EWTN Press Release: The Papacy: A Living History

EWTN: Pius VII Excommunicated Napoleon And The Press Covered It!                                                                                                             Learn More When EWTN Airs "The Papacy: A Living History"

#God can inspire anybody, even those that are “unchurched.” “Journey Home” Host Marcus Grodi welcomes Fr. Shane Tharp to discuss his his calling to the #CatholicPriesthood. Airs 8 p.m. ET, Monday, May 4—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Discover rare artifacts such as an invitation to a #Papal #Mass in Poland, a signed copy of “Crossing the Threshold,” and the canonizations of Saints #JohnPaulII and #JohnXXIII. Join Co-Hosts Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz for “The Papacy: A Living History”! Airs 6:30 p.m. ET, Monday, May 4—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

He is the next #bishop and first #Franciscan for this young diocese! On May 5, “Cathedrals Across America” takes you to the Cathedral of Christ the King as Fr. John Stowe, OFM Conv, is installed as the third bishop of Lexington, KY. Airs 2 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 5—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Examine #papal artifacts from St. John XXIII’s papacy such as the Second Vatican Council Ballot, the lead seals placed on the Sistine Chapel upon his death, and the canonization of he and St. John Paul II. Join Co-Hosts Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz for “The Papacy: A Living History”! Airs 6:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 5—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

A papal blessing from #Pope John Paul I, Pope Benedict XV's pocket watch, and a new addition-- an autographed photo of Pope Francis with Pope Emeritus Benedict. These are some of the latest artifacts that Co-Hosts Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz will discuss in the next episode of “The Papacy: A Living History.” Airs 6:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 6—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Learn how to get involved with or start up your own #CatholicBibleStudy group. “EWTN Live” Host Fr. Mitch Pacwa welcomes "Catholic Scripture Study" Founder and President Gail Buckley. Airs 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 6—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Presenting #papal artifacts from #popes during the 19th Century such as Pope Leo XIII's Roman collar, a Pius IX mantle clock and a newspaper article reporting Pope Pius VII excommunicating Napoleon. Join Co-Hosts Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz for “The Papacy: A Living History”! Airs 6:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, May 7—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Learn about Our Lady's #Rosary Makers International. Mike Ford, the apostolate’s general manager joins Co-Hosts Jim & Joy Pinto to talk about the organization’s mission. “At Home with Jim & Joy” airs 2 p.m. ET, Thursday, May 7—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Why is it important for teens and young adult to meditate on #SacredScripture and practice Lectio Divina? Self-Professed "Bible Geek" Mark Hart joins Co-Host Fr. Mark Mary & Doug Barry on the next “Life on the Rock”! Airs 8 p.m. ET, Friday, May 8—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

“We may not be able to meet in the same pew but we can meet on our knees.” Renowned preachers view newly found footage of #ArchbishopFultonSheen and comment on the techniques that made him such a captivating speaker. You won’t want to miss “The Art of #Preaching”! Airs 10:30 p.m. ET, Friday, May 8—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Author and Chastity Speaker Jason Evert discusses how to know #SaintJohnPaultheGreat even better through looking at issues he was most passionate about in his book "Saint John Paul II: His Five Great Loves." Join Host Doug Keck for “EWTN Bookmark”! Airs 9:30 a.m. ET, Sunday, May 10—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.