EWTN NEWS IN DEPTH

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.

Mystery drone sightings continue in the northeastern U.S. and beyond – Mark Irons reports on how national security officials, politicians, and even Catholic priests are weighing in on these aerial drones lighting up the night skies. With the fast evolving nature of artificial technology – how should the Catholic Church navigate the moral and ethical ways to use it? We report on some of the A.I. hits and misses we’ve seen within the Church so far – and speak with bioethicist Fr. Michael Baggot, L.C. and digital Catholic journalist Juan Andrés Muñoz for their insights. As the Supreme Court announces it will take up a case centered on religious exemptions for a Catholic Charities in Wisconsin – the Diocese of Superior’s Bishop James Powers explains how Catholic Charities’ work in serving those in need is central to the faith. Colm Flynn travels to Norway to take to the headquarters of the North Pole Mission – and the northernmost Catholic cathedral. And hear the rich history behind one of the most beloved Christmas carols “Silent Night”, as we go to Austria with reporter Rudolf Gehrig.

The crumbling of the Assad regime in Syria changes the balance of power in the Middle East and has ramifications for the Christian communities who remain – Mark Irons reports and we speak with Bishop François Beyrouti, the leader of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church in the U.S., and with EWTN News Contributor Alberto Fernandez for their insights into the region. In just five years since a devastating fire, the Notre Dame Cathedral has been restored – Colm Flynn traveled to Paris to find out what the Cathedral’s reopening means to the people of France on a deeper level. This weekend marks 12 years since the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting – we’re joined by one of the victim’s mothers, Jennifer Hubbard, to hear how she’s grappled with God in her Catholic faith amid her suffering. Roselle Reyes introduces us to a “sensory Mass” tailored to members of our Church who have various sensory processing issues and need an accepting environment to worship.

This week the Supreme Court took on a case centered on gender transition procedures for minors – Roselle Reyes reports from the High Court and we get analysis from Josh Payne, an attorney who represents detransitioners, and Theresa Farnan of the Ethics and Public Policy Center’s Person and Identity Project for a Catholic perspective on the issue. Pope Francis will be creating 21 new Cardinals this weekend with his tenth Consistory – we introduce you to some of the notable names and EWTN News Senior Vatican Analyst Francis X. Rocca speaks to Pope Francis’ influence on the College of Cardinals. For more than a century, farming in Nebraska has run in the Clark family blood – and so has the Catholic faith; Mark Irons reports from the cornhusker state. There’s been a renewed conversation about restoring “Meatless Fridays” – we speak with the Institute of Catholic Culture’s Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo about the long-held tradition in the Church and how to better embrace it this Advent.

On the 1,000th day of war, Ukraine hits targets inside Russia with a U.S.-made missile system - we speak with Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia about the latest war developments and to hear how the faithful in Ukraine are maintaining their faith. The daughter of an elderly hostage still being held by Hamas, Sharone Lifschitz, shares details about her Vatican meeting with Pope Francis and her message to the Holy Father. Mark Irons sits down with Bishop William Byrne, the new USCCB Communications Chair, to discuss how lay Catholics are called to communicate Christ to the world in the modern era. Alan Holdren introduces us to St. Martin’s Academy, a Catholic boys boarding school in Kansas that uses nature to teach boys how to become good and faithful men. And during this National Adoption Month, Dr. Ray Guarendi shares his perspective on adoption – both as an adoptive father of 10 himself and as Catholic clinical psychologist.

Just over one week since Election Day, we examine how widely diverse the voting bloc that identifies as Catholic is – and how they played a role in the U.S. presidential election results. Plus, The New Yorker’s Emma Green tells us about her reporting into the GOP’s shifting pro-life playbook to build a new vision of conservative family policy. Correspondent Mark Irons travels to Baltimore for the U.S. Bishops’ annual fall meeting to report on how the U.S. presidential election results are being closely monitored by the Church leaders. Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville speaks to us about the Synod on Synodality – and his reaction to President-elect Trump’s gains with both Catholic-identifying and Hispanic voters. Correspondent Roselle Reyes checks in on restoration efforts in North Carolina following the devastation of Hurricane Helene – and how Catholic groups and volunteers are stepping up to serve. In the wake of Archbishop Justin Welby’s resignation over the mishandling of abuse allegations in the Church of England – National Catholic Register’s Edward Pentin explains the significance of the news and the reaction from the faithful in Britain.

In what was a historic election night, Donald Trump becomes only the second U.S. president to win two non-consecutive terms in office – reporters Mark Irons and Roselle Reyes speaks with voters in two key battleground states, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. The pro-life movement celebrated its first state victories since the reversal of Roe v. Wade – we report on how Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota defeated their abortion amendments. Ethics and Public Policy Center’s Francis X. Maier and The Free Press’ Madeleine Kearns join us to discuss how Trump won the Catholic vote – and how the abortion and gender issues played a role in the election results. More than 13 months since the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack – we speak with the father of an Israeli-American still held hostage and hear his message to President-elect Trump. And we go south with Montse Alvarado for a close-up look at The Painted Churches of Texas.

It’s countdown to Election Day. Candidates present their closing arguments to voters as fears around voter fraud continue to circulate. Political analysts share what they’ll be looking out for on November Fifth. Pope Francis pens a new encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Synod on Synodality ends after three years of discernment – we share big takeaways and what comes next. A look at the sad reality of church closures and consolidations as attendance continues a downward trend. Plus, meet the fourteen new saints recently canonized by Pope Francis – and learn how you can help the holy souls in Purgatory during the month of November.