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Month: March 2026

Synod calls for more leadership roles for women but female diaconate ‘not yet ripe’

The Synod on Synodality’s study group on “Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church” has

Tehran cardinal meets with Pope Leo XIV after being evacuated from Iran

Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu witnessed the first days of military clashes in the Iranian capital. Archbishop

The religious sisters in Vatican leadership

The percentage of Vatican employees who are women grew from 19.2% to 23.4% during the first decade of

Pope Leo calls Maronite priest killed in bombing ‘a true shepherd’

“I am close to all the Lebanese people at this time of grave trial,” the pope said on
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Vatican promoting dialogue on Cuba, Cardinal Parolin says

The Vatican secretary of state pointed to recent contacts with Cuban and U.S. officials as the Holy See

‘An Apostle of Peace’: Bishop Prepares for Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Visit to Algeria

Bishop Diego Sarrió Cucarella hopes the pastoral visit will lead to ‘hearts opening to peace, a renewed commitment

Aid to the Church in Need warns escalating violence threatens survival of Middle East Christians

Regina Lynch, executive president of ACN, said she fears for the Christian presence in the Middle East amid

Cardinal Mathieu evacuated from Iran, many Catholics leaving the country

Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu was evacuated from his residence in the Iranian capital and arrived in

Vatican releases program for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Monaco

The one-day visit to the principality on March 28 will include meetings with the Catholic community and young

Pope Leo XIV congratulates world’s oldest priest on his 110th birthday

Born in 1916 and ordained in 1950, Father Bruno Kant of Germany turned 110 on Feb. 26 and

Pope Leo accepts resignation of arrested Chaldean Catholic bishop

Leo has appointed Bishop Saad Sirop Hanna to oversee the Catholic Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle of

Vatican to host conference on molecular biology and regenerative medicine

The March 23–24 meeting in Vatican City will bring together scientists, physicians, and bioethicists to examine the ethical

Women Saints and Women in the Vatican: the Feminine Genius

This week at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace, urging world leaders to pursue
Ford Motor Co. built a custom Ford Explorer for Pope Leo XIV. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Ford

Ford CEO gifts Pope Leo XIV custom Chicago-inspired car

The car’s license plates read “DA POPE” and “LEO XIV.” The CEO of Ford Motor Co. gifted Pope

Pope Leo tackles topic of domestic abuse on International Women’s Day

Responding to a woman writing to the Vatican magazine Piazza San Pietro, Pope Leo decried violence against women
Father Pierre El Raii was pastor of a Maronite parish in southern Lebanon. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need

Pope Leo expresses sorrow over death of Maronite priest in Israeli bombing

Father Pierre El Raii, a Maronite parish priest, was a revered leader among Christians in the area. Pope

Cardinal Zen urges Society of St. Pius X to trust Pope Leo

The 94-year-old Chinese prelate weighed in on the ongoing discussions between the Holy See and the Society of

Pope Leo XIV warns of wider Middle East conflict

At his Sunday Angelus, the pope voiced alarm over violence and fear spreading from Iran across the region.

Large family with 13-year-old in seminary and a baby named Leo touches pope’s heart

When their 13-year-old son entered the minor seminary, his parents had no idea that one day the whole

Pope Leo says parishes should reflect a Church that ‘cares for her children’

The pontiff encouraged a Rome parish facing poverty and social challenges to show its closeness to those wounded

Father Pasolini at the Vatican: Conversion and humility are paths to peace in times of conflict

In a Lenten sermon to the pope, Roman Curia, and Vatican employees, Capuchin friar Father Roberto Pasolini drew

Pope to Italian newspaper: In age of AI, respect role of journalists and dignity of readers 

Pope Leo XIV congratulated the Corriere della Sera on its 150th anniversary and offered advice on how to
Statue of St. Hildegard of Bingen. Credit: EWTN Vatican

St. Hildegard of Bingen in Rome

In the traffic-clogged streets of central Rome, far from the noise that often surrounds the modern concept of
Sr. Emanuela Edwards, Missionary of Divine Revelation. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Evangelizing through Beauty

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, EWTN Vatican spoke with Sister Emanuela Edwards, a Missionary of Divine

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