EWTN News Nightly

A new Vatican exhibit features art you don’t see—but you hear. Meanwhile, a new DOJ report alleges anti-Christian bias and targeting under the Biden administration. And, a Catholic marathon champion breaks the record at the London Marathon.

Pope Leo XIV gives a striking answer on what makes a good Christian politician. Meanwhile, the Holy Father reflects on his Africa trip as a ‘chance to make their voices heard.’ And, the Pentagon says the Iran war has cost $25 billion at a hearing on Capitol Hill.

A group of Dominican Sisters is challenging New York over a law they say contradicts their Catholic faith. Meanwhile, seminarians in Rome turn a soccer game into a witness to the Gospel. And, King Charles III addresses the U.S. Congress in a historic speech.

Pope Leo XIV meets with the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. Meanwhile, President Trump and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt address the WHCA Dinner Shooting. And, King Charles III arrives in Washington, D.C., for a four-day visit amid diplomatic tensions.

As Pope Leo’s trip to Africa comes to an end, we take a look back at some of the defining moments of the pontiff’s longest Apostolic Journey so far. Meanwhile, a special conference in Rome focused on the religious persecution facing Christians in Nigeria and beyond.

Pope Leo celebrates a final Mass in Africa before his departure. Meanwhile, returning from Africa, Pope Leo holds a final in-flight press conference. And, a new report reveals who today’s future priests are.

It is Pope Leo XIV’s final full day in Africa before he returns to the Vatican. Meanwhile, an EWTN photographer offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on what it is like traveling with Pope Leo on his journey in Africa. And on Earth Day, we learn how to be better stewards of the Earth.

Pope Leo visits Equatorial Guinea and pays tribute to Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his passing. And, Israel investigates a soldier who destroyed a crucifix in Lebanon.

Pope Leo arrives in Angola, where hundreds of thousands gather for Mass. Meanwhile, an Angolan archbishop reacts to Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the country. And, Pope Leo says a debate with Trump is “not in my interest at all.”

Pope Leo draws 120,000 people to Mass during his visit to Cameroon. Meanwhile, we take a closer look at what comes next in Pope Leo’s Africa journey. And, amid a fragile Lebanon ceasefire, we learn about aid efforts on the ground.

Pope Leo arrives in Bamenda, Cameroon, with a message of peace. Meanwhile, a reported bomb threat clears the home of Pope Leo XIV’s brother in Illinois. And, Georgia is set to take a major step toward receiving its first saints as the beatification of “the Georgia Martyrs” approaches.

Pope Leo lands in Cameroon, continuing his apostolic journey in Africa. Meanwhile, a local priest reacts to his arrival. And, the Pope visits an orphanage, saying: “No one is ever a stranger or forgotten.”

In Africa, Pope Leo retraces the footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine. Meanwhile, a religious crackdown in Algeria raises questions during Pope Leo’s visit. And, Archbishop Amel Nona is elected patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church.

Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism: “I have no fear.” Meanwhile, U.S. bishops are “disheartened” by Trump's attack on Pope Leo. And, the Holy Father arrives in Algeria in a historic first papal visit.

Pope Leo XIV invites the world to join a vigil for peace at St. Peter's Basilica on April 11. Meanwhile, the Church prepares to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, a reminder of God’s infinite mercy. And, Pope Leo is set to visit Africa on a major 11-day mission beginning April 13.

Pope Leo XIV welcomes Olympic athletes to the Vatican. Meanwhile, a former prisoner of Iran shares his thoughts on whether Iran can be trusted not to break the ceasefire. And, the Order of Malta is working to aid Lebanon’s victims amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

Pope Leo praises news of a two‑week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Meanwhile, the archbishop for the U.S. military reacts to the ceasefire. And, a kidnapped priest shares a story of faith and survival and what it means to live the resurrection every day.

Pope Leo calls Trump’s threats to Iran “truly unacceptable.” Meanwhile, Catholicism is experiencing a surge in converts from around the world. And, a rare Renaissance painting portraying Christ’s humanity was acquired by the Italian state for $14.9 million.

Pope Leo XIV leads Easter celebrations for the first time as pontiff. Meanwhile, ‘House of David’ lead actor Michael Iskander talks season 2. And, President Trump responds to EWTN’s questions about the Iran war.

Pope Leo XIV is leading his first Holy Week as pontiff. Meanwhile, we learn how Christians are observing Easter in countries most affected by the Iran war. And, NASA prepares to launch the first human crew to the Moon since 1972.

Pope Leo XIV appeals to Trump and world leaders to end war in Iran. Meanwhile, a hospital offered euthanasia to a woman after she reported back pain, and now she’s speaking out. And, support is needed more than ever for the Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land.

Catholic leaders were temporarily barred from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday by Israeli police. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV says God “does not listen” to prayers of those who wage war. And, Pope Leo XIV visits Monaco, urging peace and charity.

Pope Leo XIV is set for a historic visit to Monaco. Meanwhile, Mass was held in memory of Mother Angelica at St. Peter’s Basilica. And, Chicago Catholic parents have appealed to the Vatican to keep their school open.

Holy Week is disrupted in the Holy Land as the Iran war upends religious traditions. Meanwhile, Christians are caught in the crossfire as Israel‑Hezbollah fighting escalates in Lebanon. And, we learn about St. Clement’s Island, the birthplace of religious freedom.

The Vatican announced that Venerable Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified on September 24. Meanwhile, Bishop Seitz of El Paso speaks about the “grave moral evil” of the mass detention and deportation of immigrants. And, as this Friday marks 10 years since the passing of Mother Angelica, we reflect on the profound impact she had on viewers around the world.