Articles by Jonah McKeown
Where is St. Matthew? A visit to his tomb
Sep 21, 2023 / 04:00 amThe fascinating story of where the Gospel writer’s body lies today takes us back into history.
Kamala Harris promotes abortion access on nationwide college tour
Sep 20, 2023 / 14:32 pmIn her speech at North Carolina A&T, the vice president urged voters to support, among other things, the “freedom to make decisions about your own body.”
Pope Francis meets with new Russian ambassador to the Vatican
Sep 18, 2023 / 13:45 pmThe meeting comes days after papal envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi visited Beijing to discuss efforts to bring about peace in Ukraine.
Legal group pleads for imprisoned Bishop Álvarez's rights before human rights commission
Sep 15, 2023 / 18:30 pmNicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez is serving a prison sentence under the regime of President Daniel Ortega for criticizing the dictatorship.
New movie explores Christian and Jewish perspectives of the Holy Land’s history
Sep 15, 2023 / 18:10 pmThe new documentary “Route 60: The Biblical Highway” might be a “road trip” film, but the setting and the characters are far from ordinary.
COVID on the rise again: Which states now protect churches from closure?
Sep 15, 2023 / 16:40 pmCNA compiled data on which states now protect houses of worship as “essential” and which do not. Check out our map and see where your state falls.
Controversial Iraqi Christian didn’t meet with Pope Francis privately, Vatican confirms
Sep 13, 2023 / 17:46 pmOn social media Sept. 7, Al-Kildani shared photos and videos that seemed, at least to some observers, to imply that he had a private meeting with Pope Francis.
Catholic leader in Morocco: It may take years to rebuild after earthquake
Sep 13, 2023 / 15:00 pmThe 6.8-magnitude earthquake, which hit near the historic city of Marrakesh Friday night, has killed more than 2,900 people as of Sept. 13.
Missouri transgender clinic halts treatment for minors as new law goes into effect
Sep 12, 2023 / 14:00 pmThe Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital said it made the decision due to an “unacceptable level of liability.”
New Orleans Archdiocese says parishes will be asked to help pay for clergy abuse settlements
Sep 11, 2023 / 13:45 pmArchbishop Gregory Aymond announced that parishes, schools, and ministries will have to help pay out the archdiocese’s clergy abuse claims.
Catholic ‘cult’ in California: What do we know?
Sep 11, 2023 / 07:00 amReports emerged earlier this month about alleged sexual abuse that purportedly took place at a commune run by a Catholic pro-life organization.
Filipino priests acquitted of sedition charges
Sep 8, 2023 / 10:40 amFather Albert Alejo, SJ, and Father Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva, a priest of the Society of the Divine Word, were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
Priest heads to Ulma family beatification: ‘Saintly figures so close to my family tree’
Sep 6, 2023 / 15:23 pmFather Michael Niemczak, a priest from New Mexico and a relative of the Ulma family, plans to visit holy sites in Poland, ending with the beatification Mass.
Jimmy Buffett: more Catholic than you think?
Sep 6, 2023 / 07:45 amThe famous soft-rock musician who recently died of cancer was raised Catholic. One commentator believes his music contains Catholic themes.
Catholic charity resumes bringing meals and hope to war-torn Tigray
Sep 3, 2023 / 05:00 amIn late August, Mary’s Meals began serving food once again to approximately 10,000 children in 14 schools in northern Ethiopia.
5 things to know about Mongolia as Pope Francis prepares for his trip
Aug 28, 2023 / 10:30 amThe pope will travel to Mongolia Aug. 31–Sept. 4 to visit one of the smallest Christian communities in the world.
UPDATED: Wyoming bishop cleared of abuse by the Vatican dies at 91
Aug 25, 2023 / 13:00 pmThe former bishop of Cheyenne, Joseph Hart, was accused on multiple occasions of sexual abuse of minors, but claims were dismissed.
India’s bishops elated after successful moon landing
Aug 24, 2023 / 12:40 pmCatholic bishops in India lauded the touchdown of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, marking mankind’s first successful mission to the moon’s south pole.
Thomas Aquinas College reports minimal damage amid tropical storm, earthquake
Aug 22, 2023 / 12:30 pmTropical Storm Hilary made landfall in California as the first such storm to hit the state in 84 years.
How to help Maui wildfire victims from afar
Aug 21, 2023 / 15:45 pmHere’s how you can help those affected by the devastating fires on Maui.