On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden met virtually on Tuesday with several governors from both sides of the political aisle to discuss efforts to get more Americans vaccinated. Senate Republicans came out swinging at a hearing to mark up the Democrats signature elections and ethics reform bill, known as the For the People Act, or S1. The political stakes are so high for both parties, that the hearing itself included both pillars of the Senate, Senators Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell. Pro-life legislation has been introduced in 46 U.S. states so far, this year. Republican Senator Steve Daines from Montana, and Founder and Chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, shares his reaction to the pro-life legislation being introduced on the state level, including three bills signed last month in Montana. Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter Tuesday, to formally institute a new lay ministry of catechists. Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-Van Elst, Delegate for Catechesis of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization, joins to explain what the role of the catechist is within the Church. And finally this evening, the Stock Market opened much lower today, over growing fears of a recession. Assistant Research Professor at the Busch School of Business at Catholic University of America, Jay Richards, joins to tell us why there are fears of a recession.

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On EWTN News Nightly tonight: The US Department of Health and Human Services announced today a new policy that officials say will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care. However, the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, argues against the policy, stating " This is bad for patients, doctors, and religious liberty." China is defending its handling of a rocket booster that burned up over the Indian Ocean. Author of "The Coming Collapse of China" and "The Great US-China Tech War," Gordon Chang, tells us more about this, why the story is troubling and if the US is right to say that China has failed to meet responsible standards in handling space debris. The head of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, wrote a letter saying pro-abortion politicians who are Catholic should not present themselves for Holy Communion. Archbishop Cordileone shares why he wrote the letter and what the response has been so far. And finally this evening, the Catholic and Orthodox Churches almost always celebrate Easter on different days. Nevertheless, there is a chance that might change. President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Cardinal Kurt Koch, tells us why the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Rites follow different liturgical calendars.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden, addressed the nation in response to the latest Jobs Report showing 266,000 jobs were added last month, which is far less than the roughly one million jobs that had been projected. And after missing for 32 years, valuable Church artifacts, including a reliquary of St. Galgano, which had been stolen, were recently discovered in Italy. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn, tells us about this remarkable story. A bi-partisan group of US lawmakers wrote a letter to President Biden urging him to address global religious persecution. Director of the Conscience Project, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, shares what she thought of the letter and whether she believes it will have any effect on the White House and its policies. The month of May traditionally has been dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, but it is also Mental Health Awareness Month. Founder and President of CatholicTherapists.com, Allison Ricciardi, joins to tell us about the significance of Mental Health Awareness Month coinciding with a traditional commitment to devotions to Our Lady. Finally this evening, we are now 150 days into a special year dedicated to Saint Joseph. From Florida to California, Catholic communities around the country are calling on the guidance and intercession of Saint Joseph.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden released a statement on this “National Day of Prayer” writing in part: “Prayer has nourished countless souls…we remember and celebrate the role that the healing balm of prayer can play in our lives…" And despite House Republicans arguing that earmarks are a pathway to congressional corruption, last Friday was the deadline for House lawmakers to submit their earmark requests. 326 members of the House, including 220 Democrats and 106 Republicans have made requests for specific projects. A report in the Wall Street Journal says Catholic priests in Germany are set to bless same-sex couples in defiance of Pope Francis. Editor in Chief of Catholic News Agency Germany, AC Wimmer, joins to share what more is known about these blessings. Meanwhile, a report released from the CDC, has some troubling news about the birthrate in the United States. Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies and Director of the National Marriage Project, Brad Wilcox, joins to tell us more about the report. Finally this evening, the Vatican is hosting an international conference on the relationship between faith and science. Head of the Science and Faith Department of the Pontifical Council for Culture, Monsignor Tomasz Trafny, joins us to share what the goal of the conference is.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden told Americans today, “The American Rescue Plan is working.” Though the Rescue Plan was heavily criticized by Catholic leaders for lacking Hyde Protections when it was first introduced, the $1.9 trillion measure passed. And battle is brewing inside the Republican party leadership. Congresswoman Liz Cheney is under fire from fellow Republicans for refusing to back former President Donald Trump's claims about the election being stolen. Meanwhile, the Vatican is celebrating fifty years of its relationship between the European Union and the Holy See. EU Ambassador to the Holy See, Alexandra Valkenburg-Roelofs, joins to tell us about the celebrations for the fifty year anniversary. Facebook's Board of Oversight has refused to lift the ban on the account of former President Donald Trump, and the decision had raised a lot of questions. Senior Counsel and Spokesman for the Internet Accountability Project, Ian Prior, joins to share his reaction to the board's decision, whether he was surprised and what effect this will have on the former president. Finally this evening, Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have advanced a proposal to make it illegal to perform an abortion based on a diagnosis of down syndrome. Host and Managing Editor of Pro-Life Weekly, Catherine Hadro, joins to share what her impression is of this North Carolina bill and of the larger trend of pro-life activism and success at the state level.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The USCCB Committee on Migration released a statement Tuesday responding to the Biden administration's increase in the refugee cap limit. The committee wrote in part: “We view this number as a stepping stone toward the administration’s stated goal of 125,000 admissions, a figure more consistent with our values and capabilities as a nation.” And although the US Senate is on recess right now, that is not stopping a group of Republicans from going after Planned Parenthood. They are demanding an investigation into the amount of money the nation's largest abortion provider received from the Paycheck Protection Program. Pope Francis has asked for prayers for peace in Myanmar. His appeal came as Myanmar's security forces opened fire on protestors against military rule. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn, joins to share what more Pope Francis said. Voters in the West Texas city of Lubbock, approved a measure last Saturday to outlaw abortion there. Founder of Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn, Mark Lee Dickson, joins to explain what his reaction was and what comes next for the group. Finally this evening, the leader of a diocese in Pennsylvania has started an initiative aimed at producing a greater dedication and appreciation for the Holy Eucharist. Bishop Alfred Schlert from Allentown, Pennsylvania began the Year of Real Presence on April 11th. Bishop Alfred tells us more about this initiative and why it began on Divine Mercy Sunday.

