EWTN Summer Academy
Join us in Rome for the EWTN Summer Academy 2026, from June 22 to July 3! The EWTN Vatican Bureau warmly invites you to Rome, the heart of the Catholic Church, for its prestigious Summer Academy. The EWTN Summer Academy is an intensive team-based and discussion-focused training program for young Catholics aged 21 to 35, […]
Bartolo Longo and his devotion to the Rosary
Bartolo Longo and his devotion to the Rosary Pope Leo XIV will declare seven new Saints on October 19th; one of them is Blessed Bartolo Longo, the first canonized knight of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Formerly deeply involved in the Satanic occult, Bartolo converted to Catholicism after seeking guidance from a Dominican priest […]
Pope Leo: Reconciliation Needed for Migrants
Pope Leo XIV: ‘Culture of reconciliation’ needed to support migrants, displaced people Pope Leo XIV said a “culture of reconciliation” is necessary to support more than 100 million people affected by migration and displacement across the world during his Thursday meeting with participants attending the Oct. 1–3 Migrants and Refugees in Our Common Home summit […]
Prefecture of the Papal Household Poised for Renewal Under Leo XIV
ANALYSIS: Pope Leo XIV’s expected appointment signals renewed emphasis on the ceremonial and symbolic role of the Holy Father’s household. The post of prefect of the Papal Household has been vacant since the Vatican’s brief announcement in June 2023 that Archbishop Georg Gänswein’s term had ended the previous February. But in effect, the position has […]
“Caminos Lebanon”: A Pilgrimage with Saints Through Lebanon’s Sacred Trails
“Caminos Lebanon”: A Pilgrimage with Saints Through Lebanon’s Sacred Trails The Jubilee Year 2025 bears the motto: Pilgrims of Hope. From every corner of the world, pilgrims are traveling to Rome to pass through the Holy Doors and rediscover the heart of the faith. Inspired by this spirit, Lebanon has launched Caminos Lebanon — a […]
8 Things To Know About the Annunciation
Today we celebrate the solemnity of the Annunciation. It’s typically celebrated on March 25, unless it falls during Holy Week, by which it is superseded. The day celebrates the appearance of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce the incarnation. Here are eight things to know and to share about the feast day […]
Vatican: Holy Lance of St. Longinus, Pope Francis returns to Vatican, 24 Hours for the Lord
With joy and continued prayer, we share that Pope Francis has been discharged after 38 days in the hospital and has returned to the Vatican. As we continue through the season of Lent, we take you with us to experience a centuries old tradition in St. Peter’s basilica, the exposition of the relic of the […]
The Holy Lance of St. Longinus: A Lenten Tradition at St. Peter’s Basilica
A unique rite takes place in St. Peter’s Basilica on the Saturday of the First Week of Lent: the exposition of the Holy Lance of St. Longinus. St. Peter’s is the Station Church for this day in Lent. The Pontifical Academy Cultorum Martyrum Romanum is responsible for maintaining these traditions honoring the martyrs throughout Rome. […]
When Was Jesus Born? Italian Researcher Puts Christ’s Birth In December, 1 BC
When Was Jesus Born? Italian Researcher Puts Christ’s Birth In December, 1 BC An interview with researcher Liberato De Caro of the Institute of Crystallography of the National Research Council in Bari, Italy. As Christmas approaches, debate often arises over when exactly Jesus was born. Did the Nativity really happen during winter in Bethlehem just […]
Bonifatiuswerk: Strengthening Faith in Northern Europe for 50 Years
The Bonifatiuswerk, a Catholic aid organization, marked the 50th anniversary of its Northern Europe Aid with a special Holy Mass on September 25th at the parish church of St. Stephanus and Vitus in Corvey, Germany. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Czeslaw Kozon of Copenhagen, highlighting the organization’s enduring support for Catholics in minority situations […]