EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, May 7, 2026

EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, May 7, 2026

Author: EWTN May 8, 2026 Duration: 26:01
Pope Leo meets U.S. Secretary of State Rubio amid tensions with President Trump. Meanwhile, Pope Leo marks his first year as pontiff with a special Marian pilgrimage to Pompeii. And, the National Day of Prayer is observed at the U.S. Capitol.

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