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 | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:33
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EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:55
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…
EWTN News Nightly | Monday, March 30, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:54
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 visi…
EWTN News Nightly | Friday, March 27, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:56
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.
EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, March 26, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:38
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…
EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, March 25, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:51
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…
EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:03
March 24 marks the feast of St. Óscar Romero, a radiant witness of faith. Meanwhile, Trump has a new DHS Secretary, former Senator Markwayne Mullin. And, ahead of the 10th anniversary of EWTN foundress Mother Angelica’s…
EWTN News Nightly | Monday, March 23, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:50
Pope Leo advances Fr. Flanagan’s cause for sainthood, declaring him Venerable. Meanwhile, the traditional Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem has been canceled due to the Iran war. And, we remember EWTN foundress Mother…
EWTN News Nightly | Friday, March 20, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:31
Tensions are rising in the last fully Christian town in the West Bank region. Meanwhile, we meet the priest who delivers sermons to the Pope and his inner circle. And, the new archbishop of New Orleans shares first impre…
EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, March 19, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:14
Pope Leo calls bishops to Rome over Pope Francis’ controversial marriage document. Meanwhile, hundreds of Catholics rally in prayer at the 2026 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast as America faces division. And, on the Fe…