Joe Bukuras
Joe Bukuras is a multi-award-winning journalist and a law student at the University of Massachusetts. Formerly a staff reporter for CNA, Joe has covered several high-profile legal battles, including those of Mark Houck, former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, and Father James Jackson. His exclusive reporting has been cited by leading news sources such as The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, People, The New York Post, The Times of Israel, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Fox News, and Daily Mail UK.
Articles by Joe Bukuras
UPDATE: Mark Houck cleared of FACE Act charges in rebuke to Justice Department’s aggressive prosecution
Jan 30, 2023 / 15:20 pmPro-life activist Mark Houck was found not guilty Monday on federal assault charges stemming from a shoving incident outside a Philadelphia abortion clinic.
Mark Houck trial update: Alternate chosen to replace juror
Jan 30, 2023 / 12:20 pmThe alternate took the place of the original juror at approximately 1:30 p.m. Monday, when deliberations began again.
Mark Houck trial: Jury deadlocked, will resume deliberations Jan. 30
Jan 27, 2023 / 17:48 pmThe jury deciding the fate of pro-life activist Mark Houck could not come to a decision Friday on whether the Catholic father of seven broke a federal law.
Prosecution rests case in Mark Houck trial, defense motions to dismiss the case
Jan 26, 2023 / 17:45 pmIn the trial of Mark Houck, charged with violating Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, defense lawyers argued that the federal case against their client be dismissed.
Pro-life leader and Catholic father of 7 Mark Houck goes to trial: an emotional first day
Jan 25, 2023 / 16:00 pmThe allegations relate to an incident that occurred at a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Philadelphia on Oct. 13, 2021.
Trial of Mark Houck, pro-life advocate, begins with night of prayer
Jan 24, 2023 / 16:00 pmA crowd of about 50 supporters gathered in front of the federal courthouse in Philadelphia on Tuesday, one day before Mark Houck’s trial is set to begin.
As it happened: The March for Life 2023
Jan 20, 2023 / 07:11 amThis year’s march on Friday, Jan. 20, will be the first March for Life held in a post-Roe America.
Who is Tony Dungy, the NFL Hall of Fame coach speaking at the March for Life?
Jan 19, 2023 / 14:30 pmIn interviews, Tony Dungy often makes it clear that his faith in Christ has been the primary driving factor of both his life off and on the field.
McCarrick’s lawyers say he’s not competent to stand trial
Jan 17, 2023 / 16:43 pmDefense attorneys plan to file a motion to dismiss the criminal case against Theodore McCarrick, who is accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy.
Pro-life advocate Mark Houck, who was arrested in FBI raid, to stand trial next week
Jan 17, 2023 / 11:36 amHouck was arrested at home in front of his terrified wife and kids, sparking national outrage and concern over the “weaponization” of federal law enforcement.
Archaeologists uncover early Christian church with ornate mosaic in Jericho
Jan 13, 2023 / 14:00 pmA team of Israeli archaeologists has discovered a sixth-century Byzantine church with highly decorated mosaic floors.
Pavone: It’s possible I missed laicization notice
Jan 13, 2023 / 09:33 amA diocesan official’s account is at odds with Frank Pavone’s prior statements to CNA and other media outlets claiming he wasn’t officially informed of his dismissal from the priesthood.
California church vandalized three times since Christmas, suspect apprehended
Jan 12, 2023 / 15:55 pmFather Scott Herrera, the church’s pastor, told CNA Thursday that he believes the vandal, who was caught on security cameras in all three incidents, is the same person.
Reporter appears to be no longer at Politico after tweets slandering Pope Benedict XVI
Jan 11, 2023 / 15:45 pmA reporter for Politico indicates that he is no longer with the organization following a tweet he made slandering the late Pope Benedict XVI on the day of the pope’s death.
Kansas clergy sex abuse investigation reports 188 clergy members suspected of crimes
Jan 11, 2023 / 10:35 amKansas authorities investigating clerical sex abuse have identified 188 Catholic and Society of St. Pius X clergy members suspected of committing various crimes.
Priest who served in Diocese of Charleston charged with sexual abuse of 11-year-old girl
Jan 9, 2023 / 15:00 pmFather Jaime Adolfo Gonzalez-Farias, a visiting priest from Chile who served in the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, has been arrested in Florida.
‘God is real,’ says Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen after game honoring Damar Hamlin
Jan 9, 2023 / 12:00 pmAfter the Bills defeated the New England Patriots on Sunday in stunning fashion, excitement over the game was expressed in decidedly religious terms.
Arkansas monastery’s altar desecrated with sledgehammer, 1,500-year-old relics stolen
Jan 6, 2023 / 13:51 pmA 31-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with the crimes committed at the Benedictine Subiaco Monastery.
Biden visits Vatican embassy to pay respects to Benedict XVI
Jan 6, 2023 / 10:40 amThe president visited the apostolic nunciature in Washington, D.C., Thursday to sign a book of condolences for Pope Benedict XVI, who died on Dec. 31.
NFL player Damar Hamlin making ‘substantial progress’; ESPN host offers ‘brave’ on-air prayer
Jan 5, 2023 / 13:30 pmDoctors reported that the NFL safety who went into cardiac arrest during Monday night’s game is “beginning to awaken.”