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Pope Leo's first Regina Caeli. Credit: Jeffrey Bruno | EWTN News

A New Pontificate Begins in a Holy Year

Sunday, 18 May 2025 — the inauguration of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV — was a moment
Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. Credit: Vatican Media

Recap: Pope Francis and the Jubilee

It was Christmas Eve 2024 when Pope Francis, seated in his wheelchair, firmly knocked on the door of
Pope Francis' Funeral in St. Peter's Square. Credit: Daniel Ibanez

Recap: Interregnum after the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on April 21st at 7:35 in the morning in
Pope Leo visits the tomb of Saint Charbel in Lebanon. Credit: Vatican Media

RECAP: Pope Leo in Lebanon

Following his historic visit to Turkey, Pope Leo XIV embarked on his first apostolic journey to Lebanon, a
Pope Leo attends Divine Liturgy with Ecumenical Patriarch on the Feast of Saint Andrew. Credit: Vatican Media

RECAP: Pope Leo in Türkiye

On his first trip abroad as pope, Pope Leo XIV chose a destination that physically and culturally lies

A Journalist’s Eyewitness to the Second Vatican Council

VATICAN CITY — Sixty years ago, on December 8, 1965, the Catholic Church concluded one of the most
Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square for a Jubilee Audience. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican

Jubilee of the World of Education

VATICAN CITY — One of the longest and most vibrant events of the Holy Year was the Jubilee
Credit: Jacek Dłużewski's Annunciation.

Reimagining Catholic Art

A beautiful artistic event set in the stunning interiors of the Museums of San Salvatore in Lauro in

Archbishop Mourad: John Paul II Award Recipient

On October 18th, in the presence of distinguished guests — including cardinals, bishops, and ambassadors — the second

Saint Peter To Rot: Papua New Guinea’s First Martyr Saint

October 19th marked a historic day of joy for the people of Papua New Guinea, as Peter To

Seven New Saints Canonized by Pope Leo XIV

On October 19, 2025, one of the most solemn events of the Jubilee Year unfolded in St. Peter’s
Two missionary nuns present the gifts to Pope Leo at the closing Mass for the Jubilee of Missions and Migrants. Credit: Vatican Media

Jubilee of Migrants

In Rome, the Jubilee of Missionary and Migrant World brought together thousands of people from every corner of

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