On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Republicans are demanding answers from the Biden Administration as a major US Military hospital cancelled a long-standing contract with Franciscan friars who minister to veterans and US service members. Meanwhile, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol thanked American families and their sons and daughters for defending his nation during the Korean War, fought 7 decades ago. And the Archdiocese of Boston is calling for intense prayer as the city prepares this weekend to host a sold out Satanic convention. Archbishop Mark O'Connell, Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, joins to discuss what services or initiatives the archdiocese is offering this weekend amid the convention. Pope Francis is set to leave Friday for his 3 day trip to Hungary. This marks the 41st apostolic journey of his pontificate. EWTN News Vatican Correspondent, Colm Flynn, joins to talk to us about the Holy Father's trip to Hungary. Finally this evening, the National Football League recently suspended 5 players for gambling. This comes as the NFL has embraced legalized wagering as a major source of revenue, and even has a franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders, that plays near world famous casinos. Founder of DLE Agency and Achilles Public Relations, Doug Eldridge, joins to share his take on this.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden welcomed President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea to the White House today. Both nations reached an agreement aimed at deterring North Korea, which has been steadily expanding its nuclear arsenal. President Biden also officially announced he is running for president again. Washington Editor of the Spectator and author of "The Snowflakes' Revolt: How Woke Millennials Hijacked American Media," Amber Athey, joins to share what she makes of Biden's decision and the timing of it. Meanwhile, after more than 3 years, lawmakers are still trying to identify the origins of COVID-19. Republicans have made this a top priority, but they say they are getting delay after delay and obstruction from government agencies. And Pope Francis released his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. In his message, the Holy Father underlines how "this day is a precious opportunity for recalling with wonder that the Lord's call is grace and a complete gift." EWTN Vatican journalist, Benjamin Crockett, has more. Finally this evening, a couple in Michigan is expecting conjoined twins. The Catholic couple says they have resisted calls to have an abortion and add their twins are giving them hope and inspiration. Nicole and Austin LeBlanc join to tell us more about their story.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As pro-abortion President Joe Biden formally announced in a video he’s running for re-election in 2024, pro-life Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley delivered remarks today at Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America in Arlington, Virginia. And it's a big week for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Republicans as they try to pass their plan to lift the debt ceiling. Speaker McCarthy can only lose 5 Republicans and still pass the legislation without Democrat support. Meanwhile, a 3 day cease fire has begun in Sudan. Several countries, including the United States, have removed diplomatic personnel from the African nation. President of the Global Situation Room, Brett Bruen, joins to share what we are looking at and how potentially dangerous this could get. April is National Month of Hope which is all about celebrating the belief that things will work out in the end. One organization is working to bring hope to vulnerable children and families around the world. The Director for Global Influence, Learning and Engagement for Changing the Way We Care, Erica Dahl-Bredine, joins to tell us about the mission and the issue it seeks to solve. Finally this evening, the Hungarian Ambassador to the Holy See, Eduard Habsburg Lothringen, recently spoke to EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser about Pope Francis' upcoming 3 day trip to Budapest, Hungary.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Pontifical Academy for Life responded to outrage over comments credited to its president regarding assisted suicide. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, has more on this. Meanwhile, the US Supreme Court is letting stand, for now, access to the FDA approved abortion drug, mifepristone, in states where abortions are legal. After the justices handed down the decision on Friday, reaction among lawmakers was mostly along party lines. The Biden Administration is warning that violence is increasing in Sudan, saying it is more dangerous there now than it was just a day or 2 ago. US Special Forces used helicopters to ferry 70 US Embassy personnel out of the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, early Sunday. And President Joe Biden is expected to make the official announcement on Tuesday that he will run for reelection in 2024. Cofounder and president of Real Clear Politics, Tom Bevan, joins to share his thoughts on the expected announcement. A new study says that among US Hispanics, Catholicism is on the decline. Founder of Iskali, a Catholic group serving young Latinos in the United States, Vicente Del Real, joins to share his reaction to the study and whether these numbers surprised him. Finally this evening, Pope Francis is set to make an apostolic trip to Budapest, Hungary from April 28th to the 30th. EWTN Hungary's reporter, Domonkos Pulay, has more.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: At the Supreme Court the justices are deciding whether to limit access to a widely used abortion pill. On Wednesday, Justice Samuel Alito delayed a ruling until today. Pro-life and pro-abortion supporters continue to gather on the steps of the Supreme Court, waiting for a ruling. The Biden Administration has emphasized it's prepared for any outcome the High Court may issue. It is prepared for a long legal fight if necessary. The administration has been a strong supporter of mifepristone, which was approved back in 2000 by the FDA. Texas State Director and National Legislative Advisor for the pro-life group Human Coalition, Chelsey Youman, joins to discuss what this ruling could mean for the pro-life movement and how this could compare with the overturning of Roe v Wade. Meanwhile, hundreds of young Catholics are in Texas this weekend attending the 2023 Young Catholic Professionals Conference. Chief operating officer of Young Catholic Professionals, Peter Blute, joins to tell us more about the conference and what attendees can expect from the 3 day event. Finally this evening, FOCUS, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, is turning 25 years old. Founder and CEO, Curtis Martin, joins to tell us more about FOCUS, how many missionaries they have and how many students they have helped along the way, as FOCUS has helped several hundred people enter religious life.