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Pope Leo XIV’s Monthly Prayer Intentions and the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network

For more than 150 years, the popes of the Catholic Church have entrusted the faithful with a special
Screenshot of EWTN Vaticano of Pope Leo's first moments as Pope on May 8, 2025. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Pope Leo XIV: the Pope of Peace

From the very first moments of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV made clear that peace would stand at
Pope Leo celebrates Holy Mass in the Basilica of St. Augustine, Algeria. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Africa Journey: A “Pilgrim of Peace” in Algeria and Cameroon

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has completed his longest apostolic journey to date, traveling to Algeria and
Pope Leo XIV releases a balloon Rosary in Equatorial Guinea. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV in Angola and Equatorial Guinea: A Message of Love, Hope, and Enduring Faith

VATICAN CITY — Continuing his historic Apostolic Journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV arrived in Angola on April
Translation of the mortal remains of Pope Francis on April 23, 2026, three days ahead of his funeral. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican

Last Moments of Pope Francis

After more than five weeks in the hospital battling double pneumonia, doctors advised Pope Francis to take two
Sixth Station of the Cross: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus. Credit: EWTN Vatican

The New Stations of the Cross in the Vatican

During the season of Lent, the Stations of the Cross remain one of the most beloved devotions among
Statue of St. Joseph and the Child Jesus in Rome's parish of San Giuseppe al Trionfale. Credit: EWTN Vatican

St. Joseph: Mary’s Most Chaste Spouse

Devotion to St. Joseph is widespread throughout the Catholic Church. Although the Bible says relatively little about him,
Portrait of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati

New Film Released: St. Pier Giorgio Frassati

Known for his joyful faith and tireless service to the sick and the poor, Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati
Procession of Light. Credit: EWTN Vatican

St. Lucy’s Day Shines Light on Christmas 

Candles, processions, and songs of light mark one of Scandinavia’s most cherished traditions. In the heart of winter,
Pontifical North American Diaconate Ordinations in St. Peter's Basilica in 2016. Credit: CNA

NAC Diaconal Ordinations

In the majestic setting of St. Peter’s Basilica, sixteen seminarians from the Pontifical North American College received diaconal
CARCERE MAMERTINO DI ROMA SANTI PIETRO E PAOLO BENEDIZIONE BASSORILIEVO

Mamertine Prison in Rome, Prison of Saints Peter and Paul

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