Skip to content

Vatican: Holiness in Action: Vatican Reflections on Saints, Mercy, and Global Aid

Pope Francis approves Carlo Acutis' canonization, Missionaries of Mercy hold a Jubilee, Mother Angelica remembered, and the Church aids in Ukraine, reflecting on St. Dismas' example.

This week’s inspiring stories from the Vatican:
 

By approving the canonization of Carlo Acutis, Pope Francis has given teenagers a modern example of holiness. This week, we reflect on young saints—not only for the youth but for all Catholics to imitate.

As Lent continues in Rome, the Missionaries of Mercy gather for their Jubilee event for 24 hours of Eucharistic Adoration and confessions in many languages—an invitation to conversion for all those present.

We also continue to draw inspiration from our foundress, Mother Angelica. On the 9th anniversary of her passing, we celebrated Holy Mass for her at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Rome.

While world powers remain divided on how to bring an end to the war on European soil in Ukraine, we spoke with the Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta to learn how the Church is offering aid and diplomatic solutions in troubled regions around the globe.

As Holy Week approaches, we reflect on the profound example of St. Dismas, the Good Thief, crucified alongside Jesus and promised eternal life by Our Lord Himself.

Receive our weekly newsletter with the most relevant stories from Rome and the Vatican.

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER HERE

Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today

Share

Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican

Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.

More news related to this article

Pier Giorgio Frassati could be canonized during 2025 Jubilee, cardinal says

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati could be declared a saint during the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, according to the head of the Vatican’s office for saints’ causes.

Behind the Scenes: The Making of the Vatican Nativity Scene

The Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square and the traditional huge Christmas tree were inaugurated on December 7.

At Vatican Conference, Catholic And Jewish Scholars Discuss Faith As Foundation For Ethics

The Vatican and the Camille & Sandy Kress Project launched a conference series, Jews and Catholics on Ethics: A Light to the Nations, highlighting faith’s global significance.

Pope to UN Food and Agriculture Organization: ‘Slogans do not lift people out of poverty’

Pope Leo XIV called for shared responsibility in the face of world hunger during a visit to the

World Leaders Must Broker Christmas Peace, Pope Francis Urges During Angelus

Pope Francis issued a heartfelt plea for peace during the Sunday Angelus on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, urging international leaders to broker ceasefires in conflict zones by Christmas.

PHOTOS: White rose petals fall from ceiling of Rome basilica to mark fourth-century miracle

White rose petals drifted from the gilded ceiling of St. Mary Major Basilica on Tuesday as Romans celebrated the 1,667th anniversary of a fourth-century Marian miracle that inspired the construction of the oldest Marian sanctuary in the West.

LIVE
FROM THE VATICAN

Be present live on EWTNVatican.com