Articles by Kevin J. Jones
Archbishop Dolan, Rep. Ryan talk Catholic social teaching in budget debate
May 21, 2011 / 15:41 pmU.S. bishops’ conference president Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York has praised Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-Wis.) attention to Catholic social teaching in the federal budget debate, but he emphasized the need for “special consideration” for the poor.
'Gay marriage' fight revived in New York
May 17, 2011 / 03:52 amGov. Andrew Cuomo’s attempt to push for “gay marriage” in New York state has again brought out supporters of traditional marriage who say the proposal threatens to create an “Orwellian” redefinition of the basic truth about marriage.
Pro-life ‘victory’ as Indiana law cuts all Planned Parenthood funding
May 11, 2011 / 14:19 pmIndiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law a bill that cuts Planned Parenthood state funding and adds other restrictions on abortion.
US indicts man for death threats against pro-life leaders
May 10, 2011 / 11:36 amA United States attorney has indicted a man who described himself as a “pro-choice terrorist” with six counts of making interstate threats against pro-life advocates such as Priests for Life director Father Frank Pavone and Princeton University law professor Robert P. George.
Notre Dame drops charges against pro-life protesters
May 7, 2011 / 16:04 pmAn Indiana prosecutor has dropped charges against almost all of the “ND88” pro-life demonstrators arrested for protesting President Barack Obama’s 2009 commencement appearance at the University of Notre Dame.
House passes permanent ban on abortion funding
May 4, 2011 / 22:53 pmThe U.S. House of Representatives passed a permanent ban on taxpayer funding for abortion across all federal programs, including those created by last year’s health care legislation.
Supreme Court rejects appeal challenging SF anti-Catholic resolution
May 4, 2011 / 08:05 amThe U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal challenging a San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ resolution which condemned Catholic teaching on adoption.
Newt Gingrich tells of Catholic faith’s ‘transforming power’ over secularism
Apr 28, 2011 / 18:04 pmFormer Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich told the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast that his conversion to Catholicism helped him discover the “transforming power of faith” in the face of the “increasingly aggressive secularization” of the United States.
N. Carolina bishop calls for prayers and support after deadly tornadoes
Apr 21, 2011 / 04:02 amBishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh has asked the faithful to pray this Holy Week for the victims and survivors of the deadly April 16 tornadoes which struck parts of his diocese.
Calif. parish pledges to rebuild after arsonist destroys church
Apr 20, 2011 / 04:02 amParishioners at St. John Vianney are determined to rebuild after an April 16 arson attack destroyed their Hacienda Heights, Calif. church.
National Geographic documentary examines relics of third-century saints
Apr 19, 2011 / 13:10 pmTwo skeletons attributed to two married martyrs from the third century could be authentic, say researchers taking part in a new National Geographic Society documentary.
Appeals court rejects lawsuit against National Day of Prayer
Apr 16, 2011 / 05:23 amA federal court has rejected of a lawsuit that sought to remove President Barack Obama’s right to proclaim the National Day of Prayer.
Planned Parenthood funding ban fails in Senate
Apr 14, 2011 / 17:02 pmA ban on federal funding for Planned Parenthood passed the U.S. House but failed in the Senate on April 14.
Report finds few allegations of sex abuse by Catholic clergy in 2010
Apr 11, 2011 / 17:38 pmOnly seven credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors in 2010 were made against Catholic priests in the U.S., a new report says. The seven accused priests make up a very small percentage of the 38,000 diocesan and religious clergy in the reporting dioceses and eparchies.
Be courageous Catholics, Archbishop Chaput urges Notre Dame students
Apr 9, 2011 / 05:10 amArchbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver encouraged a gathering of pro-life University of Notre Dame students to be courageous in fighting for their beliefs and to always remember what being Catholic really means.
Movie explores faith in Cristero War against forced secularism
Apr 8, 2011 / 04:16 amThe director of the upcoming movie “Cristiada” describes his film about the armed resistance against the attempt to secularize Mexico by force in the 1920s as an inspiring tale of faith and religious freedom.
Civil partnerships begin in Ireland, but 'gay marriage' still debated
Apr 6, 2011 / 00:52 amIreland has entered into new territory by recognizing civil partnerships for homosexuals, a move which has prompted more calls to recognize “gay marriage.” The Catholic bishops have said the partnerships undermine marriage and the family, while a gay political analyst has argued that Ireland should refuse to redefine marriage.
Archbishop Gomez talks basketball with LA Lakers
Apr 1, 2011 / 04:10 amCardinal Juan Luis Cipriani and Archbishop Jose Gomez visited the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice session on March 30, meeting with the team and talking basketball with the players.
Bishop Sheridan calls on Congress to defund abortion providers
Mar 31, 2011 / 04:54 amCongress should pass the Pence Amendment to defund organizations which offer abortion services, Bishop Michael J. Sheridan of Colorado Springs will say today.
Christians pray for defeat of Colorado civil unions bill
Mar 30, 2011 / 16:15 pmColorado Catholics and others in a coalition opposed to a civil unions bill will gather on the state capitol’s eastern steps on March 31 for a noontime prayer vigil.