On EWTN News Nightly tonight: This weekend, the FDA gave emergency approval of the Pfizer vaccine. The massive distribution effort to vaccinate Americans who need it most is now underway. Meanwhile, more than a month after the November 3, 2020 General Election that saw record voter turnout, around the nation, Monday the Electoral College went forward with its legally mandated work of voting for the next President of the United States, which is widely expected will be Democrat Joe Biden, with 306 electoral votes. Resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and law professor at the Antonin Scalia Law School, Adam White, joins to share his perspective on the historical significance of today and its significance to this year's presidential election. The Archdiocese of Washington is suing the District of Columbia over restrictions on public worship during the coronavirus pandemic. Vice president and executive director at Becket, a non-profit law firm dedicated to protecting religious freedom, Montse Alvarado, joins to discuss what appears to be a double standard on religious freedom. In Georgia, voters are casting in-person ballots as early voting begins, where two runoff elections will decide which political party holds a majority in the U.S. Senate. In Poland, 1,700 professors have signed an appeal defending St. John Paul II, following criticism of the Polish pope in the wake of the Vatican report on former U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Donald Trump pushed federal health officials to get moving on approving the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine that an advisory committee signed off on Thursday, blasting the bureaucratic process on Twitter. With a coronavirus vaccine on the cusp of being approved in the U.S., many Catholics are wondering about the ethics behind the vaccines being produced. The editor of the Immunization Action Coalition, Dr. John Grabenstein, joins to share what is known at this point about the timing of the FDA announcement as it relates to the shipment of the initial COVID-19 vaccine doses and what people should keep in mind in terms of side effects versus safety concerns. At the Capitol, pro-life Democrats are standing behind Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who introduced a bill that would mandate medical care for infants who survive an attempted abortion. A new video series titled "Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls" is exploring the connection between Jesus, the sacraments and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Biblical scholar, Dr. John Bergsma, and Franciscan University of Steubenville president, Fr. Dave Pivonka, discuss the scrolls and the insights they gave into a community called the Essenes and the connection between this historical find and our faith today. At St. Peter's Square, Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins to share what the atmosphere is like from the Vatican's Annual Christmas tree lighting and Nativity scene.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Vice President Mike Pence updated a pandemic-exhausted nation on the status of the vaccine the world hopes will bring back what used to be: normal lives. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is trying to reach an agreement on a federal coronavirus relief package, that would focus on unemployment benefits, aid for small businesses and other targeted assistance. Small business owners are waiting and hoping that lawmakers come up with a deal before they are forced to close their doors. Following reports of a suspected Chinese spy's attempts to target local and national politicians between 2011 and 2015, Gordon Chang, author of "The Coming Collapse of China" joins to discuss what he knows about the suspected spy, Christine Fang. Bishop Michael Fisher is the newly appointed head of the Diocese of Buffalo, New York. Bishop Fisher joins us as he prepares to assume leadership of a diocese confronting a number of significant challenges. In Italy, Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn, joins to share how the city of Assisi has embraced the tradition of the nativity scene and transformed their city into their own Bethlehem. With this year being marked with so much suffering, the Franciscans wanted to bring beauty and joy to the people of Assisi.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Following the first day of the UK's massive vaccination rollout against the coronavirus, Britain's medical regulator says people with a history of serious allergic reactions should not receive the Pfizer vaccine. Education and Research Officer at Anscombe Bioethics Centre, Michael Wee, joins to discuss what is known about the Pfizer vaccine's effectiveness as it relates to the transmission of the coronavirus and how long people who take it are protected. Also, as President Donald Trump battles for re-election in the courts, one lawsuit is seeking to dismiss dozens of Electoral College votes. Presumptive President-Elect Joe Biden introduces the person he’d like to see running the Pentagon. One Christian school in Kentucky and the state's attorney general are asking the Supreme Court to allow in-person classes at faith-based schools. 38 U.S. Senators have joined them in support saying that the closing of religious institutions is unconstitutional. Clinical psychologist and director of clinical operations at Georgetown University Counseling and Psychiatric Services, Dr. Suzanne Nortier Hollman, joins to discuss mental health amidst the pandemic, especially in our youth. In Rome, Colm Flynn, joins to give his perspective on the main point Pope Francis made in his general audience about the power of prayer and the significance of praying the 'Our Father.'

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Donald Trump held a Coronavirus Vaccine Summit this afternoon at the White House, anticipating the FDA will very soon give the green light to the very promising Pfizer vaccine. Meanwhile, the UK became the first western country to administer vaccinations against the coronavirus. 90 year old UK grandmother, Margaret Keenan became the first person in the world to receive the vaccine. Business owners and workers are demonstrating for more COVID-19 relief in front of the Capitol. Both parties agree that more COVID-19 relief dollars are sorely needed for many Americans right now, but negotiations are still underway. In New Jersey, Pro-life advocates are speaking out against proposed legislation that, if passed, would expand access to abortion and require most private insurers to cover abortion and birth control with no out-of-pocket expenses. Executive director of New Jersey Right to Life, Marie Tasy, joins to discuss what some of the items being proposed in the bill are. Jem Sullivan, author of "The Beauty of Faith," joins to tell us more about the Madonna and Child on the 2020 USPS Christmas stamps. With EWTN Spain hosting its launch today on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Father Diego Saez Martin, co-founder and advisor of EWTN Spain, joins to discuss the reaction of Spanish Catholics.

