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Statement from Michael P. Warsaw, President and CEO of EWTN, on the Death of Pope Francis

Statement from Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of EWTN Global Catholic Network on the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis.

BREAKING: Pope Francis dies at 88, ending historic pontificate marked by mercy and reform

Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, as confirmed by the Holy See Press Office. The 88-year-old pontiff led the Catholic Church for a little more than 12 years.

A Lenten Pilgrimage Across the Bridge of Angels: Good Friday Reflections from Rome

Walk the Bridge of Angels in Rome with EWTN’s Fr. Baggot & Andreas Thonhauser—discover how symbols of Christ’s Passion become signs of hope this Good Friday.

Vatican: Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday

Follow live at 5 PM Rome time, the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion from St. Peter’s Basilica, presided over by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches.

Holy Week Pilgrims In Rome Take Up Ancient Seven Churches Walks

Jubilee of Hope pilgrims are undertaking two ancient church pilgrimages this week to prayerfully prepare for Easter: St. Philip Neri’s Seven Churches Pilgrimage and the Holy Thursday Seven Churches walk.

Security, Technological Enhancements Made To St. Peter’s Basilica

With the aim of improving the experience of pilgrims traveling to Rome to participate in the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, the Fabric of St. Peter has led various restoration and innovation projects.

Explainer: Why Eastern And Western Easter Dates Differ — And Why 2025 Is Different

While Easter dates usually differ between Eastern and Western Christians, this year both Easter celebrations land on the same day — a coincidence that could be an opportunity for progress in ecumenical dialogue.

Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit To Regina Coeli Prison On Holy Thursday

Despite ongoing health concerns, Pope Francis made a surprise Holy Thursday visit to Rome’s Regina Coeli prison, continuing his Triduum tradition with prisoners while recovering from pneumonia.

Washing Of Feet At Vatican Highlights Holy Thursday Call To Reject World That ‘Betrays’ For Profit

At the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti reflected on Jesus washing His disciples’ feet, urging the Church to be a Eucharistic people who serve with love, not for power or profit.

Celebrating Saint Carlo Acutis

EWTN Vatican, With great joy, we invite you to an evening with EWTN celebrating the life of St.

The Mystery of the Stigmata: Signs of Christ’s Passion in the Lives of Saints

Over the centuries, there have been extraordinary accounts of people who have shown the marks of Jesus' crucifixion on their bodies, with wounds appearing on their hands, feet, and side. These marks are known to the world as “stigmata.”

Uncovering the Tomb of Jesus: The Truth Behind the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

Easter is the most sacred moment of the liturgical year — and it draws our hearts to the place where it all began: the Lord’s Tomb in Jerusalem.

1700 Years Later: The Council of Nicaea and the Creed That United the Church

Discover with EWTN: The Council of Nicaea took place here exactly 1700 years ago. It was also the birthplace of the Nicene Creed.

Easter in the Vatican: How Holy Week Is Celebrated in the Vatican

Behind-the-scenes: How the Vatican prepares for Holy Week and the Holy Triduum.

Trinitarians, Guardians Of Persecuted Christians: ‘We Were Born To Go To The Dungeons’

The Trinitarian order was founded at the end of the 12th century to free persecuted Christians. Today, it continues to quietly and humbly assist those persecuted for their faith.

More Than 1,800 Priests Celebrate Holy Thursday Chrism Mass At Vatican

On Holy Thursday, more than 1,880 priests, bishops and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations during the Chrism Mass inside St. Peter’s Basilica.

Pope Francis: God’s Merciful Love Goes Out In Search Of All Those Who Are Lost

Pope Francis on Wednesday said the Gospel is a “message of hope” founded on the belief that God is a merciful father and not a slave master.

Pope Francis welcomes Gemelli Medical Teams To The Vatican, Thanks Them For Their Care

Pope Francis on Wednesday morning met with medical teams who cared for him at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and thanked them for their work and prayers for his health and recovery.

Ecumenical Expert: ‘No Theological Reasons To Celebrate Easter On Different Dates’

Father Frans Bouwen, a leading Catholic in ecumenical dialogue, says there’s “no real theological reason” for Christians to celebrate Easter on different dates.

Sodality Of Christian Life Signs Its Official Dissolution Decree

The Vatican announced Tuesday that the suppression of the Sodality of Christian Life and all the institutions founded by Luis Fernando Figari has been formalized as a result of an investigation ordered by Pope Francis.

Vatican unveils new Timothy Schmalz statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square

A new Vatican-commissioned sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy P. Schmalz titled “Be Welcoming” was installed in St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday in the hopes of inspiring people to open their hearts to the poor.

Vatican Says Cardinals To Celebrate Holy Week Liturgies As Pope Francis’ Health Improves

For Holy Week, Pope Francis has delegated three cardinals to celebrate the Vatican’s Holy Thursday and Good Friday liturgies as the state of the pontiff’s health continues to steadily improve, the director of the Holy See Press Office said Tuesday.

Jubilee of the Sick: Pope Francis, Pilgrimages, and Stories of Faith in Rome and Beyond

Pope Francis appears at the Jubilee of the Sick; pilgrims share joy in suffering, sacred music echoes in Rome, and ancient and modern pilgrimages inspire faith today.

Report Reveals Escalation Of Violence Against Christians In The Holy Land

The annual report by the Rossing Center, a Jerusalem-based organization dedicated to interfaith coexistence, documented 111 cases of harassment and violence against the Christian community in Israel and East Jerusalem in 2024.

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