EWTN News in Depth

EWTN’s weekly one-hour discussion of current events in the Church, politics, and culture, from a Catholic perspective. Covering the underreported stories and clarifying the Church's position on key teachings, with a focus on the laity's needs and concerns. Hosted by Catherine Hadro.
2025-10-25
U.S. Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Week
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.
2025-10-18
Israeli Hostages Freed
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.
2025-10-11
Gaza Peace Deal Breakthrough
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.
2025-10-04
Charlotte Diocese Restricts TLM
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.
2025-09-27
Free Speech in the National Spotlight
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."
2025-09-20
Aftermath of Charlie Kirk Assassination 
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. 
2025-09-13
EWTN News In Depth: Catholic Reaction to Charlie Kirk Assassination
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.
2025-09-06
Healing After Annunciation Shooting
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. 
2025-08-23
Catholic Response to Push for Peace in Ukraine
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.
2025-08-16
Pope Leo's First 100 Days
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. 
2025-08-02
Best of the “Jubilee Year of Hope” – Special Edition
“A look at the biggest moments from the Jubilee Year of Hope. And the canonization countdown begins for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati.”
2025-07-26
Court Battle to Protect Seal of Confession 
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.
2025-07-19
Pope Leo calls for peace after Strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
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.
2025-07-12
Faith and Resilience Amid Deadly Texas Floods 
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.
2025-06-28
The National Eucharistic Revival Officially Concludes
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.