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On EWTN News Nightly tonight: Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins to discuss Pope Francis' upcoming trip to Iraq. Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil, Bashar Warda, shares what the announced trip means for Christian communities in the country. Meanwhile, presumptive President-Elect Joe Biden’s selection for Health Secretary, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, is raising huge red flags for Pro-Life Advocates, based on his prior legal track record. Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, joins to share her reaction and what this signals for pro-life advocates. Sunday night, Democratic Senate candidate Raphael Warnock faced off with Republican Senate candidate Kelly Loeffler in the Georgia Senate Debate, while Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff criticized Senator David Perdue for skipping the debate. Also, with the Pfizer vaccine already approved by British regulators, the United States is now close behind. It is possible that the elderly and health care workers could start receiving the shots of this vaccination as soon as the FDA approves it, which could happen as early as this Thursday.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Vice President Mike Pence, who also heads up the nation’s Coronavirus Task Force, gave Americans an update today on the status of when a vaccine to stop or at least slow down the raging pandemic will be available. Co-host of the "Doctor, Doctor" podcast and radio show heard on EWTN radio, Dr. Thomas McGovern, joins to discuss issues regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of the nation. North Carolina Congressman, Doctor Greg Murphy, who is a surgeon who specializes in urology, joins to share how important his Catholic faith has been to him, and how it has helped shape his life's work. In Rome, St. Mary Mackillop was remembered by the Australian embassy to the Holy See in a special online event celebrating the ten year anniversary of her canonization. Also, Monsignor Robert Panke, pastor of St. John Neumann Parish in Gaithersburg, Maryland gives his insight on the importance of the season of Advent, and what he believes we should be keeping in mind about this Holy season and its meaning.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: At the White House, President Donald Trump honored legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Trump administration is preparing the nation for vaccine distribution. Vice President Mike Pence discussed the plan with health officials and the CEOs of Fed-Ex. Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden has said he supports a bi-partisan COVID-19 relief proposal that is circulating on Capitol Hill. Democrats and Republicans still do not see eye to eye on details of a COVID-19 relief package. Meanwhile, Danville Christian Academy and Kentucky Attorney General, Daniel Cameron, are asking the Supreme Court to intervene and allow in-person classes for grades K-12 at faith-based schools. Rome Correspondent for EWTN's National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin, was one of the first journalists to interview Cardinal Pell. Pentin joins to give us a sense of what the books will cover and what the cardinal hopes to achieve by publishing them. In Nigeria, Fr. Don Bosco Onyalla, the editor-in-chief of ACI Africa, joins to share what Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama from the Archdiocese of Abuja had to say after Fr. Matthew Dajo's release and what we know about who may be responsible for his kidnapping.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany made it clear and spoke in no uncertain terms that Christmas and Hanukkah will indeed be celebrated at the White House. With time running out for U.S. lawmakers to pass more COVID-19 aid, leaders on both sides say they want action, and they want it soon. Although the parties have yet to agree on what the next round of COVID-19 aid should look like. Meanwhile in Europe, the United Kingdom became the first western nation to approve a coronavirus vaccine. The country gave Pfizer emergency authorization to begin using its vaccine next week. Christmas markets, a cherished tradition in Germany and neighboring countries, seem set to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Also, the author of "The Coming Collapse of China", Gordon Chang joins to share his reaction on the news of the sentencing coming out of Hong Kong today. The host and managing editor of EWTN Pro-Life Weekly, Catherine Hadro, gives her perspective on Archbishop William Lori being elected by the U.S. bishops as the next pro-life chair, and also what the 2021 March for Life might look like with the ongoing pandemic.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Presumptive-President Elect Joe Biden, announced his proposed economic team Tuesday afternoon saying, “I know times are tough but I want you to know that help is on the way.” Senior legal fellow for The Heritage Foundation, Hans Von Spakovsky joins to discuss President Donald Trump's election lawsuits, including the one filed today in Wisconsin. A group of bi-partisan Senators and House members want to help struggling Americans and businesses and have unveiled a plan for a new COVID-19 aid package. Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that New York state restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic are a violation of the First Amendment’s guarantee of religious liberty. The director of 'the Conscience Project,' Andrea Picciotti Bayer shares her perspective on this action taken by the Supreme Court and how significant it is. In Rome, following the webinar #standforhumanity regarding the people's commitment for a world without the death penalty, Rome's most famous monument, the Colosseum, lit up. Fr. Marco Gnavi, parish priest of the Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere joins to discuss his work against the death penalty.

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