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How does Pope Leo choose his monthly prayer intentions?

The head of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network offers a look behind the scenes. Leo XIV records his
Good Friday's Station of the Cross at the Colosseum. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican. Pope Leo at prayer. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Leo’s First Via Crucis at the Colosseum

As Holy Week unfolds at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV is leading the Church through its most sacred

Pope Leo makes Holy Week appeal to Trump, world leaders to end Iran war

The pope expressed hope that President Donald Trump is seeking a way to decrease violence in the Middle

Vatican official warns of ‘Christianophobia’ in Muslim world and secular West

Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu is alarmed about rising hostility toward Christians, both in parts of the Islamic world and

Vatican cancels 2026 World Children’s Day

Rome event set for Sept. 25–27 is scrapped as the Vatican says children’s pastoral initiatives should instead be

Vatican affirms future of Anglican ordinariates: ‘A precious gift and a treasure to be shared’

Bishop Steven Lopes welcomed a Vatican document as a significant encouragement, calling it “an exhortation to live this

Pope Leo praises organ donation, warns about commodification of the body

The audience with participants in an event organized by the Italian National Transplant Network took place March 26

Mother Angelica’s enduring legacy celebrated at Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica 

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

Pope Leo XIV set to meet with first female archbishop of Canterbury

The announcement came just two days after Sarah Mullally’s installation as archbishop of Canterbury. Pope Leo XIV is
Sixth Station of the Cross: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus. Credit: EWTN Vatican

The New Stations of the Cross in the Vatican

During the season of Lent, the Stations of the Cross remain one of the most beloved devotions among
Credit: EWTN Vatican

Christians in the Holy Land: Cardinal Pizzaballa on Conflict and Faith

“I arrived here decades ago, and at the beginning, living on the holy places was very touching because
Palm Sunday 2025 in St. Peter's Square. Credit: Bénédicte Cedergren | EWTN

Entering Holy Week at the Vatican

The Catholic Church has entered Holy Week — the most sacred time of the liturgical year — marking
Pope Leo XIV greets youth during his visit to Monaco on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV’s one-day trip to Monaco

The Holy Father met with the countryʼs royalty, addressed Catholic youth, and celebrated Mass at Louis II Stadium.Pope
From left to right: Pope Leo XIV and Prince Albert II of Monaco; a painting of St. Devota; a picture of the principality of Monaco. | Credit: Vatican Media; St. Devota (public domain); Monaco. Design done in Canva

10 Catholic facts about Monaco: Billionaires, martyrs, and Europe’s last Catholic state

On March 28, Pope Leo XIV made history by becoming the first pope in the modern era to
Pope Leo XIV waves after his speech from the balcony next to Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco at the Prince's Palace of Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV tells Monaco: ‘It is the humble who shape history’

The pope’s whirlwind visit to Monaco began with a meeting with the countryʼs royal family and an address

Synod on Synodality proposes a Church ‘Observatory on Disability’

The report is the conclusion of the work carried out by one of the 10 study groups created

Pope invites continued dialogue in message to new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally

Mullally’s installation as archbishop of Canterbury took place on March 25. Pope Leo XIV expressed the desire to

Vatican calls for ethical framework on use of animal organs in humans

The Pontifical Academy for Life said the growing field of xenotransplantation requires international standards and ethical oversight. The

Yad Vashem chief: Holocaust memory is key to fighting antisemitism

Dani Dayan spoke after meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying antisemitism is “bigotry” independent of Israeli policy. Dani Dayan,

Holy Mass in Memory of Mother Angelica Celebrated at St. Peter’s Basilica

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

Pope condemns aerial bombardment

Pope Leo XIV warned that modern technology is being “put at the service of war.” “After the tragic

St. Joseph and the Virtue of Chastity

Happy Feast of St. Joseph!  Devotion to St. Joseph has grown in the Church over centuries, promoted by
St. Joseph and the Child Jesus. Credit: Screenshot EWTN Vatican

Devotion to St. Joseph throughout the Centuries

A Devotion Promoted by the Popes Devotion to St. Joseph has grown throughout the Church over centuries, often

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace as Vatican Warns of Christian Persecution

This week in the Vatican, several developments highlighted the Church’s message of peace, pastoral closeness, and human dignity.

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