EWTN News in Depth

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.

We follow along Pope Leo XIV's historic trip to Africa, spanning four countries. And we remember Pope Francis one year after his death.

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.

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.

Pope Leo XIV's careful diplomatic approach to the Iran War and engaging with the U.S. Plus, a look at the Holy Father's special devotion to the patron saint of Latin American bishops.

Bishop A. Elias Zaidan reacts to the death of a Lebanese priest killed amid the Middle East conflict. And we dive into the transgender debate with esteemed Catholic psychiatrist Dr. Paul McHugh and hear from someone who has detransitioned.

Catholic scholars debate whether U.S. and Israel's war with Iran is considered a "Just War." Plus, meet the 11th pair of brother bishops in U.S. Catholic history - Bishop Gregory Parkes and Bishop Stephen Parkes.

The First Lady of Nigeria responds to alarming reports of Christian persecution in her nation. PLUS, we break down the latest SSPX controversy over the ordination of bishops.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Mayor Mamdani, JD Vance, and more. A friend of Pope Leo XIV shares Augustinian insight into the Holy Father's Lenten message.

Venerable Fulton Sheen’s beatification cause is moving forward - we have team coverage. Plus, Rep. Chris Smith calls for Jimmy Lai’s release from prison.

Pope Leo XIV's first private meeting with an Irish clerical sex abuse survivor. PLUS, what the Seattle and Boston archbishops are wagering ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.

USCCB President Archbishop Coakley calls for a "Holy Hour of Peace" amid unrest in Minneapolis. Plus, a Virginia family's memorable Jubilee Year of Hope adventure for their son with autism.

Former U.S. Ambassador to The Holy See on Pope Leo's diplomacy with Venezuela. And we take you to Algeria - the land of St. Augustine.

Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr on the U.S. capture of Maduro. PLUS, the top takeaways of Pope Leo XIV's first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals.

A year of history and a year of hope: we look back at the Church’s top headlines in 2025.