On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As the White House tries to contain the non-stop flow of immigrants at the US Southern Border, it laid out a plan that focuses on asylum-seekers. However, the Texas Public Policy Foundation says the plan doesn’t recognize the main problem. And at the Vatican, a trial started for the management of funds by the Secretariat of State. The hearing is dedicated to procedural questions and involves 10 defendants. Meanwhile, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is weighing in on the state of the Church in his native Germany. In an interview with a German magazine, the 94 year old expressed concern over what he called a lack of faith within Church institutions in the country. Editor in chief of CNA Deutsch, AC Wimmer, joins to tell us more about what Pope Benedict said about the Church in Germany. Finally this evening, more than two dozen US bishops and priests of Cuban descent have sent a video message to those protesting the country's Communist government. Policy Advisor for the Catholic Association and Host of EWTN Radio's 'Conversations with Consequences', Dr. Grazie Christie, gives us an update on what is happening in the country right now.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi met together in the Oval Office to announce the end of the US military's combat mission in Iraq. With tourism being an important sector of Italy's economy and representing 6% of the total value, Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn, joins to share the story of one of the first pilgrimages to Rome after the pandemic. Last week marked the 20th anniversary of a plea from Pope John Paul II to then US President George W. Bush. In a meeting in Rome in July 2001, the Holy Father asked the president to reject stem cell research. Doctor Joe Zalot, Staff Ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, joins to talk about stem cell research, what it entails, the purpose and what the Catholic Church says about it. Pope Francis reminded the faithful of the importance of the elderly, in a Sunday homily he wrote in honor of the first World Grandparents Day. Chiara Matteucci, a member of the youth ministry program in Rome, joins to share what attending the special Mass was like. Finally this evening, today is the feast of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus. Author of "The Beauty of Faith," Jem Sullivan, examines how the saints have been depicted in art throughout the ages and tells us about the different artistic portrayals.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The attorney general from the state of Mississippi has asked the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade. President of the March for Life, Jeanne Mancini, joins to tell us about the petition, why it's important and the bearing this could have when the Supreme Court considers the case. The Senate faces an end-of-the-month deadline to raise the federal debt ceiling and avoid a possible government shutdown in the Fall. The government has maxed out its current borrowing limit of $28.5 trillion. And, in "How to be Happy: Saint Thomas' Secret to a Good Life", Catholic author, Matt Fradd, shares what he's learned through his mental health and faith journey, with the help of St. Thomas Aquinas.?Fradd joins to share what inspired him to write his book. Ahava Productions' newest film, "Santiago: The Camino Within", follows the journey of pilgrims traveling to the burial place of St. James at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The narrator of the movie and the head of the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, Bishop Donald Hying, joins to tell us more about St. James and why pilgrims are drawn to visit his burial place. Finally this evening, a Hollywood treasure turned up at the Catholic University of America. A dress believed to have been worn by Dorothy in the 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz" was recently discovered on campus after having disappeared for many years.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Earlier this month, Cuba saw its first anti-government protests in decades. The Biden administration is set to announce sanctions against Cuban officials, and lawmakers are speaking out. Director of Policy and Government Affairs at American Principles Project, Jon Schweppe, joins to share his thoughts on that and the recent reports that President Biden plans to impose sanctions. He also discusses critical race theory and the president's controversial townhall at a Catholic university. Meanwhile, at the White House, President Biden signed a bill into law that will guarantee money is there to assist programs that help crime victims across the country. The Vatican has released the itinerary for the Holy Father's first trip since his intestinal surgery. Director of St. Joseph's Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases and Professor of Medicine, Dr. Bob Lahita, discusses what he makes of Pope Francis' busy itinerary and whether it may impact his recovery. Finally this evening, the Order of Friars Minor, also known as the Franciscans, elected a leader last week. Father Massimo Fusarelli will lead the order for the next six years. Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, Fr. Massimo, joins to share what his reaction was when he received this appointment.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden is headed to Cincinnati, Ohio to sell his infrastructure agenda and take part in a town hall style Q&A session. But the fact that the town hall is being held at a Catholic institution, is drawing sharp criticism from pro-life groups. Pro-life lawmakers are introducing a bill prohibiting colleges and universities from receiving federal funds if they provide chemical abortion pills to their students. The bill is called The Protecting Life on College Campus Act. And at least 30 people have died in a bombing at a market in the capital of Iraq. Pope Francis visited the country in March and recently sent a telegram to the people of Iraq. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins to share what Pope Francis' message was. The Haitian government installed Ariel Henry as the new Prime Minister of the country. Earlier this month, Haitian President Jovenel Moise was assassinated at his home. Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute and Principal in the International Practice at BGR Group, Lester Munson, joins to discuss the murder and whether officials are any closer to finding a motive. Finally this evening, The USCCB has named an interim general secretary following the surprise resignation of Msgr. Jeffrey Burrill. Executive Director of the CNA ACI Group, Alejandro Bermudez, joins to tell us what the general secretary of the USCCB does.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Church leaders in the US are weighing in on the new restrictions put in place by Pope Francis on the Latin Mass. