Articles by Jonah McKeown
Rebuild and elevate: New Catholic center at Kansas State aims to bring students to God
Oct 2, 2023 / 17:15 pmThe new St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, a $20 million project, opened this year and its beauty is drawing both regulars and newcomers alike.
Spanish Opus Dei priest announced as new Helsinki bishop
Sep 29, 2023 / 17:45 pmFather Raimo Ramón Goyarrola Belda, a priest of the Personal Prelature of Opus Dei, was appointed by Pope Francis to be the new bishop of Helsinki, Finland.
Celebrations planned for 30th anniversary of Vatican Observatory’s Arizona telescope
Sep 29, 2023 / 09:00 amIn 1981, the Vatican Observatory launched a research center under the famously dark Arizona skies, where it inaugurated its telescope in 1993.
Oklahoma archbishop decries execution of Anthony Sanchez as ‘archaic’
Sep 28, 2023 / 17:22 pmSanchez was convicted of the 1996 rape and murder of 21-year-old University of Oklahoma student Juli Busken.
One-third of St. Louis Catholic schools face possible closure
Sep 28, 2023 / 16:45 pmThe schools being considered for closure were chosen based on enrollment numbers, demographic trends, financial strength, and other factors.
Indianapolis Colts owner donates $5 million to Catholic Charities to honor cousin, a nun
Sep 28, 2023 / 11:41 am“Sister Joyce spent a half-century giving back to others, so with this gift I only hope to emulate my dear cousin’s spirit,” Jim Irsay said, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
Iraq archbishop calls for prayers after tragic wedding fire
Sep 27, 2023 / 18:20 pmMore than 100 died after a fire at a Syriac Catholic wedding celebration is the Nineveh Plains of Iraq.
Lone Michigan Democrat holds up ‘extreme’ pro-abortion bill
Sep 26, 2023 / 17:45 pmDemocratic state Rep. Karen Whitsett has said she intends to continue “voting the way of the people who elected me.”
New book explores J.R.R. Tolkien’s faith and how it imbued his work
Sep 26, 2023 / 14:50 pmHolly Ordway’s new book, “Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography,” explores the renowned author’s Catholic faith and how it influenced his stories.
North Carolina passes universal school choice
Sep 25, 2023 / 17:40 pmEvery North Carolina family will be able to apply for tuition assistance to attend a K-12 private school beginning in 2024-2025.
U.S. priest brings more than 1,000 prayer intentions to Ulma family beatification
Sep 24, 2023 / 07:00 amFather Michael Niemczak made a pilgrimage to Poland to visit holy sites and attend the beautification of his relatives.
Holy friendships continue to transform all-boys Catholic high school in Tampa
Sep 23, 2023 / 07:00 amThe young men at Jesuit High School are not just excelling in academics and sports, they are “ambitious when it comes to souls.”
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.