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Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari. Screenshot Credit: EWTN Vaticano

Saint Nicholas of Bari: A Bridge Between East and West

The Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Bari stands as one of the most significant places in Christianity, uniquely
Portrait of Cardinal Koovakad after being created a Cardinal. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican

The Vatican Diplomat Advancing Interreligious Dialogue

Vatican diplomatic work happens in silence. You may not know his name, but this cardinal has spent most
Pope Leo during the Angelus Message on the Feast of the Epiphany and participants in the Three Kings' Procession in Poland. Credit: Vatican Media and EWTN Vatican, respectively.

Liturgical Feast of Epiphany in Warsaw, Poland

At the Angelus prayer concluding the celebration of the Epiphany, Pope Leo XIV turned his attention to the
From left to right: Generated images (ChatGPT) of Sts. Catherine, Thérèse, and Hildegard inspired by François Gérard, “Teresa of Ávila” (detail, far right), 1827 (photo: Public Domain)

These are the 4 Women Doctors of the Church

Their lives continue to inspire: For centuries, theology was shaped by many voices—most of them male. And yet
St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Generated image (ChatGPT) inspired by François Gérard, “Teresa of Ávila”, 1827 (photo: Public Domain)

St. Thérèse of Lisieux: The Little Flower Who Taught the World to Love Simply

LISIEUX, FRANCE / ROME, ITALY — In the quiet heart of Normandy, in 1873, a child was born
François Gérard, “Teresa of Ávila” (detail), 1827 (photo: Public Domain)

St. Teresa of Ávila: Doctor of the Church

In the heart of Spain, within the ancient walls of Ávila, faith and history meet in an event
St. Hildegard of Bingen | Credit: Public Domain

St. Hildegard of Bingen: A Medieval Woman Ahead of Her Time

St. Hildegard is a multifaceted figure—an abbess and thus a woman of power, as well as a mystic, philosopher, pharmacist, and physician. Above all, she is a holy woman
Statue of St. Catherine of Siena near the Vatican | Credit: EWTN Vatican

The Small Hand That Moved a Pope: St. Catherine of Siena

In Piazza Pia, just steps from St. Peter’s Square, a statue quietly points the way forward. It is

The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

Three years ago today, Pope Benedict XVI was laid to rest in the Vatican. Let us pray for
Pope Benedict XVI. Credit: EWTN Vatican screenshot

In the Footsteps of Pope Benedict XVI

When Pope Benedict XVI died in Rome, the people of the Eternal City said it was the second
Archbishop Georg Gänswein at Pope Benedict's funeral. Credit: Vatican Media

The Last Days of Pope Benedict XVI in Rome

When Pope Francis entered the Audience Hall in Rome for the weekly General Audience on December 28, 2022,
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger aboard a flight with Pope John Paul II. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Preserving Pope Benedict XVI’s Legacy

Even after the death of Pope Benedict XVI, interest in his pontificate and theology remains strong. This enduring
Pope Benedict (Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger). Credit: CNA

God Is Reason and Love: The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI

Three years after the death of Pope Benedict XVI, interest in his theological vision remains strong. To reflect
Pope Leo's first Regina Caeli. Credit: Jeffrey Bruno | EWTN News

A New Pontificate Begins in a Holy Year

Sunday, 18 May 2025 — the inauguration of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV — was a moment
Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. Credit: Vatican Media

Recap: Pope Francis and the Jubilee

It was Christmas Eve 2024 when Pope Francis, seated in his wheelchair, firmly knocked on the door of
Pope Francis' Funeral in St. Peter's Square. Credit: Daniel Ibanez

Recap: Interregnum after the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on April 21st at 7:35 in the morning in
Pope Leo's first Christmas Urbi et Orbi Blessing. Credit: Vatican Media

Full text: Pope Leo’s Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing 2025

Pope Leo delivers his first Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing as Bishop of Rome, to which is attached
Pope Leo greets the Infant Jesus before Mass during the Day on the Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Christmas day homily

On Christmas morning at 10 a.m., the Holy Father Leo XIV presided over the Holy Mass during the
Pope Leo XIV venerates a statue of the Child Jesus during the celebration of Christmas Mass during the Night in St. Peter's Basilica on Dec. 24, 2025. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Christmas night homily

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Christmas Mass during the Night in St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday. The Mass was

FULL TEXT of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter “A fidelity that generates the future”

The PDF version of the Apostolic Letter A fidelity that generates the future by Pope Leo XIV can be downloaded here.

Saints of Christmas

I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! As this holy day approaches, we look back on
Left: Detail of Antique wooden Old Russian icon "St. Nicholas the Wonderworker," southwestern Russia. Early 19th century on an 18th-century panel. Credit: Public Domain. Right: Merry Old Santa Claus by Thomas Nast, conversion of style by AI. Credit: ChatGPT

From Saint to Santa: The True Story of St. Nicholas of Bari

Everyone knows Santa Claus—the jolly, gift-bearing figure who arrives on Christmas Eve to delight children around the world.
Pope Leo passes the Nativity Scene in his Popemobile during Wednesday's General Audience. Credit: Vatican Media

Christmas Comes to Life in Vatican City

Christmas has arrived at the Vatican, transforming Vatican City into a place of light, beauty, and reflection as
Procession of Light. Credit: EWTN Vatican

St. Lucy’s Day Shines Light on Christmas 

Candles, processions, and songs of light mark one of Scandinavia’s most cherished traditions. In the heart of winter,

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