2023-03-21 - EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, March 21, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The White House took aim at Republicans in Congress for trying to pass the Parents Bill of Rights Act. The Biden Administration claims the education bill "does not actually help parents." Meanwhile, former president and 2024 candidate, Donald Trump, is bracing his supporters, saying today's the day for his indictment and arrest. At issue is the question of whether the former president illegally covered up a payment to his lawyer. Cofounder and president of Real Clear Politics, Tom Bevan, joins to share what he makes of all of this. And two major pieces of legislation are on the agenda at Capitol Hill. House Republicans intend to pass a new energy bill that uses fossil fuels, while the Senate hopes to end decades old war authorizations. Europe's top human rights court has condemned Russia for the arrest and punishment of a Christian pastor. Reverend Donald Ossewaarde was arrested and fined for hosting a peaceful prayer gathering in his house in 2016. Director of European Advocacy for the Alliance Defending Freedom, Dr. Felix Boellmann, joins to discuss this. Finally this evening, a recent conference in Rome held by the Pontifical Oriental Institute, took a closer look at the Holy family's journey to Egypt. Member of the Karol Wojtyla International Association, Professor Paolo Branca, joins to tell us more about this conference. 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

2023-03-20 - EWTN News Nightly | Monday, March 20, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The White House is reacting to a high-profile meeting in Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting Chinese Leader Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, there's a new bipartisan bill on Capitol Hill aimed at improving health care for expectant mothers. The Connected Mom Act would provide equipment for at-home blood pressure tests and reduce in-person clinic visits. And the third largest bank in Europe has agreed to buy its troubled rival, Credit Suisse. In the US, a new study revealed nearly 200 banks are at risk of failure due to rising interest rates and a high proportion of uninsured deposits. Research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Joel Griffith, joins to discuss the buyout that is happening in Switzerland and his take on the banking story in this country. The author of the book, "Stolen Youth: How Radicals are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation" was greeted with screaming slurs and hurled books at a launch party in New York City. Author Bethany Mandel shares why the protestors were there, what their message was and what happened. Finally this evening, in a meeting over the weekend at the Vatican, Pope Francis said a lot is being done by the Humanitarian Corridors project. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about this audience. 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

2023-03-17 - EWTN News Nightly: St. Patrick's Day Special | Friday March 17, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: St. Patrick's Day this year has fallen on a Lenten Friday. Many U.S. Bishops have issued dispensations for their dioceses, so the faithful can enjoy corned beef instead of the Friday fish fry. News Contributor, Catherine Hadro, has more on this. And, Ireland shares a proud Catholic heritage but cultural changes seem to be causing a shift. Correspondent Colm Flynn sat down with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan to discuss the plans for the Catholic Church in Ireland and its strategy for engaging the youth. Also, we speak with Professor Philip Freeman, author of "St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography," whose biography sheds light on Saint Patrick's faith journey, his two extant childhood letters, and his lasting legacy. When Ireland legalized abortion in 2018, a dark shadow came over the country. Patrick McCrystal of Human Life International joins us to share his reflections on his work in opening a pregnancy care center and his hopes for a pro-life Ireland. Two miles from the Vatican is the Church of St. Patrick in Rome, the parish of the American community living in the city. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, has more. Finally this evening, we speak with Representative Stephanie Bice who has served Oklahoma's Fifth Congressional District and is committed to protecting American families and granting more paid family leave. Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales, reports. 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

2023-03-16 - EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, March 16, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Biden Administration brings its abortion expansion efforts to the heartland. In Des Moines, Iowa, Vice President Kamala Harris issues yet another call for abortion access. Carol Tobias of the National Right to Life Committee encourages pro-lifers to persevere as “those babies and their mothers need you." Meanwhile, the Pentagon releases a video and a statement of the incident that brought down a U.S. surveillance drone. White House Correspondent Owen Jensen reports. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that, despite the dramatic bank collapses of the past week, the American financial system is still in good shape. Several lawmakers are expressing their disapproval. Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales reports. Also, a recent New York Times investigation identified more than 100 young migrant children who are working dangerous jobs for U.S. companies. Alfonso Aguilar, Political Director for Americano Media, shares his thoughts on this phenomenon. In other news, the future of the most common method of abortion in the United States is now in the hands of a Texas judge. Christina Bennett, Correspondent for Live Action News shares what’s at stake. Lastly, the life and work of Gilbert Keith Chesterton is continuing in the classroom. Joining us tonight is Dale Ahlquist, President of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, who shares more about the impact of parent-led Catholic schools. 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

