EWTN News Nightly

EWTN was given special access to ride alongside seminarians as they bike Rome’s traditional Lenten pilgrimage. Meanwhile, the 2026 international religious freedom report has been released. And, debate in Congress intensifies over presidential authority to strike Iran.

An Iraqi archbishop addresses the U.S.–Iran conflict and the situation on the ground. Meanwhile, St. Peter’s Basilica unveils new Stations of the Cross. And, the Supreme Court blocks a California law restricting parental notification about student gender transitions.

Middle East tensions spike as the US–Iran conflict reaches Lebanon and Iraq. Meanwhile, Catholic leaders call for peace as the conflict in Iran escalates. And, Pope Leo XIV visits a third parish in Rome for Lent.

Pope Leo XIV concludes a Lenten retreat at the Vatican. Meanwhile, U.S. bishops weigh in ahead of a hearing on Trump’s birthright citizenship order. And, post-State of the Union, Trump travels to Texas touting energy and oil.

A pro-abortion professor backs off a leadership role at Notre Dame University after backlash. Meanwhile, lawmakers weigh in on affair allegations against Catholic Rep. Tony Gonzales. And, we learn how the Church is helping amid Cuba’s worsening humanitarian crisis.

The Vatican announces major details on Pope Leo’s upcoming visits to Europe and Africa. Meanwhile, the Holy Father honors the Oblates of Mary Immaculate on their 200th anniversary. And, a pro-life leader reacts to the omission of ab*rtion from Trump’s State of the Union address.

Ukrainian bishops speak out as today marks 4 years of the Russia-Ukraine war. Meanwhile, brave Catholic priests give a Eucharistic blessing over Mexico amid unrest. And, during the special Year of St. Francis, announced by Pope Leo, a rare exposition of St. Francis’s remains draws global attention.

A Christian pastor describes the situation on the ground as cartel violence erupts across Mexico. Meanwhile, Pope Leo makes his second Lenten stop in Rome at the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. And, The Holy Father calls on the faithful to let the Lord transform them this Lent.

Sacred Heart Basilica prepares for Pope Leo XIV’s second Lenten stop in Rome. Meanwhile, following a Catholic school vandalism, students had the special opportunity to meet Pope Leo. And, the DHS shutdown continues amid a partisan standoff over ICE reforms.

The Vatican declines to join Trump’s new “Board of Peace” due to the board’s “particular nature.” Meanwhile, Chicago Archbishop Cupich leads an Ash Wednesday procession to an ICE detention center. And, a new app draws from St. Carlo Acutis’ research on Eucharistic miracles.

Pope Leo XIV leads a historic Ash Wednesday procession. Meanwhile, a new “Heart of Prayer” Lenten series aims to deepen prayer life. And, the Holy Father reminds Christians that the Church is always a sign of reconciliation.