Articles by Jonah McKeown
9 facts about Catholics in the U.S., according to Pew research
Apr 15, 2024 / 06:00 amAmong the findings: Just 3 in 10 U.S. Catholics (28%) say they attend Mass weekly or more often.
Pope Francis’ approval rating remains high in the U.S. but has slipped since 2021
Apr 12, 2024 / 17:00 pmIn addition, the Pew report suggests that a majority of Catholics in the U.S. want the Church to change its teaching on a number of key issues.
California bishop praises district attorney for seeking to change death sentences
Apr 11, 2024 / 14:50 pm“Catholic social teaching urges us to recognize the dignity of every human being, especially the most vulnerable,” Bishop Oscar Cantú of San Jose said.
New Idaho law aims to protect against forced use of incorrect pronouns, names
Apr 10, 2024 / 15:00 pmThe new law covers government employees and students at public schools.
Catholic bishops say abortion can ‘never be a fundamental right’ ahead of EU charter vote
Apr 9, 2024 / 17:30 pmCatholic bishops in the European Union reiterated that a right to abortion can never be a “fundamental” right ahead of a Thursday vote to amend the EU charter.
Missouri governor denies clemency to death row inmate despite Catholic protests
Apr 9, 2024 / 14:15 pmThe Catholic bishops of Missouri had strongly urged the faithful to contact Gov. Mike Parson and ask him to stay Brian Dorsey’s execution.
Missouri bishops plead for death row inmate on eve of execution
Apr 8, 2024 / 15:15 pmThe Catholic bishops of Missouri are urging the faithful to contact Gov. Mike Parson to stay the execution of convicted murderer Brian Dorsey.
Priest prepares for ‘crazy’ 1,500-mile Eucharistic pilgrimage
Mar 30, 2024 / 06:00 amFather Roger Landry is currently the only priest committed to walking the entirety of one of the four routes of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
Catholic medical school at Benedictine College seeks accreditation, eyes 2027 opening
Mar 23, 2024 / 07:00 amA new Catholic, osteopathic medical school that will be housed on the campus of Benedictine College hopes to open in the fall of 2027.
Five U.S. Catholic priests chosen to attend Synod on Synodality meeting at the Vatican
Mar 20, 2024 / 16:45 pmIn a March 20 announcement, the USCCB said the five priests consist of four Latin rite priests and one Eastern Catholic priest, at the request of the Vatican.
Scotland’s controversial new hate crime law set to come into effect April 1
Mar 19, 2024 / 11:00 amThe new law creates a new crime of stirring up hatred against any of the protected groups covered by the bill.
Harrison Butker addresses family life, gun violence, Taylor Swift, and more in far-reaching interview
Mar 16, 2024 / 09:21 amSpeaking with Mark Irons of “EWTN News in Depth,” Butker said he wants to encourage men, especially fathers, to “be courageous.”
Pope Francis names U.S. police professional, Colombian bishop to minor protection commission
Mar 15, 2024 / 15:25 pmPope Francis on Friday made two appointments to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
Paulist Fathers to end ministry at UC Berkeley after 117 years
Mar 14, 2024 / 15:25 pmThe Paulist Fathers announced Wednesday that they will leave the University of California-Berkeley after 117 years.
Meet the young Catholic pilgrims who will walk thousands of miles with the Eucharist this summer
Mar 12, 2024 / 15:30 pmThese “Perpetual Pilgrims” will walk thousands of miles across the United States this summer, carrying Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
What to expect at the 2024 Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
Mar 11, 2024 / 07:00 amThe congress is the culmination of a multiyear “Eucharistic Revival” initiative of the U.S. Catholic bishops.
Catholic Charities Chicago to cut 300 jobs amid transition away from government contracts
Mar 8, 2024 / 17:35 pm“Over the last decade, navigating the government services sector has grown more complex, and funding has not kept up with the high rates of inflation,” said CCC’s president.
Assisted suicide proposal successfully rebuffed again in Maryland Legislature
Mar 6, 2024 / 14:42 pmThe proposal would have legalized physician-assisted suicide for certain patients with terminal illnesses.
Catholic-run mobile medical and dental clinic fills needs in rural Missouri
Mar 5, 2024 / 07:45 amCatholic volunteers staffing mobile medical and dental units have helped to fill the gaps for hundreds of patients.
Catholics express concern over eroding ‘brain death’ standards
Mar 2, 2024 / 06:00 amThe signers of a recent statement say Catholics ought to remove themselves from their state’s organ donation registry and create advance directives.