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Amid the rising tension in the Middle East, the US says it is sending more troops to the region. NFL great and Catholic, Brett Favre, told Congress that he has Parkinson's during a hearing. And, the Vatican has unveiled the theme and logo of the next World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea in 2027.

The accelerated cycle of violence between Hezbollah and Israel is prompting fears of an all-out regional war. A US appeals court is reviewing whether it's going to allow a bet start-up company to take bets on elections. And a look at the formal diplomatic relations between the US and the Vatican.

Vice President Kamala Harris takes her pro-abortion message to Georgia. A discussion on the current situation in Lebanon and how the people there are feeling after the stream of attacks this week. Also, an expert analysis of the gubernatorial race in North Carolina. A discussion on Pope Francis’s upcoming papal trip to Belgium.

Tonight on EWTN News Nightly: With Election Day approaching, Vice President Harris joined Oprah Winfrey, while former President Trump attended an anti-Semitism event. A look at the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, and Americans detained in China. Plus, the spiritual impact of Medjugorje.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: With Election Day moving in fast, former president Donald Trump heads to suburban New York. House Speaker Johnson is moving forward with a vote on a six-month government funding plan which includes the SAVE Act. And, since the terrorist attack by Hames in Israel last October, the situation has been especially difficult for Christians.

Tonight on EWTN News Nightly: Trump and Harris hit the campaign trail after a recent assassination attempt. Democrats push for increased abortion access, facing GOP opposition. Springfield, Ohio faces bomb threats. Plus, the Franciscan order commemorates 800 years since St. Francis received the stigmata.

After a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, President Biden and lawmakers are reacting. Voters in Florida are set to consider whether to invalidate the state's pro-life protections for the unborn. And, the Vatican presented the work of the second session of the Synod on Synodality.

President Biden marked the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act yesterday at the White House. Today is day 5 of the International Eucharistic Congress in Quito. And, after 12 days spent in 4 countries in Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis has concluded his 45th apostolic journey.

Louisiana is dealing with power outages and flooding as Francine has weakened to a tropical depression. Jared Isaacman has become the first private citizen in history to complete a spacewalk. And the Virgin of Quito is more popular than ever as the International Eucharistic Congress is in town.

Hours after Donald Trump and Kamala Harris clashed on the debate stage, the two shook hands again at Ground Zero, as America remembered the fallen on this September 11th. And before leaving for Singapore, Pope Francis met with hundreds of young people in East Timor.

The big debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris takes place tonight. Former NFL star Tim Tebow and a group of lawmakers introduced a bill that will help rescue victims of child sexual abuse. And, Pope Francis is concluding his visit to East Timor, the third leg of his apostolic journey.

Vice President Kamala Harris is gearing up for her debate with former President Donald Trump. After a 2 day visit to Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis has arrived in East Timor, the third leg of his apostolic journey. And, the International Eucharistic Congress is underway in Ecuador.

According to our exclusive poll on Catholic voters, 50% say they plan to vote for Kamala Harris. Pope Francis is continuing his 45th apostolic journey with a 3-day visit to Papua New Guinea. And, the Pontifical Mission Societies has a new leader in the United States - Fr. Roger Landry.

Less than a week until the hugely anticipated Trump/Harris debate on live TV. A new poll reveals that 39% of Catholic voters say they generally accept most of the Church's teachings. And today is Pope Francis' third and last day in Indonesia, before departing for the second leg of his journey.

Former New York official Linda Sun is charged with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government. The social media platform X remains suspended and unavailable to a reported 40 million users in Brazil. And Pope Francis had his first full day in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta.

US leaders are reacting to the heartbreaking news that 6 hostages were found dead in Gaza, killed by Hamas. The US government seized a plane being used by Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro. And as Pope Francis arrived in Jakarta, the longest trip for the pontificate is underway.

The beginning of Labor Day marked a significant change in American history that brought improved pay and working conditions. On the spiritual side of labor, St. Joseph is the patron of workers. And we take a look at Dorothy Day's journey to Catholicism and the founding of the Catholic Worker Movement.

Vice President Kamala Harris, trying to win the White House, is announcing a pro-abortion bus tour. An alarming new report reveals that 41% of parents report being too stressed to function most days. Oscar Winner Jon Voight discusses his Catholic upbringing and how it affects his life. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

The US Supreme Court declined to revive Biden's student debt relief plan. The RFK Jr. campaign is appealing a ruling that knocked him off the presidential ballot in New York. And Academy Award Winning Actor Jon Voight, shares why it was important for him to be a part of the new movie "Reagan".

Israel has launched one of its largest military operations in the West Bank. Never before seen documentary footage of Nancy Pelosi reacting to Trump supporters on January 6th has emerged. And, there are new developments in the appointing of a Catholic bishop in Communist China.