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 Rome, a special memorial Mass honored Mother Angelica’s life, legacy, and steadfast faith.

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.

Twenty years after the death of Pope St. John Paul II, thousands of people are in Rome once again to honor the late Pope's memory.

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.

It has been exactly twenty years since the world held its breath and Pope Saint John Paul II returned to the House of the Father.

At the Holy See Press Office, a press conference set the stage for a transformative dialogue on global health and longevity.

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.

A unique rite takes place in St. Peter’s Basilica on the Saturday of the First Week of Lent: the exposition of the Holy Lance of St. Longinus.

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.

Photo of Pope Francis, Ukraine asks Vatican's Help, 42-second Silence of Pope Francis, Victims of Macedonia, Healing Church Division

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.

From his hospital bed, Pope Francis approved a special ecclesial assembly for October 2028.

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.

School of Arts and Crafts in the Vatican offers a free, six-month training course offered by the Fabbrica di San Pietro.

In this jubilee year, the Church will welcome some very well-known Catholics into the ranks of the saints. The most prominent is Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized on April 27th during the jubilee for teenagers.

The Pope has recognized saints from all walks of life—martyrs, missionaries, families, and religious—who lived with faith, service, and sacrifice.

As the Holy Father continues medical treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Cardinal Michael Czerny read Pope Francis’ message dedicated to the approximately 25,000 men and women participating in the March 8-9 Jubilee of the World of Volunteering.