EWTN Global Catholic Network

What EWTN Global Catholic Network does

EWTN Global Catholic Network is a private Catholic media organization founded in 1981 by Mother Angelica in Irondale, Alabama, and recognized as the world's largest Catholic media organization. It distributes faith-based content across television, radio, digital, print, and streaming platforms to audiences in 160+ countries and territories. Core product lines include the EWTN+ streaming platform (launched January 2026), EWTN Television, EWTN Radio, EWTN Podcasts, EWTN News (a unified digital news brand consolidating Catholic News Agency and ACI Group), the National Catholic Register newspaper, and the Holy Habits mobile app for spiritual formation (acquired June 2026). EWTN Studios produces original programming covering Catholic faith, saints, devotional content, and Church news, with high-profile coverage of papal events including Pope Francis's death and Pope Leo XIV's election.

EWTN's distribution infrastructure spans international satellite feeds (Astra, Intelsat, Galaxy 33, Eutelsat) covering Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Australia, and North America, complemented by digital terrestrial television in regions such as Spain and the EWTN+ streaming platform available across multiple devices. The organization's technology stack includes the EWTNNews.com unified digital news platform and MagisAI, an artificial intelligence tool developed by the Magis Center that answers questions on theology, morality, Scripture, and science. EWTN employs 251-500 staff and maintains offices in Irondale, Alabama (headquarters at 5817 Old Leeds Road) and Stockholm, Sweden (opened May 2026).

EWTN operates as a non-profit religious media network with no external parent company or venture capital backing, funded primarily through viewer donations and charitable contributions. Additional revenue streams include EWTN+ streaming subscriptions, religious merchandise sales through the EWTN Religious Catalogue, and National Catholic Register news subscriptions. The customer base spans Catholic individuals and families globally seeking faith-based content, as well as Catholic organizations and institutions seeking media partnerships for events and initiatives. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

EWTN Global Catholic Network

Legal name

EWTN Inc.

Website

https://ewtn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

EWTN Global Catholic Network is the world's largest Catholic media organization, distributing faith-based television, radio, streaming, news, and digital content to audiences in 160+ countries. Founded in 1981, the non-profit operates EWTN+, EWTN News, and Holy Habits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Media Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith & Religious Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAK), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN), Religious News, Talk & Commentary Channels (MPABALAL)

Keywords

• Catholic media broadcasting
• Religious television network
• Faith-based streaming services
• Catholic news platform
• Spiritual content production

Headquarters

HQ city

Irondale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: EWTN is a Catholic media organization funded primarily through viewer donations and charitable contributions from supporters worldwide
2. Streaming Subscriptions: EWTN+ streaming platform offering Catholic content including original series, documentaries, and podcasts
3. Religious Merchandise Sales: EWTN Religious Catalogue sells religious items including books, paintings, and other Catholic merchandise through e-commerce
4. News Subscriptions: National Catholic Register offers subscription services for Catholic news content

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EWTN Global Catholic Network is a multi-platform Catholic media organization that produces and distributes original religious television programming, radio broadcasts, podcasts, on-demand streaming content, and Catholic news. Its primary product is the EWTN+ streaming platform offering original series, documentaries, and podcasts, supplemented by EWTN News digital news, EWTN Radio, the National Catholic Register newspaper, and the recently acquired Holy Habits spiritual formation mobile app, reaching audiences in over 160 countries.

Product overview

EWTN Global Catholic Network operates as a multi-platform Catholic media organization offering a diverse portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include EWTN+, a streaming platform for on-demand Catholic content; EWTN Television Programming with original series, documentaries, news, and devotional content; EWTN Radio with various shows; and EWTN Podcasts. The organization also operates EWTN News (a unified global news brand consolidating Catholic News Agency and ACI Group), and recently acquired Holy Habits, a mobile app for spiritual formation. Additional offerings include Vatican news program Vaticano, Women of Grace, children's programming, and international satellite distribution infrastructure reaching audiences in over 160 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EWTN+: Streaming platform offering Catholic content including original series, documentaries, and podcasts
• EWTN News
• EWTN Studios
• Holy Habits

