EWTN News in Depth

The legacy of Rerum Novarum 135 years later and meet the Benedictine monk Pope Leo XIV just appointed as U.S. bishop.

Celebrating one year of Pope Leo XIV - including interviews with his brother, fellow Augustinians, and everyday Catholics.

EWTN News presents Pope Leo’s Peru, a one-hour special report by Jonathan Liedl examining the missionary roots of Pope Leo XIV’s ministry. Filmed on location in northern Peru, the program highlights Pope Leo's years of pastoral services as a missionary in rural Chulucanas, a pastor in the port city of Trujillo, and bishop of the diocese of Chiclayo. Through first-hand accounts of those who knew him, it offers a moving portrait of a shepherd formed by faith, service, and closeness to all—traits that continue to shape Pope Leo's leadership of the universal Church today.

We follow along Pope Leo XIV's historic trip to Africa, spanning four countries. And we remember Pope Francis one year after his death.

USCBB Doctrine Chairman speaks to the Just War Theory debate amid President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV. Plus, interviews with Pope Leo XIV's brother and the Prior General of the Augustinian Order.

Arthur C. Brooks on the surge of Catholic conversions across the U.S. Plus, meet the first African Catholic Bishop appointed in the U.S.

Pope Leo XIV's careful diplomatic approach to the Iran War and engaging with the U.S. Plus, a look at the Holy Father's special devotion to the patron saint of Latin American bishops.

Bishop A. Elias Zaidan reacts to the death of a Lebanese priest killed amid the Middle East conflict. And we dive into the transgender debate with esteemed Catholic psychiatrist Dr. Paul McHugh and hear from someone who has detransitioned.

Catholic scholars debate whether U.S. and Israel's war with Iran is considered a "Just War." Plus, meet the 11th pair of brother bishops in U.S. Catholic history - Bishop Gregory Parkes and Bishop Stephen Parkes.

The First Lady of Nigeria responds to alarming reports of Christian persecution in her nation. PLUS, we break down the latest SSPX controversy over the ordination of bishops.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Mayor Mamdani, JD Vance, and more. A friend of Pope Leo XIV shares Augustinian insight into the Holy Father's Lenten message.

Venerable Fulton Sheen’s beatification cause is moving forward - we have team coverage. Plus, Rep. Chris Smith calls for Jimmy Lai’s release from prison.

Pope Leo XIV's first private meeting with an Irish clerical sex abuse survivor. PLUS, what the Seattle and Boston archbishops are wagering ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.

USCCB President Archbishop Coakley calls for a "Holy Hour of Peace" amid unrest in Minneapolis. Plus, a Virginia family's memorable Jubilee Year of Hope adventure for their son with autism.

Former U.S. Ambassador to The Holy See on Pope Leo's diplomacy with Venezuela. And we take you to Algeria - the land of St. Augustine.

Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr on the U.S. capture of Maduro. PLUS, the top takeaways of Pope Leo XIV's first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals.

A year of history and a year of hope: we look back at the Church’s top headlines in 2025.

Inside Pope Leo XIV's historic first apostolic trip to Turkey and Lebanon. Plus, thousands of faithful flock to venerate St. Thérèse of Lisieux's relics touring the U.S.

Meet San Diego Bishop Michael Pham, the first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV. And, a Catholic hermit in Pennsylvania embraces his rock and roll roots.

Catholic leaders denounce the rise of antisemitism today. Plus, how the Church is helping families properly bury their loved ones' cremated remains.

How the Catholic Church is stepping up as SNAP benefits are set to expire. Plus, an interview with "House of David" actor Michael Iskander on his Catholic faith journey.

How Catholic Charities USA is serving families feeling the economic pinch during the ongoing government shutdown. PLUS, Cardinal Giorgio Marengo shares what it's like to be a Catholic missionary in Mongolia.

Global experts weigh in on necessary next steps in Gaza peace plan. Plus, a look into the Catholic Mass music debate and why certain hymns were temporarily banned.

Expert panel reacts to the Gaza peace deal breakthrough brokered by President Trump. PLUS, what you need to know about Pope Leo XIV's first major papal document released this week.

Catholics in Charlotte, North Carolina share their concerns and experiences as the diocese restricts the Traditional Latin Mass. PLUS, the story of a humble saint who founded the largest shrine to St. Joseph.

With the topic of free speech in the national spotlight, we're joined by intellectual giants Dr. Robert P. George and Dr. Cornel West on how they're able to forge dialogue amid profound ideological disagreement. A Catholic prison ministry helps inmates thrive behind and beyond prison walls - Roselle Reyes travels to New York City to learn more about "Thrive for Life." There's been growing opposition to Cardinal Cupich of Chicago's announcement that he's honoring Senator Dick Durbin wtih a "lifetime achievement award", despite his pro-abortion record. Former U.S. Congressman, and pro-life Democrat, Dan Lipinski joins us with reaction. We highlight the flourishing Catholic community life in Phoenix, Arizona — Erik Rosales takes us there. Catholic actor, director, and producer David Henrie teams up with EWTN Studios for a new travel docuseries in Italy — he speaks with Montse Alvarado about his upcoming show "Seeking Beauty."

