Pope Francis turns 88 today! Pray for him as he leads the Church. This week on Vaticano: Notre Dame reopens, AI at the Vatican, and Cardinal Grech on the synod!

Notre Dame reopens with first Mass after its fire; Pope Francis urges Christmas ceasefires; Indian bishops call for Christian safety; Lourdes confirms its 71st miracle.

Notre Dame reopens with first Mass after its fire; Pope Francis urges Christmas ceasefires; Indian bishops call for Christian safety; Lourdes confirms its 71st miracle.

The Pontifical Oriental Institute combines ancient wisdom with cutting-edge AI technology, preserving texts and fostering global access to knowledge and reconciliation.

The Pontifical Oriental Institute combines ancient wisdom with cutting-edge AI technology, preserving texts and fostering global access to knowledge and reconciliation.

In an exclusive interview, Cardinal Mario Grech shares insights on the Synod on Synodality, highlighting its focus on mission, communion, and the Church’s identity as the holy people of God.

In an exclusive interview, Cardinal Mario Grech shares insights on the Synod on Synodality, highlighting its focus on mission, communion, and the Church’s identity as the holy people of God.

On December 26, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door at Rome’s Rebibbia Prison, a profound symbol of hope for inmates and prison staff worldwide.

On December 26, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door at Rome’s Rebibbia Prison, a profound symbol of hope for inmates and prison staff worldwide.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, calling them to be "hinges" of the Church, fostering unity, healing, and service worldwide.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, calling them to be "hinges" of the Church, fostering unity, healing, and service worldwide.

After five years of restoration, Notre Dame Cathedral stands renewed, symbolizing hope and faith for Catholics worldwide.

After five years of restoration, Notre Dame Cathedral stands renewed, symbolizing hope and faith for Catholics worldwide.

Pope Francis has invited Orthodox leaders to jointly celebrate the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea in 2025.

The Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy House, perched on the hilltop town of Loreto in Central Italy, is one of the most famous and precious Marian Shrines in the world.

The Roman sanctuary of Tre Fontane, a place of prayer and conversion, today stands as a symbol of hope in a world devastated by wars and suffering.

Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Venerable English College has been forming men to the priesthood since the English Reformation, an extremely dangerous time for Catholics.

Pope Francis has created 142 cardinals from 70 countries across nine consistories since his election in 2013, profoundly shaping the future of the Catholic Church.

The Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square and the traditional huge Christmas tree were inaugurated on December 7.

In honor of “Martyrs' Day" at the Venerable English College, EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser interviewed the College’s Rector, Father Stephen Wang.

The most important news from the Vatican presented by the EWTN Vatican Bureau.

The week's most important news from the Holy Father and the Vatican.

Father Hans Zollner discusses the Catholic Church’s efforts to safeguard minors in regions affected by poverty and violence. Explore his insights on the challenges, progress, and the mission to protect the most vulnerable.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin highlights the epidemic of loneliness in the West, linking it to cultural shifts and secularization. Discover how the Church and society can work together to rebuild connections and hope.