Products and services

• EWTN+ Streaming Platform A streaming platform offering Catholic content including original series, documentaries, and podcasts such as Seeking Beauty, Catholics & Cappuccinos, and Fork in the Road, available across multiple devices. Targeted at Catholic individuals and families seeking on-demand faith-based content.
• EWTN News A unified global Catholic news brand consolidating Catholic News Agency and ACI Group, providing news coverage across multiple languages and digital platforms via EWTNNews.com.
• EWTN Television Programming Television programming including original series, documentaries, news programs, devotional content, movies, and kids' programming covering Catholic faith, saints, and spiritual topics, broadcast to 160+ countries.
• EWTN Radio Radio programming featuring shows like Son Rise Morning Show, Catholic Connection, More2Life, Women of Grace Radio, and Catholic Answers Live, distributed globally through radio affiliates and online streaming.
• EWTN Podcasts Podcast content including Vaticano, Lost and Found Podcast, Catholics and Cappuccinos, and various faith-based programs available through EWTN's Podcast Central.
• National Catholic Register A Catholic newspaper publication that earned top distinction as 'Best Catholic Newspaper' for the sixth time in a decade at the 2026 Catholic Media Awards, offering subscription-based news content.
• EWTN Kids Programming Children's programming including Cat Chat, Tomkin, The Friar, My Time With Jesus, Children's Rosary, and other faith-based content for kids.
• Holy Habits Mobile App A Catholic spiritual formation app that helps users build virtue through daily prayer, reflection, and sacramental practice. Acquired by EWTN in June 2026 with a redesigned version planned.
• EWTN Religious Catalogue Online e-commerce store selling religious merchandise including books, paintings, and other Catholic items.
• International Satellite Feeds Satellite distribution services including Astra, Eutelsat, Intelsat, Galaxy 33 covering Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, North America, and Australia/New Zealand regions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75+ honors and 30 first-place awards at 2026 Catholic Media Awards demonstrating industry-leading content quality
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Little Fiat StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Little Fiat Studios launched 'Fork in the Road,' a travel cooking show hosted by Jessica Rey's children, now streaming exclusively on EWTN+. The show combines culinary adventures with cultural education.
• Holy HabitscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026EWTN acquired a majority stake in Holy Habits, a Catholic spiritual formation app that helps users build virtue through daily prayer, reflection, and sacramental practice. Holy Habits founder Drago Dimitrov will join EWTN's leadership team to lead the app's next phase of growth.
• Castletown MediaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026EWTN partnered with Castletown Media to release an exclusive behind-the-scenes series about 'Bernadette, The Musical' ahead of its U.S. premiere at The Athenaeum Center in Chicago.
• National Eucharistic CongressminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026EWTN listed as sponsor and supporter of ASCEND Eucharistic Revival, a regional Catholic conference in the Pacific Northwest featuring Catholic apologists and Eucharistic revival activities.
• David HenrieminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2025EWTN Studios and David Henrie partnered to launch 'Seeking Beauty,' an adventure documentary series exploring Italy's sacred art, culture, and architecture, premiering on EWTN+.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CatholicTV: CatholicTV is a U.S. Catholic television network with cable, satellite, and streaming distribution, directly comparable to EWTN as a Catholic-focused broadcaster, though smaller in scale and primarily U.S.-focused.
• Relevant Radio: Relevant Radio is a Catholic radio network with national U.S. coverage and digital streaming, directly comparable to EWTN's EWTN Radio offering as a donation-funded Catholic audio broadcaster.
• Salt + Light Television: Salt + Light is a Canadian Catholic broadcaster with television, radio, and digital operations, directly comparable to EWTN in faith-based media ministry model, though with a primarily Canadian audience.
• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): CBN is a major non-profit Christian broadcaster with global reach, including the '700 Club' and streaming platform, directly comparable to EWTN in donation-funded religious broadcasting with television, digital, and international operations.
• Daystar Television Network: Daystar is a U.S.-based Christian broadcaster with international satellite distribution, directly comparable to EWTN in operating multi-platform faith-based programming funded primarily by viewer donations.
• Trinity Broadcasting Network: TBN is the world's largest Christian broadcaster, reaching across the U.S. and globally, closely comparable to EWTN as a multi-platform, donation-funded religious television network. Both operate satellite distribution, streaming, and on-demand platforms targeting faith audiences.
• Shalom World: Shalom World is a Catholic television network with international distribution including North America, Europe, and Asia, directly comparable to EWTN as a Catholic broadcaster with multi-platform distribution funded by donations.

Broad incumbents

• Vatican News: Vatican News is the Vatican's official multi-language news platform, comparable to EWTN News in Catholic news coverage, though operated directly by the Vatican Holy See rather than as an independent media organization.
• Hallmark Channel: Hallmark is a major advertiser-supported cable network with faith-friendly and family programming, comparable to EWTN as a values-aligned broadcaster with broad household reach, though operating as a commercial network rather than donation-funded.

Emerging players

• UP Faith & Family: UP Faith & Family is a streaming service offering family-friendly and faith-based content, comparable to EWTN+ as a faith-focused streaming platform, though with broader Christian/family content rather than exclusively Catholic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ewtnonline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ewtn
• Instagraminstagram.com/EWTN

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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