Vatican City – The Vatican this week highlighted urgent global issues surrounding religious freedom, financial ethics, and human

Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey and Lebanon in the first apostolic journey of his pontificate, to take

Bartolo Longo composed the Pompei novena, 54 days of praying five decades of the Rosary as a means of seeking grace in desperate cases and built the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Holy Rosary.

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

Religious leaders from China, Russia, the Middle East, and the Vatican are converging in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Sept. 17–18 for the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.

On Monday, September 8, 2025, the EWTN family gathered at its Rome offices to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ACI Stampa.

From Harley to BMW: the Jesus Bikers ride to Rome again—presenting Pope Leo XIV a white ‘papal bike’ to be auctioned for children in Madagascar.

September 14th is a day of great joy in the Vatican: Pope Leo celebrates his 70th birthday—an important milestone honored by millions of faithful around the world.

Pope Leo XIV canonized his first two Saints, St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Georgio Frassati. This has been an eagerly anticipated moment this year especially as both of their original canonization dates were postponed. 

A special EWTN interview with the niece of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati have been canonized by Pope Leo XIV, giving the Church two new saints who inspire today’s faithful with lives of holiness, charity, and love for Christ.

Cardinal Semeraro reflects on Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, sharing how their faith, charity, and joy inspire young people and all Catholics to live fully for God and others.

Saint Carlo Acutis, born 1991, used technology to share his deep love for the Eucharist. Dying at 15, he inspired countless young Christians to live with faith, devotion, and joy.

Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925), “the man of the Beatitudes,” lived for faith, charity, and friendship. From Turin to the mountains, his short life still inspires a joyful path to holiness.

EWTN News and EWTN Studios will join forces in Rome from Sept. 3–7 to televise the canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati.

The historic canonization of Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati is this coming Sunday!

“Fraternità – Living for God,” is inspired by the legacy of Carlo Acutis and based at the parish of San Gottardo al Corso in the heart of Milan.

Andreas Thonhauser, EWTN Vice President and Chief Global Officer, speaks with Nicola Gori, postulator of Carlo Acutis’ cause, about Carlo’s spirituality, ordinary teenage life, and lasting legacy for the Church.

The hospital where Carlo Acutis died has connections to other saints. Discover who they are.

EWTN Contributor Chris Stefanik speaks with Antonia Salzano, mother of Carlo Acutis, about her son’s inspiring faith, his impact on her conversion, and the hope he offers to parents guiding their children toward holiness.

From Rome, we travel to Milan to walk in the footsteps of Carlo Acutis: his parish church, his school, and with his personal friends.

Join us for Pope Leo and the Eternal City—a moving portrait of the first U.S.-born pope who, upon taking possession of St. John Lateran, told the faithful with conviction: “Sono Romano—I am Roman.”

Pope Leo XIV’s deep ties to Rome span decades—from his studies at the Angelicum to his Augustinian leadership—now shaping his pontificate as bishop of Rome, pilgrim, and son of the Eternal City.

Discover inside stories of the life of St. John Paul II and travel in the footsteps of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.