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Republican-controlled US House has now taken steps to preserve women-only sports, by passing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops says it is supporting the bill and encouraging Catholics to write their lawmakers. The Biden Administration has already promised to veto the bill, should it arrive on the president's desk. They say it would deny access to sports for many families and is discriminatory. Meanwhile, a Catholic organization says it is prepared to file a lawsuit against the FBI. President of Catholic Vote, Brian Burch, joins to tell us about the Freedom of Information request they made to the FBI and where things stand now. And the Heritage Foundation is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a 2 day summit in Washington DC. Leaders from throughout the country were in attendance. Major League Baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson Day earlier this week. A recent article in the American Spectator examined Robinson's strong Christian faith. Professor of Political Science at Grove City College and author, Doctor Paul Kengor, joins to share some examples of Robinson's faith. Finally this evening, today is the 100th anniversary of the birth of our foundress, Mother Angelica. President and COO of EWTN News, Montse Alvarado, joins to tell us more about this celebration and how Mother Angelica was remembered today.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The US Supreme Court is facing the most significant abortion-related dispute since Roe v Wade was overturned last summer. The justices are considering a lower court ruling that would place restrictions on access to an FDA approved abortion drug, mifepristone. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters, "The stakes could not be higher and we are going to continue to fight. That is the commitment that this president, this administration has made, and we are going to continue to protect women, and women's reproductive rights." Legal Analyst for EWTN News, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, joins to share her thoughts on the Supreme Court taking up the case. Meanwhile, at a meeting in Rome, Pope Francis hoped that the discussions and shared experiences involving journalists, survivors and experts would help shed light on abuse and promote more effective cooperation within the Church. International Safeguarding Consultant, Tina Campbell, joins to tell us more about the meeting on abuse. Finally this evening, a Christian pastor in Iran was released from prison just this month after being arrested and charged with "acting against national security" and promoting "Zionist Christianity." Director of Advocacy of Global Religious Freedom for ADF International, Kelsey Zorzi, joins to tell us a little more about the pastor and what led to the charges and his arrest.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Catholic bishops are asking their flock to support what's called the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. The Biden Administration, however, has ripped the proposal. Last year, at the Southern border, there were more than 2 and a half million illegal migrant crossings and more are expected this year, with the end of Title 42. Today, the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was grilled about what his department plans to do. Meanwhile, a new report says more than 5,000 Christians were killed last year in Nigeria. President of the Religious Freedom Institute, Eric Patterson, joins to share what is behind the violence and kidnappings and whether anything is being done to put a stop to it. And a public school system in Virginia is banning a high school teacher from including Bible verses in her email signature. The teacher has filed a lawsuit. The president and founder of Liberty Counsel, which is representing the teacher, Mat Staver, joins to share what Bible verses the teacher tired to include and what were some examples of email signatures to which Loudon County officials did not object. Finally this evening, Pope Francis has introduced an age limit for voting in synods and the elections of major Eastern Rite leaders. EWTN News Executive Editor and DC Bureau Chief, Dr. Matthew Bunson, joins to tell us more about the apostolic letter and what it means.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: With the US Supreme Court intervening in how the abortion drug, mifepristone, is used and dispensed, pro-life advocates and the Biden administration voiced their opinions on the matter. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill say its the most significant abortion-related dispute since Roe v Wade was overturned last summer. The justices are considering a lower court ruling that would place restrictions on access to the abortion drug. Founder and President of the Article Three Project and former law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, Mike Davis, joins to share what he made of the decision by Justice Alito to extend the lower court's ruling on mifepristone in order to better examine the issue and what we should expect to happen next with the abortion pill. Meanwhile, after resigning from the Vatican Commission for the Protection of Minors, today Fr. Hans Zollner explained his reasons. EWTN News Vatican Correspondent, Colm Flynn, joins to tell us more about the press conference and what caused Fr. Zollner's departure. Finally this evening, "Mirando Al Cielo" is by Fathom events and tells of one of the many beautiful faith-based stories from Mexico. One of the producers of "Mirando Al Cielo," Laura Pelaez, joins to tell us more about Jose Sanchez del Rio and how she became familiar with his story.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: A new pro-life measure just signed into law in Florida that bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy has, not surprisingly, drawn the ire of the pro-abortion Biden White House. And Senator Ronan Mullen joins us from Ireland to share how President Joe Biden's trip has been so far and how he has been received in Ireland and Northern Ireland. On Capitol Hill, federal spending and raising the debt ceiling will be front and center next week when Congress returns. House Republicans remain unified over agreement to raising the debt limit, but only if there are also budget cuts. Democrats warn that strategy could lead the country into default. Meanwhile, a Catholic priest who served as a chaplain in a hospital in London recently won a settlement with the United Kingdom's National Health Service. Father Patrick Pullicino says while serving in a hospital he was fired for expressing the Church's teaching on homosexuality. He joins to share his reaction to winning the settlement. Finally this evening, this Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday, a relatively new feast in the Universal Church calendar. It was brought into the calendar in the year 2000 at the canonization of Saint Faustina. Director of the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Fr. Chris Alar, joins to tell us what is a little unusual about Divine Mercy Sunday.

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