Articles by Kevin J. Jones
Society president sees Pope Francis, Chesterton link
Apr 27, 2013 / 05:02 amThe American Chesterton Society's thrilling experience of being in Rome during Pope Francis' election has led the group's leader to reflect on the connections between the Pope, G.K. Chesterton and St. Francis.
Archbishop denounces sexual violence in war
Apr 25, 2013 / 16:12 pmThe Holy See’s apostolic nuncio to the United Nations has called for more action to prevent “heinous acts” of sexual violence in war and other forms of conflict.
Human rights include religious freedom, commission says
Apr 23, 2013 / 16:16 pmThe U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has asked Secretary of State John Kerry to focus on religious liberty as a key human right during an upcoming U.N. Human Rights Council review.
Baltimore cardinal awarded Boy Scouts' highest honor
Apr 17, 2013 / 01:02 amIn recognition of his service to youth, the Boy Scouts of America have given retired Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore scouting's highest commendation, the Silver Buffalo Award.
National figures demand media attention to Gosnell trial
Apr 12, 2013 / 11:51 amThe murder trial of Philadelphia doctor Kermit Gosnell has produced graphic testimony of “beheadings” of infants who survive abortions, but the lack of national news coverage has drawn protests and criticism from pro-life leaders, congressmen and professional journalists.
Movie on Catholic abuse scandal feared to be exploitative
Apr 12, 2013 / 03:07 amAn upcoming movie on the sex abuse scandal in the Archdiocese of Boston has caused one screenwriter to worry that the film could exploit sex abuse for the sake of Hollywood awards.
Catholic Charities 'appalled' by former board member's abortion stance
Apr 10, 2013 / 15:04 pmCatholic Charities of Northwest Florida says it is saddened that a former board member has become a Planned Parenthood lobbyist, noting that she had affirmed Catholic teaching in applying for the board.
Fla. Planned Parenthood lobbyist was on Catholic Charities board
Apr 9, 2013 / 23:11 pmA Planned Parenthood lobbyist who appeared to endorse infanticide at a March hearing in the Florida legislature is a former board member of a local Catholic Charities affiliate, a spokeswoman said.
Proposed Colo. amendment to protect unborn crime victims
Apr 6, 2013 / 05:03 amA Colorado woman whose nine-month-old unborn baby boy was killed by a drunk driver says a proposed state constitutional amendment is needed to recognize the personhood of unborn crime victims.
Colorado miracle spurs German nun's beatification
Apr 3, 2013 / 03:03 amThe Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration are thrilled at the approved beatification of their German founder, Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel, after a Vatican-recognized miracle in Colorado.
Boston College draws support on condom distribution ban
Apr 3, 2013 / 01:11 amDespite attacks against Boston College for its prohibition of condom distribution on campus, the school says its rules are similar to those of many prominent Catholic universities across the U.S.
Wisconsin missionary priest's path to sainthood begins
Apr 1, 2013 / 23:02 pmThe Diocese of La Crosse has opened the beatification cause of Wisconsin priest Father Joseph Walijewski on March 19, a missionary known as a humble man who helped the poor of Latin America.
DC youth salsa dance for immigrant outreach
Mar 28, 2013 / 03:12 amA recent Latin-style party in Washington, D.C., drew hundreds of young adults for a night of music, food and salsa dancing that benefited Catholic outreach to low-income immigrants.
Franciscan University undaunted after HHS suit dismissed
Mar 25, 2013 / 16:01 pmAlthough a judge has dismissed Franciscan University of Steubenville's lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate, the school says it will continue to fight for its religious liberty.
Wyoming Catholic College's next president sees bright future
Mar 23, 2013 / 12:09 pmDr. Kevin Roberts, incoming president of Wyoming Catholic College, says he is “thrilled and humbled” to head a school with “supernatural joy” and a desire to be a leading force in Catholic higher education.
UK pilgrims will carry life-sized cross to historic shrine
Mar 23, 2013 / 05:03 amAbout 250 pilgrims of all ages and backgrounds will spend Holy Week helping to carry a life-sized wooden cross to the historic English Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham.
Catholic students lobby at UN commission on women
Mar 20, 2013 / 03:05 amStudents at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio worked to educate delegates at a recent United Nations commission about the importance of life and family in protecting women’s interests.
Thomas More College launches 'New World' scholarship in honor of Pope
Mar 20, 2013 / 01:03 amNew Hampshire's Thomas More College of Liberal Arts has announced a new scholarship for students from the Americas after the unprecedented election of Pope Francis, the first New World pontiff.
Catholic youth congress highlights friendship with Christ
Mar 18, 2013 / 23:08 pmHundreds of high school students attended the 2013 Convivio Youth Congress in Connecticut March 8-10 to talk about the Christian faith, grow spiritually and consider the meaning of friendship today.
Wikileaks shows US Vatican embassy profiled Pope Francis in 2005
Mar 16, 2013 / 12:02 pmLeaked U.S. State Department cables published by Wikileaks show that the U.S. Vatican Embassy saw the future Pope Francis as a contender for the papacy in the 2005 conclave, reporting him to be a “wise pastor” who could appeal to allies of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger.