Articles by Jonah McKeown
Pope Francis asked Catholics to renew Marian consecration every March 25. Here’s what that means
Mar 24, 2023 / 12:30 pmMarch 25 marks one year since Pope Francis consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Archbishop Gomez to lead 6-mile eucharistic procession through Los Angeles
Mar 23, 2023 / 15:30 pmArchbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles will lead a six-mile eucharistic procession on Saturday through the city as part of the National Eucharistic Revival.
Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis disrespect the human body, U.S. Catholic bishops say
Mar 23, 2023 / 14:50 pmThe U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee on Thursday issued a statement stating that newer methods of human burial do not show respect for the human body.
U.S. bishops: Catholic health care providers shouldn’t perform ‘gender transition’ procedures
Mar 20, 2023 / 16:00 pmThe procedures “do not respect the fundamental order of the human person as an intrinsic unity of body and soul, with a body that is sexually differentiated,” the bishops say.
Catholic universities should do more to respond to environmental issues, Vatican cardinal says
Mar 13, 2023 / 14:22 pmCardinal Michael Czerny called for universities to provide a “concrete, visionary, and courageous response” to the problem of environmental destruction.
By the numbers: How the Catholic Church has changed during Pope Francis’ pontificate
Mar 13, 2023 / 03:00 amPope Francis was elected to the papacy 10 years ago, on March 13, 2013. How has the worldwide Catholic Church changed since then?
Wyoming advances a new abortion ban to replace blocked ‘trigger law’
Mar 9, 2023 / 14:02 pmThe governor is expected to sign into law legislation that says unborn babies are human beings and should be afforded the same rights as human beings — including the right to life.
Oklahoma voters reject marijuana legalization
Mar 8, 2023 / 13:45 pmState Question 820, which would have legalized the consumption of marijuana for adults 21 and over, was put before Oklahoma voters in a special election March 7.
China’s new ‘Smart Religion’ app requires faithful to register to attend worship services
Mar 7, 2023 / 15:15 pmA human rights group said the app is part of the communist government’s efforts to “strictly manage religion in a comprehensive way.”
Wind rips roof off historic Indiana Catholic church
Mar 6, 2023 / 13:45 pmFather Gene Schroeder, the church’s pastor, told CNA that the roof came off shortly after a funeral took place in the church and during class at the nearby parish school.
Bishop Paprocki pens essay imagining ‘heretical’ cardinals, quoting San Diego’s McElroy
Mar 1, 2023 / 14:45 pmIn a Feb. 28 essay published in First Things, Bishop Thomas Paprocki criticized the words of McElroy pertaining to worthiness to receive Holy Communion.
U.S. bishops urge senators to oppose revival of the Equal Rights Amendment
Feb 28, 2023 / 14:00 pmThe bishops cited possible threats to religious freedom as well as a likelihood the amendment would be used to strike down pro-life laws.
St. Louis children’s transgender clinic refuses to halt operations amid AG investigation
Feb 27, 2023 / 14:32 pmThe transgender clinic has said it will continue to prescribe puberty-blocking drugs to minors despite a whistleblower’s report.
After Pope Francis’ visit, South Sudan relief charity sees renewed interest and prayers
Feb 26, 2023 / 04:00 amFor workers at a relief agency that has supplied aid to the people of South Sudan for 25 years, the pope’s visit was a galvanizing event.
Harrison Butker opens up about his Super Bowl-winning kick — and his prayer routine
Feb 25, 2023 / 07:02 amThe Chiefs kicker is outspoken about his Catholic faith, his pro-life convictions, and his devotion to the Traditional Latin Mass.
Why does Wisconsin’s judicial race matter? Here’s why pro-lifers are concerned
Feb 23, 2023 / 14:30 pmVoters in Wisconsin are one step closer to choosing a new state Supreme Court justice after a Feb. 21 statewide primary whittled the field down to two candidates.
Conservative Anglican leaders reject archbishop of Canterbury over same-sex union blessings
Feb 23, 2023 / 10:12 amThe provinces issued a statement Feb. 20 accusing the Church of England of breaking communion with those who remain faithful to a biblical view of marriage.
Newly-discovered asteroids named after Jesuits — and a pope
Feb 21, 2023 / 17:00 pmThe Vatican Observatory announced this week the naming of four newly-discovered asteroids after notable Catholics, including Pope Gregory XIII.
Murdered Bishop David O’Connell mourned in his native Ireland
Feb 21, 2023 / 10:40 amDavid O’Connell, an auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles who was shot and killed over the weekend, is being mourned in his home country of Ireland.
Wisconsin judicial elections could affect future of state abortion ban, pro-lifers say
Feb 20, 2023 / 14:15 pmWisconsin voters are set to head to the polls Feb. 21 to vote for a new state Supreme Court justice in a nonpartisan primary.