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Pope Leo XIV on AI and Liturgical Renewal

Pope Leo XIV Highlights AI, Faith, and the Liturgy in Latest Vaticano Updates In this week’s Vaticano Updates,

Pope Leo explains why Vatican II’s reform did not change only ‘the rites’ of the liturgy

On May 20, the pope began a series of messages focused on “Sacrosanctum Concilium,” a constitution on the
Cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel. Credit: Screenshot EWTN Vatican

One Cardinal Speaks about Pope Leo XIV’s Conclave

Polish Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś is among the youngest cardinals that participated in the last conclave.   In an exclusive
Credit: EWTN Vatican screenshot. Pope Leo arriving in Angola, Vatican Media

Pope Leo in the footsteps of Modern Popes

To the ends of the earth: during the first year of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, we have seen
Pope Leo XIV arriving in Angola. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo Travels the World in the Footsteps of Modern Popes

“…During his apostolic journeys, the Pope appears to everyone as a messenger of peace: his travels are what
Translation of the mortal remains of Pope Francis on April 23, 2026, three days ahead of his funeral. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican

Last Moments of Pope Francis

After more than five weeks in the hospital battling double pneumonia, doctors advised Pope Francis to take two
Pope Leo XIV addresses students, faculty, and others during a visit to the Catholic Academic Institution of Central Africa (UCAC) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on April 17, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope tells Catholic university students in Cameroon to ‘search for truth’

Leo also addressed artificial intelligence and invited the students to be pioneers of “a new humanism in the
Pope Leo XIV speaks aboard the papal plane flying from Algeria to Cameroon on April 15, 2026. | Credit: Patrick Leonard/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Cameroon for second leg of Africa trip

Reflecting on the visit to Algeria, the pope described it as “a wonderful opportunity to continue building bridges
Fra Angelico's Annunciation of Mary in St. Mark's Convent in Florence, Italy. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Fra Angelico’s Annunciation: Timeless Masterpiece

Tuscany, the cradle of the Renaissance, gave rise to some of history’s greatest artists. Among them stands Fra

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace as Vatican Warns of Christian Persecution

This week in the Vatican, several developments highlighted the Church’s message of peace, pastoral closeness, and human dignity.

Large family with 13-year-old in seminary and a baby named Leo touches pope’s heart

When their 13-year-old son entered the minor seminary, his parents had no idea that one day the whole

The Rome church where you can venerate St. Valentine’s skull

When most people think of romantic love, a third-century skull crowned with flowers probably does not spring to
Pope Leo celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord, February 2, 2026. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican.

The Origins and Meaning of Candlemas

Thousands of small flames flicker in the air, dancing beneath the vaulted ceilings of St. Peter’s Basilica. One
Facade of Milan's Cathedral. Credit: Canva. Olympic Cross. Credit: EWTN Vatican.

The Church at the Olympics: A Cross of Unity Arrives in Milan

As Milan prepares to welcome the world for the upcoming Winter Games, the Catholic Church is also opening
Via della Conciliazione leading to St. Peter's gift, a gift of Mussolini to the Vatican City State. Credit: Canva

How the Vatican Became a Country

A secretive deal, a historic compromise. February 11, 1929, marked a key moment in the modern history of

Why is St. Blaise’s Throat Kept in a Church in Rome?

Every February 3rd, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Blaise, the patron saint of throat diseases. What very few know is that part of his own throat is kept as a relic in a church located on one of the most emblematic streets of Rome.
Vaticano screenshot of a digitial model of St. Peter's Basilica. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Who Answers When We Ask AI About God?

Artificial intelligence can deliver instant answers to almost any question. But when the questions turn to faith, suffering,

Pope Leo’s First Full Year of His Pontificate in 2026

The latest news from the Vatican and the Holy Father: We have now entered what will be the first
Pope Leo on the papal flight returning from his first Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon. Credit: Vatican Media

The Year Ahead with Pope Leo XIV

The Holy Door has closed, but the first full year of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate is just beginning
David Henrie's "Seeking Beauty" on EWTN+

David Henrie’s “Seeking Beauty”: Now streaming on EWTN+

“Seeking Beauty” premieres on January 19, 2026, on EWTN+, EWTN’s free streaming platform. Produced with EWTN Studios, the
The news app for Vatican City State, developed with support from the family of St. Carlo Acutis. | Credit: Vatican City State/Screenshot

St. Carlo Acutis’ parents helped develop new Vatican City State app

The parents of St. Carlo Acutis contributed to the development of a new official news application connected to

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,

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