(RNS) — “The work of the devil” is how two years ago Pope Francis labeled EWTN, the Eternal Word Television Network, a Catholic media empire known for its conservative programming.

Alabama-based EWTN, the world’s largest Catholic TV network, has jumped into full coverage of the death of the pope, the expected nine days of mourning and the coming conclave to pick a new pope ...

The majority of EWTN programming deals with the Catholic ministry: broadcasting Mass, specials on saints, rosary prayers and talk shows centered on family, marriage and faith. But it also airs a ...

The EWTN Global Catholic Network, founded in Irondale in 1981 by Mother Angelica, released a statement mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 years old at 7:35 a.m. Rome time on ...