic linguist praises St. Jerome’s Vulgate
Sep 30, 2024 / 04:00 amThe Vulgate became the predominantly used Bible of the Middle Ages and has endured to this day.
Florida dioceses seek help as state reels from massive Hurricane Helene
Sep 27, 2024 / 14:30 pmThe Catholic Charities network as well as dioceses across the state of Florida appealed for help as Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the Big Bend region.