EWTN News in Depth

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.

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."

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

“A look at the biggest moments from the Jubilee Year of Hope. And the canonization countdown begins for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arthur Brooks shares his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV and his "mission of love." Plus, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passes through Navajo nation and we dive into how Catholicism is trending in our culture.

As protests continue to erupt over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement raids in L.A., we speak with Fr. Parker Sandoval from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for a Catholic perspective in California. Pope Leo XIV's Chicago childhood home is now up for auction - Mark Irons travels to the Illinois suburbs to share a sneak peek of our Holy Father's old stomping grounds. Israel strikes Iran's nuclear program, killing top military officials - former U.S. diplomat and EWTN News Contributor Alberto Fernandez puts the developing news into perspective. New York's assisted suicide bill is headed towards Governor Kathy Hochul's desk - Dennis Poust, Executive Director of the New York State Catholic Conference, explains the dangers of this legislation. The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage continues to wind through the country - Julia Convery meets up with the Catholic pilgrims at their midway point in Texas and Oklahoma. Before the San Miguel School in Washington, D.C. breaks for summer vacation, Roselle Reyes meets with a group of middle school boys aided by the school's special mission.

As we mark one month since Pope Leo XIV's election, we look at how he's already sought out unity for both our divided world and divided Church. Ross Douthat, The New York Times opinion columnist and author of "Believe", shares his impressions of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV so far - and how he might inspire a revival of Catholicism in America. Catholics journeying on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage's St. Katharine Drexel route were able to follow in the U.S.-born saint's footsteps in Kansas - Alan Holdren takes us there. EWTN's Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe returned to his home state of Iowa to travel with Our Lord in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage - he tells us what the faithful in America's heartland can offer us all. Plus, Colm Flynn reports on The Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly at the Vatican - and gives us an inside-look as to what it's like to attend a Jubilee in the Eternal City.