Joe Bukuras
Joseph Bukuras is a journalist at the Catholic News Agency. Joe has prior experience working in state and federal government, in non-profits, and Catholic education. He has contributed to an array of publications and his reporting has been cited by leading news sources, including the New York Times and the Washington Post. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the Catholic University of America. He is based out of the Boston area.
Articles by Joe Bukuras
Pope Francis remembers Cardinal Toppo of India for ‘zeal for the spread of the Gospel’
Oct 6, 2023 / 12:25 pmCardinal Telesphore Toppo was the “first and only cardinal of the tribal communities of Asia,” said Archbishop Andrews Thazhath.
Colorado Supreme Court to hear cake baker’s latest religious freedom case
Oct 5, 2023 / 17:11 pmJack Phillips is being sued by Autumn Scardina for refusing to bake a cake intended to celebrate Scardina’s transgender self-identification.
Who will replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House?
Oct 4, 2023 / 19:00 pmRepublicans in the House of Representatives are scrambling to decide who will replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy after he was ousted in a surprise vote Tuesday.
Ahead of major abortion vote, thousands to descend on Ohio’s capital for March for Life
Oct 3, 2023 / 18:15 pmThis Friday, thousands will be marching in Ohio ahead of a vote on a constitutional amendment on Nov. 7 that proposes to enshrine abortion rights into law.
Maronite bishop: ‘I hope the synod will focus on servant leadership’
Oct 3, 2023 / 13:00 pmMaronite Bishop Gregory Mansour said the Synod on Synodality can be a “source” of progress for the Church in “deepening our unity” and servant leadership.
Theodore McCarrick to undergo competency exam for Wisconsin criminal case
Sep 29, 2023 / 18:25 pmThe alleged victim in the Wisconsin case was also the one in a recently dropped Massachusetts criminal case.
New study shows that now almost two-thirds of US Catholics believe in Real Presence
Sep 29, 2023 / 18:05 pmAs the U.S. Church continues its Eucharistic revival, a CARA study suggests there is positive movement when it comes to belief in Catholic teaching on the Eucharist.
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Names of accused in Maryland AG’s sex abuse report on Baltimore Archdiocese are released
Sep 27, 2023 / 18:10 pmThe report outlines a four-year investigation of the Archdiocese of Baltimore that alleges more than 600 children were abused by 156 individuals.
Cardinal Dolan says Biden ‘doesn’t take my calls’ on migrant crisis in New York City
Sep 26, 2023 / 16:08 pmCardinal Timothy Dolan said in an interview that President Joe Biden is not responding to his calls or letters about the “tragic, broken” migrant system in the U.S.
Bishop Strickland: ‘no communication from Rome’ following apostolic visitation
Sep 22, 2023 / 12:25 pmBishop Joseph Strickland said if Pope Francis were to remove him from office he would respect the Holy Father’s authority but would not resign if asked.
Pro-life students harassed by ‘mob’ after VP Kamala Harris talk in North Carolina
Sep 21, 2023 / 14:53 pmHarris’ speech at North Carolina A&T University on Sept. 15 was part of her “Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour.”
Exclusive interview: Convicted pro-life activist speaks out
Sep 19, 2023 / 17:20 pmJonathan Darnel, 41, faces up to 11 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $350,000 fine after being charged with a FACE Act offense.
Bishop Robert Barron speaks at Harvard University: ‘The glory of God is man fully alive!’
Sep 18, 2023 / 16:00 pmThe founder of Word on Fire told the gathering on Harvard’s campus “the world is most itself when it has found a relationship to the supreme good, which is God.”
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes abortions after ruling against 1840s abortion statute
Sep 15, 2023 / 17:40 pmPlanned Parenthood said it made the decision to restore abortion services after “consultation with attorneys, physicians, partners, and other stakeholders.”
The Vatican says a newborn martyr had a ‘baptism of blood.’ What does that mean?
Sep 14, 2023 / 12:22 pmAll nine members of the Ulma family, who were murdered by the Nazi regime for sheltering two Jewish families, were beatified Sunday.
Hall of Famer Tony Dungy corrects ‘SportsCenter’: Coco Gauff ‘was praying’
Sep 11, 2023 / 13:10 pmPro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy took issue with the way ESPN’s “SportsCenter” described tennis player Gauff’s actions following her U.S. Open victory.
‘God was with us on the stairwell’: A hero of 9/11 finds his vocation
Sep 11, 2023 / 05:00 amThe trial of that day, and in the years that followed, uncovered a trial of faith for Deacon Paul Carris.
Second trial of DC pro-life activists who staged protest begins
Sep 6, 2023 / 13:32 pmThe trial follows the conviction of five of the defendants’ peers, who were convicted of conspiracy against rights and a FACE Act offense.
Thousands march for life in London
Sep 5, 2023 / 13:50 pmThe ninth annual march processed through the city of Westminster in London and ended at the Houses of Parliament.
NFL kicker Harrison Butker and Notre Dame to reward innovative use of Church property
Sep 5, 2023 / 12:06 pmThe $10,000 award was conceived to recognize and support individuals or organizations with bold ideas to best use for under-utilized Church property.