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Builders AI Forum: A.I. at the Church’s Service

ROME, ITALY — From November 6th to 7th, experts in artificial intelligence, technology companies, and investors gathered at
Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko. Credit: EWTN Vaticano

Honoring Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko: The Priest Who Defied Communism

VATICAN CITY / WARSAW — In 1984, Polish priest Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko was brutally assassinated by agents of
St. John Henry Newman

St. John Henry Newman and A.I.

Inside the walls of the Biblioteca Vallicelliana—a 16th-century library founded by St. Philip Neri—an international conference organized by
Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square for a Jubilee Audience. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican

Jubilee of the World of Education

VATICAN CITY — One of the longest and most vibrant events of the Holy Year was the Jubilee
Portrait of Gertruda Detzel.

Gertruda Detzel: The Hidden Flame of Faith

The hidden story of Servant of God Gertruda Detzel — a laywoman who kept the flame of faith
Credit: Jacek Dłużewski's Annunciation.

Reimagining Catholic Art

A beautiful artistic event set in the stunning interiors of the Museums of San Salvatore in Lauro in
St. John Henry Newman and the Basilica of St. George in Velabro, Newman's titular church.

Along the Footsteps of Cardinal Newman in Rome

The Church has welcomed a new Doctor of the Church. On November 1st, Pope Leo XIV declared St
Credit: "Solo Javier"

Athlete of the Spirit: “Solo Javier”

The story of Javier Sartorius has reached Rome, where his family, friends and production team presented the film

The Lord of Miracles Procession in Rome

In October, purple fills the streets of Rome, and the sound of Peruvian music and the scent of

Jubilee of Roma and Sinti

In Rome, the Jubilee of Hope embraces all people. Among those who crossed the Holy Door last week were

Archbishop Mourad: John Paul II Award Recipient

On October 18th, in the presence of distinguished guests — including cardinals, bishops, and ambassadors — the second
Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Sunday Angelus on Oct. 26, 2025, at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo to pray at tomb of St. Charbel during first apostolic journey to Turkey, Lebanon

The Vatican on Monday released the full program for Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic journey, which will take
The sun rises over the main gate with the renowned sign “Arbeit Macht Frei” (“Work makes you free”) of the Museum of Auschwitz/Birkenau German Nazi concentration and extermination camp on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the camp, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. | Credit: Dominika Zarzycka/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images

Pope Leo XIV approves decrees for 11 martyrs killed by Nazi Germany, communists

Pope Leo XIV on Friday authorized decrees recognizing 11 new martyrs as well as four new venerables to
Pope Leo XIV addresses the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre at the Vatican on Oct. 23, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV encourages Order of the Holy Sepulchre in its Holy Land mission

In an audience with the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Pope Leo XIV thanked them for

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Defense of Religious Freedom and Human Dignity

Vatican City – The Vatican this week highlighted urgent global issues surrounding religious freedom, financial ethics, and human

The Unpublished Drawings of Saint Carlo Acutis

A new book co-authored by theologian Fr. Giovanni Emidio Palaia and Antonia Salzano Acutis, mother of Saint Carlo

Seven New Saints Canonized by Pope Leo XIV

On October 19, 2025, one of the most solemn events of the Jubilee Year unfolded in St. Peter’s
Praying the Divine Office inside their Carmelite Monastery in Iceland. Credit: EWTN Vatican

A Hidden Life: Inside the Carmelite Monastery of Iceland

In the quiet expanse of Iceland, beyond the rush of the world, stands a Carmelite monastery where a
First Priestly Ordinations by Pope Leo XIV. Credit: Vatican Media

Vocation Story: Soldier to Priest

By: Valentina Di Donato  Just a few weeks after the start of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, he celebrated

Training journalists to be peacemakers: EWTN Summer Academy concludes in Rome

Inspired by its mission, EWTN News held its fifth annual EWTN Summer Academy in Rome to train future

14 Things We Learned About Pope Leo From His Brother’s Latest Interview

John Prevost talked about his daily communications with his brother in a recent interview with a Chicago news station.

More than 60,000 pilgrims expected for Jubilee of Families, Children, and the Elderly

More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries will be in Rome this weekend to participate in the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly taking place from Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 1.

Pope Francis’ Ardent Love for St. Mary Major, His Final Resting Place

COMMENTARY: Of all the great basilicas of Rome, the one dedicated to the Blessed Mother was his favorite.

Pilgrimage to Pompeii: The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary

The Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii is one of the most important pilgrimage

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