Skip to content

St. Joseph and the Virtue of Chastity

Happy Feast of St. Joseph! 

Devotion to St. Joseph has grown in the Church over centuries, promoted by popes from Pius IX to Pope Francis, who helped deepen his place in Catholic spirituality and liturgy.

St. Joseph, pray for us!

The witness of St. Joseph and other saints continues to highlight chastity as a path to authentic love, reminding believers that purity of heart leads to deeper freedom and self-giving.

In Rome, the Daughters of St. Joseph carry out a hidden ministry, crafting liturgical vestments for the Mass—transforming sewing into prayer and service to the Eucharist.

Amid tensions in the Middle East, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti reflects on the future of Eastern Christians and the unique role of Vatican diplomacy in times of conflict.

Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace, visits a parish on Rome’s outskirts, condemns violence against women, and the Vatican warns about the growing persecution of Christians worldwide.

Thank you for your continued support, and always remember: God has a plan for each of us, and He makes no mistakes,

Andreas Thonhauser

P.S. We can bring the Eternal Word to the ends of the earth. Make a donation today to enlighten the world with the light of Christ. 

Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today

EWTN Vatican on WhatsApp

Andreas Thonhauser

Share

Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican

Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.

More news related to this article

Here’s a beautiful prayer you can say on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023

The third annual World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly is observed on July 23, 2023. The event,
Pope Leo XIV preaches at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception during his visit to Monaco on Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

FULL TEXT of Pope Leo XIV’s homily to Catholics at Monaco’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

The Holy Father arrived in Monaco as part of a one-day visit on March 28. The following is

Before becoming bishop, Pope Leo kept an all-night vigil with this saint

On the eve of his ordination in Chiclayo, the future pope traveled to a small town in northern

St. Peter’s Basilica introduces new ‘prayer entrance’ amid influx of tourism

With 100,000 people cramming into St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the lines to enter the Vatican basilica

Pope Francis broke with predecessors on policy, appointments, and papal trips, sociologist says

The University of Notre Dame hosted the lecture on their Rome campus on Thursday. ROME — A political

Pope Leo XIV to supporters of migrants in U.S.: ‘You stand with me, and I stand with you’ 

Pope Leo XIV became “visibly emotional” upon receiving messages on Oct. 8 from immigrants fearing deportation in the

LIVE
FROM THE VATICAN

Be present live on EWTNVatican.com