EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY

Anchored by Tracy Sabol, EWTN News Nightly is our daily news and analysis program presenting breaking Catholic News worldwide, top stories, and daily reports from the White House, Capitol Hill, and Rome. Weekdays at 6 & 9 PM EST.
2023-09-21
EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, September 21, 2023
On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: There was a major victory for pro-life Senator Tommy Tuberville today. Meanwhile, more than 400 participants will gather next month for the Synod on Synodality. And a Catholic hospital in Canada is under fire for giving a prominent role to an assisted suicide provider. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn
2023-09-20
EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The UN Pandemic Treaty opens the door for abortions on demand worldwide. The United Autoworkers are on their 6th day of striking. And Azerbaijan and Armenia have reached a cease-fire agreement to end fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh.
2023-09-19
EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The prime minister of Nagorno-Karabakh says the situation there is horrible. A look at the current relationship between the U.S. and China. And an event held by EWTN in Sweden examines the deep Christian roots of Europe.
2023-09-18
EWTN News Nightly | Monday, September 18, 2023
Five Americans freed in Iran following painstaking negotiations. House Republicans gear up for presentations on Biden impeachment inquiry. And Pope Francis receives the credentials of the new Russian Ambassador to the Holy See.
2023-09-15
EWTN News Nightly | Friday, September 15, 2023
Lawmakers are reacting to Hunter Biden's indictment. An international organization has filed a petition to release imprisoned Bishop Alvarez in Nicaragua. And, Pope Francis says he remains close to the people of Ukraine.
2023-09-14
EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, September 14, 2023
North Korea's leader Kim Jung Un met with President Vladimir Putin in Russia. Scientists have grown an entire model of a human embryo without using sperm or egg. And athletes are being more open about their faith in public.
2023-09-13
EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The US signs off on a prisoner swap deal with Iran. A Canadian bishop reacts to no human remains being found at supposed burial sites. And an investigation into the handling of abuse allegations within the Church begins in Switzerland.
2023-09-12
EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, September 12, 2023
House Speaker McCarthy to open an Impeachment inquiry into President Biden. New allegations emerge regarding the deadly 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka. And a possible major strike by the United Auto Workers Union is looming.
2023-09-11
EWTN News Nightly | Monday, September 11, 2023
The nation remembers those who lost their lives on 9/11. An attempt to ban federal mask mandates in public schools has been shot down. And a senior advisor in Ukraine calls Pope Francis "pro-Russian."
2023-09-08
EWTN News Nightly | Friday, September 8, 2023
President Joe Biden makes his way to India for the G20 Summit. The impact of Pope Francis' trip to Mongolia. And an immigrant looking for his mother makes a shocking discovery.
2023-09-07
EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, September 7, 2023
On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: An impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden is likely just weeks away. Congressman James Comer says the evidence is overwhelming and that then Vice-President Biden received millions of dollars from foreign nationals in a pay to play scheme. And, as the Biden Administration warns Senator Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military promotions “is threatening our national security,” the lawmaker from Alabama is pushing back. There are new developments regarding a 2021 story out of Canada. According to a new report, the recent excavation of 14 alleged burial sites unearthed no human remains. EWTN News Vatican Correspondent, Colm Flynn, joins to refresh our memories about the claims made in Canada back in 2021 and how they affected the Holy Father's visit there. Meanwhile, according to the US Government Accountability Office, each $100 rise in median rent is associated with a 9% increase in homelessness. With the average rent price increasing by almost $250 over the past 2 years, the US is experiencing a homelessness crisis from coast to coast. The cofounder and president of Catholic Action Center, Ginny Ramsey, joins to explain how they address homelessness in the community. Finally this evening, a family from Poland killed for having hidden 8 Jews in their home in 1944 is due to be beatified on Sunday. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, has more. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn
2023-09-06
EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, September 6, 2023
