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Pope Leo celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord, February 2, 2026. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican.

The Origins and Meaning of Candlemas

Thousands of small flames flicker in the air, dancing beneath the vaulted ceilings of St. Peter’s Basilica. One
Via della Conciliazione leading to St. Peter's gift, a gift of Mussolini to the Vatican City State. Credit: Canva

How the Vatican Became a Country

A secretive deal, a historic compromise. February 11, 1929, marked a key moment in the modern history of

Vatican to meet with SSPX after announcement of unauthorized episcopal consecrations

Planned consecrations could trigger automatic excommunication and deepen rupture with Rome. The Vatican will receive representatives of the

Pope Leo XIV laments lack of progress in protecting children

The pontiff told organizers of a Vatican-backed initiative that global crises are still leaving many children in extreme

Pope Leo XIV, with Eastern Orthodox, urges Christians to strengthen unity

The pontiff said Christians grow closer when they deepen their shared faith in Christ, “the ultimate source of
Pope Leo greets pilgrims after Wednesday's General Audience on February 4, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican: SSPX, Newman, and the Olympics

From gestures of peace ahead of the Winter Games to historic appointments and emerging tensions, this week’s Vaticano

Clerical sexual abuse victim shares story with Pope Leo XIV: ‘I didn’t hold back’

“I told him about the abuse,” David Ryan said. “I did get a feeling of being listened to

Pope Leo XIV tells religious: Be ‘leaven of peace’ and a ‘sign of hope’

The pontiff urged consecrated men and women to witness to God’s presence in a world where faith and
Archbishop Georg Gänswein in the Nunciature in Vilnius. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Archbishop Georg Gänswein: A Life at the Heart of the Papacy

For nearly two decades, Archbishop Georg Gänswein stood at the very center of Vatican life. As the private

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Pope Leo XIV prays for world without prejudice, persecution

The Holy Father appealed to communities of nations “to be ever vigilant, so that the horror of genocide

Pope Leo XIV: Human voices and faces are sacred; AI requires education and responsibility

The pontiff warns that artificial intelligence and digital technologies can undermine human relationships and distort reality unless they

Spanish origins of Pope Leo XIV’s maternal family confirmed

A cathedral archivist has confirmed the Spanish origins of the pontiff’s family on his mother’s side. The canon

Vatican doctrinal chief warns against condemnations, urges humility in the Church

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said Church officials with censorious attitudes risks promoting “the same deception that led to

What happens when the world’s bishops arrive in Rome for ‘ad limina’ visits

Father Miguel Silvestre explains his role in facilitating the bishops’ ad limina visits to the Holy See and

Pope Leo XIV to visit 5 Rome parishes during Lent

The visits, which will take place on Sundays in February and March, will include the celebration of Mass.

Pope Leo to beatify Guatemalan martyr and Italian religious who founded a new congregation

Pope Leo XIV approved on Jan. 22 the beatification of Guatemalan martyr Friar Augusto Ramírez Monasterio and Maria

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

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