On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As the Biden Administration doubles down on protecting abortion access in wake of the Supreme Court’s dismantling of Roe V. Wade, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops stated in a letter, “We implore those who see abortion as a legitimate ‘solution’ to the needs of women to abandon this path of death and despair.” The US House passed the Women's Health Protection Act, as well as a bill to protect women who cross state lines for abortions. Founder and President of the Internet Accountability Project, Mike Davis, joins to share his thoughts on this. Meanwhile, the University of Pennsylvania is nominating Lia Thomas to win the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Thomas, a biological male who identifies as a female, came under fire in recent months after winning the women's Division One National Championship in the 500 yard freestyle. Senior Policy Advisor for the Catholic Association, Dr. Grazie Christie, joins to talk more about this. Finally this evening, abortion has remained in the news in the United States amid the overturning of Roe v Wade. However, the fight for the unborn is also taking place in Europe. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser joined the president of Italy's March for Life, Virginia Nunziante to discuss the fight for the unborn in Europe and Italy.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As the world watched how they would approach each other upon their first meeting, President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman engaged in a fist bump in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, an activist group in the nation's capital is offering to pay people for sightings of conservative US Supreme Court justices in public. Republicans are now calling on the attorney general to bring charges against the group. And, exclusive polling from EWTN News and Real Clear Opinion Research is shedding light on where the faithful stand both politically and culturally. Experts Andrew Walworth and Susan Crabtree with Real Clear Politics and Washington Bureau Chief for EWTN News, Dr. Matthew Bunson, join to look at Catholic views on the importance of Confession and the real presence in the Eucharist. Finally this evening, today marks the feast day of Saint Bonaventure, a mystical writer known for his theology and unifying spirit. President of Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, Father Dave Pivonka, joins to talk more about the saint.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: In a survey taken by EWTN News and Real Clear Politics in late June, it was found that among the faithful President Joe Biden had a favorable rate of 45% versus 53% unfavorable. Chief Content Officer for Real Clear Politics, Andrew Walworth, White House and National Political Correspondent for Real Clear Politics, Susan Crabtree and Executive Editor and Washington Bureau Chief for EWTN News, Dr. Matthew Bunson, join us to examine the poll and explain where Catholics stand right now politically. Meanwhile, traveling overseas in the Middle East, President Biden said keeping nuclear weapons out of the hands of Iran, “is a vital security interest to both Israel and the United States and I would add for the rest of the world as well.” And House Democrats say they will vote on several abortion bills by the end of the week. Congressman Chris Smith, the Chairman of the House Pro-life Caucus, who has read every word of the abortion bills says they go way beyond codifying Roe v Wade and is sounding the alarm. Finally this evening, a new book, "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words," looks at the life of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his values, including one of the key influences in his life, his Catholic faith. Co-author of the book, Mark Paoletta, joins to tell us about Justice Thomas and his upbringing in segregated Georgia.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As President Joe Biden traveled to Israel, he got a piece of very bad inflation news. Inflation is at 9.1%, compared with a year earlier. Still, President Biden released a statement saying in part: “While today’s headline inflation reading is unacceptably high, it is also out-of-date.” Inflation has caught the attention of Americans, including Senator Rick Scott who has even been called out by President Biden after he spoke out about the administration's out of control spending. Host of "The Michael Knowles Show," Michael Knowles, joins to talk more about 9.1% rise in inflation, what it means for the American people and what it could signal for the Biden Administration and the Democrats as we head into the midterms. Meanwhile, during a Capitol Hill testimony today, one pro-life voice says the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade was decades in the making. Erin Hawley, Senior Appellate Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, joins to tell us more about today's hearing and whether anything stood out to her. Finally this evening, preparations are underway in Canada for the visit later this month of Pope Francis. Rome Correspondent Colm Flynn, joins to share what the feeling among the Catholic Church is in Canada ahead of the Pope's visit.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The rush is on in the House of Representatives, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to quickly pass several bills to protect so-called abortion rights. She says they are needed after the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is heading overseas to the Middle East tonight, visiting Israel and Saudi Arabia. But first, he met with Mexico’s President in the Oval office this morning. President of Lopez Liberty LLC, Clare Lopez, joins to talk more about President Biden's upcoming trip to the Middle East, what the expectations are for this trip and why she thinks the president felt the need to defend his visit to Saudi Arabia. And an initiative to improve communication for the Church is turning 25 years old. The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross runs the program and has helped train hundreds of people. