Articles by Jonah McKeown
Pope Leo XIV’s American citizenship: Can he keep it as pope?
May 14, 2025 / 06:00 amIn addition to being a natural-born American citizen, Pope Leo XIV is also a naturalized citizen of Peru, having ministered there for decades.
U.S. bishops’ updated document on pornography addresses loneliness epidemic, deepfakes
May 11, 2025 / 14:20 pmThe U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a new 10th anniversary preface to a major document on the Church’s response to pornography.
Who are the Augustinians? A look at Pope Leo XIV’s religious order
May 10, 2025 / 05:00 amPope Leo XIV, elected on Thursday, is the first pope from the Order of St. Augustine (OSA), also known as the Augustinians, an ancient religious order.
Who is Pope Leo XIV? A bio of the first American pope
May 8, 2025 / 15:52 pmCardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8 — the first pope from the United States.
Convention of Catholic scientists looks at human origins, Eucharistic miracles, and more
May 7, 2025 / 14:30 pmThe 2025 Conference of the Society of Catholic Scientists will take place June 6–8 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
MAP: Key Vatican locations to know about as the conclave begins
May 6, 2025 / 06:00 amOn the morning of May 7 the conclave will commence, with all the cardinals present, with the Holy Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Catholic Scouting organization renews partnership with Boy Scouts
May 2, 2025 / 17:44 pmThe National Catholic Committee on Scouting announced a new memorandum of understanding with Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America.
Pope Francis’ cardinal picks bring new voices to the conclave
May 2, 2025 / 13:49 pmThe proportion of cardinal electors from Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America, and countries in Europe has grown since the 2013 conclave.
11 powerful quotes from Pope Francis about St. Joseph and his ‘father’s heart’
May 1, 2025 / 15:30 pmOn the feast of St. Joseph the Worker (May 1), here are some of the most beautiful and powerful quotes from Pope Francis’ document of personal reflections on St. Joseph.
CNA explains: What is a conclave and how does it work?
Apr 29, 2025 / 07:00 amThe conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7. Here’s what you need to know about what will happen.
CNA explains: What is the St. Malachy prophecy, and why are people talking about it?
Apr 28, 2025 / 06:00 amThe recent death of Pope Francis on April 21 has reignited interest in the centuries-old “Prophecy of the Popes,” also known as the St. Malachy prophecy.
7 popes are buried at St. Mary Major; Pope Francis will soon be the eighth
Apr 26, 2025 / 04:00 amPope Francis will be buried today at Santa Maria Maggiore — who are the other popes buried there?
Colorado bishops call new law offering tax dollars for abortion a ‘tragedy’
Apr 25, 2025 / 15:51 pmAs part of the new law, an earlier provision in the state constitution that prohibited public funds for abortion has now been repealed.
‘Conclave’ fact vs. fiction: What does the hit movie get right and wrong?
Apr 25, 2025 / 10:45 amHere’s a (non-exhaustive) look at what “Conclave” gets wrong — and gets right — about the process of electing a new pope:
Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed Friday evening ahead of Saturday funeral
Apr 25, 2025 / 10:13 amCardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, will preside at the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin beginning at 8 p.m. Rome time on Friday, April 25.
CNA explains: Dire wolf ‘resurrection’? What Catholics should know
Apr 25, 2025 / 09:00 amHere’s what Catholics should know about the dire wolves and what the Church might have to say about “resurrecting” extinct species of animals.
MAP: Remembering Pope Francis’ many apostolic journeys abroad
Apr 24, 2025 / 08:00 amPope Francis’ 47 apostolic journeys brought him to 68 countries during his pontificate — many of which included a number of papal firsts.
CNA explains: ‘Sede vacante’ and ‘interregnum’ — what do they mean?
Apr 23, 2025 / 08:00 amA highly regulated process has now begun that will see Pope Francis’ earthly body laid to rest and a conclave convened to elect his successor.
Remembering Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the United States
Apr 22, 2025 / 07:00 amPope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, visited the United States just once, nearly 10 years ago, in September 2015.
Facing rising antisemitism, ‘Hebrew Catholic’ association aims to bridge Judaism, Catholicism
Apr 17, 2025 / 10:54 amThe Association of Hebrew Catholics advocates for the recognition and integration of Jewish traditions in Catholic practice.