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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV carries the cross at the Via Crucis in the Colosseum

The pope personally carried the cross through every station of the Good Friday Way of the Cross at

PHOTOS: Pilgrims keep watch with Eucharist at altars of repose in Rome

On Holy Thursday night, the Eternal City was alight with candlelit altars housing the blessed sacrament. ROME —
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
A nun at work embroidering a liturgical vestment. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Daughters of St. Joseph: Sewing for the Eucharist

A needle and thread in the right hands can create something extraordinary. For the Daughters of St. Joseph,
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

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

‘Aventine procession’: A centuries-old tradition Pope Leo XIV will lead for the first time

The brief Ash Wednesday walk between two hilltop basilicas marks the start of Lent in Rome. Each Ash

St. Peter’s marks 400 years with newly opened areas and digital access

The Vatican will open new parts of St. Peter’s — including the full terrace — and roll out

Apostolic vicariate in Rome dedicates its day of arts to Gaza

The humanitarian situation in Gaza was the focus of a day of the arts at the Lateran Apostolic

Lent 2026 in Rome

This EWTN Vaticano episode explores four powerful Lenten themes unfolding in Rome — from the ancient Station Churches
Pope Leo makes his first pastoral visit to a Roman parish on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican

Pope Leo XIV: Lent in 5 of Rome’s Parishes

This Lent, beginning February 15, Pope Leo XIV will step beyond the Vatican walls and into the neighborhoods

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

Cuba’s bishops headed to Vatican this month to meet with Pope Leo XIV

The country’s bishops will travel to Rome from Feb. 16–20 to present to Pope Leo XIV “the vicissitudes,

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.
Conversion of St. Paul. Credit: Public Domain

The Conversion of Saint Paul and the place of his martyrdom in Rome

Nestled south of Rome’s center, near the historically renowned Aqua Salvia springs, stands the Abbey of the Three
Pope Leo XIV passes through the Holy Door carrying the jubilee cross as he leads the pilgrimage of the Holy See on June 9, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

End of the Jubilee: When will the Holy Doors in Rome close?

Just a few weeks remain until the closing of the holy year, which was inaugurated by Pope Francis
Relic of the Precious Blood from the Lance of St. Longinus visits Rome from Mantua. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Relic of the Most Precious Blood of Christ Travels to Rome

For the first time in over twelve centuries, the relic of the Most Precious Blood of Christ has

3 things to know about the 2 papal basilicas dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome

Nov. 18 is celebrated in the Catholic Church as the feast day of the Dedication of the Basilicas

3 things to know about the 2 papal basilicas dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome

Nov. 18 is celebrated in the Catholic Church as the feast day of the Dedication of the Basilicas

Rome 101: Fascinating Facts About the City and Its History for Your Pilgrimage

Become a Quick “Expert” on Rome 1. Rome is One of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in Europe
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

Pope Leo XIV: Death is ‘a hope for the future’

Celebrating Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed at Rome’s Verano Cemetery, Pope Leo XIV invited

Pope Leo XIV to offer All Souls’ Day Mass at Rome’s largest cemetery

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate All Souls’ Day with Mass for the faithful departed at Rome’s largest cemetery as

Jimmy Lai’s wife, daughter meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome ahead of trial verdict

The wife and daughter of imprisoned democracy activist and Catholic Jimmy Lai met Pope Leo XIV in Rome

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