Articles by Jonah McKeown
Baltimore judge rules ‘baby bonus’ proposal unconstitutional
Aug 12, 2024 / 15:03 pmIf ultimately approved, the “baby bonus” measure would create a fund that would issue one-time $1,000 payments to parents in the city regardless of income level.
Iowa healing ministry temporarily suspended over ‘canonical concerns’
Aug 9, 2024 / 16:56 pmPrairie Fire Ministries says it received approval from its bishop in 2021.
Is Edith Stein a doctor of the Church? No, but she could be one soon
Aug 9, 2024 / 06:00 amThe order of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein, has made an official request to the Vatican proposing the saint be made a “doctor of truth.”
Hundreds of Christian leaders appeal for persecuted religious minorities in India
Aug 8, 2024 / 16:22 pmA letter organized by the Federation of Indian-American Christian Organizations in North America called for India to be named a “country of particular concern.”
Pope Francis praises Knights of Columbus for efforts to form men of ‘faith and family’
Aug 8, 2024 / 14:46 pmPope Francis sent a message of support to the Knights of Columbus annual convention taking place in Quebec, Canada, this week.
IHOP to pay settlement to employee who was forced to work on Sundays
Aug 7, 2024 / 18:08 pmThe general manager was also alleged to have made comments to other employees such as “religion should not take precedence over [the employee’s] job.”
One of three young English stabbing victims memorialized with Mass at Catholic parish
Aug 7, 2024 / 15:08 pmAlice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, was remembered as “the most beautiful, strongest girl in the world” during the service at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Novak Djokovic crosses himself at the Olympics, gives glory to God for gold medal victory
Aug 6, 2024 / 14:15 pmThe 37-year-old Serb, considered by many the greatest male tennis player in history, defeated the young Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz to win the top prize.
UK bishops pray for peace amid widespread violent protests over stabbing attack
Aug 5, 2024 / 14:58 pmAuxiliary Bishop Paul McAleenan of Westminster condemned the appalling violence over the past week, especially that directed at migrants.
Texas religious sisters care for their ‘sisters in Christ’ on death row
Aug 4, 2024 / 07:00 amThe Sisters of Mary Morning Star regularly visit a group of women on death row, the majority of whom have now become Catholic as well as “oblates.”
Pope Francis acknowledges conference for ‘LGBT Catholics’
Aug 2, 2024 / 17:51 pmPope Francis this week said he is “united in prayer” with those participating in a conference for Catholics who identify as LGBT taking place this weekend.
Disabled Texas woman will not be denied food and water — for now — after judge’s order
Aug 2, 2024 / 11:00 amMargaret “Margo” Naranjo, 28, suffered severe brain damage in a 2020 car accident.
Study on priest and religious student debt finds it can be a barrier to vocations
Aug 1, 2024 / 08:00 amThe researchers found that a discerning person’s student debt can be a barrier, as some choose on their own not to continue with a vocation because of their debt.
Bishops Barron and Paprocki stress the importance of ‘inviting Catholics back to Mass’
Jul 26, 2024 / 11:30 amIn a recent conversation for the Diocese of Springfield’s “Dive Deep” podcast, the bishops answered questions about what is central to living the Catholic faith.
Bishop Cozzens on the National Eucharistic Congress: ‘God showed us how good he is’
Jul 26, 2024 / 06:00 am“God is able to do immeasurably more than you ask or imagine. And that was my experience,” Bishop Andrew Cozzens told CNA.
Cardinal Lacroix of Quebec returns to ministry after Vatican investigation finds no abuse
Jul 23, 2024 / 14:08 pmCardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, a member of the Council of Cardinals that advises Pope Francis, had been accused of abusing a 17-year-old girl almost 40 years ago.
Families with children encouraged by National Eucharistic Congress: ‘The Church is young’
Jul 22, 2024 / 17:52 pmMany parents brought their young children to the historic July 17–21 gathering in Indianapolis.
PHOTOS: Massive Eucharistic procession through downtown Indianapolis
Jul 20, 2024 / 22:59 pmThousands of people lined the streets of Indianapolis July 20 for a one-mile Eucharistic procession, taking the National Eucharistic Revival to the streets.
An invitation to find healing in Jesus: Day 3 of the National Eucharistic Congress
Jul 20, 2024 / 09:27 amBefore Friday’s revival session, Father Boniface Hicks, OSB, said he hoped the healing prayer service would be “a real personal encounter that reaches the heart.”
National Eucharistic Congress begins in Indianapolis: ‘We did this for you, Lord’
Jul 18, 2024 / 09:35 amThe Congress, which has drawn tens of thousands of people to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, is the first such event to be held in the U.S. since World War II.