On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: With inflation raising and gas costs at record heights, Republicans blame unchecked spending by Democrats and failed policies of the Biden administration. Democrats answer by going after big oil companies. Capitol Hill correspondent Erik Rosales reports. Furthermore, we speak with Kelley Henderson, executive director of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee, about the increased need for charities caused by the recent economic struggles of the US, updates on how it is dealing with the baby formula supply shortage, and more. On the pro-life front, Michael New, research associate at The Catholic University of America and associate scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, joins us to discuss findings from the Guttmacher Institute sowing that abortions have increased by 8% between 2017 and 2020, its context with the anticipated release of the Dobbs decision, and more. In Rome, Pope Francis says he will celebrate mass next month with a community from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Holy Father made the announcement earlier this week in a meeting with members of the Missionaries of Africa. Father Stanley Lubungo, one of the church leaders who attended that meeting with Pope Francis, joins to tell us more about the meeting with the Holy Father, the daily life of the Faithful in Africa, and more.

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

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The domestic terrorist organization "Jane's Revenge" announced that its month of "mercy" is over. In a manifesto, the group now declares it's "open season" on Pro-Life groups in response to reports that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe vs. Wade. The group has already claimed responsibility for a number of violent attacks on pregnancy care centers and other Pro-Life organizations across the US, Capitol Hill correspondent Erik Rosales reports. Additionally, Ryan Anderson, President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, discusses the manifesto and speaks further on the group's actions, the legality of public intimidation, whether this group can be considered to fall under the term "domestic terrorism", and more. On the tech front, Mike Davis, founder and president of the Internet Accountability Project, joins us to discuss more on Twitter: including Elon Musk's virtual meeting with its employees, the continual silencing of conservative voices on the platform, and more. Furthermore, during today's solemnity of Corpus Christi, Father Robert Gahl, professor at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, joins to tell us more about the solemnity, why some parishes are choosing to celebrate it on Sunday, and how the solemnity can help us in today's world. We also speak with Brother Casey and Brother Tito — the so-called Bleacher Brothers and maintainers of the popular website Breaking In The Habit — on their 17,000 mile journey to spread the gospel in the US and Canada this Summer by visiting all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums.

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

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Vince Coglianese, editorial director at The Daily Caller, joins us to give his thoughts on the recent election results in Texas and South Carolina, a new bill that aims to provide round-the clock security for SCOTUS Justices and their families, and a new Ohio bill signed into law that allows teachers to be armed in the classroom after completing a training program. Andreas Thonhauser from the EWTN Vatican Bureau chief also joins us to give us his take on comments said by Pope Francis in an interview with a Jesuit magazine towards the US and German Church, Pope Francis likelihood of attendance at next week's World Meeting of Families, and more. Back in the US, Joel Griffith — research fellow at the Heritage Foundation — gives us his thoughts on the latest US supply shortages, the California meat-processing plant closing down due to business difficulties in the state, and companies engaging in practice of "shrinkflation" — or the giving of less product to the consumer. We also speak with Samantha Kelley, founder and president of Fierce Athlete, about the Faith-based athletics organization, about some of the challenges that female athletes face today, her thoughts on the Department of Education's interpretation of of Title IX to also protect "sexual orientation and gender identity", and more.

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

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The migration crisis at the southern border of the United States continues to be a national problem. A caravan of over 10,000 migrants recently disbanded after Mexico gave them temporary visas. However, Republicans say they are still coming by the thousands. Additionally, Representative Chris Smith from New Jersey tells us more what his bill does for victims of human trafficking and why he considers human trafficking a pro-life issue. Furthermore, Smith also provides his thoughts on the state of the economy, given the record-high inflation and many supply chain shortages. Looking towards the future, President Joe Biden will travel to the Middle East this July. The President is slated to visit Saudi Arabia, a country which has been known for human rights abuses and has been heavily sanctioned by the United States in the past. Clare Lopez, founder and president of Lopez Liberty LLC, joins us to discuss President Biden's upcoming trip, the continued crisis in Ukraine, new developments from Iran's nuclear sites, and more. Finally, a group representing nearly 100 Catholic women's organizations from around the world recently met with Vatican officials. Monica Santa-marina de Robles, treasurer general for the World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations, joins us to give more information about the organization's work in Latin America and Africa, her recent meeting with Pope Francis, and more.

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

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As we await the official release of the Dobbs decision, Carrie Severino, President of the Judicial Crisis Network, joins us to discuss the closing of DC streets ahead of the Dobbs decision and speak to whether there will be more protection for Justices in future controversial cases. On Capitol Hill, a major breakthrough on gun reform has been achieved. Senate negotiators announced Sunday that they have struck a tentative deal — being the first reforms in decades. The plan includes funding to help states pass and implement "red flag" laws, barring those considered dangerous to themselves or others from possessing firearms, funding increases for school security, and more. At the Vatican, Vincenzo Bassi, president of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe, joins us to discuss its meeting with Pope Francis, where the Holy Father said that children are an indispensable resource for the future and should never be considered a threat to the environment. Finally, we speak to Dan Callahan, a priest from the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement in New York, about his order and its 100-year devotion to St. Anthony of Padua, as well as how this remarkable saint continues to be relevant today.

