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Presenting the latest news from the Vatican with excerpts and analysis of the Holy Father’s recent audiences and writings, newsmaker interviews, highlights of recent events, and feature segments- all from the heart of the Universal Church.

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    The Vatican Draped in Purple

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 26:27


    Behind Vatican doors this Lenten season: Bishop Erik Varden and the Pope's theologian, Fr. Wojciech Giertych, discuss Lent.

    Lent in Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 26:35


    Enter the Lenten season with Pope Leo. And, we uncover the healing power of confession.

    How the Vatican Became a Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 25:14


    Discover the history of the Olympic Cross, and learn how the Vatican officially became a state

    Catholic AI and Human Dignity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 27:19


    Can faith guide the future of AI? We have a conversation with Mathew Sanders, founder of Magisterium - the first Catholic AI, on its promise and risks.

    2026: The Year Ahead With Pope Leo XIV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 24:05


    Discover what 2026 has in store, from upcoming papal journeys to the historic opening of the tomb of St. Francis.

    The Basilica of St. Nicholas: Where Unity Is Lived

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 26:22


    Take part in the week of Christian unity as we discover how Catholics and Orthodox live the unity in the Basilica of St. Nicholas in Bari.

    The Legacy of Women Doctors of the Church in Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 27:52


    From Rome, discover the lives and legacy of the four women Doctors of the Church.

    The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 25:32


    A special tribute to Pope Benedict XVI, reflecting on his life, leadership, and lasting legacy.

    Jubilee 2025: a Year to Remember

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 26:53


    We revisit the 2025 Jubilee Year from the opening of the Holy Doors, through the Interregnum, to the Jubilee with Pope Leo XIV.

    Saints of Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 25:43


    Explore the Vatican's festive preparations and the saints who have left their mark on Christmas.

    Remembering Pope Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 25:10


    On December 17th, the world remembers Pope Francis on what would have been his 89th birthday. We look back at the life, Pontificate, and Franciscan vision of our first Latin American Pope. 

    The First Apostolic Trip of Pope Leo XIV

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 26:27


    Explore the key moments of Pope Leo's first apostolic journey. Hear insights from Latvia's Prime Minister. Honor the relic of the Holy Blood of Jesus in Rome.

    The Story Behind the Creed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 30:00


    As Pope Leo prepares for his first Apostolic Journey to the original site of the Council of Nicaea, we explore the origins of the Creed from Rome.

    Hidden Insights of the Second Vatican Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 30:00


    How the Church is engaging with A.I. The first-ever Benedict XVI Forum in Hamburg. Explore the Second Vatican Council. Discover the inspiring story of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

    Celebrating the Jubilee of Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 30:00


    Central Asia's first laywoman up for beatification. The connection between Cardinal John Henry Newman and AI, and, how the Jubilee of Education celebrates him as Doctor of the Church.

    In the Streets of Rome With Cardinal Newman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 30:00


    The inspiring story of Javier Sartorius, who gave up all for the Gospel. The sites associated with Cardinal Newman in Rome. The beauty of the Church in contemporary art. 

    The Synod on Synodality Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 30:00


    Archbishop Julian Yacoub Mourad from Syria wins John Paul II Award. Examining the Church's ongoing Synodal path. The Lord of the Miracles procession through Rome.

    The New Saints

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 30:00


    The Church commemorates the Jubilee of Consecrated Life and Marian Spirituality. And explore the history of the canonization process and meet the newly declared Saints.

    The Power of a Calling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 30:00


    The Jubilee highlights the mission to migrants and refugees. New deacons from the North American College are ordained. Father Andrea Alessi shares his path from the military to priesthood.

    Promoters of Faith: the Ministry of the Catechist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 30:00


    Swiss Guards are sworn in at the Vatican. Catechists celebrate their Jubilee, and former students honor Pope Benedict XVI. Plus, Bartolo Longo's Rosary devotion ahead of his canonization.

    The Holy See's Global Call for Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 30:00


    The Holy See joins global leaders in Astana for dialogue and peace. In Rome, the EWTN Summer Academy forms the next generation of Catholic journalists and influencers.

    Where Holiness Grew: the School of a Modern Saint

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 30:00


    Meet the Tayeh Family and the Christian community they've built in Lebanon. Visit the school of Saint Carlo Acutis, where his teachers share their memories.

    On the Road With the Jesus Bikers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 30:00


    We celebrate the newly canonized saints and hear from the niece of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati. From Germany to Rome, we follow the “Jesus Bikers”, and we celebrate Pope Leo's 70th birthday!

    The Stories of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 30:00


    Explore the lives of Blesseds Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis, and hear from Cardinal Semeraro on their path to sainthood.

