- Pope Leo participated in his inaugural “digital visit” via Zoom, connecting with over 16,000 teenagers in the U.S. in a partnership with the Vatican, marking a significant step in the Church’s engagement with a younger, digitally native audience and adapting to new cultural landscapes.
- EWTN premiered a mini-docuseries in the Vatican focused on Christ the King, a Feast instituted a century ago, exploring the historical roots of Christ’s Kingship and its relevance in a contemporary world grappling with power, authority, and the Church’s role in countries experiencing a decline in Christian adherence.
- The Jubilee of the Poor, held in Rome, emphasized charity through friendship, bringing together students, migrants, and volunteers to share meals and stories, highlighting the theme of hope for the ongoing Jubilee year and the importance of human connection in addressing poverty.
- The article announced EWTN’s coverage of Pope Leo’s first historic apostolic journey to Türkiye and Lebanon, commemorating 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea, which is particularly significant as it offers a message of hope to a region currently in crisis.
- EWTN is encouraging donations to support its mission of disseminating “the Eternal Word” globally and promoting its EWTN Vatican WhatsApp channel, emphasizing its commitment to sharing Catholic news and insights, especially given the challenges of visibility on traditional social media platforms.
Pope Leo’s Zoom Call and First Apostolic Journey
