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Pope Leo XIV: The Gospel calls us to trust and resist the temptation to withdraw

At the Angelus, the pope prayed for Ukraine and urged renewed efforts to end the war. Pope Leo

Pope Leo XIV: ‘One in Christ’ is key to the Church’s mission

In his message for World Mission Day, the pope says missionary renewal depends on spiritual communion and reconciliation

Pope Leo XIV highlights synodality as a path for ecumenism

The pontiff looked back to the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in 2025. Pope Leo XIV
Archbishop Georg Gänswein in an exclusive interview with EWTN News correspondent Rudolf Gehrig. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Archbishop Gänswein: With Pope Leo, ‘normality’ returns to the Vatican

In an exclusive interview with EWTN News, Pope Benedict XVI’s former secretary said “normality is slowly returning” to

Why will Chiclayo, Peru, host the World Day of the Sick?

The solemn celebration will take place in the northern Peruvian city Feb. 9–11. Cardinal Michael Czerny explained the

Vatican confirms it tried to mediate with Maduro to avoid military intervention in Venezuela

The pope’s “prime minister” says the Holy See tried to negotiate with the Venezuelan leader before his capture.
Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari. Screenshot Credit: EWTN Vaticano

Saint Nicholas of Bari: A Bridge Between East and West

The Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Bari stands as one of the most significant places in Christianity, uniquely
Portrait of Cardinal Koovakad after being created a Cardinal. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican

The Vatican Diplomat Advancing Interreligious Dialogue

Vatican diplomatic work happens in silence. You may not know his name, but this cardinal has spent most

Pope Leo XIV urges prayers for peace in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The pope marked the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by asking for prayers for

Mexico’s Cardinal Aguiar: Pope Leo XIV would like to visit Mexico ‘soon’ 

In a meeting with the primatial archbishop of Mexico, Cardinal Carlos Aguiar, Pope Leo XIV expressed his desire

St. Peter’s Holy Door sealed Jan. 16

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

Dozens of Charlotte priests query Vatican over bishop’s move to abolish altar rails, kneelers

Reacting to Bishop Michael Martin’s Dec. 17, 2025, pastoral letter announcing the impending abolishment of altar rails and
François Gérard, “Teresa of Ávila” (detail), 1827 (photo: Public Domain)

St. Teresa of Ávila: Doctor of the Church

In the heart of Spain, within the ancient walls of Ávila, faith and history meet in an event
Statue of St. Catherine of Siena near the Vatican | Credit: EWTN Vatican

The Small Hand That Moved a Pope: St. Catherine of Siena

In Piazza Pia, just steps from St. Peter’s Square, a statue quietly points the way forward. It is

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in Sistine Chapel, tells parents faith is ‘more than necessary’

Pope Leo XIV baptized 20 infants, the children of Vatican employees, during Mass in the Sistine Chapel on

Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Canary Islands possible destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026

Spanish Cardinal José Cobo confirmed Jan. 9 in Rome that Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and the Canary Islands are likely

EXPLAINER: CNA explains: How does the Catholic Church create dioceses and archdioceses?

Catholics in the U.S. were witness to a rare Church decision in 2023 when Pope Francis elevated the Diocese

Pope Leo XIV to hold next consistory in June, hopes for annual meetings with cardinals

Pope Leo XIV will be hosting a second consistory of cardinals at the end of June and wants

Pope Leo XIV to cardinals: ‘We gather not to promote personal or group agendas’

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday called on cardinals to experience the extraordinary consistory as a time of spiritual
Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals during the extraordinary consistory on Jan. 7, 2026, in Vatican City. | Credit: Vatican Media

Liturgy sidestepped at Pope Leo XIV’s first consistory

ROME — Some cardinals and faithful who have a devotion to the traditional Roman rite have expressed concern

The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

Three years ago today, Pope Benedict XVI was laid to rest in the Vatican. Let us pray for

Pope says Christian hope doesn’t depend on human calculations

Pope Leo XIV said Christian hope “is not based on optimistic forecasts or human calculations,” but on God’s
Pope Leo XIV. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV mourns for victims of fire in Swiss bar on New Year’s Eve

Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness and compassion to the families of the victims of a fire that

Leo XIV: The world is saved by welcoming all without fear

Pope Leo XIV called Catholics to a steadfast openness to other people, warning that peace will not be

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