EWTN News in Depth

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.

As Pope Francis continues his stay at Gemelli Hospital, millions around the world are uniting in prayer for his healing. Parishes across the United States keep their doors open for all to encounter the true presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament; discover how to deepen your own devotion to the Eucharist during the season of Lent. In a shocking policy shift, the White House began directly meeting with terrorist group Hamas; an expert in diplomacy and counter-terrorism weighs in. Plus, the inspiring story of Boys Town, the lives it’s changed, and the priest who founded it.

After three years of war in Ukraine and decades of cold relations with Russia, President Trump flips the script on strategy. The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church reacts to the recent escalations between the U.S. and Ukraine. A bishop reacts to the White House’s efforts to limit birthright citizenship. Catholic farmers share how funding freezes could impact their work to feed the hungry. Plus, hundreds of people discover Christ in Manhattan at NY Encounter.

The pro-life perspective on Trump’s moves to limit birthright citizenship to the children of migrants. Saint Augustine’s Ordo Amoris goes viral; how his teaching is being debated in politics. An American returns home after years in Russian confinement. A ministry helps women find healing and freedom from porn addiction. And Judge Frank Caprio shares how his Catholic faith taught him empathy and compassion in the courtroom.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Latin America in his first international trip. We share expert analysis on his trip and how it reflects Trump’s goals for the region. As the Supreme Court weighs an age verification law out of Texas, advocates are calling on the government to protect children from viewing pornography. Catholic students in Maryland discover the beauty of Gregorian chant through their preparation for Candlemas. Plus, our third annual Super Bowl Showdown: the bishops of Kansas City and Philadelphia go head-to-head in a friendly wager. ------------ Hosted by Catherine Hadro, EWTN News In Depth welcomes guests in a discussion of current events in the Church, politics, and culture, all through the lens of the Catholic faith. This show is about finding out who we are as people and as Catholics, and how we can confidently live our faith in the world. It is produced by EWTN News: https://www.ewtnnews.com ------------- EWTN News In Depth airs on EWTN Fridays at 8pm ET. It re-airs on Saturdays at 1am ET & Sundays at 11am ET ------------ Sign up today to receive the EWTN News In Depth newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/indepth ------------- Follow EWTN News In Depth on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EWTNNewsInDepth Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsInDepth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsindepth/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf

Catholic leaders respond to criticism on the U.S. Bishops’ service to migrants and refugees as President Trump signs a flurry of executive orders on immigration. Thousands of pro-life advocates march for life in Washington, DC; we ask them why they march. From TikTok to Catholic Charities and a religious charter school; legal analysis on the biggest cases at the Supreme Court this year. Plus, artistry reinforces faith: how one wheelchair-bound man is honoring the rebirth of Notre Dame Cathedral in his own unique way.

An EWTN News exclusive conversation with Jeanne Mancini and Jennie Bradley Lichter, the outgoing and incoming leadership of the March for Life.

An apocalyptic scene on the West Coast as Los Angeles suffers from deadly wildfires. Angelus News’ Pablo Kay shares how Catholics are faring in the wake of destruction. President Jimmy Carter reaches his final resting place in Georgia after a state funeral in Washington. We discuss his complex legacy from a Catholic perspective. The Supreme Court hears arguments over TikTok as its national ban looms. March for Life enters a new chapter as it prepares for the annual pro-life gathering. 20,000 young Catholics celebrate the New Year with prayer and worship at the annual SEEK Conference. Plus, from atheism to the priesthood: the faith journey of Canadian priest Father Peter Turrone.

It’s the Year of Jubilee: discover its ancient traditions and how you can take part. A Jubilee veteran shares her top tips for making a pilgrimage to Rome, and meet American Catholics who are joining tens of millions of faithful traveling to the Eternal City this year. Father Paul Hartmann with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops shares how parishes and dioceses can participate in the Jubilee at home. As Blessed Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati await their canonization masses this year, we explore the young future saints’ legacy and how they’re inspiring American ministries reach young people. Plus, a special call to mercy in the Jubilee Year: Dominican friar Father Thomas Petri and Franciscan friar Father John Paul Mary explain the role of Pope Francis’ Missionaries of Mercy and how they reveal the heart of his papacy.

Four different people with four very different lives; the tie binding these devout Catholics together is the strength of their overriding faith in God. Here’s EWTN News In Depth’s top interviews of 2024. Tammy Peterson shares her miraculous recovery from cancer and how it led her to discover the Catholic faith. Cardinal Sean O’Malley reflects on his tenure at the helm of the Archdiocese of Boston – and how he brought the Archdiocese through its abuse crisis. His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk recounts how Catholic Ukrainians are leaning on their faith through the war with Russia. And three-time Super Bowl champion kicker Harrison Butker reveals his strong ideas on Catholic family and the vital role of fathers.