Information and Resources
As the Catholic Church enters a time of transition and prayerful anticipation, the Diocese of Erie invites you to follow reliable, faithful coverage of the papal conclave and the announcement of the new Holy Father.
Below are trusted Catholic sources providing news, livestreams, and updates:
Official Catholic News Outlets
• Vatican News
Visit Vatican Media – Official communications from the Vatican, including coverage of the conclave, the new pope’s first appearances and more.
• EWTN
Visit EWTN – Live coverage, commentary and analysis from the Eternal Word Television Network.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Visit USCCB – U.S. bishops’ statements, prayers, and resources during the papal transition.
• Our Sunday Visitor (OSV)
Visit OSV News – In-depth articles and reflection pieces on the election and significance of the new pontiff.
• Catholic News Agency (CNA)
Visit CNA – Breaking news, expert analysis and global Catholic perspective.
Livestream Coverage
Watch live as the Catholic Church welcomes her new shepherd:
• Vatican Media
Streaming daily from Vatican City, including conclave preparations and the pope’s first appearances: Watch Live at Vatican News
• EWTN Live
English-language broadcast of the conclave, papal Masses and announcements. View the schedule of upcoming events: EWTN TV Schedule
The Office of Communications has been actively preparing resources related to the election of the new pope. We would like to share the following with you to use for your parish communication needs:
- An invitation and social media graphic for the special Mass for Pope Leo XIV
- A high-resolution digital photo of Pope Leo to print and frame can be found here
- Please find the following graphics to assist in announcing the new pope:
- Webpage banner
- Social media graphic
- Facebook photo cover
Thank you for helping us extend this information to our diocesan community.
As the Catholic Church enters a time of transition and prayerful anticipation, the Diocese of Erie invites you to follow reliable, faithful coverage of the papal conclave and the announcement of the new Holy Father.
Below are trusted Catholic sources providing news, livestreams, and updates:
Official Catholic News Outlets
• Vatican News
Visit Vatican Media – Official communications from the Vatican, including coverage of the conclave, the new pope’s first appearances and more.
• EWTN
Visit EWTN – Live coverage, commentary and analysis from the Eternal Word Television Network.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Visit USCCB – U.S. bishops’ statements, prayers, and resources during the papal transition.
• Our Sunday Visitor (OSV)
Visit OSV News – In-depth articles and reflection pieces on the election and significance of the new pontiff.
• Catholic News Agency (CNA)
Visit CNA – Breaking news, expert analysis and global Catholic perspective.
Livestream Coverage
Watch live as the Catholic Church welcomes her new shepherd:
• Vatican Media
Streaming daily from Vatican City, including conclave preparations and the pope’s first appearances: Watch Live at Vatican News
• EWTN Live
English-language broadcast of the conclave, papal Masses and announcements. View the schedule of upcoming events: EWTN TV Schedule