EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, November 5, 2026

Pope Leo is set to embark on his longest papal trip yet to South America. Meanwhile, we learn what Virginia's abortion votes mean for the pro-life movement. Plus, 7.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s; can you protect your brain? 00:00 Preview 01:19 Republicans Say They Need to Refocus as Democrats Seize Control of Congress 04:06 Global Reaction to Midterm Elections 08:55 What Virginia and Idaho’s Abortion Votes Mean for the Pro-Life Movement 13:16 Pope Leo Set to Embark on His Longest Papal Trip Yet to South America 16:47 First Lady: ‘We Have Chosen Humanity Over War’ 20:13 Pope Remembers Departed Cardinals, Bishops 20:57 7.4 Million Americans Are Living With Alzheimer’s. How Can You Protect Your Brain? ---------- EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join our Host Veronica Dudo, 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-ne... ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook:   / ewtnnewsnightly   Twitter:   / ewtnnewsnightly   Instagram:   / ewtnnewsnightly   ------------- Subscribe to EWTN News YouTube channel here:    / @ewtnnews   ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf