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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

Militia of the Immaculata: To Mary, through Maximilian Kolbe

A simple “yes” changed the course of history. God entrusted the life of His Son to the care
Fresco of the Annunciation of Mary in the cloister of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Annunciation of Mary: The Day That Changed History

Spring in Rome begins with an ancient and deeply meaningful celebration. On March 25 — exactly nine months
The place of the Incarnation. Credit: EWTN Vatican

From Rome to the Holy Land: Annunciation of Mary

It is a familiar scene in Rome. Every Sunday at noon, the Pope appears at the window of

The Historical Origins of Veronica’s Veil: Inside the Cloth Relic of Jesus’ Holy Face Wiped on Calvary

In Vatican City, on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, an extraordinary liturgy takes place at St. Peter’s Basilica:
Pope Leo at Wednesday's General Audience on March 18, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: “War Is Not a Spectacle”

Vaticano updates: from the responsibility of journalists in times of war to safeguarding in the Church, major legal
Stained glass (19th century) of St. Joseph holding baby Jesus Christ in his arms, Myans, France. | Credit: Joan Sutter/Shutterstock

From Pius IX to Francis: 7 modern popes who strengthened devotion to St. Joseph

The popes of the last two centuries have sought the protection and intercession of St. Joseph in times
Pope Leo's Meeting with CEI. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo calls bishops to Rome to discuss families, ‘Amoris laetitia’ in October

Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on marriage and the family, followed two contentious synods at the Vatican dominated by

Women Saints and Women in the Vatican: the Feminine Genius

This week at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace, urging world leaders to pursue
Ford Motor Co. built a custom Ford Explorer for Pope Leo XIV. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Ford

Ford CEO gifts Pope Leo XIV custom Chicago-inspired car

The car’s license plates read “DA POPE” and “LEO XIV.” The CEO of Ford Motor Co. gifted Pope
Father Pierre El Raii was pastor of a Maronite parish in southern Lebanon. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need

Pope Leo expresses sorrow over death of Maronite priest in Israeli bombing

Father Pierre El Raii, a Maronite parish priest, was a revered leader among Christians in the area. Pope
Statue of St. Hildegard of Bingen. Credit: EWTN Vatican

St. Hildegard of Bingen in Rome

In the traffic-clogged streets of central Rome, far from the noise that often surrounds the modern concept of
Sr. Emanuela Edwards, Missionary of Divine Revelation. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Evangelizing through Beauty

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, EWTN Vatican spoke with Sister Emanuela Edwards, a Missionary of Divine
Nuns walking through St. Peter's Square. Credit: EWTN Vatican.

Women’s Growing Role in the Life of the Church

The number of women working in and with the Vatican continues to rise. Motivated by a shared mission
Inside the Vatican parish devoted to St. Anne. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Churches of Women Saints in the Eternal City

Rome’s skyline is crowned with domes and bell towers, and among the more than 900 churches scattered across
Pope Leo during his Lenten Spiritual Exercises. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace Through Dialogue

In this week’s Vaticano updates, Pope Leo XIV issued a strong appeal for global peace, urging world leaders
Fresco of St. Francis of Assisi in Sacro Speco Monastery in Subiaco, Italy. Credit: EWTN Vatican

The First Image of St. Francis of Assisi

High above the Aniene Valley, the Monastery of the Sacro Speco clings dramatically to the rock. Built around
Craig Johring and Danny Leger with children in El Bordo's landfill. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Hope of the Poor: On the Streets of Mexico

On the edge of Mexico City, a vast landfill known as El Bordo has become a place of
Bones of St. Francis and his portrait in the Lower Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Saint Francis Lives On: Pilgrims Flock to Assisi

The Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi shelters one of the most sacred places in the
Jubilee Year of St. Francis is underway in Assisi under the theme "Saint Francis Lives On". Credit: EWTN Vatican

Holy Year of Saint Francis: 8th Centenary of his Life

With a papal decree, Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a Jubilee Year dedicated to Saint Francis, to be

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit: A Vibrant and Hope-Filled Church in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea

As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first apostolic journey to Africa, the Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and

The Pope’s Theologian

When Lent begins in the Vatican, the rhythm of life within the Apostolic Palace changes. The Holy Father

Windows of Life in Rome: Baby Boxes

Today, the Tiber River offers one of Rome’s most picturesque views. Tourists stroll along its banks, and locals

A Scout’s Gift for Pope Leo XIV

During Pope Leo XIV’s pastoral visit to the parish of Ostia, three young scouts approached the Holy Father

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