2023-03-15 - EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday March 15, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The United States, after losing a large surveillance drone when a Russian fighter jet collided with it, said today, “So make no mistake, the United States will continue to fly and to operate wherever international law allows.” And the latest economic numbers are in. Even though employment is strong, inflation is still high. Republicans and Democrats see the state of the economy differently. Both sides are digging in for what is expected to be long, drawn out fights over budget priorities and raising the debt limit. Meanwhile, a priest in Nigeria says 3 of his parishioners were shot dead in front of him. Congressman French Hill joins to share what it is about Nigeria that makes it such a dangerous place for Christians. The government in Bolivia forced a Catholic teachers' college to close. Now the country's Bishops Conference is responding. Director of Advocacy for Latin America with the Alliance Defending Freedom, Tomas Henriquez, joins to tell us a little more about the Catholic Teachers' College in Bolivia, what its roles was and who it served. Finally this evening, on the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' election, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended at the presentation of a book on the Vatican and international politics. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about this conference. 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

2023-03-14 - EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, March 14, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Last summer, the HHS launched reproductiverights.gov. It promotes a website called abortionfinder.gov. And while being interviewed on Comedy Central, President Joe Biden ripped Florida lawmakers. His comments were made in reaction to laws aimed at protecting kids from transgender surgery and gender ideology. Meanwhile, an estimated 1,000 illegal aliens stormed the port of entry into El Paso, Texas on Sunday. Senior Fellow for Border Security at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Rodney Scott, discusses what the headlines regarding the situation at the border and the business of the cartels signal to him. The COVID-19 pandemic left an estimated 10 million children orphaned. Senior Technical Advisor for Changing the Way We Care, Kelley Bunkers, joins to share what she can tell us about these kids and what they are facing. Pope Francis reminded the faithful that we are called to be missionaries while meeting with members of the Spanish Bishops' Conference and a group called Mision America. Volunteer at Mision America, Maria De Juan Alvarez, joins to tell us more about this audience with the Pope and what the Holy Father said to her. Finally this evening, a 103 year old Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is Chaplain of the Loyola University of Chicago men's basketball team. She joins to discuss how a nun becomes such a force and figure in the world of men's college basketball. 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

2023-03-13 - EWTN News Nightly | Monday, March 13, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis asked the faithful for prayers on the 10th anniversary of his pontificate. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, had the opportunity to speak with Alessandro Gisotti who has been the Pope's spokesman, on the past decade. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden insists America's banking system is safe. Program Director at the Independent Women's Forum, Julie Gunlock, discusses her take on the collapse of 2 very established banks that marked the collapse of the second and third largest bank failures in US history. And for the last 15 years, the American Association of Pro-Life OB-GYNs has set up a booth at the annual meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. This year, their exhibit was cancelled even though they had reserved space more than a year ago. Students at Miami University in Ohio may soon have access to the morning after pill through a vending machine. The proposal is both led and funded by the Associated Student Government at Miami University. President of Students for Life at Miami University, Sam Dearie, joins to share what is prompting this at his college. Finally this evening, studies show Americans spend an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes every day on their phones. Fr. Christopher Seith, priest with the Archdiocese of Washington and author, joins to talk about his own experience and growing up without a cell phone. 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

2023-03-10 - EWTN News Nightly | Friday, March 10, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre offered an update, days after President Joe Biden's surprise trip to Ukraine to commemorate the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. And some US lawmakers question the amount of money America is spending on the war in Ukraine. They are calling on European countries to do more. The Vatican is also tracking developments in the war. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, had the opportunity to speak with the Ukrainian Ambassador to the Holy See. Meanwhile, President Biden is challenging the notion that Catholic bishops do not want him to use taxpayer dollars to pay for abortion. And before the new Congress got started, Democrats promised to push a pro-abortion agenda. That set up a tug of war with the new Republican-controlled House, which has passed several pro-life measures. Also on the pro-life front, leading up to the March for Life, a woman who knows firsthand the effects of abortion, Kim Marvin, joined to share her amazing story of surviving an abortion. And as the US House prepared to vote on the Respect for Marriage Act, President Biden decided to sign the bill despite the objections of Catholic bishops. Finally this evening, another measure on Capitol Hill being looked at is one to protect kids online. Some lawmakers want to force tech companies to change how they design products for younger users. 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

