EWTN News Nightly | Friday, August 21, 2026

Pope Leo will become the third pontiff to visit San Marino, the world's oldest republic. Meanwhile, a new film, American Martyr, tells the story of Oklahoma priest and martyr Blessed Stanley Rother. And, Catholic Community Services tackles homelessness in Seattle. 00:00 Preview 00:57 Construction on WH Ballroom Can Continue 01:42 President Trump Seeks to Lower Food Prices by Importing More Beef 04:22 Super PACs Pouring in Big Money Ahead of November Midterms 07:12 NJ Governor Signs Pro-Abortion Protection Law 08:45 Pope Leo Meets With Catholic Legislators 09:57 Catholic Charities Tackles Homelessness Crisis 13:57 Trump Administration Announces New Strategy to Combat Homelessness 09:10 Pope Leo to Become Third Pontiff to Visit San Marino, World's Oldest Republic 21:12 New Film ‘American Martyr’ Tells Story of Priest & Martyr Blessed Stanley Rother ------------ 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