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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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Arne and Barbara Sahlstrom.

These converts met the Church through EWTN in the Middle East

Sep 15, 2016

Arne and Barbara Sahlstrom are a Swedish married couple, both brought up as Lutherans, though they were not practicing.  Read more

Pope Francis greets EWTN Germany chief Martin Rothweiler at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 7, 2016.

Pope blesses picture of Mother Angelica for EWTN Germany

Sep 9, 2016

During the general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis blessed a framed picture of Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN.  Read more

Mother Angelica.

Watch EWTN? Bring the family to Alabama to meet everyone.

Sep 8, 2016

The life and legacy of Mother Angelica will be the focus of EWTN Global Catholic Network’s family celebration in Birmingham... Read more

Mother Angelica's body at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel shortly before her Memorial Mass, March 30, 2016.

Pope Francis says Mother Angelica was 'a holy woman'

Jul 3, 2016

By Elise Harris

After speaking to EWTN News about how he recently helped his elderly mother to meet Pope Francis, Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo... Read more

Mother Angelica.

Mother Angelica honored by Catholic media for life of service

Jun 3, 2016

Mother Angelica, the nun who founded EWTN, has been posthumously honored for her lifetime achievement in Catholic communications. One of... Read more

Christian media in the age of BuzzFeed: ChurchPOP joins EWTN

Jun 2, 2016

For two years, the ChurchPOP website has sought to craft faithful, fun content for the social media age. It hopes... Read more

Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Eternal Word Television Network speaks with the press in this undated file photo.

EWTN asks federal court to reconsider its HHS mandate case

May 4, 2016

The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) has asked a federal court to reconsider its ruling forcing the company to comply... Read more

Mother Angelica.

Not just a mother to Catholics - locals reflect on Mother Angelica

Apr 5, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Mother Angelica may have had an international television audience, but she also left an impression in her own backyard.  Read more

Mother Angelica.

The Vatican remembers the 'unconventionally angelic' Mother Angelica

Apr 2, 2016

By Elise Harris

After the death of Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, on Easter Sunday, many in and around the Vatican praised the bold... Read more

Memorial Mass 3 for Mother Angelica at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel on March 29, 2016.

[WATCH] Funeral Mass of Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation

Apr 1, 2016

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput presides over the Solemn Funeral Mass for EWTN Foundress, Mother Angelica, live from the Shrine of... Read more

Memorial Mass for Mother Angelica at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament on March 30, 2016.

The 'boast' of Mother Angelica was in Christ, not herself

Mar 31, 2016

By Matt Hadro

The life of EWTN foundress Mother Angelica was a testament to St. Paul’s teaching that “God chose the weak of... Read more

Pope Francis offers a special blessing for the repose of Mother Angelica's soul during his general audience March 30, 2016.

'She's in heaven' – Pope Francis on Mother Angelica

Mar 30, 2016

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a special blessing for Mother Angelica following her death on Easter Sunday, expressing his confidence... Read more

Fr. Federico Lombardi.

Vatican spokesman recalls joy of meeting Mother Angelica

Mar 29, 2016

By Elise Harris

After hearing of the death of Mother Angelica on Easter Sunday, Fr. Federico Lombardi, the Vatican’s spokesman, recalled the joy... Read more

Benedict XVI holds the paschal candle during the Easter Vigil, at St. Peter's Basilica, April 7, 2012.

Benedict XVI responds to Mother Angelica's death

Mar 28, 2016

Benedict XVI had a special response to Mother Angelica’s death falling on Easter Sunday: “it’s a gift.”  Read more

Mother Angelica.

Schedule of events: Mother Angelica's funeral

Mar 27, 2016

Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, foundress of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), passed away on March 27 after... Read more

Mother Angelica.

Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, dies on Easter

Mar 27, 2016

The Catholic Church in the United States has lost the Poor Clare nun who changed the face of Catholicism in... Read more

Mother Angelica.

Mother Angelica still in 'delicate' condition, fellow nuns ask for prayers

Feb 22, 2016

The nuns of Mother Angelica's monastery have thanked those who have prayed for the EWTN founder and have asked continued... Read more

Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Eternal Word Television Network speaks with the press in this undated file photo.

EWTN disappointed but hopeful after latest HHS mandate ruling

Feb 18, 2016

In a 2-1 decision delivered Feb. 18, a federal court ruled against the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in its... Read more

Pope Francis.

Pope Francis sends airborne blessing to Mother Angelica

Feb 12, 2016

By Elise Harris

While on board the plane taking him to Cuba and then Mexico, Pope Francis took a moment to send a... Read more

Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Eternal Word Television Network speaks with the press in this undated file photo.

EWTN files brief before Supreme Court in mandate challenge

Jan 12, 2016

As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a religious freedom case against the federal contraception mandate, the EWTN Global... Read more