Articles by Jonah McKeown
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.
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.