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On EWTN News Nightly tonight: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially has a new leader. Pro-Life advocates are very concerned with Samantha Power’s selection and what it could mean for protecting the unborn, overseas in developing countries. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden says he's willing to work with Republicans on his infrastructure plan. He invited a group of GOP Senators to the White House last week and is planning more talks with them this week. Although the president is vowing to work with Republicans, Democrats have also signaled that they would go it alone if need be. Editorial Director for the 'Daily Caller', Vince Coglianese, shares his thoughts on whether he believes a compromise can be reached. And an article in the 'American Spectator' over the weekend, noted the rise in medical research involving aborted baby parts under the Biden administration. President of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, Dr. Joseph Meaney, Ph.D., joins to tell us why there are concerns that projects using aborted baby parts will become more prevalent under the Biden administration. Finally this evening, EWTN is celebrating ten years of Rome's Vaticano program. Vaticano is the weekly show that gives an overview of the news from the Vatican and was pioneered by Alan Holdren, EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief. Holdren joins us to share what it was like moving to Rome and starting this new program.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden headed off to an Amtrak station in Philadelphia today as part of the “Getting America Back on Track Tour.” And a renewed push for police reform is taking place on Capitol Hill. It's being led by Democratic lawmakers Karen Bass, Cory Booker and Republican Tim Scott, but several issues divide the sides, including qualified immunity, which shields officers from being personally liable. May first, also referred to as May Day or Workers Day, is a day with historical significance for the Communist and Socialist movements. Professor of Political Science at Grove City College and author of "The Devil and Karl Marx", Dr. Paul Kengor, tells us a little more about May Day, its origins and specifically what the Catholic Church did in 1955 to address Communism. A conference set to begin this Saturday, both in-person and virtually, will examine the importance of Our Lady of Guadalupe. President of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at the University of Southern California, Dorian Llywelyn, joins to tell us about the conference and why it is being held now rather than closer to the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in December. Finally this evening, Pope Francis is set to kick off an initiative to pray for the end of the coronavirus pandemic. A rosary marathon will begin on Saturday at the Gregorian Chapel in St. Peter's Basilica. Official of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization, Fr. Martin Esguerra, tells us about this initiative and why it is being done now.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden gave his speech before Congress on Wednesday night, discussing “The American Rescue Plan,” human rights, education, paid leave, jobs, health care and more. The Republican reaction to President Biden's speech, where he laid out his plan for over $4 trillion in spending, centered as much on what he omitted from the speech as the policy proposals he addressed. Lawmakers say there was no mention of the crisis at the border or the Democratic party's increasing access to abortions. Senior editor at the Federalist, Christopher Bedford, joins to share his thoughts on President Biden's speech and Senator Tim Scott's response. Earlier this week, a Republican lawmaker released his own version of a plan for American families. John Schweppe, Director of Policy and Government Affairs at the American Principles Project, joins to talk more about why he feels so strongly for Senator Hawley's plan, what stands out the most to him and why he believes it is so beneficial. Finally this evening, the Center for Child Protection in Rome (CCP) will become the Institute of Anthropology. It will further develop studies on human dignity and care. Fr. Hans Zollner, a member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and President of the Center for Child Protection, joins to share the mission of the new institute and why the change.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Biden will deliver a speech before Congress where he will outline his “American Families Plan.” Ahead of that speech, lawmakers from across the country give their take on how the president will sell his infrastructure bill to the people. Lawmakers on both sides of the fence are already reacting to the President's American Family Plan and the multi trillion dollar price tag. The Holy See's Office for the Doctrine of the Faith, recently hosted a study day on the dissolution of marriages. Senior Rome Correspondent for Catholic News Agency, Hannah Brockhaus, joins to tell us more about the study day and why it was held now. And two Catholic dioceses are among the groups appealing to the Supreme Court against the state of New York's abortion coverage mandate. Senior Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Eric Baxter, tells us a little about this appeal. Finally this evening, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new coronavirus guidelines on Tuesday. They say fully vaccinated Americans can go outdoors without wearing a mask. Dr. Bob Lahita, joins to tell us a little more about these new mask guidelines and whether he agrees with the CDC guidelines on mask wearing in public.

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