A papal visit spanning three countries
EWTN reported that 2.5 million people gathered for Leo's Mass in Buenos Aires during his first visit to Argentina as pope. His stops in the country also included a care home for people with disabilities and a tribute to Pope Francis. In his reflections, Leo addressed faith, family and the defense of life in Argentine society.
Argentina is the second country on the pope's 12-day journey, which began in Uruguay and continues to Peru. According to the Holy See Press Office's November 3, 2026, briefing, this is Leo's sixth apostolic journey and runs November 6–17. The itinerary spans 10 cities, with roughly a dozen flights and about 40 planned addresses, all in Spanish.
The visit ends decades-long gaps between papal trips to two of the countries. St. John Paul II was the last pope to visit Uruguay, in 1988, and Argentina, in 1987, the press office said. EWTN described Uruguay as one of Latin America's most secularized countries.
In its Argentina coverage, EWTN asked journalist Dr. Esteban Gabriel Pittaro about the atmosphere in Buenos Aires, young people's response to Leo's message and why Francis never returned to his home country as pope.
The Peru stage is scheduled for November 11–17 under the motto "Let us open our hearts." Leo served there for years as a missionary and bishop, prompting the Vatican to describe this part of the journey as a homecoming.
Abu Dhabi to host renewed Ukraine peace talks
Representatives of the United States, Ukraine and Russia are due to begin peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, CNN reported. This will be their fourth trilateral round and the first since February. None of the previous rounds produced a significant breakthrough.
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will represent the United States, with top negotiator Rustem Umerov leading Ukraine's delegation. Russia is sending Deputy Foreign Ministers Sergei Ryabkov and Mikhail Galuzin, along with Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky.
EWTN's report on the planned talks noted that attacks were continuing. Trump mediators described the war as an "extraordinarily difficult and complicated conflict."
Nvidia board investigates reports involving Huang
Reports alleging that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a Chinese intelligence operation following an affair with a suspected Chinese spy have drawn scrutiny. Beijing has dismissed the reports as a smear campaign.
Nvidia's board has opened an independent investigation, CNBC reported. A committee of independent directors is overseeing the inquiry with outside counsel. Three Republican House committee chairs have also requested a closed-door briefing with Huang on November 18, 2026, the day after Nvidia's scheduled third-quarter earnings report.
EWTN discussed the allegations with Devan Patel, a tech ethics fellow at the Rainey Center. The conversation addressed the suspected spy's possible aims and whether the controversy could affect U.S.-China relations.
Prayer and fasting event opens November 14
The 34th International Week of Prayer and Fasting will take place November 14–22, 2026. Co-founder Maureen Flynn spoke with EWTN about the movement's mission, the role of prayer and fasting, and ways to participate.
Organizers chose "God's Influencers" as this year's theme, connecting St. Carlo Acutis with St. Francis of Assisi as the 800th anniversary of Francis's death is marked.
Opening-day activities on Saturday, November 14, will be held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. A pilgrim relic of St. Carlo Acutis's pericardium will be available for veneration, according to the organizers' press release.
A film about Jimmy Stewart's wartime experience
EWTN's Francesca Fenton also reported on the new film "Jimmy," which examines the connection between Jimmy Stewart's World War II military service and his later performance as George Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life."
