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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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2024 EWTN ‘Family Celebration’ concludes in Toronto
More than 2,200 people gathered for the annual EWTN Family Celebration held this year in Toronto. Read more
Preview of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress
In little more than a week, the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress will get underway in Quito, Ecuador. Read more
First Indonesian priest ordained in the U.S. excited for Pope Francis’ visit
Father Miguel Marie, a Franciscan Missionary of the Eternal Word, was born in West Java, Indonesia, and emigrated to northern... Read more
Last of founding board members of EWTN, Richard DeGraff, dies at 94
Richard DeGraff, a founding board member at EWTN who was instrumental in helping Mother Angelica launch the network, passed away... Read more
Mother Angelica’s shrine fills to capacity as National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passes through
The foundress of EWTN and member of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, Mother Angelica made no secret of her... Read more
EWTN earns multiple accolades at 2024 Gabriel Awards
The 58th annual Gabriel Awards saw EWTN, the world’s largest Catholic media organization, win five awards in multiple categories. Read more
EWTN designated official channel for 2024 International Eucharistic Congress
The 53rd International Eucharistic Congress has chosen EWTN as the official channel for providing live coverage of the Sept. 8–15... Read more
Columbia’s Catholic chaplain: Campus protests were pushed by ‘explicitly communist’ outsiders
According to Father Roger Landry, nearly half of the approximately 300 protesters arrested at Columbia University were non-student activists. Read more
Five suggestions from Mother Angelica for Holy Week
Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, offered recommendations for Holy Week that continue to be wise and practical to this day. Read more
EWTN mourns death of Father Elias Leyds, ‘heart’ of Low Countries apostolate
The Eternal Word Television Network this week mourned the unexpected death of Father Elias Leyds, CSJ, the founder of EWTN... Read more
How to watch the March for Life: EWTN’s coverage schedule
EWTN will be providing live coverage of the Jan. 19 event, featuring expert guests and in-depth analysis. Read more
Father Mike Schmitz’s hit podcasts to begin airing on EWTN Radio Jan. 15
EWTN Radio announced this week that Father Mike Schmitz’s “Bible in a Year” and “Catechism in a Year” podcasts will... Read more
EWTN to air conference on Pope Benedict XVI one year after his death
A conference titled “Remembering Benedict XVI: Life, Teaching, Legacy” will be held in Rome on Dec. 30–31 and will air... Read more
Cardinal blesses new German EWTN studio, highlights role in new evangelization
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 30 emphasized the importance of the Catholic television network EWTN.TV. Read more
Pope Francis appoints EWTN’s Colin Donovan to Marian pontifical academy
The appointment honors Donovan for his contributions to the field of Mariology and his commitment to spreading devotion to Mary. Read more
Man with muscular dystrophy to visit EWTN as his last wish
Michael Ham wants his last trip to be a visit to the campus of EWTN to say “thank you” to... Read more
EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw reflects on life and legacy of Mother Angelica on her 100th birthday
In this exclusive interview, Michael Warsaw speaks to Montse Alvarado about his personal relationship with and memories of Mother Angelica. Read more
Mother Angelica’s early years: a religious awakening born in the streets of Canton
In honor of Mother Angelica’s 100th birthday, we look at her life growing as the only child of a single... Read more
Why the Stations of the Cross were a daily devotion for Mother Angelica
It is tradition for Catholics to participate in the Stations of the Cross during Lent. But for EWTN foundress Mother... Read more
Discovering Pier Giorgio Frassati: Film sheds light on humanity, holiness of Italian blessed
“To the Top” is a new docudrama produced in cooperation with EWTN that explores the humanity and holiness of Blessed... Read more
