Leaders of the Pontifical Mission Societies recently met in Rome to support Catholic missions in over 120 countries, raising prayer, awareness, and funds for churches where the faith is new or challenged.

Highlights from the first month of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV.

A look back at the historic first month of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate—from his formal possession of Rome’s basilicas to a major theological symposium and the release of his first biography, all amid the ongoing Jubilee Year.

Pope Leo XIV took a key next step in his papal ministry on the 6th Sunday of Easter by taking possession of the papal basilicas, especially his cathedral, St. John Lateran.

At the symposium entitled “The Future of the Church - Change or Transform?”, the two cardinals were joined by Professor and priest Fr. Ralph Weimann and Fr. Guido Rodheudt as presenters.

By celebrating his first Mass at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, Mother of all Churches, Pope Leo XIV took possession of his seat as Bishop of Rome, from which he governs both the Diocese of Rome and the universal Church.

Dr. Matthew Bunson, Vice President and Editorial Director, EWTN News, presented in the Vatican the first authoritative biography of Pope Leo XIV.

One hundred years after her canonization, the legacy of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux lives on. In 2025, she is remembered not only as a saint, but as a spiritual guide whose “Little Way” continues to inspire.

During the Jubilee of Entrepreneurs in Rome, business leaders from the U.S. and Europe gathered to explore how faith and innovation can transform the world.

Papal Foundation embarks on a powerful pilgrimage to Rome during the Jubilee Year of Hope, just weeks after the funeral of Pope Francis.

The Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome celebrated the ancient brotherhoods of the Eternal City and gathered confraternities from around the world, most notably the Spanish confraternities who process for Semana Santa (Holy Week).

Following the passing of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church entered Sede Vacante, a time without a Pope. Yet, amidst this unprecedented pause, pilgrims continued to arrive from every corner of the globe to celebrate Jubilee Year events.

The master of light, shadow and controversy, Caravaggio, returns to the spotlight this Jubilee Year in a major exhibition of his paintings at the Barberini Palace in Rome.

Following a historic papal transition, Cardinal Michael Czerny joins EWTN’s Montse Alvarado to reflect on the election of Pope Leo XIV.

Considering the Catholic Church's Role during World War II 80 years after the end of the Great War.

The digital revolution is bringing new challenges, especially pressing is the issue of work. Pope Leo XIV by choosing his name is directing the Church to respond to a new Industrial Revolution.

Discover the secretive yet highly structured process of a papal conclave, from ancient rituals to modern rules, as the cardinals gather to elect the next pope under centuries-old traditions.

The roughly 18 countries that currently make up the Eastern European bloc are represented by nine electors and eight non-electors — 17 cardinals in total: who are they?

As the conclave set to begin on May 7 approaches, the single largest group of cardinal electors comes from Italy: who are the Italian Cardinals?

With over 100 cardinal electors present in the Vatican ahead of the Conclave, the Western European block stands out as the only group larger than the Italian contingent.

The College of Cardinals currently includes 29 cardinals from 23 African countries: who are they?

As the Church prepares for the next conclave to elect his successor, three key cardinals from the Middle East, all appointed by Francis, will play a pivotal role.

When a pope dies, the governance of the Catholic Church temporarily passes to the College of Cardinals — currently made up of 250 men, aged 45 to 99. Who leads the Conclave?

Explore the origins of the Conclave, the Pope as Bishop of Rome, and the Pro-Life teachings of Pope Francis.