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone from the Archdiocese of San Francisco, joins to tell us why he chose to allow Latin Masses to continue in his archdiocese. And though today marks the first six months of President Joe Biden’s presidency, the Susan B. Anthony List laid out, in no uncertain terms, the Biden administration’s full-throttle efforts to expand abortion access. On Capitol Hill, Senators are mulling over nearly $5 trillion in new federal spending. Lawmakers are concerned about not only the cost, but the real effect on Americans' day to day lives as inflation is now at its highest point since 2008. A law punishing discrimination and hate crimes against same-sex attracted people may soon be approved in Italy. The Vatican and other Church leaders are concerned parts of the measure will restrict religious freedom. Senator Simone Pillon joins to tell us more about this measure. Finally this evening, concerns are growing over the White House revelation last week that it is working with social media giants to ban anything considered misinformation regarding the coronavirus vaccine. Policy Director at CPI and Tech Columnist at the Federalist, Rachel Bovard, joins to tell us whether she believe Big Tech should be responsible for monitoring this misinformation.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has set a Wednesday deadline for votes on two infrastructure bills. A $1 trillion bipartisan measure, which covers roads, bridges and broadband, and a $3.5 trillion Democrats-only bill that is filled with Biden administration initiatives. Meanwhile, the US publicly blames China for a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange emails. The White House accuses Beijing of working with criminal hackers on ransomware and other illicit cyber operations. Author Gordon Chang, joins to tell us what information was compromised in the hack and whether he believes the White House response has been strong enough. And President Joe Biden is promoting his economic plan. He says despite dire predictions, his administration has facilitated record growth and job creation. Research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Joel Griffith, joins to tells us about Biden's claims that he has created record growth and job creation. Finally this evening, a seminary primarily for British Catholic priests in Rome that dates from the year 1579, includes the oldest British archival collection outside the United Kingdom. Rector of the Venerable English College in Rome, Monsignor Philip Whitmore, joins to tell us about the seminary and what some of the artifacts and treasures are in the archives.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis has issued a directive which restricts Masses celebrated using the Roman Missal of 1962, which is in Latin. A priest in the Archdiocese of Washington, Msgr. Charles Pope, joins to tell us about Mass in the extraordinary form, also called the Latin Mass. Meanwhile, the House Appropriations Committee advanced a spending bill to fund the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal programs, next year. However, for the first time since 1976, it does not include the Hyde Amendment. Pro-life lawmakers on the committee say this is not the end of the war. And, it has been a violent week of protests in South Africa, but calmness may slowly be returning. Demonstrations began following the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, and more than 100 people have been killed in the riots. Editor in Chief of ACI Africa, Fr. Don Bosco, joins to tell us about Jacob Zuma, why he is in jail, how the violence started and when. Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil joins to tell us how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting Iraq and shares what life is like for Christians in Iraq. Finally this evening, a pro-life non-profit, Biking for Babies, combines the fight for the unborn with bicycles. Jimmy Becker, co-founder of Biking for Babies, joins to tell us more about their mission and why he started it.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Senate Republicans are urging the Biden administration to keep a Trump-era policy in place, known as Title 42. The measure allows border agents to swiftly expel those who cross into the US from Mexico, due to coronavirus concerns. And Americans with children at home are starting to see extra money in their bank accounts. President Joe Biden promoted the new Child Tax Credits. However, as the dollars start flowing, there are doubts the extra cash will actually help families and instead could even do damage. 2020 marked the third consecutive year that at least 200,000 German Catholics left the Church. Chief Correspondent for CNA Deutsch, Rudolf Gehrig, provides an analysis of these numbers and how reliable they are. The largest county in Arizona is set to purchase new voting machines. The announcement comes following an audit of the 2020 election. Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative and former Attorney General from State of Virginia, Ken Cuccinelli, shares why the voting machines are being replaced and whether the results of the audit will be made public. Finally this evening, nearly three dozen migrants from an island in Greece arrived in Rome earlier this week. Coordinator of Humanitarian Corridors from Greece for the Community of Sant'egidio, Monica Attias, joins to tell us more about the migrants from Greece and also about Humanitarian Corridors.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Senate Republicans are urging the Biden administration to keep a Trump-era policy in place, known as Title 42. The measure allows border agents to swiftly expel those who cross into the US from Mexico, due to coronavirus concerns. And Americans with children at home are starting to see extra money in their bank accounts. President Joe Biden promoted the new Child Tax Credits. However, as the dollars start flowing, there are doubts the extra cash will actually help families and instead could even do damage. 2020 marked the third consecutive year that at least 200,000 German Catholics left the Church. Chief Correspondent for CNA Deutsch, Rudolf Gehrig, provides an analysis of these numbers and how reliable they are. The largest county in Arizona is set to purchase new voting machines. The announcement comes following an audit of the 2020 election. Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative and former Attorney General from State of Virginia, Ken Cuccinelli, shares why the voting machines are being replaced and whether the results of the audit will be made public. Finally this evening, nearly three dozen migrants from an island in Greece arrived in Rome earlier this week. Coordinator of Humanitarian Corridors from Greece for the Community of Sant'egidio, Monica Attias, joins to tell us more about the migrants from Greece and also about Humanitarian Corridors.

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