2023-03-09 - EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, March 9, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital after falling Wednesday night while at an event in the nation's capital. 81 year old Senator McConnell tripped and fell inside the Waldorf Astoria Hotel while attending a dinner. And a Colorado doctor admits she has steered anorexia patients toward assisted suicide. In an interview with the Colorado Sun, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani said her patients 100% understood the implications of their decisions. Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, Alex Schadenberg, joins to share his thoughts on this story. Meanwhile, a pro-life woman was arrested for the second time for silently praying near an abortion facility in the UK. Isabel Vaughan-Spruce told officers she was not engaging in any prohibited activities in the buffer zone near the Birmingham abortion clinic, but rather praying silently in her head. Senior reporter for the Daily Signal, Mary Margaret Olohan, joins to share her reaction to learning Ms. Spruce was arrested again. Finally this evening, a recent report is shedding light on the state of priestly vocations in the United States. Texas-based Vocation Ministry spent hundreds of hours researching why there is a lack of priests in the US. Founder of Vocation Ministry and a convert to Catholicism, Rhonda Gruenewald, joins to share what some of the main findings are. 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

2023-03-08 - EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday March 8, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The White House continues its all out push for abortion access, not just in the US but globally. President Joe Biden released a statement confirming again his position on this International Women's Day, March 8th, which the United Nations recognized back in 1977. And a United Nations report tells of widespread human rights violations and crimes against humanity in the country of Nicaragua. The UN is also calling on the country's leaders to free Catholic Bishop Rolando Alvarez and other political prisoners. Senior writer for ACI Prensa, Walter Sanchez-Silva, joins to share his take on the report from the UN. Among the more than 200 political prisoners recently deported from Nicaragua to the United States, 5 were priests along with a deacon and 2 seminarians. Those priests and seminarians are now in Miami, Florida starting a new life in a new country. Pastor at St. Agatha's Parish in Miami, Fr. Marcos Somarriba, joins to share how they are doing and what he can tell us. Finally this evening, Pope Francis praised the role of women in the Church as part of his remarks on International Women's Day. It was part of a conference preparing for a gathering next year called "Women in the Church: Builders of Humanity." Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies on Women of the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, Anita Cadavid, joins to tell us more about this conference. 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

2023-03-07 - EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, March 7, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: To keep Medicare from going broke, President Joe Biden is asking the rich to pay “a little bit more,” which in turn the White House says will help extend the life of the critical government plan that provides health care for millions of older Americans. Meanwhile, progress is being made, that's the word from House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer. Over the past 5 weeks, his committee has been investigating the Biden family business, which he claims was involved in influence peddling. And a proposal in the state of Texas could mean massive tax breaks for families. President of Texas Values, Jonathan Saenz, joins to tell us about it and what prompted it. Pope Francis says that the presence of migrants is "an opportunity for human growth, encounter and dialogue between cultures and religions." EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about the Holy Father's message. Finally this evening, a Lebanese father of 2 is holding his kids especially close tonight. Bassel Habkouk spent 52 hours trapped beneath a fallen building in Turkey in the wake of last month's earthquake that devastated both Turkey and Syria. Habkouk says he prayed to the Virgin Mary and she did not leave him. Habkouk along with his translator join from Lebanon to talk about the moment when the earthquake hit and what went through his mind. 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

