EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, June 18, 2026

Pope Leo presides over the funeral of Cardinal Ruini at the Vatican. Meanwhile, Pope Leo declares American religious sister Mother Mary Teresa Tallon “Venerable.” And, Catholic leaders address the mental health needs of clergy and religious. 00:00 Preview 00:50 VP Vance Responds to Pope’s Comments on MOU: “Praise Jesus” 04:04 Analyzing Negotiations with Iran 07:44 U.S. Army Green Beret on Ukraine’s Recent Strikes on Russia 12:46 Republicans Revolt Against Trump’s Demand to Attach SAVE Act to FISA Reform 19:27 Pope Leo Presides Over Funeral of Cardinal Ruini at Vatican 20:23 Pope Leo Meets with Peruvian President 21:06 Catholic Leaders Address Mental Health Needs of Clergy and Religious 24:06 Pope Leo Declares American Religious Sister “Venerable” ------------ 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