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EWTN is a global, Catholic Television, Catholic Radio, and Catholic News Network that provides catholic programming and news coverage from around the world. Catholic News Agency is a service of EWTN News. The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) was launched on Aug. 15, 1981, by Mother Angelica, a cloistered nun, who had no idea she would one day found the largest religious media network in the world.

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Pontifical Missions Society USA National Director Monsignor Roger Landry speaks during a panel at the 2025 EWTN Family Celebration on Aug. 30, 2025, in Tysons, Virginia.

Panelists reflect on American pope, conclave coverage at EWTN Family Celebration

Sep 2, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The team that led the Eternal Word Television Network’s coverage of this year’s historic conclave reflected on the significance of... Read more

“The Knight” — which airs at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, on EWTN — highlights three historical events that had a decisive impact on the life of St. Maximilian Kolbe.

‘The Knight:’ The untold story of one of the 20th century’s greatest saints

Aug 22, 2025

By Michelle Laque Johnson

Most people think of St. Maximilian Kolbe as the heroic martyr who traded places with another prisoner in Auschwitz, but... Read more

The encounter in Indianapolis will feature opening remarks by Pope Leo XIV, youth representatives, and a live Q&A.

EWTN to carry Pope Leo XIV’s first-ever digital visit with America’s Catholic youth

Aug 15, 2025

By CNA Staff

The historic encounter will connect the Holy Father live from the Vatican with thousands of young people gathered in Lucas... Read more

Assumption of the Virgin Mary, fresco painting in San Petronio Basilica in Bologna, Italy.

Remembering Mother Angelica’s reflections on the Assumption of Mary: ‘It just makes sense’

Aug 15, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

EWTN marks 44 years on the Assumption, a solemnity that commemorates the end of the Virgin Mary’s earthly life and... Read more

The mosaics decorating the interior dome of St. Peter’s Basilica depict the Blessed Virgin Mary next to Christ the Redeemer and the Apostles.

EWTN’s ‘Crushed by the Woman’ tackles Protestant questions about Our Lady

Aug 14, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

EWTN’s “Crushed by the Woman,” set to air Aug. 15 — the solemnity of the Assumption — aims to answer... Read more

A Jesuit priest fluent in 13 languages, Father Mitch Pacwa hosts several programs on EWTN, including “EWTN Live.”

Join EWTN’s Father Mitch Pacwa as he investigates ‘The Paths of Edith Stein’

Aug 8, 2025

By Michelle Laque Johnson

How did a brilliant Jewish philosopher not only convert but also become a Discalced Carmelite nun, martyr, and prospective doctor... Read more

Several of the participants at the 2025 EWTN Summer Academy in Rome, an intensive program in religious journalism and digital storytelling, come from places where Catholics live their faith amid severe adversity.

Jubilee of Youth: Meet the brave Catholic communicators who are telling their stories

Jul 31, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Meet some of the bold Catholic communicators in training at the 2025 EWTN Summer Academy in Rome, which coincides with... Read more

Catholic homesteader Jason Craig is featured in “On Good Soil” on EWTN.

EWTN launches new series on Catholic homesteading

Jul 7, 2025

By Michelle Laque Johnson

“On Good Soil” offers a fresh perspective on connecting with others and the land God created. Read more

Faithful pray before a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus during Croatia’s consecration ceremony on June 27, 2025, as the nation dedicated itself anew to Christ’s divine love following the tradition established by their ancestors at the Church of Our Miraculous Lady of Sinj.

Croatian bishops lead historic Sacred Heart consecration, marking 125th anniversary

Jun 30, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The consecration began at churches and chapels throughout Croatia, initiated by church bells ringing for five minutes before solemn Eucharistic... Read more

Doug Keck hosts an episode of “EWTN Bookmark” on May 8, 2025. After a 29-year career at the network, EWTN announced June 26, 2025, that Keck will retire from his administrative duties as president and chief operating officer of EWTN. Keck will receive the honorary title of president emeritus and will continue to host “EWTN Bookmark” as well as co-host “Father Spitzer’s Universe.”

EWTN announces retirement of president and chief operating officer Doug Keck

Jun 26, 2025

By CNA Staff

EWTN announced June 26 that after a distinguished 29-year career at the network, Doug Keck will retire from his administrative... Read more

Season 2 of the EWTN web series “James the Less” premieres June 9, 2025.

Season 2 of EWTN’s hit series ‘James the Less’ to be released June 9

May 27, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The second season of the award-winning online EWTN series “James the Less” will be released on Monday, June 9.  Read more

Michael Warsaw, CEO of EWTN.

EWTN’s Michael Warsaw celebrates ‘momentous’ election of first American pope

May 8, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“It is with great joy that I welcome the election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV,”... Read more

Father Brian Thomas Beckett Mullady, OP, speaks to Father Mitch Pacwa on “EWTN Live,” Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

Longtime EWTN host Father Brian Mullady passes away

Apr 25, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Brian Thomas Becket Mullady, OP, will be remembered for his strong media presence teaching the Catholic faith in an understandable... Read more

A special memorial Mass was held for Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN, in Rome on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia near the Vatican, marking the ninth anniversary of her death in 2016.

PHOTOS: Mother Angelica’s life, legacy celebrated in Rome’s Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia

Mar 27, 2025

By Kristina Millare

A special memorial Mass was held for Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN, in Rome on Thursday to commemorate her... Read more

Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN.

Mother Angelica’s work still brings inspiration — and conversion — 9 years after her death

Mar 27, 2025

By Joe Bukuras

The foundress of EWTN, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, died nine years ago, but her legacy lives on.  Read more

Bishop Evelio Menjivar speaks with “EWTN News in Depth” on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Salvadoran-born Bishop Evelio Menjivar: Migrants ‘make the United States a great nation’

Mar 15, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

In an interview with EWTN’s “News in Depth,” Bishop Evelio Menjivar shared his conviction that immigrants “make the United States... Read more

The faithful adore Christ in the Blessed Sacrament at Adoration Sodality Day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Mother Angelica’s Blessed Sacrament Shrine marks 25th anniversary

Dec 19, 2024

By Joseph Pronechen

A quarter of a century ago, on Dec. 19, 1999, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama,... Read more

Michael P. Warsaw, chairman and CEO of EWTN Global Catholic Network, presents the 2024 Mother Angelica Award to Curtis and Michaelann Martin, co-founders of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, on Dec. 12, 2024.

FOCUS co-founders receive 2024 Mother Angelica Award

Dec 13, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

EWTN Global Catholic Network presented the 2024 Mother Angelica Award to Curtis and Michaelann Martin, co-founders of the Fellowship of... Read more

Cardinal Thomas Collins, archbishop emeritus of Toronto, was the principal celebrant of the closing Mass at the EWTN Family Celebration on Sept. 7, 2024.

2024 EWTN ‘Family Celebration’ concludes in Toronto

Sep 10, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

More than 2,200 people gathered for the annual EWTN Family Celebration held this year in Toronto. Read more

Basilica of the National Vow in Quito, Ecuador.

Preview of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress

Aug 30, 2024

By Diego López Marina

In little more than a week, the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress will get underway in Quito, Ecuador. Read more