How the World Reacted to St. John Paul II's Passing | EWTN News Nightly

Author of "A Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century," Dr. Paul Kengor joins to take us back to when Pope John Paul II died. He shares what the reaction was around the world. His funeral at the Vatican was one of the largest gatherings of diplomats and world leaders in human history. Dr. Kengor tells us what the scene was that day. One of the hallmarks of his papacy was his fight against Communism in Europe. Dr. Kengor discusses why the fight against Communism was so important and what he would think of Communism or Socialism today. He fills us in on where he was when he heard that John Paul II has died. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, 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