2023-03-06 - EWTN News Nightly | Monday, March 6, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden applauds firefighters for their bravery and blasts the wealthy who pay lower tax rates than them. Over the weekend, former President Trump rallied his supporters at the Conservative Political Action Coalition as he plans to run for the presidency in 2024. The new U.S. Department of Labor rule could affect more than 150 million retirement accounts and several senators are chiming in. Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales reports. Today marks one month since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Rody Sher, Editor-in-Chief for ACI MENA, joins us tonight with an update about current needs, miraculous rescues, and the Holy Father's relief efforts. The girls' basketball team at a Christian school in Vermont chose to forfeit a tournament against a biological male on the other team. Jessica Anderson, Executive Director of Heritage Action for America, chimes in on this and the transgender activist selected for the Hershey's IWD campaign. This weekend, EWTN News and Franciscan University of Steubenville presents 'Journalism in a Post-Truth World,' a two-day conference in Washington D.C. Dr. Matthew Bunson, Executive Editor and Washington Bureau Chief for EWTN News, joins us to speak about it and the University of Notre Dame's 'abortion doula' slated to speak at their university's speaker series. Cardinal Mark Ouellet steps down three years after the mandatory retirement age of 75. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, catches up with the Canadian church leader to reflect on his time in his role. 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

2023-03-03 - EWTN News Nightly | Friday March 3, 2023

Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": President Joe Biden welcomed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to the White House. As the war in Ukraine drags on, both the US and Germany are worried about China. Meanwhile, it's day 2 of the Conservative Political Action Conference, the largest and most influential gathering of conservatives in the world. Attendees at the Maryland conference heard from Republican lawmakers, and even a presidential candidate. And the Vatican released the logo and slogan for Pope Francis' visit to Hungary next month. Domonkos Pulay with EWTN Hungary joins to tell us more about this apostolic journey and what the most important and significant moments of the trip will be. President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is taking center stage at the US Supreme Court. Editorial Director of Eagle Financial Publications and volunteer for Catholic Charities, Paul Dykewicz, joins to walk us through what the justices have to consider as the court faces two big questions regarding the loan forgiveness plan. Finally this evening, the Parable of the Prodigal Son and his return to a loving father is a story of grace, forgiveness and unconditional love. The story is also told in art through the work of a 17th century Spanish painter. Associate Professor of Catechetics at the Catholic University of America, Dr. Jem Sullivan, joins to talk about how the painting relates to this sacred season of Lent. 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

2023-03-02 - EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, March 2, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Dozens of parents attended the unveiling of the Parents Bill of Rights. They told lawmakers they have been ridiculed, chastised, sued and even arrested after they questioned what their children are being taught before school boards. Meanwhile, the annual Conservative Political Action Conference is underway at the National Harbor. Some of the biggest names running for the Oval Office are set to speak. The owner of a Catholic bookstore in Florida is suing the city of Jacksonville. She says a law there, threatens both the practice of her faith and her business. Senior Counsel in the Center for Conscience Initiatives, Hal Frampton, joins to tell us about the city of Jacksonville's human rights ordnance and who it aims to protect. And Pope Francis unveiled a measure aimed at saving money. He says he is cutting housing perks for cardinals and Vatican managers. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about this decision from the Holy Father and why he is releasing it now. Finally this evening, a podcast series that follows the work of a Catholic exorcist is now topping the charts. 'The Exorcist Files' is number one in Spotify's religion and spirituality category and quickly climbing the charts on Apple. Host of 'The Exorcist Files,' Fr. Carlos Martins, joins to tell us more about the podcast. 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

2023-03-01 - EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday March 1, 2023

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Pentagon recently said it will use taxpayer dollars to help pay for current service members and their families to travel for abortions. With the current Labor Secretary Marty Walsh leaving his position for a new job, President Joe Biden spoke highly of his pick to fill the vacant position, that must first be confirmed by lawmakers. Meanwhile, a new study reveals masks used to prevent respiratory illnesses including COVID-19 made no difference whatsoever. Psychiatrist and author, Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, joins to share his thoughts on these findings. And he is called "the father of modern genetics" and he's also on the path to sainthood; Catholic physician and scientist, Venerable Dr. Jerome Lejeune was the first to pinpoint the cause of down syndrome. Mark Bradford, this year's Jerome Lejeune Fellow for Word on Fire Institute, joins to talk more about Dr. Lejeune. The Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas hosted a conference where experts focused on the challenges faced by Jews and Catholics since the end of Vatican II in the 1960s. Associate Professor of Theology at Saint Leo University in Florida, Dr. Matthew Tapie, joins to tell us a little more about the conference. Finally this evening, the Catholic app "Hallow" now hovers around the number 4 overall slot on Apple's "top free apps list." CEO and cofounder of Hallow, Alex Jones, joins to share what is behind the app's popularity. 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