On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: One week after Roe v Wade was struck down by the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden met virtually with several governors calling the High Court’s ruling a “tragic reversal” and promising to protect women’s access to abortions. The Supreme Court has released their final opinions of the term on Thursday. The court ruled to lift the Remain in Mexico Policy, a win for the Biden Administration. Cofounder of SCOTUSBlog, Amy Howe, joins to talk more about this and what it all means. Senate Republicans have introduced several bills aimed directly at Big Tech. Lawmakers claim social media giants like Google and Facebook are censoring conservative speech. Meanwhile, the Vatican's Secretary of State left today for a week-long visit to Africa. Cardinal Pietro Parolin is traveling in place of Pope Francis. EWTN News Rome Correspondent Colm Flynn joins to tell us about the Vatican's latest announcement to send Cardinal Parolin. Finally this evening, a new board game invites players to revisit one of the most important time periods in Church history. In "Journeys of Saint Paul," players assume the role of a messenger with an important letter from the giant in the Christian faith. President of the Sophia Institute Press, Charlie McKinney, joins to tell us more about this game, where the idea came from and who it is geared towards.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden, in a news conference with reporters while attending the NATO Summit in Spain, ripped into the US Supreme Court over its decision to dump Roe V. Wade and urged lawmakers to codify it into law. Meanwhile, new video has emerged of an attack against a Catholic church in Washington state. Smashed windows and pro-abortion graffiti damaged St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, earlier this week. Staff writer for Catholic News Agency, Joe Bukuras, joins to tell us about this incident. And, the national average gas price is now around $4.86 a gallon. President Joe Biden has asked Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for 3 months, but the move isn't getting a very warm reception, even from his own party. Editor and columnist at StockInvestor.com and author of "Holy Smokes! Golden Guidance from Notre Dame's Championship Chaplain," Paul Dykewicz, joins to share whether enacting the gas tax holiday would help to bring down the price of gas. Finally this evening, in a 15 page letter released on Wednesday, Pope Francis said in part that he wants the beauty of the Christian celebration to not be spoiled. Also on Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi received Holy Communion at Mass with Pope Francis at the Vatican. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about that.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Several pro-life candidates claimed victories in primary elections on Tuesday, the first since Roe v Wade was overturned. Representatives Lauren Boebert and Mary Miller won their closely-watched Congressional races in Colorado and Illinois. Cofounder and President of Real Clear Politics, Tom Bevan, discusses what he thinks it signals that both Mary Meeks and Lauren Boebert won their primaries. Meanwhile, the persecution of Catholics and other Christians is intensifying in the country of Nigeria. Members of Congress are speaking out, demanding the Nigerian government change their ways. Taking group photos and meeting with NATO leaders, President Joe Biden attended the NATO Summit 2022 in Madrid, Spain. He announced he will deploy more forces to the continent in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, that has dramatically altered the security dynamic of Europe. And three more people have died following the discovery of migrants trapped in a truck trailer in Texas, bringing the death toll to 53. President of the Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles, Alfonso Aguilar, joins to talk more about the tragic situation. Finally this evening, today the Catholic Church remembers Saints Peter and Paul. In Italy, especially in Rome, the day is full of tributes to its 2 patron saints. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser has more on this.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: White House Correspondent, Owen Jensen, spoke to Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, on Monday near the White House North Lawn to discuss abortion and transgender issues. Republican from Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves, joins to tell us how he felt when he heard the decision that came down regarding Dobbs v Jackson and Roe being overturned. Meanwhile, Political and Religious Leaders from around the world are in Washington DC to attend the 2nd annual International Religious Freedom Summit. One of the topics being discussed in this conference is the continual attacks on Christians, in particular Catholics in Nigeria. Bishop Jude Arogundade of the Diocese of Ondo, who is attending the summit, says even more attacks on Catholics took place this past weekend. NBA player and human rights activist, Enes Kanter Freedom, joins to tell us what drew him to become an advocate for human rights and shares more about the summit. And, one family from Sweden arrived to the World Meeting of Families with their 10 children. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, recently spoke with members of the Holt family on why they wanted to be there. Finally this evening, Pope Francis urged a group of missionaries to remain open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Member of the Catholic lay order the Neocatechumenal Way, Dino Furgione, joins to tell us more about the meeting with the Pope.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Supreme Court justices ruled in favor of a Christian high school football coach who was put on leave for praying on the field after games. John Bursch with Alliance Defending Freedom joins to share his thoughts on the ruling and its significance when it comes to religious freedom. And pro-life supporters say the Supreme Court's decision overruling Roe v Wade upholds the constitution and that the fight to end abortion is just beginning. Director of the Right to Life of East Texas and founder of Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn, Mark Lee Dickson, joins to share how he felt when he heard Roe v Wade was overturned and what it was like being outside the Supreme Court. As world leaders met attempting to portray unity and resolve in the face of continued Russian bombardment of Ukraine, President Joe Biden’s administration is expected to announce the purchase of an advanced surface-to-air missile system for Ukraine. Meanwhile, officials in Hong Kong are still waiting to learn if China's president will be in the former British territory later this week for the 25th anniversary of its return to China. Author Gordon Chang joins to discuss why the commemorations in Hong Kong are so important to China and whether he believes the president will attend. Finally this evening, Fr. Thomas Petri, President of the Dominican House of Studies, joins to discuss the highlights of the World Meeting of Families.