EWTN News Nightly | Friday, August 28, 2026

On St. Augustine's feast day, his influence shines through Pope Leo XIV. Meanwhile, a violinist reflects on performing for Pope Leo XIV and his special blessing. And, Christians in Nigeria remain under attack from Islamist terrorist groups. 00:00 Preview 00:46 Nepal Latest 02:06 Trump Honors Artemis II Crew in Houston 06:25 Pro-Life Lawmakers Make Major Push to Move Key Bills Across the Finish Line 09:01 5 Years After U.S. Withdrawal, Afghanistan Continues to Face Humanitarian Crisis 12:45 Pope Meets With St. Vincent de Paul Society 13:15 Christians Under Attack in Nigeria 18:57 On St. Augustine's Feast Day, His Influence Shines Through Pope Leo XIV 21:40 Violinist Reflects on Performing for Pope Leo XIV and His Special Blessing ------------ 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