Articles by Jonah McKeown
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.
Tigray food crisis deepens as Catholic leaders plead for relief
Aug 18, 2023 / 15:00 pmOver 20 million people in Ethiopia rely on food assistance, but it was halted four months ago after the discovery of widespread theft.
Explore Nebraska’s adoration chapels with a new pilgrimage ‘passport’
Aug 17, 2023 / 14:15 pmBishop James Conley said he hopes pilgrims will visit the adoration chapels and pray specifically for their intentions as part of the National Eucharistic Revival.
Catholic family narrowly escapes Hawaii wildfires: ‘We did a lot of praying’
Aug 16, 2023 / 15:30 pmAngel and Ana Cardenas and their three children, of Sacramento, California, have been visiting Maui annually on family vacations for the past decade.
What happened to St. Maximilian Kolbe’s beard? The answer may surprise you
Aug 14, 2023 / 02:15 amThe last image taken of the saint before his final arrest was notable for what it didn’t show — his signature long beard.
California community of Norbertine priests establish new priory, institute in Illinois
Aug 13, 2023 / 06:00 amThe new priory and institute “represent the fruition of an almost 20-year vision for the growing Norbertine community.”
U.S. pilgrims reflect on World Youth Day experience: a ‘small taste’ of heaven
Aug 9, 2023 / 15:45 pmCNA spoke to young adults about their experiences of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, last week.