Articles by Jonah McKeown
English bishop urges Catholics to oppose Jersey assisted suicide proposal
May 23, 2022 / 15:23 pmThe Catholic bishop overseeing the island of Jersey has called on clergy and parishioners to “speak out” and mobilize against proposals to legalize assisted suicide there.
Charleston bishop 'conquered hearts' ministering to Hispanics in Georgia
May 22, 2022 / 14:00 pmThe newly consecrated Bishop of Charleston showed a great commitment and love for the Hispanic community in the Archdiocese of Atlanta where he previously served, according to a Hispanic leader in Atlanta.
Christian leaders condemn Israeli police violence at Palestinian journalist's funeral
May 16, 2022 / 16:13 pmChristian leaders of the Holy Land on Monday condemned recent violence at the funeral of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, saying the “tragic episode” has “deeply wounded” the Christian community.
Cardinal Stafford urges a rediscovery of the Liturgy of the Hours
May 16, 2022 / 11:00 amWhat does it mean to pray “ceaselessly”?
What is Roe v Wade? Six things to know.
May 13, 2022 / 17:00 pmWhat exactly is Roe v. Wade, and why does it matter whether it's overturned?
Charleston's new bishop will draw on experiences with diverse cultures
May 12, 2022 / 11:00 amThe bishop-elect of Charleston is set to become the first Black bishop in the diocese’s 200-year history when he is installed this Friday, May 13.
Documentary chronicles Bishop Michael Portier, the 'Servant of the South'
May 11, 2022 / 13:28 pmA new documentary chronicles the life of Bishop Michael Portier, the first Bishop of Mobile and a giant in the history of Catholicism in the American south.
US bishops urge fasting and prayer in response to pro-abortion threats
May 10, 2022 / 14:50 pmIn response to threats of violence from pro-abortion activists, the U.S. bishops’ conference is inviting Catholics around the country to join in fasting and praying the rosary on Friday, May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fatima.
Parish church in northern Colorado tagged with pro-abortion graffiti; police investigating
May 9, 2022 / 15:35 pmA Catholic parish church in northern Colorado known for its active pro-life ministry was vandalized with pro-abortion graffiti over the weekend.
Eucharistic Revival: Preacher hopes to convey the 'transformative nature' of the Real Presence
May 6, 2022 / 13:13 pmFather Doug Grandon is a Catholic priest today, but spent the first half of his life as a Protestant. As an Anglican priest, he began to wonder whether the liturgy he was celebrating actually resulted in the body and blood of Christ, or simply bread and wine.
Colorado parish defaced with pro-abortion graffiti for second time in seven months
May 4, 2022 / 17:00 pmA Catholic parish church in Boulder, Colorado was defaced with pro-abortion slogans the evening of May 3, marking the second time in less than a year that the parish has been targeted with pro-abortion graffiti.
What was gravity like at the moment of creation? Vatican Observatory researchers make strides toward an answer
May 3, 2022 / 17:00 pmThe Vatican Observatory announced last week a new mathematical model — drafted by two Catholic priests — for describing how gravity worked at the time of the creation of the universe.
Updated: If Roe v. Wade is overturned, which states will ban abortion?
May 3, 2022 / 14:05 pmWhich states are moving in a pro-life direction, and which in a pro-choice direction?
U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, according to draft opinion
May 2, 2022 / 19:46 pmThe U.S. Supreme Court will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a draft opinion obtained by POLITICO.
Oklahoma lawmakers pass Texas-style six-week abortion law
May 2, 2022 / 15:22 pmLawmakers in Oklahoma on Thursday passed a bill, modeled after a Texas law, which bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected — generally around six weeks gestation — and relies on private lawsuits filed by citizens to enforce the ban.
Federal court orders cases brought against Texas pro-life law dismissed
Apr 27, 2022 / 14:19 pmA federal court on Tuesday ordered a lower court to dismiss all legal challenges brought against the enforcement mechanism of a Texas abortion law, a move which a pro-life group called a “substantial pro-life victory.”
Hong Kong priest: China trying to control religion in Hong Kong
Apr 26, 2022 / 15:37 pmSpeaking publicly under his own name for the first time, a Hong Kong priest says the Chinese Communist Party is using ideological tactics such as re-education and propaganda to chip away at the freedom of religion in Hong Kong, which came under Chinese control in 1997.
Divine Mercy Sunday 2022: Pope Francis preaches on the peace that God's mercy brings
Apr 24, 2022 / 06:14 amPope Francis explained three ways that God's mercy should bring about peace in the lives of Christians.
Colorado man shares his love of math — and Catholicism — with students in Uganda
Apr 21, 2022 / 11:22 amSince last summer, a Colorado man has been helping Catholic schoolchildren in Uganda using the two “universal” things that they share: Catholicism and mathematics.