EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, May 12, 2026

EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Author: EWTN May 13, 2026 Duration: 27:12
A U.S. same-sex ministry group says criticism in a recent Vatican report is “false and unjust.” Meanwhile, Castel Gandolfo marks 400 years as the pope’s summer residence. And, President Trump heads to China for a critical summit.

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Duration: 24:01
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Duration: 26:21
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EWTN News Nightly | Friday, February 13, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:44
On the eve of Valentine’s Day, the feast of St. Valentine, we learn more about his life. Meanwhile, Pope Leo urges Catholics to abstain from words of hatred in his 2026 Lenten message. And, a Mississippi diocese advances…
EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, February 12, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:16
Today, Vatican radio turns 95 on world radio day. Meanwhile, controversy grows over the University of Notre Dame’s appointment of pro-abortion advocate Susan Ostermann. And, Pope Leo XIV is set to step outside the Vatica…
EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:00
Pope Leo marks World Day of the Sick, observed on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Meanwhile, a bishop expresses ‘strong opposition’ to a pro-ab*rtion professor’s appointment at Notre Dame. And, a Brazilian student face…
EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:03
Pope Leo XIV chooses the theme for the sixth World Day for Grandparents: “I Will Never Forget You.” Meanwhile, ICE officials are grilled by lawmakers for the first time since the fatal shootings in Minnesota. And, we lea…
EWTN News Nightly | Monday, February 9, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:58
The Vatican confirms that Pope Leo will not visit the U.S. in 2026. Meanwhile, the Vatican has cleared the way for the beatification of the Venerable Fulton Sheen. And, in Hong Kong, Catholic pro-democracy advocate Jimmy…
EWTN News Nightly | Friday, February 6, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:54
The Archdiocese of New York installed its new Archbishop, Ronald A. Hicks. Meanwhile, Pope Leo sends a special message as the Winter Olympics open in Milan. And, the Seahawks’ Catholic chaplain offers an inside look at t…
EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, February 5, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:43
We take a rare look at who’s behind the Vatican’s quiet peace talks. Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Santa Fe warns of nuclear risks following the START treaty expiration. And, bishops gather in D.C. for a Mass of Solidarit…
EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:55
Pope Leo and the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops express concern as the START treaty expiration sparks nuclear arms alarm. Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Miami weighs in on Haitian TPS protections in t…