On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: After spending 11 days in a Roman hospital to recover from colon surgery, Pope Francis returned to his residence by car, today. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins to tell us more about the Holy Father's return to the Vatican. Also, $3.5 trillion is the top line price tag that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Budget Committee Democrats have reached for a Democrat-only infrastructure package. Republican leadership is already saying that it will be a tough sell to the American people. Meanwhile, eager to see massive spending proposals pass, President Joe Biden made his way over to the Capitol for lunch with Senate Democrats. He also invited governors and mayors to the White House to discuss the importance of the budget bills. And a Catholic priest in Nigeria who was freed after being kidnapped late last month, is responding well to medical treatment. Vice Chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, Tony Perkins, joins to share what it is like for the faithful in Nigeria. Finally this evening, four Catholic bishops who are Cuban-American say they support the ongoing protests in the island nation of Cuba against its Communist government. Executive Director of the Catholic News Agency's ACI Group, Alejandro Bermudez, joins to give us the latest on the protests happening in the US and whether they are helping the people in Cuba.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: After spending 11 days in a Roman hospital to recover from colon surgery, Pope Francis returned to his residence by car, today. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins to tell us more about the Holy Father's return to the Vatican. Also, $3.5 trillion is the top line price tag that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Budget Committee Democrats have reached for a Democrat-only infrastructure package. Republican leadership is already saying that it will be a tough sell to the American people. Meanwhile, eager to see massive spending proposals pass, President Joe Biden made his way over to the Capitol for lunch with Senate Democrats. He also invited governors and mayors to the White House to discuss the importance of the budget bills. And a Catholic priest in Nigeria who was freed after being kidnapped late last month, is responding well to medical treatment. Vice Chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, Tony Perkins, joins to share what it is like for the faithful in Nigeria. Finally this evening, four Catholic bishops who are Cuban-American say they support the ongoing protests in the island nation of Cuba against its Communist government. Executive Director of the Catholic News Agency's ACI Group, Alejandro Bermudez, joins to give us the latest on the protests happening in the US and whether they are helping the people in Cuba.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: A key US House subcommittee has approved President Joe Biden's spending bill without including the Hyde Amendment. Pro-life Republicans say they plan to fight the bill the way it's written. And facing pressure from his allies to expand voter access, President Biden visited Philadelphia and gave a speech, telling his audience: “Ensuring every vote is counted has always been the most patriotic thing we can do.” The International Religious Freedom Summit is a three day event which brings together a broad coalition of people who support the rights of the faithful. The event kicked off today. Ambassador Sam Brownback, co-chair of the summit and one of the speakers at the event, tells us about it, why it is so important and why it is being held now. One of the speakers is Chen Guangcheng, a lawyer who exposed a forced abortions program in his native China and spent four years in prison. Distinguished fellow at the Center for Human Rights at the Catholic University of America, Chen Guangcheng, is joined by the Director of the Center for Human Rights at Catholic University, William Saunders to discuss the importance of Chen's activism and the summit. Finally this evening, as the coordinator of Catholic Care for Children International, Sister Niluka Perera joins to share what she spoke about at the event, "Sisters Empowering Women, Taking Care: The Mission of Religious Women."

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: A key US House subcommittee has approved President Joe Biden's spending bill without including the Hyde Amendment. Pro-life Republicans say they plan to fight the bill the way it's written. And facing pressure from his allies to expand voter access, President Biden visited Philadelphia and gave a speech, telling his audience: “Ensuring every vote is counted has always been the most patriotic thing we can do.” The International Religious Freedom Summit is a three day event which brings together a broad coalition of people who support the rights of the faithful. The event kicked off today. Ambassador Sam Brownback, co-chair of the summit and one of the speakers at the event, tells us about it, why it is so important and why it is being held now. One of the speakers is Chen Guangcheng, a lawyer who exposed a forced abortions program in his native China and spent four years in prison. Distinguished fellow at the Center for Human Rights at the Catholic University of America, Chen Guangcheng, is joined by the Director of the Center for Human Rights at Catholic University, William Saunders to discuss the importance of Chen's activism and the summit. Finally this evening, as the coordinator of Catholic Care for Children International, Sister Niluka Perera joins to share what she spoke about at the event, "Sisters Empowering Women, Taking Care: The Mission of Religious Women."

