EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Pope Leo addresses Church teaching on the use of force in self-defense. Meanwhile, thousands gather in Ireland for the annual March for Life. And, a new Catholic wedding website integrates faith into wedding planning. 00:00 Preview 00:59 Trump, Rubio, Hegseth, and Caine All Provide Updates on the War With Iran 03:16 Pope Leo Addresses Church Teaching on Use of Force in Self-Defense 05:28 Midwest Primaries Test Republican Party Unity 09:45 Spirit Grounded; Dept. of Transportation Offers Rescue Fares 13:24 Pro-Life Lawmakers Push to Defund Abortion and Transgender Procedures 16:09 Thousands Gather in Ireland for Annual March for Life 17:07 China’s Mineral Monopoly Threatens Global Security 21:18 AI & the Future of Work Event in Rome 22:09 New Catholic Wedding Website Integrates Faith Into Wedding Planning 25:02 Vatican Releases New Book of Writings by Robert Prevost ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf