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The extraordinary ostension of the bones of St. Francis. Credit: EWTN Vatican

The 2026 Franciscan Jubilee

In this historic year of the 2026 Franciscan Jubilee, discover the Pardon of Assisi, St. Francis’ conversion, his
Chapel of St. Francis' cell in San Francesco a Ripa. Credit: EWTN Vatican.

The Hidden Franciscan Treasure in Trastevere

In the heart of Rome, away from the great basilicas most pilgrims immediately associate with the Eternal City,
Pope Leo at the "Raising Hope" climate conference in Castel Gandolfo. Credit: Vatican Media

St. Francis’ Song of Praise for Creation: The Story Behind the Canticle of the Creatures

Near the end of his life, St. Francis of Assisi could barely see the world around him. He
Bones of St. Francis. Image created in Canva by Jacob Stein.

The Relics That Drew the World: Why 370,000 Pilgrims Came to St. Francis’ Tomb

For eight centuries, pilgrims have traveled to Assisi to pray near the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi.
Portiuncula and the Portrait of St. Francis of Assisi. Credit: EWTN Vatican and Jacob Stein, Crux Stationalis.

The Story Behind the Franciscan Jubilee: 800 Years of Mercy

Eight hundred years after the death of St. Francis of Assisi, his call to live the Gospel continues

Pope Leo XIV Documentary: The Roman Story of Robert Prevost Before He Became Pope

When Pope Leo XIV appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on May 8, 2025, much
The Priests. Credit: The Priests Facebook page.

‘The Priests’: A Global Musical Sensation Showing Sacred Music is Path to God

ROME — When three parish priests from Northern Ireland signed a recording contract on the steps of Westminster
Inside the Lateran Palace. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Encountering Faith Through Art  

In Rome, art is far more than something to simply admire.  From the city’s most ancient churches to
Caravaggio's Supper at Emmaus. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Caravaggio’s Light and Shadow Continue to Draw Visitors Toward Faith in Rome

ROME — More than four centuries after his death, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio continues to captivate millions with
Credit: EWTN Vatican

Inside Italy’s Mosaic School: Where the Ancient Art of Sacred Mosaics Lives On

SPILIMBERGO, Italy — In the small town of Spilimbergo in Italy’s northeastern Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, an ancient artistic
Michelangelo's Pieta in St. Peter's Basilica. Graphic created in Canva by Jacob Stein.

Elizabeth Lev: Why Rome’s Beauty Continues to Lead Pilgrims to God

ROME — Every summer, millions of visitors arrive in Rome searching for history, culture, or the treasures of

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