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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.

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EWTN News Nightly | Friday, August 21, 2026

Pope Leo will become the third pontiff to visit San Marino, the world's oldest republic. Meanwhile, a new film, American Martyr, tells the story of Oklahoma priest and martyr Blessed Stanley Rother. And, Catholic Community Services tackles homelessness in Seattle.

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EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, August 20, 2026

10,000 people gathered for a St. Maximilian Kolbe-inspired festival in Poland. Meanwhile, Colombia proposes a surrogacy ban as the Texas Baby Gabriel surrogacy dispute continues. And, the Lourdes shrine will cover all mosaics by disgraced priest Fr. Rupnik ahead of Pope Leo’s visit.

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EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Cardinal Pizzaballa reassures Christians in the West Bank as tensions rise. Meanwhile, Pope Leo highlights the power of sacred music in the Mass. And, a new HHS report raises alarming questions about care for kids with gender dysphoria.

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EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, August 18, 2026

The rosary Blessed Fulton Sheen designed 75 years ago is back for his beatification. Meanwhile, on the Assumption, Pope Leo reveals where Mary's true beauty is found. And, hundreds gather for one of the largest Marian processions in Lebanon.

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EWTN News Nightly | Friday, August 14, 2026

Today marks the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a heroic martyr who gave his life for a prisoner at Auschwitz. Meanwhile, the Church prepares to celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15. EWTN will also celebrate its 45th anniversary since Mother Angelica launched the network.

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EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, August 13, 2026

A baby was born after a surrogate refused the biological parents' request for an abortion. Meanwhile, the WNBA is being forced to answer what it means to be a woman after ex-NBA players declare for the draft. And, doctors successfully operated on a baby still in the womb in a pioneering surgery.

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EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, August 12, 2026

A Vatican Observatory scholar explains Europe's August 12 solar eclipse. Meanwhile, American farmers help feed millions facing hunger in Kenya. And, at Wednesday's General Audience, Pope Leo explains how the liturgical year renews Christ's work of salvation.

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EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The Church celebrates the Feast of St. Clare of Assisi. Meanwhile, Pope Leo prays for victims of the Colombia earthquake as rescue efforts continue. And, a Catholic counselor shares the first step toward healing a broken relationship with your adult child.

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EWTN News Nightly | Monday, August 10, 2026

The Chicago White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with a special "Pope Hat" giveaway. Meanwhile, an Archdiocese in Colombia calls for prayers after a devastating earthquake. And, Pope Leo reflects on one of the most beloved stories in Scripture: Christ walking on water.

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EWTN News Nightly | Friday, August 7, 2026

Jonathan Roumie & the Chosen cast head to the wild in a new Bear Grylls survival series. Meanwhile, Pope Leo urges Catholics to pray the Liturgy of the Hours. And, a top Vatican official is set to visit Russia following his recent Ukraine mission.

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EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, August 6, 2026

An Iraqi Christian woman wins a landmark case recognizing her faith identity. Meanwhile, thousands of young Catholics welcome Pope Leo to Assisi. And, Pope Leo names a new archbishop in Puerto Rico.

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EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, August 5, 2026

St. Mary Major reenacts the miraculous summer snowfall that led to its construction. Meanwhile, a judge temporarily blocks New York's assisted suicide law for Catholic nursing homes. And, we hear a story from a Catholic daughter's perspective on the harsh reality of her father's assisted death.

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EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, August 4, 2026

On August 4, the Church marks the feast of St. John Vianney. Meanwhile, a WNBA player's stance on trans athletes in women's sports sparks major backlash. And, FIFA abandons a controversial $20 billion plan to sell World Cup stakes.

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