EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, May 13, 2026

EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Author: EWTN May 14, 2026 Duration: 26:10
Forty-five years later, Pope Leo recalls the assassination attempt on JP II on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Meanwhile, the Vatican warns the Society of St. Pius X that the planned consecrations of bishops will lead to excommunications. And we learn what's driving China's crackdown on Christians.

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EWTN News Nightly | Friday, April 17, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:22
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 t…
EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, April 16, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:30
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…
EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:49
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.”
EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:42
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 t…
EWTN News Nightly | Monday, April 13, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:03
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.
EWTN News Nightly | Friday, April 10, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:40
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 v…
EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, April 9, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:05
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…
EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:10
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 m…
EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:48
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…
EWTN News Nightly | Monday, April 6, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:50
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.