Skip to content
Author: Ishmael Adibuah
Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, speaks to EWTN News at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See in Rome on Sept. 30, 2026. | Credit: Alberto Basile/EWTN News

Bishop Barron in Rome: Despite tension, Catholicism is deeply aligned with American ideals

The Catholic evangelist discussed America’s 250th anniversary at the Pontifical North American College on Sept. 30. Bishop Robert
A flag of Vatican City State flies outside the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on July 30, 2026. | Credit: Ishmael Adibuah/EWTN News

Vatican official says Vatican finances need more scrutiny despite progress

Monsignor Anthony Ekpo, a Nigerian official at the Secretariat of State, spoke at a Rome conference on financial
St. Carlo Acutis. | Credit: Nexo Studios

Documentary about St. Carlo Acutis premieres at the Vatican

“Carlo Acutis: The Young Saint” is set to premiere in North America in February 2027. Roughly a year
Pope Leo XIV addresses a delegation of the International Commission of Dominican Contemplative Nuns during a private audience at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on Sept. 30, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to contemplative nuns: In a world of speed, silence is precious

The pontiff held a private audience with the International Commission of Nuns on Sept. 30. Pope Leo XIV
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin talks to EWTN Vatican on March 19, 2022. | Credit: Colm Flynn/EWTN News

Cardinal Parolin tells UN: Self-defense does not justify an arms race

The Vatican secretary of state addressed the United Nations in New York on Sept. 26. Cardinal Pietro Parolin,
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi in 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

Cardinal Zuppi visits Russia to urge release of Ukrainian prisoners

Pope Leo XIV appointed the Italian cardinal to lead a humanitarian peace mission in Russia from Sept. 28–30.
The European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. | Credit: Alan Holdren/CNA

Pope Leo XIV appoints Romanian diplomat as his representative to Council of Europe

On a 2014 visit to the intergovernmental organization, Pope Francis appealed for the humane treatment of migrants. Pope
A view of St. Peter’s Basilica from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. | Credit: Alexey Gotovskiy/EWTN News

In honor of his beatification, here’s a look back at Fulton Sheen’s time in Rome

Here are Sheen’s most significant moments in the Eternal City, where he completed his doctorate, was consecrated a
John Cavadini, professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame. | Credit: Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame theologian John Cavadini to receive 2026 Ratzinger Prize

Pope Leo XIV will present the award to Cavadini at the Vatican on Dec. 19. John Cavadini, a
Pope Leo XIV addresses a delegation of the Federation of Capuchin Poor Clare Nuns of Italy at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on Sept. 21, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to Poor Clare nuns: Lack of vocations should renew your commitment

The pontiff held an audience with the Federation of Capuchin Poor Clare Nuns of Italy on Sept. 21.
The logos for Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from Nov. 6–17, 2026. | Credit: Holy See Press Office

Pope Leo XIV’s schedule for Latin America trip released

The pontiff will meet with authorities, interfaith leaders, prisoners, and workers, celebrate 10 public Masses, and hold three
A mosaic depicting the coat of arms of Pope Clement VIII. It was one of the mosaics restored in the Clementine Chapel from May 2025 to September 2026. | Credit: Fabbrica di San Pietro

St. Peter’s Basilica completes mosaic restoration of ornate chapel dome

The Fabbrica di San Pietro restored several mosaics in the side chapel dome, a project that began in
Flags fly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, Sept. 16, 2025. | Credit: Chen Fangxiang/Shutterstock

Vatican tells UN: Hate speech is poison that leads to violence and persecution

Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis delivered his first address as the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in New
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, answers questions from journalists during a conference at the Vatican Apostolic Library on March 26, 2026. | Credit: Ishmael Adibuah/EWTN News

Cardinal Parolin says nations should work together to face the threats of AI

The Vatican secretary of state expressed his concerns about artificial intelligence at a conference at the Italian Parliament
Bishop Brendan Cahill of the Diocese of Victoria, Texas. | Credit: Diocese of Victoria

Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas bishop to lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois

The pontiff appointed Bishop Brendan Cahill on Sept. 17 to succeed Ronald Hicks, the former bishop of Joliet
Pope Leo XIV addresses the participants of the conference “The 21st Century: A New Time of Martyrs?” during a private audience at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on Sept. 16, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: Martyrs are among the Church’s greatest evangelizers

The pontiff held a private audience on Sept. 16 to conclude a conference in Rome on modern Christian
Newark, New Jersey, auxiliary bishop Michael Saporito was appointed Sept. 15, 2026, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey. | Credit: Diocese of Metuchen

Pope Leo XIV names Newark auxiliary bishop to lead Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey

The pontiff also accepted the resignation of Bishop Francis Malone, 76, of Shreveport, Louisiana. Pope Leo XIV has
Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, speaks at the press conference on the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal recipient at the Sala San Pio X in Rome on Sept. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Cardinal Czerny announced as first recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal

The recently retired prefect of the Vatican’s human development office will receive the award from the pope on
Pope Leo XIV blows out his birthday candle during the launch of the “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” exhibition at the Vatican Apostolic Library on Sept. 14, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV marks 71st birthday with opening of water exhibit at Vatican Library

The pontiff launched the “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” exhibit on Sept. 14. Pope Leo XIV marked his 71st
A flag of Vatican City State flies outside Piazza Pio XII, the main entrance to St. Peter’s Square, on July 16, 2026. | Credit: Ishmael Adibuah/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV repeals COVID-era pay cuts to Vatican cardinals

Pope Francis had instituted the cuts as an austerity measure in 2021. Pope Leo XIV has officially repealed
Pope Leo XIV delivers his remarks during his private audience with participants on drug addiction, promoted by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America (CAL), at the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican on Aug. 27, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: A good family is the best way to prevent drug addiction

The pontiff met on Aug. 27 with participants of a conference promoted by the Pontifical Commission for Latin
A view of St. Peter’s Basilica from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. | Credit: Alexey Gotovskiy/EWTN News

Conference in Rome to explore how communicators can build trust in Catholic journalism

The “Nurturing Unity Through Communication” seminar will take place at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross from
Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, Thursday, April 2, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV’s summer catechesis: Understanding the sacred liturgy

From May to August, the pope has dedicated his Wednesday general audiences to reflecting on the liturgy. Here
Pope Leo XIV gives his apostolic blessing at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo: Vatican II reformed the liturgy to promote active participation

The pontiff’s Aug. 26 general audience addressed the reasons for the Church’s recent liturgical reforms. VATICAN CITY —

LIVE
FROM THE VATICAN

Be present live on EWTNVatican.com