Daniel Ibañez

Daniel Ibañez

Daniel is a photographer for EWTN News based in Rome, Italy.

Articles by Daniel Ibañez

Sts. Peter and Paul, the patron saints of Rome, guard the entrance to Ponte Sant’Angelo, welcoming pilgrims as they begin their journey toward St. Peter’s Basilica. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

PHOTOS: Angels of Rome’s Ponte Sant’Angelo guide pilgrims through Christ’s passion

Apr 18, 2025 / 15:10 pm

The recently restored Ponte Sant’Angelo in Rome features 10 angels holding symbols of Christ’s passion, creating a profound spiritual journey for jubilee pilgrims.

Pope Francis addresses reporters on Aug. 6, 2023 aboard the papal flight on his return to Rome from his five-day trip to Portugal and World Youth Day. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis explains why he skipped Fatima prayer for peace

Aug 6, 2023 / 16:15 pm

During his in-flight press conference, the pope also spoke about his health, youth suicide, and access to the sacraments.

Archbishop Georg Gänswein (right), the longtime personal secretary for Benedict XVI, kneels to kiss the book of the Gospels atop the coffin of the pope emeritus on Jan. 5, 2023, in St. Peter's Square Daniel Ibañez/CNA

PHOTOS: Scenes from the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Jan 5, 2023 / 08:35 am

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was laid to rest Thursday following a funeral Mass attended by tens of thousands of people.

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The holy rosary, a spiritual weapon that lights hearts on fire

Oct 9, 2022 / 08:00 am

For centuries, the rosary has been considered a weapon of protection against evil and a powerful tool of intercession. 

An image of St. Peter in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on June 29, 2022. Daniel Ibañez/CNA

PHOTOS: Scenes from the feast of saints Peter and Paul in Rome

Jul 2, 2022 / 06:00 am

The feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, whose official name is the joint Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, is the commemoration of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Simon Peter and Paul of Tarsus, celebrated on June 29.