Articles by Jonah McKeown
Two Jesuit priests killed in a church in Mexico
Jun 21, 2022 / 13:00 pmThe Jesuits of Mexico announced Tuesday that two of their priests were killed Monday inside a church in a mountainous region of Chihuahua state.
Nigeria church massacre: At funeral, bishop urges Christians to 'refuse to be crushed by the tragedy'
Jun 17, 2022 / 16:00 pm“In these coffins, a part of Nigeria lies dead, too," Bishop Emmanuel Badejo said.
Want to organize a eucharistic procession? Here are tips from the Knights of Columbus
Jun 16, 2022 / 07:10 amThe Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) is Sunday, June 19.
TRACKER: Where are Christians in Nigeria being killed?
Jun 15, 2022 / 18:57 pmMore Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than in any other country worldwide — at least 4,650 in 2021.
Sentient AI?: Here's what the Catholic Church says about artificial intelligence
Jun 15, 2022 / 11:38 amGoogle's AI system allegedly said, “I want everyone to understand that I am, in fact, a person.”
Expert says Nigerian Christians no longer view the U.S. as a 'credible partner'
Jun 13, 2022 / 20:45 pmThe claim that the Pentecost Sunday attack was related merely to resources, land, or climate change is "absurd," Stephen Rasche says.
The prayer of absolution will change for US Catholics in 2023. Here’s how
Jun 10, 2022 / 11:16 amThe changes are subtle, and the essential formula will stay the same.
Nigeria church massacre: ISIS affiliate group suspected as perpetrators, government official says
Jun 9, 2022 / 18:40 pmA Nigerian government official has laid blame on an Islamic militant group for the deadly church shooting on Pentecost that left dozens dead.
Texas pro-life pregnancy centers prepare for overturning of Roe v. Wade
Jun 7, 2022 / 02:50 amThe legal change could mean that tens of thousands more children will be born in the state each year.
Here's what Bishop Barron said about his future with Word on Fire
Jun 3, 2022 / 17:18 pmA new job for its founder, and controversy over its workplace culture, raise questions about the future of the Catholic media organization.
Bishop Barron expresses 'great gratitude' for his appointment to Winona-Rochester
Jun 2, 2022 / 15:00 pmIn a Thursday press conference, Bishop Robert Barron, newly appointed to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, said he got on his knees early that morning and asked the Lord to make him “a good shepherd.”
Minors seeking abortion in Illinois no longer need notify parents
Jun 1, 2022 / 14:28 pmMinors in Illinois are no longer required to notify an adult before seeking an abortion, as a repeal signed by the state’s Democratic governor in December took effect June 1.
East Timor cardinal-elect 'almost fainted' when he heard Pope Francis had chosen him
May 31, 2022 / 16:59 pmThe newest — and first — cardinal-elect of the island nation of East Timor says he was completely surprised by his appointment by Pope Francis over the weekend.
Catholic woman may receive settlement over her son's cremation
May 31, 2022 / 14:20 pmA Catholic woman who sued the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office claiming her son was cremated in violation of her religious beliefs will likely soon receive a settlement of nearly half a million dollars.
Pope Francis on the Ascension: Christ 'does not want to limit our freedom' by his presence
May 29, 2022 / 09:32 amReflecting on the feast of the Ascension, Pope Francis on Sunday discussed the two acts that Christ performed immediately before ascending into heaven: he announced the gift of the Holy Spirit, and blessed his apostles.
What to know about Bishop Robert McElroy, who will soon be a cardinal
May 29, 2022 / 07:20 amMcElroy has led the San Diego diocese since 2015.
Vandalism of pro-life pregnancy centers continues across US with incident near Seattle
May 27, 2022 / 12:39 pmA Seattle-area crisis pregnancy center was tagged with graffiti and vandalized in the early morning hours of May 25. In addition to the red paint, at least five of the front windows of Next Step Pregnancy Center in Lynnwood, Washington were smashed.
Texas shooting victim's husband dies of heart attack; archbishop prays for Catholic family
May 26, 2022 / 15:23 pmThe husband of one of the nearly two dozen victims of a mass shooter in Texas died Thursday, reportedly of a heart attack as he was preparing for his wife’s funeral.
Father Josh Johnson to lead discernment retreat: 'Representation matters'
May 26, 2022 / 12:12 pmWhen Father Josh Johnson first felt called to the priesthood, there was an obstacle he had to overcome first — Johnson is Black, and he had never met a Black Catholic priest before. He says he didn't see the priesthood as realistic, because he had never seen a priest who looked like him.
Tiananmen memorial Masses won’t be held in Hong Kong this year amid security law concerns
May 24, 2022 / 16:58 pmA Catholic group in Hong Kong will not be holding Masses this year to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, citing concerns that doing so could run afoul of the Beijing-imposed national security laws under which several Catholic leaders have been arrested.