EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Description: We discuss the biggest takeaway from Pope Leo XIV's France trip. Meanwhile, a new book explores the lives of holy men and women throughout history. And, the Protect College Sports Act now moves to the U.S. House.

0:00 America.gov Launch and AI Warnings
1:12 Trump Unveils a New Digital Front Door for Government
3:23 Executive Order, Superintelligence and Data Center Concerns
5:18 Pope Leo on AI, Ethics and Human Dignity
7:06 Pope Meets Abuse Survivors During France Visit
8:37 Hope for the Catholic Church in Secular France
10:08 Jack Smith Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee
13:16 Senate Passes College Sports Reform Bill
14:47 UK Terror Plot, Iran Talks and Strait of Hormuz Standoff
21:33 Cardinal Fernando Filoni on Holy Lives and Supporting Christians in the Holy Land

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