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St. Benedict's cell in Trastevere. Credit: EWTN Vatican

The Hidden Roman Church Where St. Benedict Began His Journey

ROME — Hidden among the winding streets of Rome’s Trastevere district stands a tiny church that many visitors
Benedictine Monastery of Sant'Anselmo in Rome. Credit: EWTN Vatican

St. Benedict: 1,500 Years of Western Monasticism

Amid the decline of religious life and the challenges of modern society and the digital age, the Benedictine
St. Benedict (credit: Public Domain) and the Monastery of Subiaco (credit: EWTN Vatican).

Following St. Benedict: The Saint Who Shaped Monasticism and Europe’s Christian Culture

ROME — More than 1,500 years after his death, the legacy of St. Benedict continues to shape the
Historic footage and the Abbey of Montecassino. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Montecassino: The Abbey That Rose Again and Again

MONTECASSINO, Italy — Rising above the Liri Valley, the Abbey of Montecassino has stood for nearly 1,500 years
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Pope Leo’s Diplomats: World’s Oldest Diplomatic Network

VATICAN CITY — The Holy See may be the world’s smallest sovereign state, but it maintains one of
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How the Holy See Brings the Gospel to the United Nations

GENEVA — The Holy See may be the world’s smallest sovereign state, but its mission reaches far beyond
Pope Leo addresses the Cardinals at the Extraordinary Consistory from June 26-27, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

What Is a Consistory? Pope Leo explains

VATICAN CITY — Clad in scarlet red to symbolize the blood of the martyrs, the cardinals of the
Sister Smerilli new Prefect of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Makes Key Vatican Appointments

VATICAN CITY — This week, Pope Leo XIV continued shaping the leadership of the Roman Curia with several
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Inside the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy: Where the Vatican Trains Its Future Diplomats

ROME — Hidden behind the walls of a historic palace in Rome’s Piazza della Minerva is one of
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How St. John Paul II’s Legacy Continues to Shape the Church’s Defense of Human Life

VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church’s defense of the dignity of every human life has remained a defining

Italy’s ‘Boys’ Town’ Continues 73-Year Mission

ROME — Just 30 minutes outside the center of Rome, a quiet community has been transforming the lives
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What the Church believes about IVF

1 in 6 couples struggle with infertility worldwide.   Not being able to conceive can be a very
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Vaticano Updates: Pope Leo Warns SSPX of Schism, Highlights the Eucharist, and Vatican Rejects German Lay Homily Proposal

ROME — This week at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV addressed growing concerns surrounding the Society of St.
Gabriele Di Bello, Special Olympics Swimmer, during his interview with EWTN Vatican. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Special Olympics Swimmer Shows That Down Syndrome Is No Barrier to Greatness

For more than five decades, the Special Olympics movement has transformed the lives of millions of people with
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Seminarians Take to the Soccer Field for Rome’s St. Paul’s Cup

As Pope Leo XIV continues to highlight the values of sport as a path to fraternity, encounter, and
Pro Tennis Player Jannik Sinner meets the Pope and gifts him a tennis racket. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Leo XIV Highlights Sport as a School of Fraternity, Peace, and Faith

Whether on the pitch, the court, or the road, sport offers lessons that extend far beyond competition. Since
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Why Ferdinand Habsburg Prays the Rosary Before Every Race

The Order of St. George of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine brings together faith, service, and Christian witness in
Pope Leo XIV talks to reporters outside the papal villa of Castel Gandolfo on June 16, 2026, before returning to Rome after a daylong stay there. | Credit: Hannah Brockhaus/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV Warns Against SSPX Schism, Calls for Care of Creation and Truthful Journalism

From preserving ecclesial unity and supporting grieving families to promoting environmental stewardship, responsible journalism, and interreligious cooperation. Pope
Eucharistic Procession at the Angelicum. Credit: EWTN Vatican

The Miracle at the Heart of Every Mass

As the Church continues to reflect on the celebrations of Corpus Christi held across the world last week,
Pope Leo carrying the Blessed Sacrament on Corpus Christi Sunday in Madrid. June 7, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Corpus Christi in Spain

Pope Leo XIV’s fourth Apostolic Journey abroad brought him to Spain from June 6-12, marking the first papal
The Miracle of Bolsena, fresco in the Chapel of the Miracle in the Cathedral of Orvieto, graphic designed in Canva with an image of St. Juliana of Liege. Credit: EWTN Vatican

The Tantum Ergo: How a Eucharistic Miracle Inspired One of the Church’s Most Beloved Hymns

Among the Church’s many chants and hymns, the Pange Lingua (Tantum Ergo) holds a special place in Catholic
The Sacred Heart of Jesus, oil painting by the Italian artist Pompeo Batoni, painted in 1767, housed in the Eucharistic Chapel in the Church of the Gesù, Rome. Credit: Jacob Stein | Cruxstationalis

True Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Among the many devotions that have shaped Catholic spirituality, few have spread as widely as devotion to the
Inauguration Ceremony of the tallest church tower in the world: the Tower of Jesus Christ at Sagrada Familia. Credit: Vatican Media (Pope Leo), Daniel Ibanez for EWTN News (Basilica)

Pope Leo XIV Completes Gaudí’s Vision, Encourages Monastic Silence, and Welcomes Young Peacebuilders

From Spain to the Vatican, this week brought significant moments in the ministry of Pope Leo XIV, including
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As Pope Leo XIV Visits the Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s Vision Continues to Transform Lives

On June 10, Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Holy Mass in Barcelona’s Basilica of the Sagrada Família and

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