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Credit: Jacek Dłużewski's Annunciation.

Reimagining Catholic Art

A beautiful artistic event set in the stunning interiors of the Museums of San Salvatore in Lauro in
Father DJ Guilherme, a priest who also spins electronic tracks as a DJ, performs at Vitae Festival.

Vitae Festival in Rome

The Vitae Fest 2025 took place in Rome, gathering young people, artists and communities all under one theme:
St. John Henry Newman and the Basilica of St. George in Velabro, Newman's titular church.

Along the Footsteps of Cardinal Newman in Rome

The Church has welcomed a new Doctor of the Church. On November 1st, Pope Leo XIV declared St
Credit: "Solo Javier"

Athlete of the Spirit: “Solo Javier”

The story of Javier Sartorius has reached Rome, where his family, friends and production team presented the film
EWTN European Pilgrimage and Conference: St. Peter's Basilica and an EWTN microphone.

EWTN European Pilgrimage and Conference

As part of a four-day series of meetings and activities, on October 24th, colleagues and supporters from across
The latest news from the Vatican.

Vatican News: Martyrs Recognized, Women Honored, and a Call to Renew Education

This is the latest news from the Vatican — straight from the heart of the Church. Pope Leo
Pope Leo in prayer in St. Peter's Square. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo’s First Apostolic Journey

On Monday of this week, the Vatican announced the much anticipated program for Pope Leo’s first international Apostolic Journey

Faith and Struggle in the Middle East

Born in Syria and now leading the Archdiocese of Homs, Archbishop Julian Yacoub Mourad is the 2025 recipient

One Year After Synod on Synodality

After a three-year journey, the Synod on Synodality reached its culmination with the publication of the final document

The Lord of Miracles Procession in Rome

In October, purple fills the streets of Rome, and the sound of Peruvian music and the scent of

Jubilee of Roma and Sinti

In Rome, the Jubilee of Hope embraces all people. Among those who crossed the Holy Door last week were

Archbishop Mourad: John Paul II Award Recipient

On October 18th, in the presence of distinguished guests — including cardinals, bishops, and ambassadors — the second

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Defense of Religious Freedom and Human Dignity

Vatican City – The Vatican this week highlighted urgent global issues surrounding religious freedom, financial ethics, and human

EWTN Summer Academy

Applications Closed for 2026 The EWTN Summer Academy 2026 will gather in Rome from June 22 to July

UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey and Lebanon in the first apostolic journey of his pontificate, to take
Tomb of Bartolo Longo. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Bartolo Longo and his devotion to the Rosary

Bartolo Longo composed the Pompei novena, 54 days of praying five decades of the Rosary as a means of seeking grace in desperate cases and built the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Holy Rosary.

Celebrating Pope Leo’s Birthday in the Vatican

Prayers for Pope Leo, Frassati's niece, 10 years of Italian language news, Pope Leo's motorcycle, and more.

New Vatican interfaith team to meet Russian patriarch, leading imam in Kazakhstan

Religious leaders from China, Russia, the Middle East, and the Vatican are converging in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Sept. 17–18 for the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.

EWTN Celebrates 10 Years of Italian Language ACI Stampa

On Monday, September 8, 2025, the EWTN family gathered at its Rome offices to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ACI Stampa.

Jesus Bikers and Pope Leo’s Motorcycle

From Harley to BMW: the Jesus Bikers ride to Rome again—presenting Pope Leo XIV a white ‘papal bike’ to be auctioned for children in Madagascar.

Happy Birthday Pope Leo: Birthday Gelato for Pope Leo

September 14th is a day of great joy in the Vatican: Pope Leo celebrates his 70th birthday—an important milestone honored by millions of faithful around the world.

The New Saints: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

Pope Leo XIV canonized his first two Saints, St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Georgio Frassati. This has been an eagerly anticipated moment this year especially as both of their original canonization dates were postponed. 

Legacy of Pier Giorgio Frassati as Told by His Niece Wanda Gawrońska

A special EWTN interview with the niece of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Meet Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati: Church’s Newest Saints

Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati have been canonized by Pope Leo XIV, giving the Church two new saints who inspire today’s faithful with lives of holiness, charity, and love for Christ.

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