Articles by Kevin J. Jones
Colorado fire draws aid efforts, call for prayers
Jun 13, 2013 / 14:48 pmA massive forest fire in Colorado Springs has destroyed more homes than any previous fire in the state, prompting the local Catholic Charities head to ask for prayers for the victims and for an end to the blaze.
Scottish adoption agency celebrates despite closure threat
Jun 12, 2013 / 03:17 amFriends of the St. Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society gathered at Glasgow’s cathedral on June 9 to commemorate its years of service and to support the society’s adoption agency against the threat of forced closure.
Opponents charge Calif. abuse bill targets Catholic schools
Jun 12, 2013 / 01:02 amCritics say a proposed Calif. bill lifting the statute of limitations on some child sex abuse lawsuits threatens the Catholic Church and its schools, failing to allow suits for similar abuse in public schools.
Despite lawsuit, Ohio archdiocese keeps teacher morality clause
Jun 6, 2013 / 05:02 amAlthough the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has been ordered to pay $171,000 to a school teacher fired for undergoing artificial insemination, a spokesman says it has no intention to end morality requirements.
Parents of kidnapped journalist grateful for Pope's words
Jun 5, 2013 / 05:04 amThe parents of kidnapped American journalist Austin Tice have appealed again for his release, voicing gratitude for Pope Francis' words on behalf of all abducted victims in the Syrian conflict.
Advocate says fight to defend marriage in Illinois continues
Jun 4, 2013 / 23:02 pmAn Illinois Catholic leader says that the state's failure to advance a “gay marriage” bill is a significant victory for grassroots activism, but more action is needed to ensure it never passes.
Mobile ultrasound aims to reach abortion-vulnerable women
Jun 4, 2013 / 05:03 amA network of pro-life pregnancy centers in Colorado is the latest to take to the streets with a mobile ultrasound unit that it hopes will help women choose life and reject abortion.
Contraception funding charges inaccurate, NY archdiocese says
May 31, 2013 / 03:03 amResponding to media reports, the Archdiocese of New York said that its payments to a labor union fund that goes towards insurance coverage of contraception and abortion are involuntary and do not excuse the federal contraception mandate.
Supreme Court will not hear Planned Parenthood defunding case
May 29, 2013 / 01:07 amIn a setback for state efforts to defund abortion providers, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear Indiana’s appeal of a court ruling against its ban on Medicaid dollars for organizations that perform abortions.
Pope: when Christians lack difficulties, 'something is wrong'
May 28, 2013 / 15:08 pmFaithful Christians will always face difficulties, said Pope Francis on Tuesday, warning that a worldly, career-based approach to faith avoids the suffering and persecution inherent in following Christ.
Ariz. abortion law hoped to win Supreme Court support
May 25, 2013 / 05:03 amThe 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against an Arizona law banning abortions after 20 weeks, but backers of the law are hopeful that the case will result in a favorable Supreme Court decision.
Supreme Court could give landmark ruling on public prayer
May 21, 2013 / 23:05 pmIn a move that could have national consequences for prayer in public life, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a federal case challenging the constitutionality of opening prayers at the town council meetings of Greece, New York.
Global rosary relay to encourage prayer for priests
May 21, 2013 / 01:04 amThe Global Rosary Relay for Priests’ fourth annual event will take place this June 7, providing an opportunity for worldwide prayer to support priests in their ministry.
Donohue says IRS probe triggered by Catholics United
May 18, 2013 / 05:02 amBill Donohue of the Catholic League said he was “stunned” that the IRS investigated his organization in 2008, charging that the Democrat-leaning group Catholics United filed the complaint and used it to argue that CNN should drop him as a commentator.
Catholic professor says IRS audit deterred her criticisms of Obama
May 16, 2013 / 16:18 pmA Catholic professor says that an IRS audit that may have been politically motivated made her much less likely to criticize President Barack Obama in her writings.
Catholic aid organization seeks to transform lives
May 15, 2013 / 01:04 amA Catholic foreign aid organization aims to advance the “integral development” of people it helps around the world by serving both their physical and spiritual needs.
Canada's pro-life march shows growing movement
May 11, 2013 / 15:02 pmThe 16th National March for Life drew to Ottawa thousands of pro-life Canadians who advocated legal protections for all unborn people, with a special focus this year on sex-selective abortion.
Controversy draws attention to military ban on 'proselytism'
May 7, 2013 / 23:08 pmUncertainty over what constitutes coercive “proselytism,” which is barred by military policy, has led to concern and criticism of recent statements by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Wider morning-after pill access harms teens, opponents say
May 1, 2013 / 16:05 pmCritics slammed the FDA’s decision to make the Plan B One-Step morning-after pill available without a prescription to teenagers as young as 15, saying the pill is dangerous for young women and can act as an abortion drug.
Obama's Planned Parenthood claims rejected by former employee
May 1, 2013 / 03:05 amAlthough President Barack Obama told a Planned Parenthood conference last week that abortion opponents are stuck in the past, former clinic manager Abby Johnson says the youth of the pro-life movement suggests otherwise.