EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Cardinal Ruini, a key figure under John Paul II and Benedict XVI, dies at 95. Meanwhile, a decade has passed since Canada legalized medical assistance in dying, as its surge sparks alarm. And, a Hawaii diocese prepares to celebrate 200 years of Catholic faith on the islands. 00:00 Preview 00:54 President Trump Warns Iran to ‘Behave’ or Else 04:29 Lawmakers React to Emerging U.S.–Iran Deal 09:58 Catholic Bioethicist Warns of Ethical Violations in Human Embryo Gene Editing 15:13 10 Years, 100,000 Deaths: Canada’s Euthanasia Surge Sparks Alarm 19:44 Cardinal Ruini Dies at 95: A Key Figure Under John Paul II and Benedict XVI 22:03 Pope Leo Recalls Recent Trip to Spain 22:40 Pope Receives World Cup Unity Ball 23:04 Hawaii Diocese to Celebrate 200 Years of Catholic Faith on the Islands ------------ 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