For many it was a surprise when former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio stepped out onto the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013. His clothes had changed… as had his name.

After more than five weeks in the hospital battling double pneumonia, doctors advised Pope Francis to take two months of rest. However, the Holy Father chose to be among the faithful until his final days. 

Walk the Bridge of Angels in Rome with EWTN’s Fr. Baggot & Andreas Thonhauser—discover how symbols of Christ’s Passion become signs of hope this Good Friday.

Follow live at 5 PM Rome time, the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion from St. Peter’s Basilica, presided over by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches.

Over the centuries, there have been extraordinary accounts of people who have shown the marks of Jesus' crucifixion on their bodies, with wounds appearing on their hands, feet, and side. These marks are known to the world as “stigmata.”

Easter is the most sacred moment of the liturgical year — and it draws our hearts to the place where it all began: the Lord’s Tomb in Jerusalem.

Discover with EWTN: The Council of Nicaea took place here exactly 1700 years ago. It was also the birthplace of the Nicene Creed.

Behind-the-scenes: How the Vatican prepares for Holy Week and the Holy Triduum.

Pope Francis appears at the Jubilee of the Sick; pilgrims share joy in suffering, sacred music echoes in Rome, and ancient and modern pilgrimages inspire faith today.

Amid war and wonder, Lebanese youth revive the Seven Churches pilgrimage through Caminos Lebanon—sacred trails of faith, hope, and healing for Jubilee 2025.

From Crusades to crisis zones, Trinitarians defend persecuted Christians with aid, shelter, and hope — a living legacy of redemption and freedom for the forgotten faithful.

The D.C. Basilica Choir brings sacred music to Rome for Jubilee 2025, inspiring hearts through beauty, liturgy, and a living tradition that leads souls closer to God.

From ambulances for Ukraine to the unveiling of Veronica’s Veil—discover the Vatican’s latest actions in aid, diplomacy, and preserving sacred tradition.

A man plotting to kill the Pope sees the Virgin Mary instead. Discover the shocking true story of Bruno Cornacchiola’s conversion at Tre Fontane in Rome.

Two pilgrims for the Jubilee of the Sick traveled all the way from Krakow, Jolanta Kuc and her daughter Ola brought all the colors of the rainbow with them, to show that life with Leigh Syndrome can be beautiful.

Pope Francis approves Carlo Acutis' canonization, Missionaries of Mercy hold a Jubilee, Mother Angelica remembered, and the Church aids in Ukraine, reflecting on St. Dismas' example.

In light of the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and the subsequent postponement of the canonization,

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.

By approving the canonization of Carlo Acutis, Pope Francis has endorsed a new role model for today's teenagers. Who are other teenage saints?

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.