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis will remain in the hospital for a few more days to complete his recovery. Rome Correspondent Colm Flynn joins to share what the Vatican is saying about the Holy Father. On Capitol Hill, the Democratic-led Senate has two main issues to address before the summer break in August: an infrastructure bill and voting rights. Trying to clamp down on deadly violence in some American cities, President Joe Biden met with mayors and police chiefs from around the nation at the White House today, telling them he wants “young people to pick up a paycheck instead of a pistol.” Abroad, coronavirus misery and economic hardship sparked street protests in Havana and across Cuba yesterday. Carlos Ponce, senior fellow and director of Latin American Programs at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, joins the discuss the demonstrations and talk about how much of the anger is directed at the country's communist government. At CPAC, former president Donald Trump weighed in on the state of the country under the Biden administration. In a straw poll taken among attendees at the political conference, the former president won over a field of a dozen candidates, with 70% of the delegates' votes. Christopher Bedford, senior editor at The Federalist, joins to discuss Trump's appearance and another straw poll that spells good news for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. He also addresses the rising number of hate crimes against Catholics.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis will remain in the hospital for a few more days to complete his recovery. Rome Correspondent Colm Flynn joins to share what the Vatican is saying about the Holy Father. On Capitol Hill, the Democratic-led Senate has two main issues to address before the summer break in August: an infrastructure bill and voting rights. Trying to clamp down on deadly violence in some American cities, President Joe Biden met with mayors and police chiefs from around the nation at the White House today, telling them he wants “young people to pick up a paycheck instead of a pistol.” Abroad, coronavirus misery and economic hardship sparked street protests in Havana and across Cuba yesterday. Carlos Ponce, senior fellow and director of Latin American Programs at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, joins the discuss the demonstrations and talk about how much of the anger is directed at the country's communist government. At CPAC, former president Donald Trump weighed in on the state of the country under the Biden administration. In a straw poll taken among attendees at the political conference, the former president won over a field of a dozen candidates, with 70% of the delegates' votes. Christopher Bedford, senior editor at The Federalist, joins to discuss Trump's appearance and another straw poll that spells good news for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. He also addresses the rising number of hate crimes against Catholics.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden is continuing to ask Americans to receive a coronavirus vaccine. One proposal unveiled this week would involve making that pitch on a door-to-door basis, but some lawmakers think it may be an infringement on privacy and other civil rights. Meanwhile, 17 people have been arrested in connection with the assassination of Haiti's president earlier this week at his home. Lester Munson, Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute and Principal at BGR Group, joins to share what more is known about the assassination. And President of the Lebanese Association of the Order of Malta, Marwan Sehnaoui, joins to tell us about the situation in Lebanon right now, especially for Christians living there. In an opinion piece, in the Washington Times, Representative Chip Roy and Marjorie Dannenfelser from the Susan B. Anthony List, said the UN Population Fund sees to expand access to abortion on demand. The group is set to receive government money from the Biden administration. Dannenfelser, joins to tell us more about the UN Population Fund. Finally this evening, the obligation to go to Mass is returning around the country as states lift COVID restrictions, and priests in dioceses all over the US are reminding the faithful that the Eucharist, receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, is central to Catholicism.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden is continuing to ask Americans to receive a coronavirus vaccine. One proposal unveiled this week would involve making that pitch on a door-to-door basis, but some lawmakers think it may be an infringement on privacy and other civil rights. Meanwhile, 17 people have been arrested in connection with the assassination of Haiti's president earlier this week at his home. Lester Munson, Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute and Principal at BGR Group, joins to share what more is known about the assassination. And President of the Lebanese Association of the Order of Malta, Marwan Sehnaoui, joins to tell us about the situation in Lebanon right now, especially for Christians living there. In an opinion piece, in the Washington Times, Representative Chip Roy and Marjorie Dannenfelser from the Susan B. Anthony List, said the UN Population Fund sees to expand access to abortion on demand. The group is set to receive government money from the Biden administration. Dannenfelser, joins to tell us more about the UN Population Fund. Finally this evening, the obligation to go to Mass is returning around the country as states lift COVID restrictions, and priests in dioceses all over the US are reminding the faithful that the Eucharist, receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, is central to Catholicism.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As the Pentagon continues its withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan, foreign leaders are sounding the alarm. Founder and President of Lopez Liberty LLC, Clare Lopez, joins to tell us what she thinks of the US removing its troops, whether it is the right decision and whether it is the right time to do it. Meanwhile, with a wave of recent cyberattacks, from crippling a major East Coast gas distributor to forcing the world's largest meat processor to shut down, a bipartisan group of Senators unveiled legislation intended to crack down on the cyber criminals. And a Catholic priest in India died earlier this week after spending the past 8 months in jail on terror charges. The 84 year old Jesuit had said he was being targeted by the government for his activism on behalf of India's poor. Commissioner for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, Nadine Maenza, joins to tell us more about the case and how she believes Fr. Stan Swamy's rights were violated. Finally this evening, one of the focuses of Pope Francis is for women to become more involved in the Church. As part of that initiative, 6 schools associated with the Vatican have organized a joint diploma. Director of the Institute of Higher Studies on Women, Anita Cadavid, tells us more about this joint diploma in women and the Church, and who organized it.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As the Pentagon continues its withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan, foreign leaders are sounding the alarm. Founder and President of Lopez Liberty LLC, Clare Lopez, joins to tell us what she thinks of the US removing its troops, whether it is the right decision and whether it is the right time to do it. Meanwhile, with a wave of recent cyberattacks, from crippling a major East Coast gas distributor to forcing the world's largest meat processor to shut down, a bipartisan group of Senators unveiled legislation intended to crack down on the cyber criminals. And a Catholic priest in India died earlier this week after spending the past 8 months in jail on terror charges. The 84 year old Jesuit had said he was being targeted by the government for his activism on behalf of India's poor. Commissioner for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, Nadine Maenza, joins to tell us more about the case and how she believes Fr. Stan Swamy's rights were violated. Finally this evening, one of the focuses of Pope Francis is for women to become more involved in the Church. As part of that initiative, 6 schools associated with the Vatican have organized a joint diploma. Director of the Institute of Higher Studies on Women, Anita Cadavid, tells us more about this joint diploma in women and the Church, and who organized it.

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