EWTN News Nightly

Pope Leo XIV proclaims the first saints of his papacy: Saints Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis. Meanwhile, President Trump announces what his administration is doing to protect prayer in the classroom. And, recent remarks from a Democratic senator are drawing Catholic critique.

Ahead of the upcoming canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, we learn more about how their lives inspire & guide the faithful today. Meanwhile, Catholic folk musician Marie Miller has released a new song inspired by their holiness and youthful witness to the faith.

Pope Leo XIV will be inaugurating a new ecological chapter of his pontificate with the opening of Borgo Laudato Si. Meanwhile, the Archdiocese of Denver recently asked parishioners to share the names of young men they believe would make good priests—receiving over 900 submissions.

A new animated film, The Light of the World, tells Christ's story from a unique perspective. Meanwhile, as the Church prepares to welcome two new saints on Sunday, Cardinal Semeraro reflects on the life of soon-to-be saint Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Nearly one week after the tragic shooting at a Catholic church in Minnesota, the Archbishop of Minneapolis shares how the community is healing. Meanwhile, in Iraq, two historic churches destroyed by ISIS have reopened. And, hundreds gathered at the annual EWTN Family Celebration in Virginia.

As Americans mark Labor Day with barbecues and time with family, the holiday’s origins run much deeper—shaped in part by Catholic immigrants who filled the ranks of early unions. St. Joseph is the patron saint of workers because he taught Jesus the trade and craft of carpentry. And we meet a girl in North Dakota who is determined to make it to Carlo Acutis' canonization.

A father shares his daughter’s story of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, a pastor who lost his daughter in a 2017 church shooting responds to the tragedy. And, as part of the Jubilee of Hope, pilgrims from Santiago de Compostela travel to the Vatican.

Following a deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, Minnesota’s governor reportedly boosts security at schools & religious sites. Church leaders prepare services to mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina. And, on the Feast of St. Augustine, we explore his lasting impact—even on Pope Leo XIV.

The Catholic community across the United States is uniting in prayer after a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, Pope Leo mourns the victims of the shooting. And, Catholics are speaking out against the scheduled execution of a Florida death row inmate.

Preparations are underway for the 2025 EWTN Family Celebration. Meanwhile, a group advocating for child safety is sounding the alarm over parents sharing pictures of their children online. And, Trump doubles down on his crime crackdown, saying killers in D.C. will face the death penalty.

Pope Leo sends a message to the Rimini Meeting, an annual lay Catholic festival that took place in Italy. Meanwhile, Trump highlighted his progress in cutting crime in D.C., where National Guard troops are now armed. In the Middle East, an Israeli airstrike struck a Gaza hospital, killing 20 people.

Pope Leo XIV has called for a global day of prayer and fasting on August 22. Meanwhile, a new study shows that, for the first time in more than 50 years, the number of immigrants in America is declining. And, certain faith-based organizations are now accepting cryptocurrency donations.

A new report suggests that the U.S. Catholic Church appears to be entering a period of growth. Meanwhile, faith groups are calling for an investigation into a U.N. relief agency that is reportedly enabling Hamas. And, a woman is facing charges after a protest at an abortion clinic in Pennsylvania.

The Israeli military has announced plans to call up tens of thousands of reservists for an expanded operation in Gaza. Meanwhile, a new report states that roughly 1 in 20 deaths in Canada occur through euthanasia. And, anticipation grows as many wonder where Pope Leo’s first journey abroad will be.

Pro-life organizations raise alarms over a proposal they say could be disastrous for the unborn. Meanwhile, a bill aimed at protecting children online is receiving support from the USCCB. And, a group dedicated to welcoming Jewish converts to Catholicism has launched a new chapter in Israel.