We speak with the world's youngest Catholic cardinal - Cardinal Mykola Bychok. PLUS, it's been 50 years since St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's canonization.

Pro-life leader Kristan Hawkins remembers her friend Charlie Kirk, as the world mourns his shocking death. PLUS, we share a special birthday message for Pope Leo XIV's 70th birthday.

The Annunciation shooting in Minneapolis has renewed discussion about increasing security for Catholic schools. Plus, a preview of the canonization Mass of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati.

EWTN News takes you on the journey to renew Catholics' faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist during America's three-year National Eucharistic Revival. From its launch in 2022, to four cross-country pilgrimages and the historic National Eucharistic Congress in 2024, Catholics across the nation gathered in prayer, worship, and public witness. In 2025, the revival reached its conclusion with a final pilgrimage and closing celebrations in Los Angeles — marking a milestone moment for the Catholic Church in America. Join EWTN News for a one-hour special: "America's National Eucharistic Revival: The True Presence of Christ."

Archbishop Borys Gudziak speaks to us from Ukraine with his reaction to the latest Ukraine-Russia peace efforts.  Mark Irons takes us to the Cheverly, Maryland suburbs - where young Christian families are moving to form intentional faith-filled community. As closing arguments for Jimmy Lai's trial began this week, Representative Chris Smith joins us in studio to discuss why he's fighting for the freedom of this pro-democracy media mogul. With students heading back to the classroom, Fr. Mike Schmitz tells us why he's so passionate about Catholic campus ministry.

We look at Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days and what we can already glean from his governing style. Plus, young Catholic men encounter Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati on pilgrimage.

“A look at the biggest moments from the Jubilee Year of Hope. And the canonization countdown begins for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati.”

Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane, Washington speaks on the gift and importance of the confessional seal. PLUS, we go to Baltimore to see how faith leaders are curbing gun violence on the ground and ministering to families affected by it.

A deeper dive into Israel’s strike on the only Catholic Church in Gaza - we speak with Bishop William Shomali in Jerusalem. PLUS, how U.S. bishops are navigating care for immigrants fearing deportation.

A Dallas family loses their two daughters and grandparents in the Texas flood tragedy - we speak with the family's pastor on how they're leaning on God.

The three-year National Eucharistic Revival officially concludes - Montse Alvarado reports from Los Angeles and we speak with Bishop Cozzens. Plus, pro-life victory at the Supreme Court.

Arthur Brooks shares his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV and his "mission of love." Plus, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passes through Navajo nation and we dive into how Catholicism is trending in our culture.

As protests continue to erupt over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement raids in L.A., we speak with Fr. Parker Sandoval from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for a Catholic perspective in California. Pope Leo XIV's Chicago childhood home is now up for auction - Mark Irons travels to the Illinois suburbs to share a sneak peek of our Holy Father's old stomping grounds. Israel strikes Iran's nuclear program, killing top military officials - former U.S. diplomat and EWTN News Contributor Alberto Fernandez puts the developing news into perspective. New York's assisted suicide bill is headed towards Governor Kathy Hochul's desk - Dennis Poust, Executive Director of the New York State Catholic Conference, explains the dangers of this legislation. The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage continues to wind through the country - Julia Convery meets up with the Catholic pilgrims at their midway point in Texas and Oklahoma. Before the San Miguel School in Washington, D.C. breaks for summer vacation, Roselle Reyes meets with a group of middle school boys aided by the school's special mission.

As we mark one month since Pope Leo XIV's election, we look at how he's already sought out unity for both our divided world and divided Church. Ross Douthat, The New York Times opinion columnist and author of "Believe", shares his impressions of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV so far - and how he might inspire a revival of Catholicism in America. Catholics journeying on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage's St. Katharine Drexel route were able to follow in the U.S.-born saint's footsteps in Kansas - Alan Holdren takes us there. EWTN's Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe returned to his home state of Iowa to travel with Our Lord in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage - he tells us what the faithful in America's heartland can offer us all. Plus, Colm Flynn reports on The Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly at the Vatican - and gives us an inside-look as to what it's like to attend a Jubilee in the Eternal City.

In this special edition of EWTN News In Depth, we examine the midway point of the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025, which is already proving to be a historic jubilee year. EWTN News Correspondent Colm Flynn looks at the sights and sounds in Rome so far as millions have traveled to the Eternal City - and Founding EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Joan Lewis shares her perspective of a jubilee year that's included an unexpected papal funeral and conclave. Mark Irons examines Pope Francis' legacy of mercy and hope on Jubilee Year 2025. Though postponed beyond the original Jubilee of Teenagers date, National Catholic Register contributer Sabrina Ferrisi tells us when we might expect Blessed Carlo Acutis' canonization to be rescheduled. Roselle Reyes travels alongside a group of Catholic faithful making a local pilgrimage journey in their own archdiocese this jubilee year. And Dr. Edward Sri explains how the faithful can gain a plenary indulgence during the jubilee by diving into the Catholic Catechism.

As Pope Leo XIV vows to take "every effort" to work for global peace — will the Vatican soon be hosting Russia-Ukraine peace talks? Correspondent Colm Flynn reports from Rome on Pope Leo XIV's full second week and senior Vatican correspondent for Catholic News Agency, Hannah Brockhaus, tells us what we know for certain about the Holy Father's peace efforts. The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage has begun the cross-country journey with the Blessed Sacrament - our Mark Irons brings us to Indianapolis for the kickoff event. Pope Leo XIV is framing the response to artificial intelligence as a critical mission for his papacy - bioethics professor and priest, Fr. Michael Baggot, L.C., explains what's at stake. And Our Holy Father stunned the faithful with his singing - and now you can join in. We speak with the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music's Fr. Robert Melhart, O.P.  to hear more about his "Let's Sing with the Pope" initiative.

Since stepping out from behind the crimson curtains at St. Peter’s Square one week ago, Pope Leo XIV has hit the ground running – we have a full report and speak with EWTN Senior Vatican Analyst Francis X. Rocca to discuss what Pope Leo XIV might be signaling to the faithful in his pontificate so far. Before he was pope, Fr. Robert Prevost spent formative years of his life ministering to the faithful in one of the poorest areas of Peru – we hear from EWTN Noticias anchor Edy Morel in Lima on how Peru may shape the current papacy. Archbishop Borys Gudziak sits down with Montse Alvarado in Rome to share more of the voice of the faithful in Ukraine amid Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage kicks off in Indianapolis this weekend – Mark Irons previews what’s ahead. And Roselle Reyes shares how a group of middle school Catholics in Virginia reacted to the news of Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first U.S. born pope. X: @CatHadro IG: @CatHadro

Just a day after the Conclave began, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost made history as the first U.S.-born successor to Saint Peter. From global reaction to insight and analysis from Catholic experts, discover the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s election and where his pontificate could lead the Catholic Church.

With mounting anticipation around the upcoming conclave, the college of cardinals meet at the Vatican ahead of electing the next pontiff. Dr. Matthew Bunson breaks down the history of a conclave – and Monsignor Roger Landry expands on the dynamics happening among the cardinals. Curtis Martin, FOCUS founder and consultor to the Dicastery of the New Evangelization, previews the challenges and opportunities the next pope will have in spreading the Catholic faith to the culture. As we continue to mourn the loss of Pope Francis, Colm Flynn takes us to Argentina to get the story behind the famous subway photo of then-Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Tens of thousands of teenagers traveled to Rome last weekend to attend the Canonization Mass of Blessed Carlo Acutis, but ended up attending Pope Francis’ funeral Mass instead– Montse Alvarado reports.

On the eve of Pope Francis’ funeral, we look back on the life and legacy of our late pontiff. From the faithful to those who practice no faith at all – Mark Irons hears how the first Argentine pope impacted people from all walks of life. Vatican analyst Delia Gallagher joins us from St. Peter’s Square to preview Pope Francis’ Saturday funeral. We’re joined in studio with one of Pope Francis’ former interpreters, Monsignor Paul deLadurantaye, who shares personal anecdotes of the Holy Father’s meetings ranging from heads of states to the everyday person. The Supreme Court heard a major case this week concerning religious and parental rights – Roselle Reyes explains what’s at stake in Mahmoud v. Taylor. 30 years since the Oklahoma City Bombing, Alan Holdren takes us inside a Catholic church across the tragic site that’s experiencing a resurgence.

Canadian Catholics raise awareness about important issues ahead of the federal election. President Trump gains some limited victories at the Supreme Court; legal analysis on its decisions. The countdown to Canonization begins for Blessed Carlo Acutis; how he inspired teens in rural Kansas as they prepared for Confirmation. East and West will meet on Easter Sunday; how Catholics and Orthodox Christians are preparing for a shared celebration.

The Trump Administration’s plan to cut fraud and waste in government spending brings concern about the impact to Social Security. A Social Security expert weighs in. The legacy of John Paul II, twenty years after his death. Controversy grows over top officials’ group chat with war plans; an expert in national security responds. The survivor of a devastating crash in the Andes Mountains shares how his faith helped him survive. Plus, one of the Pope’s Missionaries of Mercy joins us from Rome to discuss the Jubilee.

Two Catholic experts weigh in on the immigration debate. A Former U.S. Senator and Catholic discusses Trump’s deportations, and a pregnant asylum seeker shares her worries that her baby will be born “stateless” without birthright citizenship. The Metropolitan of the Philadelphia Archeparchy shares his reaction to Trump cutting funding for a lab that tracked thousands of abducted Ukrainian children. Groundbreaking study provides key insight into Alzheimer’s disease and aging, thanks to the willingness of hundreds of nuns. An ultramarathoner is running 35 miles a day on a journey from California to New York. How he hopes to help boys become Godly men.

This week marks five years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic – we explore how the Catholic Church responded. The gutting of USAID leaves Catholic programs without critical funding – the former president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services shares her reaction. Once an illegal immigrant escaping civil war, an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington discusses his pastoral stance on U.S. immigration. A stage show retells the life of Jesus with music and dramatic performances.