On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Congress is now in a race against time to keep the government open past the end of the month, but the Senate and House Republicans are in 2 different places and the standoff poses a challenge to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. And as the brutal war in Ukraine continues, now for 19 months, there is no peace in sight. There has only been more killing, including several civilians today who died in a missile attack on a market in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, the alleged growing cooperation between North Korea and Russia is drawing attention from Washington, especially the belief that Pyongyang may provide weapons to Moscow. Senior Correspondent of East and South Asian Affairs at the Global Strat View, Se Hoon Kim, joins to talk more about this potential alliance. Pope Francis met this morning with the bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. The Holy Father invited Christians to dedicate October to praying for peace and reconciliation in Ukraine. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser has more. Finally this evening, Sage Steele recently left ESPN after she and the sports network settled a lawsuit regarding comments she made over the company's coronavirus vaccine mandates. She opens up on how she is relying on her Catholic faith after leaving the company where she worked for 16 years covering almost every major sporting event. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn
2023-09-05
EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, September 5, 2023
On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis is back at the Vatican following his 4 day visit to Mongolia. Rome Correspondent for Catholic News Agency, Courtney Mares, joins to share why Pope Francis made the roughly 10 hour flight to Mongolia, with only 1,400 Catholics in the country. And while First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, President Joe Biden continues to test negative as he prepares for a trip to India for the G20 Summit. Meanwhile, Nicaragua's government, led by President Daniel Ortega continues to escalate efforts to silence the Christian faithful. His targets include the Catholic Church, church officials, and even a leading bishop. As a new strain of COVID-19 begins to spread across the country, a number of institutions, including city governments, hospitals, schools and even Hollywood studios are implementing mask mandates. Director of the Independent Women's Forum, Julie Gunlock, shares how big of a concern she thinks the mask mandates are. Finally this year, one person who knows a lot about women and girls' sports is Sage Steele, a long time sportscaster and a staple on ESPN for more than a decade. However, when she appeared on a podcast in 2021 and gave her opinion on the COVID vaccine mandates and a few other topics that some deemed controversial, things changed. Steele joins to talk about her journey and how her Catholic faith is carrying her through it all. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn
2023-09-04
EWTN News Nightly: Labor Day Special | Monday, September 4, 2023
On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The abortion debate has pit a Republican Senator against the Biden Administration. Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has been blocking Pentagon promotions until the military stops paying the travel costs of troops seeking abortions. Senator Tuberville's stance against the Pentagon's abortion policy is also putting his home state of Alabama in the spotlight. John Wahl, Chair of the Alabama Republican Party says, "The Alabama Republican Party recently passed a resolution in support of Senator Tuberville, and that resolution passed 99% to 1. Meanwhile, during World Youth Day in Lisbon, Catholics and Evangelical Christians gathered for an event called "The Change." Among the guests were a well-known actor and a musician. And a couple in Michigan is offering inspiration through their faith. They made a life-affirming decision when they found out they were expecting a special set of twins. Their babies were conjoined from the chest to the abdomen and shared vital organs like a heart and liver, making their diagnosis life-limiting. Finally this evening, a popular podcast helps listeners understand and relate to the Catholic Catechism. "The Catechism in a Year" with Fr. Mike Schmitz has been averaging 200,000 daily downloads and YouTube viewers. This is the follow-up to the popular "The Bible in a Year" podcast. We caught up with Fr. Schmitz to find out more about the podcasts. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn
2023-09-01
EWTN News Nightly | Friday, September 1, 2023
On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis made history today as he arrived in the capital of Mongolia, becoming the first pope to travel to the East Asian nation. EWTN Vatican Correspondent, Colm Flynn, is on the ground in Mongolia and has more. And as the Labor Day weekend arrived, President Joe Biden spoke to reporters in the Rose Garden this afternoon about the latest jobs report saying, “Just this morning we learned the economy created 190,000 jobs last month.” Meanwhile, three Republican lawmakers made a quick trip into Northwest Syria this past weekend. It is the first known visit to the war-torn country by American lawmakers in 6 years. Writing in the Washington Examiner, Timothy R. Carney says in part, "Biden has made it clear that he doesn't merely disagree with pro-lifers but that he hates us and wants to sic the federal government on us." Senior Columnist with the Washington Examiner and fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Carney, joins to tell us more about the piece he wrote. Finally this evening, Mongolia's former president says religious freedom and respect for human life are fundamental values in Mongolia. President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj led the nation for 8 years, from 2009-2017. Earlier this year, we spoke with him about freedom of worship and his impressions of the current and former popes. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn