Q: What was the EWTN European Pilgrimage and Conference about?
A: It was a four-day event in the Vatican where EWTN colleagues and supporters from Europe discussed the network’s current progress and future opportunities, focusing on global growth and collaborative efforts.
Q: What is EWTN’s vision for the future, called “EWTN Next”?
A: EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw unveiled “EWTN Next” which aims to create the best Catholic content globally, distributed on world-class platforms, with a team of top talent, believing their content transforms lives and changes the world.
Q: Why is international cooperation important for EWTN?
A: Andreas Thonhauser, EWTN’s Vice President and Chief Global Officer, highlighted that working together on an international level is crucial for effectively spreading their message worldwide, echoing Mother Teresa’s sentiment about combining individual strengths for a greater good.
Q: What’s an inspiring example of EWTN’s impact?
A: Pål Nes from EWTN Norway shared how, through international partnerships, he brought historic coverage of a papal conclave to Norway, which is a very secular country. This led to an unexpected discussion about the conclave at a local football match, showing how EWTN’s content reached people who wouldn’t normally engage with Catholic news.
Q: What other activities were part of the event?
A: Beyond the conference discussions and testimonies, attendees participated in a Mass at the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà to reflect on EWTN’s mission, and then proceeded to St. Peter’s Basilica to pass through the Holy Door as part of their pilgrimage.
EWTN European Pilgrimage and Conference
