EWTN News Nightly | Friday, October 2, 2026

Description: Catholic and Episcopal bishops are urging Tennessee to commute the death sentence of Christa Pike after two botched execution attempts. Meanwhile, 1 million children will join Pope Leo in a global Rosary for peace. And, we explore what the Vatican Observatory really searches for in space.


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00:51 Trump Heads to Alabama, Makes 'Diesel Oil' Announcement
04:11 Lawmakers Propose Department of AI to Regulate Technology Development
08:07 Bishops Urge Clemency for Christa Pike After 2 Botched Execution Attempts
12:09 Pope Leo's Envoy Visits Moscow: Can He Help Bring Peace to Ukraine and Russia?
16:04 What Does the Vatican Observatory Search for in Space?
21:37 1 Million Children to Join Pope Leo in a Global Rosary for Peace


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