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The Rome church where you can venerate St. Valentine’s skull

When most people think of romantic love, a third-century skull crowned with flowers probably does not spring to
A statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in the grotto at the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France on May 15, 2015. She is believed to have appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 as the "Immaculate Conception."

LIVE MASS: Candlelight Procession from Our Lady of Lourdes, France

Follow the Candlelight Procession (9 PM Rome time) from the Shine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France

World Day of the Sick in Lourdes

Saint Bernadette’s Example to Us Today
Conversion of St. Paul. Credit: Public Domain

The Conversion of Saint Paul and the place of his martyrdom in Rome

Nestled south of Rome’s center, near the historically renowned Aqua Salvia springs, stands the Abbey of the Three

The EWTN Travel Jubilee App – Your Mobile Guide to Rome & Beyond

Discover the beauty and history of Rome’s Catholic treasures with the EWTN Travel Jubilee App, your free, interactive guide for pilgrims and travelers.

The Beauty And Power Of The O Antiphons

Every year, from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, the Church’s liturgy enters a more intense and proximate preparation for Christ’s coming at Christmas.

The Most Important Trips of Pope Francis

From the very first months of his pontificate, Pope Francis turned travel into a defining pastoral gesture. His

The Francis Connection: How a Name Shaped a Pontificate

When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in 2013, he introduced himself

The First Latin American Pope

When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope in 2013, the Catholic Church crossed a historic threshold. For

Finding God in Beauty: EWTN’s New Series Takes Viewers Across Italy

Seeking Beauty is a new original documentary series from EWTN Studios, in partnership with Digital Continent and an association with

Pope Leo XIV Live with Catholic Youth: NCYC 2025

Join Pope Leo XIV live from the Vatican as he participates in a first-ever digital visit to the

Florence 101: Fascinating Facts About Home of Renaissance

Become a quick “Renaissance Man” on Florence 1. The Birthplace of the Renaissance 2. The Medici Family as

Venice 101: Fascinating Facts about Venice

Become a quick “Renaissance Man” on Venice 1. Venice’s Urban Routes are Canals 2. The Christian Reference Behind

Rome 101: Fascinating Facts About the City and Its History for Your Pilgrimage

Become a Quick “Expert” on Rome 1. Rome is One of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in Europe

Vatican 101: Fascinating Facts About the Vatican

Become a Quick “Expert” on the Holy See 1. The Vatican Is the Smallest Country in the World

Walking with Mary in the Jubilee Year 

During the Jubilee for Marian Spirituality, pilgrims from around the world gathered in Rome to honor the Blessed
Pope Leo XIV during the Jubilee of Consecrated Life. Credit Vatican Media

Jubilee of Consecrated Life 

Thousands of consecrated men and women from around the world came to Rome for the Jubilee of Consecrated

EWTN Summer Academy

Apply Now! Join us in Rome for the EWTN Summer Academy 2026, from June 22 to July 2!

Celebrating Pope Leo’s Birthday in the Vatican

Prayers for Pope Leo, Frassati's niece, 10 years of Italian language news, Pope Leo's motorcycle, and more.

Jubilee of Consolation: Mother who lost her only son never reproached God for anything

Silvia Toma has a scar on her soul: Four years ago she buried her 34-year-old only son, who had two little daughters. “It was sudden leukemia. He was admitted on May 25, 2021, and died on June 3,” she said, still choked up by the pain.

Armenian patriarch invites Pope Leo XIV to visit Armenia

The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church during a meeting Tuesday at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Armenia.

Pope Leo XIV meets with his Augustinian brothers in Rome

Pope Leo XIV on Monday received the participants of the general chapter of the Order of St. Augustine, with whom he said he felt “at home.”

Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee of Consolation: Where pain is deep, hope in Jesus must be stronger

With a call to trust that Jesus is the one who dries the tears of those who suffer, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the prayer vigil for the Jubilee of Consolation in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, Sept. 15.

Pope Leo XIV marks 70th birthday at Sunday Angelus: ‘I give thanks to the Lord and to my parents’

On Sunday, his 70th birthday, Pope Leo XIV presided at the recitation of the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square.

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