EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, April 22, 2026

It is Pope Leo XIV’s final full day in Africa before he returns to the Vatican. Meanwhile, an EWTN photographer offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on what it is like traveling with Pope Leo on his journey in Africa. And on Earth Day, we learn how to be better stewards of the Earth. 00:00 Preview 00:53 Pope Leo XIV’s Final Full Day in Africa: Mass and Prison Visit 04:13 What It’s Like Traveling with Pope Leo: Photographer Reflects on Africa Trip 06:47 Report: New Talks With Iran Could Take Place Very Soon 10:17 What’s Happening in the Strait of Hormuz? 14:20 Senate GOP Launches “Reconciliation 2.0” to End DHS Shutdown 17:27 Virginia Passes Redistricting Measure 21:24 NASA Unveils New Telescope 21:52 Earth Day: How Can We Be Stewards of the Earth? 23:53 Rome Marks First Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Death With Special Mass ------------ 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-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 YouTube channel here:    / ewtn   ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf