Articles by Jonah McKeown
UPDATE: Former Maronite priest still presenting himself as a cleric, Denver Archdiocese warns
Dec 4, 2025 / 18:06 pmAndre Mahanna is continuing to present himself as a priest despite having been dismissed from the clerical state, according to the Archdiocese of Denver.
Was Squanto Catholic? What we know about this hero of the first Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2025 / 11:00 amIn March 1621, the chief of the Wampanoag confederation met with the Pilgrims and brought Tisquantum along to translate. He then stayed with the Pilgrims.
‘It felt like history’: Teens, organizers on cloud nine after live dialogue with Pope Leo
Nov 21, 2025 / 18:10 pm“Walking up on that stage felt like history. It really did,” said Elise Wing, a high school senior from Waterloo, Iowa, one of the teens who asked Pope Leo a question.
St. Charles Borromeo: Patron saint of stomach ailments, dieting — and obesity?
Nov 4, 2025 / 04:00 amSt. Charles Borromeo, whose feast day the Catholic Church celebrates Nov. 4, was a cardinal and a prominent teacher of the Catholic faith.
CNA explains: What does it mean to be a doctor of the Church?
Nov 2, 2025 / 07:00 amThe title “doctor of the Church” recognizes those canonized men and women who possessed profound knowledge, were superb teachers, and contributed to the Church’s theology.
Are modern Bible translations always better? A Catholic linguist praises St. Jerome’s Vulgate
Sep 30, 2025 / 04:00 amThe Vulgate became the predominantly used Bible of the Middle Ages and has endured to this day.
Minnesota diocese to open Sister Annella Zervas’ sainthood cause in October
Aug 26, 2025 / 13:23 pmSister Annella Zervas’ sainthood is now closer than ever, as Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, announced that he will soon open her sainthood cause.
CNA explains: How the Catholic view of human rights developed
Jun 24, 2025 / 06:00 amThe concept of human rights within Catholic teaching is not a recent addition but rather has roots extending back to the Church’s constant teaching on human dignity.
Eucharistic Pilgrimage calls for ‘silent witness’ as anti-Catholic protests intensify
Jun 6, 2025 / 14:15 pmDuring a Thursday press conference, several pilgrims spoke about the challenges of encountering the protests and the solace they’ve received through constant prayer.
Pope Leo XIV biography launches in Rome; book available now from EWTN
May 23, 2025 / 17:14 pmEWTN officially launched the first authoritative biography of Pope Leo XIV during an event at the Vatican on May 22.
How to become Catholic in 2025: A step-by-step guide
May 23, 2025 / 13:35 pmThe election of Pope Leo XIV earlier this month has led to a renewed interest in people searching for information on how to “become Catholic.”
‘Be the love of Christ for others’: St. Louis begins long road to tornado recovery
May 23, 2025 / 07:00 amThe people of northern St. Louis continue to pick up the pieces after a massive tornado hit the city last week, with a full recovery likely taking multiple years.
Our Lady of Good Counsel: All about this devotion and Pope Leo XIV’s connection to it
May 22, 2025 / 13:12 pmPope Leo XIV, the first pope to come from the Order of St. Augustine, made a visit very early in his pontificate to the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Italy.
EWTN to release biography of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope
May 20, 2025 / 17:58 pmA new biography of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States, will be available May 21 from EWTN and is now available for preorder.
Missourians will vote on repeal of pro-abortion amendment in 2026
May 20, 2025 / 12:32 pmThe ballot measure, HJR73, would ask voters if they want to allow abortion only in the case of a medical emergency, fetal abnormality, or rape or incest.
Trump says Vatican might host imminent Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks
May 19, 2025 / 17:25 pmTrump said that following a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire negotiations that the Vatican might host.
Tornado devastates northern St. Louis, other Midwest communities
May 19, 2025 / 16:07 pmA tornado tore through St. Louis on Friday, causing over $1.6 billion in damage and leaving at least five people dead.
Fact check: Did Pope Leo give a 36-minute speech praising the leader of Burkina Faso?
May 19, 2025 / 14:34 pmA video purporting to show Pope Leo XIV reading a statement denouncing colonialism and praising the leader of Burkina Faso has garnered nearly a million views.
Young pilgrims prepare to share love of Christ in the Eucharist during 3,300-mile trek
May 14, 2025 / 15:56 pmPilgrims preparing to take part in the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage spoke at a press conference about their preparation for the pilgrimage, set to kick off on Sunday.
Love the Sinner: Pope Leo XIV meets tennis star at the Vatican
May 14, 2025 / 14:48 pmPope Leo XIV met Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner at the Vatican on Wednesday.