EWTN NEWS IN DEPTH

A look at the events unfolding in Afghanistan and the U.S. response as well as the humanitarian aid for Haitians impacted by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. As the Delta variant of COVID-19 surges, Catholic schools face challenges for re-opening classrooms. Montse Alvarado speaks with the president of the National Catholic Education Association, Lincoln Snyder, on how school leaders are making sure classrooms are safe but also maintain their independence.

A comprehensive look at the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress including: A full report from correspondent Colm Flynn who is on the ground in Budapest, covering all the events of the congress An interview with Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg on the impact of the congress on Church leaders An interview with Hungary’s Minister for Families Katalin Novak A recap of major highlights of the week-long event with EWTN’s Dr. Matthew Bunson

For the first time in the history of the Church, a Cardinal is facing charges of embezzlement. How this landmark financial corruption case has changed the Vatican justice system and financial transparency. This episode also covers the rise in human trafficking around the world due to the pandemic. How Catholic organizations are working to raise awareness and help trafficked victims.

Honoring the dignity of the human person, a foundation of Catholic teaching by celebrating our senior community. After Pope Francis declared the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, EWTN News In Depth looks at vocations of older generations in the Church and how they are called to the new evangelization. Host Montse Alvarado showcases programs and resources that create inclusive environments for seniors and the needs they fulfill in our Global Church.

This episode features multiple interviews with leaders championing aid for the disabled. Steve Gold a Disability Rights Lawyer and Board Member of Liberty Resources, has been at the forefront of Disability Rights cases. He has helped to fight for accessible housing, worked on para-transit cases, physician-assisted suicide prevention, and more. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, the Archbishop of Louisville is the Episcopal Moderator of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability. Host Montse Alvarado also speaks one-on-one with Matt Simpson, a Paralympian who just returned from playing goal ball in Tokyo.