Jonah McKeown

Jonah McKeown

Jonah McKeown is a staff writer and podcast producer for Catholic News Agency. He holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has worked as a writer, as a producer for public radio, and as a videographer. He is based in St. Louis.

Articles by Jonah McKeown

Hundreds of Christian leaders appeal for persecuted religious minorities in India

Aug 8, 2024 / 16:22 pm

A letter organized by the Federation of Indian-American Christian Organizations in North America called for India to be named a “country of particular concern.”

Pope Francis praises Knights of Columbus for efforts to form men of ‘faith and family’

Aug 8, 2024 / 14:46 pm

Pope Francis sent a message of support to the Knights of Columbus annual convention taking place in Quebec, Canada, this week.

IHOP to pay settlement to employee who was forced to work on Sundays

Aug 7, 2024 / 18:08 pm

The general manager was also alleged to have made comments to other employees such as “religion should not take precedence over [the employee’s] job.”

One of three young English stabbing victims memorialized with Mass at Catholic parish

Aug 7, 2024 / 15:08 pm

Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, was remembered as “the most beautiful, strongest girl in the world” during the service at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Novak Djokovic crosses himself at the Olympics, gives glory to God for gold medal victory

Aug 6, 2024 / 14:15 pm

The 37-year-old Serb, considered by many the greatest male tennis player in history, defeated the young Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz to win the top prize.

UK bishops pray for peace amid widespread violent protests over stabbing attack

Aug 5, 2024 / 14:58 pm

Auxiliary Bishop Paul McAleenan of Westminster condemned the appalling violence over the past week, especially that directed at migrants.

Texas religious sisters care for their ‘sisters in Christ’ on death row 

Aug 4, 2024 / 07:00 am

The Sisters of Mary Morning Star regularly visit a group of women on death row, the majority of whom have now become Catholic as well as “oblates.”

Pope Francis acknowledges conference for ‘LGBT Catholics’

Aug 2, 2024 / 17:51 pm

Pope Francis this week said he is “united in prayer” with those participating in a conference for Catholics who identify as LGBT taking place this weekend.

Disabled Texas woman will not be denied food and water — for now — after judge’s order

Aug 2, 2024 / 11:00 am

Margaret “Margo” Naranjo, 28, suffered severe brain damage in a 2020 car accident.

Study on priest and religious student debt finds it can be a barrier to vocations

Aug 1, 2024 / 08:00 am

The researchers found that a discerning person’s student debt can be a barrier, as some choose on their own not to continue with a vocation because of their debt.

Bishops Barron and Paprocki stress the importance of ‘inviting Catholics back to Mass’

Jul 26, 2024 / 11:30 am

In a recent conversation for the Diocese of Springfield’s “Dive Deep” podcast, the bishops answered questions about what is central to living the Catholic faith.

Bishop Cozzens on the National Eucharistic Congress: ‘God showed us how good he is’

Jul 26, 2024 / 06:00 am

“God is able to do immeasurably more than you ask or imagine. And that was my experience,” Bishop Andrew Cozzens told CNA. 

Cardinal Lacroix of Quebec returns to ministry after Vatican investigation finds no abuse

Jul 23, 2024 / 14:08 pm

Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, a member of the Council of Cardinals that advises Pope Francis, had been accused of abusing a 17-year-old girl almost 40 years ago.

Families with children encouraged by National Eucharistic Congress: ‘The Church is young’

Jul 22, 2024 / 17:52 pm

Many parents brought their young children to the historic July 17–21 gathering in Indianapolis.

PHOTOS: Massive Eucharistic procession through downtown Indianapolis

Jul 20, 2024 / 22:59 pm

Thousands of people lined the streets of Indianapolis July 20 for a one-mile Eucharistic procession, taking the National Eucharistic Revival to the streets. 

An invitation to find healing in Jesus: Day 3 of the National Eucharistic Congress

Jul 20, 2024 / 09:27 am

Before Friday’s revival session, Father Boniface Hicks, OSB, said he hoped the healing prayer service would be “a real personal encounter that reaches the heart.”

National Eucharistic Congress begins in Indianapolis: ‘We did this for you, Lord’

Jul 18, 2024 / 09:35 am

The Congress, which has drawn tens of thousands of people to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, is the first such event to be held in the U.S. since World War II.

Listen to the musicians performing at the National Eucharistic Congress

Jul 17, 2024 / 06:00 am

As part of the celebrations, participants will take part in large-scale Revival Sessions, the capstone of each day of the congress, featuring praise and worship.

Top Catholic app reportedly removed from app store in China

Jul 16, 2024 / 14:50 pm

Alex Jones, Hallow’s founder, posted on social media Monday afternoon that the app “just got kicked out of the App Store in China.” 

National Eucharistic Pilgrims serve the poor during ‘Boxes of Mercy’ day of service

Jul 10, 2024 / 17:25 pm

An initiative of the Archdiocese of St. Louis as part of the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival, food, clothes, and personal care items were donated to those in need.