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: It's the news pro-lifers have been praying for, for more than 50 years — Roe V. Wade has been overturned by the Justices of the nation's highest court. Individual states will now decide on whether to allow or prohibit abortions. Capitol Hill correspondent Erik Rosales reports. At the White House, while President Joe Biden had nothing on his public schedule today, the world shook with the official ruling of Dobbs, overturning Roe v. Wade. Suddenly, the Catholic, but pro-abortion president announced he'd deliver remarks. White House Correspondent Owen Jensen reports. Carrie Severino, president of the Judicial Crisis Network, also takes us through the historic Dobbs ruling and what it means for the pro-life movement. Additionally, Severino gives us her thoughts on President Biden and former-president Donald Trump's respective statements regarding today's ruling, whether there is any reason to think that protests and attacks towards Supreme Court Justices will continue or get worse in the coming days, and more. Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, also joins us to discuss her reaction to Dobbs, the future of the March for Life, and more. Further on, Kelsey Wicks, interim executive director of Catholic News Agency, joins us to discuss the reaction in Rome to Roe v. Wade being overturned, highlights of the World Meeting of Families 2022 so far, and more.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" Tonight: Ursula Murua, Director of Digital Strategy and Social Media for EWTN News, joins us to discuss how the Faithful are reacting to the first few days of The World Meeting of Families 2022 (WMOF22) online, her experience seeing people all over the world attend WMOF22, and how people can follow the event online. More at WMOF 22, EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhuaser also had the opportunity to interview Blythe Kaufman, who is the founder of an international prayer movement for kids called The Children's Rosary, and her son. At the White House, The Biden Administration announces new proposals to change Title IX which would clarify that the law applies to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity as well, White House Correspondent Owen Jensen reports. More on these proposed changes is Sarah Parshall Perry, senior legal fellow at the Edwin Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, who discusses how this proposal might restrict or interfere with religious freedom, the next steps in this proposed legislation, and more. At Capitol Hill, more than a dozen Senate Republicans joined a largely Democrat effort to advance a gun control bill a mere two hours after the text of the bill circulated. While the measure is likely to pass later this week, there is some opposition from members of the House Second Amendment Caucus. Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales reports.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, the leader of the US delegation at the 10th World Meeting of Families (WOMF22) in Rome, speaks with EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser to share more about the meeting. Also on WOMF22, Catherine Hadro, EWTN News contributor and co-host of EWTN's coverage this week, discusses what stood out to her from the event, how WOMF22 is unique compared to previous years, and more. At the White House, with gas prices pummeling Americans' wallets, President Joe Biden urges Congress to suspend the federal gas tax. However, will this make any dent at all? White House correspondent Owen Jenson reports. At Capitol Hill, Senate negotiators have reached a long-awaited deal on a bipartisan gun safety bill that is designed to prevent gun violence by taking firearms away from dangerous people. While the bill has some Republican support, several key gun lobbying groups are raising questions, Capitol Hill correspondent Erik Rosales reports. Vince Coglianese, editorial director at The Daily Caller, joins us again to discuss the gun legislation being considered by lawmakers, as well as the White House's latest proposal to lower gas prices in the US. Additionally, among other topics, Coglianese also gives his reactions to the primaries that were held in a number of states yesterday — including the Texas Democratic primary recount.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": A victory for religious freedom as the US Supreme Court decides that Maine's tuition assistance program must cover religious schools, Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales reports. We speak with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, director of The Conscience Project and host of the Religious Freedom Matters podcast, to talk about this Supreme Court decision, why it is a victory for religious freedom, and more. In anticipation of the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling, the White House is holding more than a half-dozen meetings this month to push what it calls "reproductive rights", White House Correspondent Owen Jenson reports. We also speak with Doctor Alveda King, chair of the Center for the American Dream at American First Policy Institute, on how she expects the pro-life movement to change after the release of the Dobbs ruling, and more. Later on, we also speak again with Julaine Appling, president of the pro-life organization Wisconsin Family Action, who shares updates on an attack they endured during Mother's Day, and more. In Rome, The World Meeting of Families (WMOF 22) begins tomorrow, with one of the most significant events being the concert at the Lateran Palace. Father Giovanni Biallo, a priest from the Diocese of Rome, joins us to tell us how the diocese has prepared for this event, his expectations for WMOF 22, and more.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Around 2000 Catholic families will gather in Rome this week to meet with Pope Francis and hear talks on marriage and the faith as a part of the World Meeting of Families. Andreas Thonhauser, EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, joins to tell us more. On Capitol Hill, a new report released by Republicans on the Joint Economic Committee states that there were nearly 630,000 abortions in the United States, costing roughly $6.9 trillion dollars, Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales reports. Additionally, we speak to Carl Chinn, President of the Faith Based Security Network, to tell us more about the increase in attacks on churches — with nearly 150 churches being attacked since 2020 — , security measures that some churches are adopting as the nation waits for the official Dobbs decision release, and more. Also tonight, Jon Schweppe, policy director for the American Principles Project, joins to talk more about US inflation, the World swimming governing body's effective ban on all biological males from competing in women's swimming, and more. Finally tonight, Sister Nancy Usselmann, Director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies, joins to talk more about the Eucharistic documentary, "Alive", the coinciding of its release with the USCCB's eucharistic revival, her own part in the bonus content of the film, and more.

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