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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
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Christians in the Holy Land: Cardinal Pizzaballa on Conflict and Faith

“I arrived here decades ago, and at the beginning, living on the holy places was very touching because
Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Credit: Canva

Holy Week in the Holy Land amid War

As Holy Week begins, Catholics around the world turn their hearts toward the Passion and death of Jesus
Palm Sunday 2025 in St. Peter's Square. Credit: Bénédicte Cedergren | EWTN

Entering Holy Week at the Vatican

The Catholic Church has entered Holy Week — the most sacred time of the liturgical year — marking

Homily: Mother Angelica’s 10th Anniversary Mass

At her 10th anniversary Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Fr. Michael Baggot reflects on Mother Angelica’s life of
Nigerian Bishops Ad limina visit on March 14, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Nigerian Bishops Appeal to Pope Leo and Tensions Rise in the Middle East

This week’s Vaticano updates highlight urgent global concerns, from the Pope’s warning on modern warfare to escalating violence

The Link between the Annunciation and Good Friday

Ahead of Holy Week, the Church makes the Solemnity of the Annunciation—commemorating Mary’s “yes” and the moment of

Holy Mass in Memory of Mother Angelica Celebrated at St. Peter’s Basilica

Join us on March 27, 2026, for a Holy Mass in memory of Mother Angelica, foundress of the
Fra Angelico's Annunciation of Mary in St. Mark's Convent in Florence, Italy. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Fra Angelico’s Annunciation: Timeless Masterpiece

Tuscany, the cradle of the Renaissance, gave rise to some of history’s greatest artists. Among them stands Fra

Militia of the Immaculata: To Mary, through Maximilian Kolbe

A simple “yes” changed the course of history. God entrusted the life of His Son to the care
Fresco of the Annunciation of Mary in the cloister of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Annunciation of Mary: The Day That Changed History

Spring in Rome begins with an ancient and deeply meaningful celebration. On March 25 — exactly nine months
The place of the Incarnation. Credit: EWTN Vatican

From Rome to the Holy Land: Annunciation of Mary

It is a familiar scene in Rome. Every Sunday at noon, the Pope appears at the window of

The Historical Origins of Veronica’s Veil: Inside the Cloth Relic of Jesus’ Holy Face Wiped on Calvary

In Vatican City, on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, an extraordinary liturgy takes place at St. Peter’s Basilica:
Pope Leo at Wednesday's General Audience on March 18, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: “War Is Not a Spectacle”

Vaticano updates: from the responsibility of journalists in times of war to safeguarding in the Church, major legal

St. Joseph and the Virtue of Chastity

Happy Feast of St. Joseph!  Devotion to St. Joseph has grown in the Church over centuries, promoted by
St. Joseph and the Child Jesus. Credit: Screenshot EWTN Vatican

Devotion to St. Joseph throughout the Centuries

A Devotion Promoted by the Popes Devotion to St. Joseph has grown throughout the Church over centuries, often

Cardinal Gugerotti on the Christian East and the Role of Vatican Diplomacy

Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti is one of the Vatican’s most experienced voices on the Christian East. Over the course
A nun at work embroidering a liturgical vestment. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Daughters of St. Joseph: Sewing for the Eucharist

A needle and thread in the right hands can create something extraordinary. For the Daughters of St. Joseph,
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,

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace as Vatican Warns of Christian Persecution

This week in the Vatican, several developments highlighted the Church’s message of peace, pastoral closeness, and human dignity.

Women Saints and Women in the Vatican: the Feminine Genius

This week at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace, urging world leaders to pursue
Statue of St. Hildegard of Bingen. Credit: EWTN Vatican

St. Hildegard of Bingen in Rome

In the traffic-clogged streets of central Rome, far from the noise that often surrounds the modern concept of
Sr. Emanuela Edwards, Missionary of Divine Revelation. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Evangelizing through Beauty

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, EWTN Vatican spoke with Sister Emanuela Edwards, a Missionary of Divine
Nuns walking through St. Peter's Square. Credit: EWTN Vatican.

Women’s Growing Role in the Life of the Church

The number of women working in and with the Vatican continues to rise. Motivated by a shared mission

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