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

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Vatican announced that Pope Francis has been forced to postpone his upcoming Apostolic Journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan to a later date, citing advice from the Holy Father's doctors. On the stateside, President Joe Biden also wraps up the "Summit of the Americas" today as he and other world leaders continue to be slammed by persistent inflation. Additionally, four US Bishops' Conference leaders have called on Congress to work towards gun reform legislation that, "Addresses all aspects of the crisis." Their letter comes as Congress appears be stalled by partisanship. Further developments relating to the ongoing pandemic are also underway as the FDA weighs a new option for a COVID vaccine. Novavax shots could alleviate some religious freedom concerns as they are not derived from aborted baby cells. In Rome, preparations continue for the World Meeting of Families later this month. Father Ralph Weimann, professor and theologian from Germany, joins to discuss the conference and its potential impact. Additionally, Jeffrey Kloha, Chief Curatorial Officer of the Museum of the Bible, joins to talk more about the significance of St. Peter's Basilica, as well as give more details about its current exhibit in the Museum as well.

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

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: While in Los Angeles for the Summit of the Americas, President Joe Biden made a stop at Jimmy Kimmel Live! He told the ABC talk show host that he may sign executive orders to defend abortion. Biden is getting a lot of pressure from more than 2 dozen Senate Democrats to sign those executive orders. They are encouraging the president to come up with a national abortion plan. The effort urging President Biden to use executive orders to pass abortion on demand is being led by Senators Patty Murray and Elizabeth Warren. The Department of Homeland Security warned that faith-based institutions may become targets once the Dobbs decision is announced. Archbishop Joseph Naumann from the Archdiocese of Kansas City joins to share his thoughts on that and whether his diocese is preparing for potential vandalism and even violence. Meanwhile, the Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will go to the city of L'Aquila in Central Italy in late August. Rome Correspondent Colm Flynn joins to tell us more about this trip and the reaction after the announcement. Finally this evening, today the Catholic Church celebrates St. Ephrem of Syria's feast day. Executive Editor and Washington Bureau Chief of EWTN News, Matthew Bunson, joins to tell us about St. Ephrem and 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

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden left the White House headed for Los Angeles to the 9th “Summit of the Americas." Countries from the Western Hemisphere are in Los Angeles discussing the challenges they face in the 21st century. Meanwhile, Cofounder and President of Real Clear Politics, Tom Bevan, joins to give us his take on Justice Brett Kavanaugh being targeted by an armed man near his home and whether it was unprecedented. The US House is poised to pass a broad gun control package with no Republican support. In the Senate, bipartisan talks continue. Meanwhile, a House committee heard from survivors of mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas. And another pro-life center was targeted on Tuesday in North Carolina. Pro-life centers have been targeted in 6 other states and Washington DC. Staff writer for EWTN's Catholic News Agency, Joe Bukuras, joins to tell us more about these incidents. Finally this evening, a Vatican university held a 3 day conference on the study of ecology. Associate Professor at the Department of Moral Theology of the Pontifical Gregorian University, Fr. Rene Micallef, joins to share some of the highlights from the conference that ended today.

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

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden is going to Los Angeles tomorrow to join Vice President Kamala Harris at the Summit of the Americas. As the international event gets underway, a caravan of nearly 15,000 migrants is headed to the US from Southern Mexico. Meanwhile, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are still attempting to reach a compromise on a series of gun reform bills. House Democrats want to pass a pair of measures that have little chance of getting through the Senate. In Nigeria, victims from Sunday's deadly church attack received hospital treatment as survivors described what took place. Director of Outreach for Aid to the Church in Need in the US, Edward Clancy, joins to give us an update on the attack. And, Louisiana is protecting women's sports by banning biological males from competing in them. Host and producer of the new film "What is a Woman," Matt Walsh, joins to talk about his film and about his thoughts on the growing support in states to protect women's sports. Finally this evening, an event in Rome recently examined ways the Church can better serve people with disabilities. Director of the Kairos Forum and Disability Advisor to the Bishops of England and Wales, Cristina Gangemi, joins to tell us more about this event and how it went.

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

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Dealing a stinging rebuke to the Biden White House, Mexico announced it will not be attending the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles this week. And, inflation and gas prices in the US have hit record levels again. Democrats continue to argue that last year's Rescue Plan saved the country from an economic recession, but Republicans say that the nearly $2 trillion plan, along with President Joe Biden's policies have added to sky high prices. Washington Editor at the Spectator, Amber Athey, joins to share whether she believes an updated version of the Build Back Better Bill could help to get the nation's economy back on track. Meanwhile, this was another weekend of violence in the US, with mass shootings in many states, including Tennessee, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Arizona and South Carolina. Cohost of EWTN's 'God's Blueprint for a Happy Life,' Deacon Harold Burke Sivers, joins to share his thoughts on the horrific shooting at St. Francis Catholic Church in Nigeria on Sunday. He turns to the US and explains what he thinks is spurring the violence here. Finally this evening, as the Catholic Church celebrated the feast of Pentecost on Sunday, a major change took place inside the Vatican. Reforms for the Roma Curia launched by Pope Francis became official on Sunday. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about the new constitution.

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