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, spoke with the dean of the school, Professor Daniel Arasa, to learn more about the program and what comes next. Finally this evening, NASA's new space telescope has unveiled the deepest look of the cosmos ever captured. Project Manager for the James Webb Space Telescope, Bill Ochs, joins to tell us more about the photos that were released and what we are seeing in these incredible images.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Weekend vandalism struck 3 houses of worship in Bethesda, Maryland near Washington DC. St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church suffered the worst damage from a fire believed to be arson in its sanctuary. Pastor at St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Fr. Samuel Giese, joins to tell us what happened over the weekend and his reaction when he found out. Meanwhile, the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities called it “deeply disturbing and tragic” that President Joe Biden is choosing “to promote and facilitate abortion in our country.” And lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill after the holiday break. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Richard Blumenthal have COVID, and Senator Leahy is out recovering from hip surgery. President Biden is looking into whether he has the authority to declare a public health emergency concerning abortion. Policy Director for the American Principles Project, Jon Schweppe, joins to tell us his thoughts on this so-called public health emergency. Finally this evening, Cardinal Christoph Schonborn joins Church leaders from Europe and around the world in accusing some German Catholics of using the Synodal Path to push a political agenda. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins us from Austria to share what the cardinal said and why his criticisms could be important for the Church in Germany.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: In a speech at the White House today, President Joe Biden once again harshly criticized the Supreme Court’s decision, two weeks ago, that ended Roe v. Wade and signed an executive order aimed at ensuring abortion access. And with the midterm elections just over 100 days away, the push is on by both Republicans and Democrats to win seats in Congress. Democrats have ramped up their efforts to make abortion rights front and center, with a multi-million dollar ad campaign. And churches are not the only buildings facing threats these days. Pro-life pregnancy centers also are under attack across the US. President of Heartbeat International, Jor-El Godsey, joins to share his thoughts on President Biden's executive order to help ensure access to abortions and how that might impact the work he does. Nearly 3 dozen faith-based institutions say they are divesting from fossil fuel companies. Theologian and professor at the Saint Elizabeth University in New Jersey, Erin Lothes, joins to tell us more about this decision. Finally this evening, a report from NBC News indicates that every branch of the military is struggling to meet their 2022 recruitment goals. Retired Army Lieutenant General and director of the Heritage Foundation's Center for National Defense, Tom Spoehr, joins to talk more about what he thinks is contributing to this recruiting crisis.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Biden Administration is set to overhaul Title IX and wants to extend protections to the LGBT community. Republicans, however, insist that ignoring biological differences between male and female athletes will be the end of women's sports. Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales reports. Separately, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing the state of Arizona. The state's Republican governor recently signed a measure requiring proof of citizenship when voting in presidential elections or if using the state's vote-by-mail system. The DOJ says the requirement is in violation of both the National Voter Registration Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Mike Davis, founder and president of the Internet Accountability Project, discusses the details of this lawsuit and more. Additionally, EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about what the Holy Father said following a 90 minute interview with Reuters, details what the Pope said regarding his upcoming trips, and more. Finally tonight, Michael O'Neill, host of EWTN's "They Might Be Saints", joins to tell us more about Ohio mystic Rhoda Wise's life story, as well as the healings she has been attributed to — including EWTN Foundress Mother Angelica. Additionally, O'Neill also discusses today's feast day of St. Maria Goretti, why she is the patron saint of teenage girls, and more.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Biden Administration is giving millions of dollars to international "organizations committed to the practice and spread of Atheism and Humanism." Congressional Republicans are not happy about it and they've written a letter demanding answers. Author Gordon Chang, joins to discuss the Vatican's deal with China regarding the appointment of bishops, including vocal criticism against it by Cardinal Joseph Zen, former Archbishop of Hong Kong. Additionally, Chang talks about President Xi's visit to Hong Kong last week to celebrate its 25th anniversary of being handed over from Britain, a report that the Pentagon is considering using hot air balloons as a way to track hypersonic missiles, and more. And according to a recent report from the Associated Press, more than 1 million voters in the past year have switched to the Republican party. Associate Professor of Political Science at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Colin Swearingen, joins to talk more about the 1 million voters changing parties and the factors that may be driving this shift. Finally this evening, an organization of religious sisters from around the world has launched a new initiative called 'New Leaders.' Associate Vice President of Program Operations and Head of Catholic Sisters, Sister Jane Wakahiu, joins to tell us more about this new leadership program and why it started now.

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