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
Pope Francis to Catholic LGBTQ leader: ‘Thank you for your ministry’
Oct 24, 2023 / 18:56 pmA Kentucky man involved in LGBTQ Catholic ministry has posted a letter online he says he received from Pope Francis thanking him for his work.
‘Wolves in sheep’s clothing’: California diocese warns about imposter priests
Oct 23, 2023 / 17:05 pmThe two unidentified men are falsely using the names of actual clergymen from Mexico.
Christian group says British teacher fired for refusing to teach ‘extreme LGBTQI lessons’
Oct 20, 2023 / 15:30 pmThe school had reportedly issued curriculum and teaching materials for Year 7 students affirming gender ideology.
Catholic Relief president on aid to Gaza: Let’s ‘get it going,’ ‘take care of these people’
Oct 20, 2023 / 10:10 amThe leader said he was hoping for a quick reopening of border access in Gaza and deployment of aid to stricken civilians in the war-torn area.
U.S. bishops’ plenary session to take place in November: Here’s what’s on the agenda
Oct 18, 2023 / 17:00 pmAll of the U.S. bishops will descend upon Baltimore next month for their 2023 Fall Plenary Assembly.
Pope Francis meets with U.S. LGBT group previously denounced by Vatican
Oct 17, 2023 / 18:30 pmPope Francis on Tuesday at his residence met with leadership from the U.S. LGBT organization New Ways Ministry.
Trump runs pro-life ads in Iowa following criticism over abortion comments
Oct 17, 2023 / 15:40 pmThe ads come following criticism of former President Donald Trump’s controversial comments on abortion.
Pastor removed from ministry after report about $200,000 in sex abuse hush money
Oct 16, 2023 / 17:40 pmFather Paschal Morlino, OSB, who has been removed from his 30-year tenure as pastor of a local parish, denies any wrongdoing.
Judge’s ruling forces Wichita Diocese to cancel ‘Mass for Life’ in front of abortion clinic
Oct 13, 2023 / 10:58 amSedgwick County Chief Judge Jeffery Goering signed a temporary restraining order on Oct. 6, which, in effect, prohibited the Mass from taking place.
Firebombed pro-life pregnancy center files FACE Act lawsuit
Oct 11, 2023 / 12:00 pmCEO Jim Harden said in a statement about the suit: “It is ridiculous that as pro-life citizens we are forced to do the job of both the FBI and DOJ.”
Two 12-year-olds identified as vandals in Massachusetts church fire
Oct 10, 2023 / 13:30 pmThe two juveniles, a boy and a girl, will not face any charges at this time, police said.
Pregnant woman given abortion pill by mistake; Nevada CVS fined $10,000
Oct 10, 2023 / 13:00 pmTimika Thomas was undergoing in vitro fertilization and had just had two embryos placed in her womb when the pharmacy dispensed the wrong prescription.
St. John Henry Newman’s insights on the Blessed Virgin Mary
Oct 9, 2023 / 04:00 amNewman, whose conversion to Catholicism rocked the 19th-century English world, devoted a portion of his autobiography defending the Immaculate Conception.
Pope Francis remembers Cardinal Toppo of India for ‘zeal for the spread of the Gospel’
Oct 6, 2023 / 12:25 pmCardinal Telesphore Toppo was the “first and only cardinal of the tribal communities of Asia,” said Archbishop Andrews Thazhath.
Colorado Supreme Court to hear cake baker’s latest religious freedom case
Oct 5, 2023 / 17:11 pmJack Phillips is being sued by Autumn Scardina for refusing to bake a cake intended to celebrate Scardina’s transgender self-identification.
Who will replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House?
Oct 4, 2023 / 19:00 pmRepublicans in the House of Representatives are scrambling to decide who will replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy after he was ousted in a surprise vote Tuesday.
Ahead of major abortion vote, thousands to descend on Ohio’s capital for March for Life
Oct 3, 2023 / 18:15 pmThis Friday, thousands will be marching in Ohio ahead of a vote on a constitutional amendment on Nov. 7 that proposes to enshrine abortion rights into law.
Maronite bishop: ‘I hope the synod will focus on servant leadership’
Oct 3, 2023 / 13:00 pmMaronite Bishop Gregory Mansour said the Synod on Synodality can be a “source” of progress for the Church in “deepening our unity” and servant leadership.
Theodore McCarrick to undergo competency exam for Wisconsin criminal case
Sep 29, 2023 / 18:25 pmThe alleged victim in the Wisconsin case was also the one in a recently dropped Massachusetts criminal case.
New study shows that now almost two-thirds of US Catholics believe in Real Presence
Sep 29, 2023 / 18:05 pmAs the U.S. Church continues its Eucharistic revival, a CARA study suggests there is positive movement when it comes to belief in Catholic teaching on the Eucharist.