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.
2026-07-18
EWTN News In Depth: Catholic Response to Cuba's Energy Crisis
Cardinal Sean O'Malley on Cuba's energy crisis. PLUS, Bishop Robert Barron's reflections on Fulton Sheen's evangelization legacy.
2026-07-11
Ongoing Catholic Response to Deadly Venezuela Earthquakes
A Venezuelan bishop in Caracas gives an update on the earthquake aftermath. PLUS, the story of a professional soccer player turned priest.
2026-07-04
U.S. Catholics Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary
Celebrating the Catholic history behind America's 250th anniversary. PLUS, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia prepares for the 2026 finale of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
2026-06-27
SSPX Bishop Ordinations Risks Deepening Schism
Exclusive interview with Cardinal Gerhard Müller on the upcoming SSPX bishop ordinations. Plus, Catholic concerns with the AI data-center boom.
2026-06-20
Questions Remain About Trump's Iran Peace Deal
Catholic analysis of the Iran peace deal. Plus, powerful encounters with the Blessed Sacrament on the Ocean City Boardwalk.
2026-06-13
U.S. Bishops Update Child Protection Policies
U.S. Bishops approve updates to their child protection policies. Plus, highlights from Pope Leo XIV's apostolic journey to Spain.
2026-06-06
Artificial Intelligence, Georgia Martyrs, and Sacred Heart Consecration
A warning about the "transhumanist" ideology shaping today the A.I. revolution. PLUS, how Catholics can prepare for the U.S. bishops' upcoming consecration of America to the Sacred Heart.
2026-05-30
Pope Leo XIV Releases "Magnifica Humanitas"
Pope Leo XIV presents his first papal encyclical on A.I. Plus, we take you to the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage kickoff in St. Augustine, Florida.
2026-05-23
Awaiting Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical on A.I.
Bishop Barron on Religious Liberty Commission; plus, how Catholic schools can better include students with disabilities.
2026-05-16
How Rerum Novarum Shapes Pope Leo XIV’s Vision
The legacy of Rerum Novarum 135 years later and meet the Benedictine monk Pope Leo XIV just appointed as U.S. bishop.
2026-05-09
One Year of Pope Leo XIV
Celebrating one year of Pope Leo XIV - including interviews with his brother, fellow Augustinians, and everyday Catholics.
2026-05-02
Pope Leo's Peru: An EWTN News Special Report
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.
2026-04-25
Pope Leo XIV Wraps Historic Africa Trip
We follow along Pope Leo XIV's historic trip to Africa, spanning four countries. And we remember Pope Francis one year after his death.
2026-04-18
President Trump Pushes Back Against Pope Leo's Call for Peace
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.
2026-04-04
Gen Z Catholic Conversions Are Surging
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.