Articles by Jonah McKeown
Saintly superhero: When Marvel Comics told the life story of John Paul II
Oct 22, 2024 / 04:00 amSt. John Paul II, who led the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005, is one of the most compelling figures of the 20th century.
Diocese of Charlotte launches ‘sister parish’ program to aid recovery after hurricane
Oct 21, 2024 / 15:30 pmBishop Michael Martin noted that parishes need to be ready to help each other and the community even if they themselves did not suffer serious damage.
Atlanta Catholics plan prayer and reparation amid planned ‘Satanic black mass’
Oct 21, 2024 / 13:20 pmThe Satanic Temple is a political activist group known for protesting religious symbolism in public spaces and mocking Christianity.
Why is St. Luke the patron saint of butchers? Here’s a clue
Oct 18, 2024 / 04:00 amEach of the four Gospel writers — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — has a special image associated with him. Luke’s is a winged ox.
Virginia bishop urges caution on gambling amid push for new casino
Oct 11, 2024 / 13:25 pm“Just be vigilant, everyone. Just be prayerful,” Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington said.
Numerous Florida parishes, ministry facilities damaged by Hurricane Milton
Oct 10, 2024 / 17:35 pmCatholic parishes, pro-life pregnancy centers, and other ministries in Florida suffered significant damage from Hurricane Milton.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in consequential Oklahoma death penalty case
Oct 9, 2024 / 15:05 pmThis is the second time Richard Glossip’s contentious death sentence has come before the Supreme Court.
Who are the Christians in Lebanon?
Oct 8, 2024 / 09:00 amFor a Middle Eastern nation, Lebanon has a large and influential Christian population.
Indian police hunt for Hindu man who allegedly disrespected St. Francis Xavier
Oct 7, 2024 / 17:00 pmCatholic news outlet UCA News reported that Subhash Velingkar publicly questioned the authenticity of the relics of St. Francis Xavier.
Pro-life advocates bear witness at Ohio March for Life in Columbus
Oct 4, 2024 / 17:55 pmPhotos and videos posted on social media show marchers holding handmade signs on the theme “With Every Woman, for Every Child.”
Catholic University lab gets $31 million contract to clean World War II-era nuclear site
Oct 2, 2024 / 06:00 amThe lab assists with nuclear cleanup efforts in areas around the country by researching safer and more cost-effective methods of converting waste into glass.
Reconciliation on the rise? Catholics coming back to confession, poll suggests
Oct 1, 2024 / 06:00 amIn some corners of the country, the statistics were a welcome sign that the Church’s efforts are working.
North Carolina Catholics mobilize with relief as state emerges from Helene’s floodwaters
Sep 30, 2024 / 16:10 pmCatholic agencies in western North Carolina are mobilizing to help with relief efforts amid devastating flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
Are modern Bible translations always better? A Catholic linguist praises St. Jerome’s Vulgate
Sep 30, 2024 / 04:00 amThe Vulgate became the predominantly used Bible of the Middle Ages and has endured to this day.
Florida dioceses seek help as state reels from massive Hurricane Helene
Sep 27, 2024 / 14:30 pmThe Catholic Charities network as well as dioceses across the state of Florida appealed for help as Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the Big Bend region.
Vatican secretary of state warns of Europe’s low birth rates, ‘demographic winter’
Sep 26, 2024 / 16:55 pmCardinal Pietro Parolin in an interview with Vatican Media said Europe “greatly needs” to rediscover its Christian roots and face its fertility crisis.
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Missouri executes Muslim prisoner Marcellus Williams despite Catholic protest
Sep 25, 2024 / 13:20 pmCiting opposition to the death penalty and doubts about Williams’ guilt, a local and national outcry did not stop the execution on Tuesday evening.
Judge shields Catholic employers from mandate to provide time off for abortion, IVF
Sep 24, 2024 / 17:30 pmA Monday ruling from a federal judge in North Dakota shields thousands of Catholic parishes and employers from new EEOC regulations.
Harris calls for end to Senate filibuster to pass ‘abortion rights’ legislation
Sep 24, 2024 / 15:25 pmHarris said eliminating the filibuster rule would allow for the passage of “protections for reproductive freedom” with votes by a simple majority of 51 senators.
Missouri death row inmate claims racial bias, seeks to stop execution
Sep 23, 2024 / 16:45 pmA Missouri death row inmate sentenced to death for murder will have his case reviewed by the state Supreme Court ahead of his scheduled execution Tuesday.