    Carlo Acutis: Be Original to Become a Saint!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 30:00


    Discover how Blessed Carlo Acutis followed Christ with bold originality—and inspired the world to do the same. His mother, Antonia Salzano, shares how her son's faith led her back to God. Postulator Nicola Gori reflects on Carlo's deep love for the Eucharist and his mission to bring the Gospel online. From the hospital where he offered his final suffering, to the young people now living out his legacy—this is the story of a modern saint who showed the youth of today a clear and joyful path to holiness.

    Pope Leo and the Eternal City

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 30:00


    He walked Rome's streets long before the world knew his name. Pope Leo XIV—a pope who was already Roman long before he wore white.

    John Paul II: Twenty Years Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 30:00


    Twenty years after his passing, we reflect on the legacy of Saint John Paul II—A Pope of Prayer, a shepherd of the people, and a man of the mountains. From his deep spiritual life to his love of nature, discover how his witness continues to inspire the Church and the world.

    The Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 30:00


    Discover the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, a church that witnessed centuries of faith — and now holds Pope Francis in eternal rest.

    In the Footsteps of Pier Giorgio Frassati in Turin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 30:00


    This week on Vaticano: Walk in the footsteps of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati as we visit the key locations in Turin that shaped his remarkable life of faith and service. Then, join us at the EWTN Summer Academy, where faith and formation meet in a dynamic setting for young minds. Finally, we witness how Pope Leo is capturing the hearts of young people, who are embracing his message of faith, unity, and hope for the future.

    Youthful Hope: Inside the Jubilee of Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 30:00


    The Jubilee of Digital Creators and Jubilee for Young People from across Rome. Remembering Sister Clare Crockett, a young nun whose joyful faith continues to touch lives.

    Catholic Diplomacy and Peace Initiatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 30:00


    Pope Leo's first Angelus from Castel Gandolfo. The Catholic Church in Taiwan. The Vatican's efforts in bringing peace to conflicts around the world.

    Echoes of Holiness: Benedict's XVI. Spiritual Legacy in AltÖTting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 30:00


    The Pope meets young faithful of the Vatican Summer Camp. A look at the Young European Catholics Manifesto. The history of World Youth Day.

    In His Service: the Jubilee of Priests, Bishops and Seminarians

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 30:00


    Celebrating the Jubilee of Priests, Bishops, and Seminarians in Rome. Deacon Gilbert Tika shares the story of his vocation. And we explore the enduring bond between the Popes and Castel Gandolfo.

    Inside the Vatican: How the Holy See Operates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 30:00


    Learn how the Holy See operates, meet Archbishop Gänswein in an exclusive interview, and follow the Eucharist procession of Corpus Domini through Rome.

    Jubilee of Sport: Faith in Motion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 30:00


    The Jubilee of Sport brings athletes to Rome for a celebration of faith and competition. Meet Athletica Vaticana and hear a Paralympian's inspiring journey from tragedy to hope.

    Celebrating Ecclesial Movements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 30:00


    The Holy See's diplomatic efforts amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The Jubilee of Ecclesiastical Movements. Bishop Herrera on safeguarding in the Church. And, the Global 2033 initiative.

    Jubilee of Families: a Celebration of Generations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 30:00


    A review of Pope Leo XIV's first month. Hear from the Pontifical Mission Society and celebrate the Jubilee of Families. Meet Cardinal Eijk and explore how families can be the guardians of moral truth.

    Pope Leo XIV: Mission, Legacy, and the Basilicas of Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 30:00


    Discover the significance of Pope Leo XIV taking possession of the major papal basilicas, explore the roots of the Church's first American pope, and, follow the pilgrims of the Papal Foundation walking through Rome in faith.

    Echoes of the Jubilee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 30:00


    Discover the ongoing Jubilee events during the Sede Vacante, and the connection between faith and entrepreneurship, and, visit the church of Trinità dei Monti to venerate St. Therese of Lisieux's relics.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 30:00


    We reflect on our new Pope's challenges. Discover the Church's role during World War II. Hear from Cardinal Czerny on the Conclave. Explore the Caravaggio exhibition.

    The Papacy of a Global Pastor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 30:00


    This week on Vaticano: Reflect on the legacy and final days of Pope Francis, examine his enduring relationship with Pope Benedict XVI, and reveal the stories of popes laid to rest beyond Vatican walls.

    Easter in Unity: East and West

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 30:00


    This year all Christians celebrate Easter on the same day. Nicaea marks 1700 years since its historic Council. Father Narcyz Klimas with insights from the 2016 discoveries of Jesus's tomb.

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