Saintly Example: The good thief dies at the side of Jesus. In Catholic tradition he is known as Saint Dismas. The church considers him a saint. Jesus himself promised him paradise immediately.
While the world powers are still trying to decide how to end the current war on European soil, the Church is helping on the ground. The Order of Malta has been dedicated to humanitarian aid for centuries.
New saints named, Polish president visits the Vatican, Pope Francis reflects on Lent, and Holy Week details emerge—this week’s top stories from the Vatican.
In a world longing for forgiveness, the Missionaries of Mercy—established by Pope Francis in 2015—celebrated their Jubilee with multilingual confessions during the 24 Hours for the Lord at Sant’Andrea della Valle.
From letters to the Pope and reflections on Saint John Paul II, to the Church's response to aging and stories of faith from Turkey and the Andes, this week's roundup explores the enduring global reach and resilience of Catholic witness.
Turkey gets 50M visitors yearly, yet few recall its Christian past. Just 0.2% are baptized, but traces remain—four key Ecumenical Councils were held in Istanbul, once Constantinople.
On Oct. 13, 1972, a Uruguayan plane crashed in the Andes. Stranded in -22°F with no food, survivors ate the dead. Only 16 lived, honoring those who never came home.
Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican on Sunday and has been prescribed a two-month resting period at Santa Marta. During his stay at Gemelli, he was receiving postal messages of love and support from all around the world.
Catch up on this week's top Vatican stories, including new pro-life guidelines, Pope Francis' appeal to protect children, King Charles' postponed visit, and a call to defend Christians in the Holy Land.
Lenten traditions in Rome and the Vatican showing the lance which pierced the side of Jesus and Pope Francis returns to Casa Santa Marta. Exploring the Church's teaching on annulments.
After 38 days in Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Pope Francis was discharged and returned to his residence in the Vatican, the Casa Santa Marta. He will now begin a two-month period of rest during which he will continue to receive drug and respiratory therapy.
In an interview with EWTN Vaticano reporter Rudolf Gehrig, Cardinal Koch looks back on his life and offers intimate insights into his personal struggle with God.
According to Catholic teaching, a marriage cannot be dissolved. In his prayer intention for the month of March 2025, Pope Francis called for prayers for all families in crisis.
For one day, every year, churches across the world remain open for 24 hours inviting everyone to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament and encounter Jesus through confession.
The Church will canonize Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati this Jubilee Year. Pope Francis, now hospitalized, urges Lent as a fresh start. Join us in prayer for him.