EWTN News Nightly | Friday, April 24, 2026

EWTN News Nightly | Friday, April 24, 2026

Author: EWTN April 25, 2026 Duration: 25:51
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.

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