On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As the nation continues to strive for a new sense of normalcy, the CDC announced updated guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans who are headed outdoors. And after months of delay, the US Census Bureau released its final count of the country's population and, with it, the states that will gain and lose Congressional seats for the next decade. A recent opinion piece says the surge at the US border is tied into the Democrats' push for election reform. Former Attorney General of Virginia and National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, Ken Cuccinelli, explains why the situation at the border is tied into the HR1 and S1 voting bills being pushed by Democrats. Meanwhile, Founder and President of For the Martyrs, Gia Chacon, joins to share her reaction when she heard President Joe Biden recognize the massacre of Armenians under the Ottomans as genocide, making him the first US president to do so. Finally this evening, Cardinal George Pell sits down for an interview with Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn, about the second volume of his prison diary, about to be released.

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On EWTN News Nightly tonight: Monday, the White House said it would allow the CDC to announce any new changes and guidance concerning mask wearing among people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Meanwhile, the US Senate Judiciary Committee will take its first look at President Joe Biden's initial batch of Judicial nominees, if a spot should open up on the US Supreme Court. As Democratic progressives continue their fight to expand the high court, one Republican introduces a Constitutional Amendment to keep it at nine justices. President of Appellate Advocacy and Senior Counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom, John Bursch, joins to discuss what effect it would have on the country if the Supreme Court were to add four liberal justices. And, the largest affiliation network of pregnancy help centers in the world is holding its annual conference, Heartbeat Conference, this week in Columbus, Ohio. The President of Heartbeat International, Jor El Godsey, joins to talk about the conference and why the organization was formed. More than a hundred migrants died in a shipwreck last week in the Mediterranean Sea. Monica Attias, Coordinator of the Humanitarian Corridors from Greece for the Community of Sant'Egidio, tells us about these journeys at sea, why they are so dangerous and what her organization is doing to help.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: On the second day of the virtual Climate Summit, President Joe Biden said, “every country will need to invest in new clean energy technologies” as he doubled down on transitioning to a green economy in the not-too-distant future, as part of a global effort. The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross is hosting an online, two-month seminar on inspiring trust in the Catholic Church. Professor of Digital Communications at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross and one of the organizers of the seminar, Juan Narbona, joins to tell us why the university is holding this seminar now. Also, Attorney General for the State of Arizona, Mark Brnovich, joins to talk about the situation at the Arizona-Mexico border, and gives us a sense of what is happening there. Meanwhile, a 176 year old time capsule has been found in Hungary's Basilica, the largest Catholic Church and tallest building in the country. Correspondent Colm Flynn shares what was in the time capsule. Finally this evening, Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki from the Diocese of Springfield has written a new book on lessons he has learned in his hobby as a distance runner. He joins us to discuss his book, "Running with a Higher Purpose."

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Senator Rand Paul and a group of Republican Senators are demanding Attorney General Merrick Garland and officials from the Small Business Administration open investigations against Planned Parenthood affiliates, for the millions of dollars they received in the Paycheck Protection Program. Meanwhile, speaking virtually through an interpreter at the White House Climate Summit, Pope Francis said, “We must care for nature so that nature may care for us.” And the Pope also met with the head of the Legionaries of Christ, a religious congregation of over a thousand priests in 21 countries. The General Director of the Legion, Father John Connor, joins to tell us about his meeting with the Holy Father. The Head of the Catholic Church in Ireland met with government officials this week regarding new restrictions that ban the public celebration of religious services. Archbishop Eamon Martin from the Archdiocese of Armagh and the Primate of all Ireland, tells us how the meeting went and if there are any updates to whether public Masses will resume. Finally this evening, "The Chosen," a series on the life of Jesus and His followers, has been described as the highest crowd-funded media project in history. Now in season two, the show is reaching a growing global audience.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Co-host of EWTN's God's Blueprint for a Happy Life, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, joins to share his thoughts on the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin, in the death of George Floyd. He tells us how we can move forward, come together and start healing as a nation. In the wake of this conviction, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are urging Congress to pass the “George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.” And reaction of the guilty verdict also echoed in the halls of Congress on Capitol Hill. Democrats continue to say this verdict is just the beginning and has renewed efforts to pass police reform. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promises the Senate will pass police reform soon. Meanwhile, the Biden administration formally announced its support for making Washington, D.C. a state. Legal Fellow at the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Heritage Foundation, Zack Smith, joins to share his thoughts on the Biden administration supporting this proposal and why it is being pushed now. A new report states that 67% of the world's population lives in countries where religious freedom is being violated. Editor-in-Chief of Aid to the Church in Need's 2021 Religious Freedom Report and their Advocacy Officer at the European Union and United Nations, Marcela Szymanski, shares what is new about this year's report, and what stayed the same from last year.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, in the death of George Floyd. US Catholic bishops are criticizing the Biden administration for failing to let in more refugees, however, the White House blames the Trump administration for hollowing out the refugee admissions program and capping the refugee number at just 15,000. Security forces in Egypt say they have killed three ISIS extremists involved in the murder of a Coptic Christian man. Communications Manager for In Defense of Christians, Sarah Bassil, joins to tell us what is known about the man who was killed and if he was targeted for being a Christian. The Head of Planned Parenthood says the organization must confront the background of Founder Margaret Sanger, and her ties to white supremacy and eugenics. Executive Director of the Human Coalition Action, Reverend Dean Nelson, joins to explain what role the pro-life movement has played in making the history of Margaret Sanger known. And for the first time in six decades, the ruler of Cuba is not a Castro. Already President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel is now also the first Head of the island's powerful Communist Party since the revolution, to not be named Castro. Finally this evening, the Vatican's Communication Office launched a new sign language project. The Pope's weekly talk and Sunday address will now be interpreted Live into sign language. Senior Rome Correspondent for Catholic News Agency, Hannah Brockhaus, joins to tell us more about this new initiative.

