The pontiff appointed Patrick Kelly as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life

ROME — Long after the crowds have left the Eternal City’s streets, thousands of pilgrims begin a journey

EWTN News spoke to the journalist in February about his more than 50 years covering the Vatican. David

At the funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pontiff praised the late Italian cardinal’s humble service, trust

The pontiff prayed that the Holy Spirit would save humanity from war, misery, and sin. VATICAN CITY —

Prayer is “the most free, universal and disruptive response to death,” the pope said in St. Peterʼs Basilica

In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with weapons to

After the proclamation of the Gospel of John’s account of Christ’s passion, the papal preacher, Father Roberto Pasolini,

Chrism Mass includes the blessing of the holy oils that will be used throughout the year in the

Mother Angelica knew from experience that “God works through humble, unexpected instruments to spread his Gospel,” said the

The Catholic Church has entered Holy Week — the most sacred time of the liturgical year — marking

At her 10th anniversary Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Fr. Michael Baggot reflects on Mother Angelica’s life of

Join us on March 27, 2026, for a Holy Mass in memory of Mother Angelica, foundress of the

In Vatican City, on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, an extraordinary liturgy takes place at St. Peter’s Basilica:

The car’s license plates read “DA POPE” and “LEO XIV.” The CEO of Ford Motor Co. gifted Pope

A cycle of paintings by Swiss artist Manuel Dürr has been installed for Lent, marking the basilica’s quadricentennial.

The new “Michelangelus” typeface, created for St. Peter’s Basilica’s anniversary, will appear in the latest versions of Microsoft

Mass attendees at St. Peter’s Basilica will be able to understand the readings, chants, and prayers live and

From the beginning of Lent in Rome to global diplomacy and digital evangelization, this week brought significant developments

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

Thousands of small flames flicker in the air, dancing beneath the vaulted ceilings of St. Peter’s Basilica. One

The Vatican has published the schedule of liturgies that Pope Leo XIV will celebrate in February, March, and

There is already a small café serving coffee, drinks, and gelato on the roof of the historic church.

The Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, the last of four papal basilicas for the Jubilee of Hope,