Articles by Jonah McKeown
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.
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.