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On EWTN News Nightly tonight: On Capitol Hill, conservatives are saying that since the confirmation of Xavier Becerra to Health and Human Services Secretary, the Biden administration has made it clear they do not want to maintain Hyde Amendment protections, and want to prioritize funding for abortion instead of actual healthcare. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is calling sanctions against Democratic Representative Maxine Waters of California, for what he says was an incitement of violence during a protest over the weekend in Minnesota. Editorial Director at the Daily Caller, Vince Coglianese, shares his thoughts on Representative Waters' actions and what she said. President Joe Biden met Monday with lawmakers from both political parties in the Oval Office, as he continues working to convince them and the American public his infrastructure bill is needed. Over the weekend, Ukrainian and Russian forces appeared to be gearing up for attacks. Pope Francis says he has been following the grave situation and appealed for an end to the violence. The Diocese of Charleston has filed a lawsuit against the state of South Carolina, challenging an amendment which prohibits public funds from going to private schools. Jeff Jennings, attorney for the Liberty Justice Center, joins to talk about the Blaine Amendment, the history of it and how it pertains to this case.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Several lawmakers who just returned from the border say the US immigration system remains overwhelmed. Congressman Richard Hudson says, "Several of the border patrol agents, including the section border chief told me the cartels control the border now." Meanwhile, President Joe Biden greeted Japan’s Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, at the West Wing today as the two nations are striving to build and strengthen their alliance while working for a free and open Indo-Pacific, in the face of growing Chinese military threats in the region. More than a half-dozen Pro-Democracy protestors in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 18 months in prison for their role in what were called "un-authorized assemblies" in 2019. Author of "The Coming Collapse of China" and "The Great US-China Tech War," Gordon Chang shares the status of the Pro-Democracy movement overall in Hong Kong right now. A new video series from the Archdiocese of Boston is bringing vocational guidance to a COVID-19 online world. Assistant Director of the Office of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Boston, Father Michael Zimmerman, talks about the Scivias video series. And finally this evening, Pope Emeritus Benedict turns 94 today, the oldest living Pope in the history of the Catholic Church. Professor at the Angelicum, Fr. Ralph Weimann, joins to share how Pope Emeritus Benedict is celebrating his birthday and how he is doing.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: A handful of Democratic lawmakers in the House and Senate want to bring forward a measure to add four justices to the Supreme Court. Vice President of the Institute for Constitutional Government at the Heritage Foundation, John Malcolm, joins to share his reaction to this push by the Democratic lawmakers. Meanwhile, the Biden administration announced new sanctions on Russia for what it says are actions by that nation that “constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.” And, a bill aimed at saving the lives of the newborn babies who survive an abortion may soon be decided by a vote on the House floor. Pro-life lawmakers and organizations are hoping HR 619, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, will get the votes needed to be heard. Associate Director for the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Danielle Brown, joins to share what the Catholic response should be to the situations in Minnesota - the shooting of Daunte Wright, the death of George Floyd, and also the unrest and violence from demonstrators. And finally this evening, French President Emmanuel Macron, visited Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, two years after the devastating fire. President Macron spoke with construction workers about the rebuilding progress of France's historic Catholic Cathedral.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: On Wednesday, the White House, as was feared by Pro-Life organizations but not unexpected, moved to rescind the Trump administration’s previous ban on federally-funded family planning clinics referring women for abortions. Vice President of Communications for the Pro-Life Susan B. Anthony List, Mallory Quigley, joins to talk about the impact of this proposed change in the Title X rule. Meanwhile, the nation's top intelligence and law enforcement officials testified before the Senate on a range of threats facing the United States. This comes just days after a new intel report was released, warning of a "number of global threats from adversaries like Iran, Russia and North Korea." But officials say there is no greater threat right now than the country of China. Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute and Principal of the International BGR Group, Lester Munson, joins to talk about President Joe Biden's announcement that he will be withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. And finally this evening, for the first time, a Pontifical University is offering a license degree in Judaic Studies. Fr Etienne Vetö, Director of the Center for Judaic Studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University, joins to tell us how this idea came about and what the main areas of study are.

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