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

Families on pilgrimage: Catholics of all ages join Eucharistic processions in St. Louis

Jul 9, 2024 / 17:50 pm

Many families joined the Eucharistic processions and other events in St. Louis this past weekend as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.

PHOTOS: Jesus passes through St. Louis on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Jul 8, 2024 / 15:50 pm

The St. Junipero Serra Route began in San Francisco in May and arrived in the St. Louis area to enthusiastic crowds.

Charles Carroll of Carrollton: a ‘patriotic’ Catholic Founding Father

Jul 4, 2024 / 04:30 am

Carroll was the only signer of the Declaration who was Catholic — in a time and place when Catholics faced serious prejudice and marginalization.

Baltimore voters to weigh ‘baby bonus’ of $1,000 to new parents

Jul 3, 2024 / 16:27 pm

Voters in Baltimore will decide this fall whether to approve a $1,000 bonus that parents would receive upon the birth or adoption of a child.

Israeli embassy criticizes Holy Land Catholic leaders for statement on ‘just war’

Jul 3, 2024 / 15:05 pm

In a statement June 30, the Justice and Peace Commission of the Holy Land suggested Israel’s behavior in Gaza goes beyond the “proportionate use of force.”

Catholic Relief Services ‘alarmed’ by proposed U.S. foreign aid cuts

Jul 2, 2024 / 15:40 pm

The official charitable arm of the U.S. Catholic bishops, CRS has in recent years pushed for more government funds, which make up a substantial portion of its budget.

St. Junípero Serra statue targeted by protests in 2020 is now settled in a new home

Jul 1, 2024 / 11:35 am

July 1 is the feast day of St. Junípero Serra, the 18th-century Spanish Franciscan priest who brought Catholicism to California. 

Ohio hospital system offers clarification on ‘medically necessary abortions’ report

Jun 29, 2024 / 09:00 am

A spokesperson for a major Catholic hospital system based in Ohio clarified to CNA this week that the system does not perform abortions.

Archbishop Viganò defies Vatican summons, denounces Pope Francis

Jun 28, 2024 / 14:45 pm

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò said he has “no reason to consider myself separate from communion with the Holy Church and with the papacy.”

Where are the pilgrims now? National Eucharistic Pilgrimage makes its way to Indianapolis

Jun 28, 2024 / 11:30 am

“We have been through a lot, but we’re holding it together. And God has been really blessing us a lot on this western route,” pilgrim Jimmy Velasco said. 

Court fines Belgian cardinal, archbishop for denying woman admission to diaconate

Jun 27, 2024 / 17:15 pm

The two prelates will have to pay 1,500 euro (about $1,605) each, the court ordered.

St. Louis parish appeals continue as Vatican upholds latest merger

Jun 27, 2024 / 06:00 am

The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy has upheld a decision by Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski to close a parish as part of a pastoral planning initiative.

Sioux City Diocese to hold special collection after devastating Iowa floods

Jun 26, 2024 / 13:40 pm

Sioux City Bishop Walker Nickless has established a flood victims relief collection to be taken in all diocesan parishes July 6-7.

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against Catholic charter school proposal

Jun 25, 2024 / 17:15 pm

Oklahoma’s two Catholic bishops called the ruling “very disappointing.”

Pope Francis meets with Russian ambassador to the Vatican

Jun 25, 2024 / 13:45 pm

Pope Francis met with Ivan Soltanovsky, Russia’s ambassador to the Holy See, on June 22.

Irish bishops decry assisted suicide proposal as ‘a failure of hope’

Jun 24, 2024 / 14:40 pm

The Catholic bishops of Ireland issued a statement laying out the Church’s teaching on end-of-life issues and advocating for palliative care.

Vatican’s secretary of state rues Russia’s absence at Ukraine peace conference

Jun 21, 2024 / 15:25 pm

“Peace is always made together,” Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said June 19 as reported by Vatican News. 

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage marches through extreme heat to bring Jesus to the people

Jun 20, 2024 / 16:45 pm

The four pilgrimage groups — currently in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Nebraska — will converge in Indianapolis on July 16.

The ethics of IVF: Where Catholics and Baptists can agree

Jun 20, 2024 / 11:15 am

Here’s what you need to know about the Catholic Church's position on IVF and how it differs from that of Protestant Christian denominations.

Pope Francis tells Communion and Liberation leader: ‘Do not look at your navel’

Jun 19, 2024 / 14:57 pm

As reported by President Davide Prosperi, the pope spoke of “the need to share the charism and for a co-responsibility in the leadership of the movement.”