On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: With Republicans set to take control of the House in January, the GOP will chair all House committees. Congressman James Comer is heading up the oversight panel and plans to dig deep into the Biden family business. President Biden still maintains he knew nothing about his son's business dealings when he was Vice President. Mike Davis from the Internet Accountability Project, joins to share his reaction to this. Biden announced his plan to visit Sub-Saharan Africa, stressing that he is serious about increasing US attention on the continent. Meanwhile, a court has struck down a measure to expand euthanasia laws in the Netherlands. Activists wanted to make it legal for non-medical professionals to perform assisted suicide procedures. Author and Chairman of the Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism, Wesley Smith, joins to share his reaction to the Dutch court's decision and whether he thinks the country's euthanasia activists will let this go. Finally this evening, Pope Francis is inviting the faithful to have a "more humble Christmas" this year. Following the suggestion, the Santa Sophia Cathedral in Rome called for new and concrete support to the populations afflicted by the war. Theologian who is helping with the fundraising, Natalia Karfut, joins to tell us more about this initiative and why she wanted to be involved.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The new and highly controversial Respect for Marriage Act may have been signed into law at the White House, but fears over its impact on religious liberty are growing. Lawmakers have struck a deal on a framework to fund the government until October of 2023, but it could be derailed by several unresolved issues. The first step is to keep the government open past Friday. And Leah Sharibu's quiet village of Dapchi, Nigeria was attacked by Jihadist terrorists in 2018. Leah and about 100 of her classmates were abducted and some of them killed. Most of the girls returned home except for Leah. Dr. Gloria Puldu, President of the Leah Foundation, joins to take us back to that day in 2018. Food banks across the nation are feeling the pinch with more people in need of a helping hand. Monsignor John Enzler, President of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, joins to tell us what it's like out there in terms of Catholic food banks and other Catholic charity operations. Finally this evening, a new smart phone app will teach users about the life and writings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The Jesuit Pilgrimage uses 360 degree photographs plus audio and text meditations to tell people more about the founder of the Society of Jesus. Communication Officer at the Jesuit Curia, Father Vivian Richard, joins to share why the order decided to use smart phones to teach people about Saint Ignatius.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Despite Catholic bishops rejecting the Respect for Marriage Act, President Joe Biden still signed the bill today. The White House scheduled a huge party on the South Lawn to celebrate the passage and signing of the bill. Meanwhile, the policy allowing border agents to rapidly remove migrants due to COVID concerns ends next week. This comes as the Biden Administration is attempting to get $3 billion more in border security funding from Congress. Some say it is too little, too late and it's taking a toll on agents. And in a Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe on Monday at the Vatican, Pope Francis said Mary begs us to allow her to be our mother. Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Professor Rodrigo Guerra, joins to share what about the Mass stood out the most to him. A North Carolina teenager needs a new kidney to save her life, but her doctors say no COVID vaccine, no transplant. Chrissy and Lee Hicks, the mother and father of 14 year old Yulia Hicks, join us to talk about Yulia's health and why it is so important that she receive a new kidney. Finally this evening, from NFL football star to extraordinary servant of the Church, EWTN honored former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Danny Abramowicz on Monday night with the 2022 Mother Angelica Award. Danny joins to share what his reaction was to receiving this great honor and what went through his mind.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are facing a looming deadline to keep the government open. Money runs out on Friday and the possibility of another temporary funding bill is growing. Meanwhile, the 3 day US-Africa Leaders Summit officially begins tomorrow. It is the biggest global gathering in Washington DC since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and there are a lot of points to discuss, including attacks on religious freedom. New details are emerging about the Nigerian military and a secret mass abortion program. The report comes as Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari attends the US-Africa Leaders Summit. Dede Laugesen from Save the Persecuted Christians, joins to discuss why the Nigerian military is forcing women to have abortions. The Italian Embassy to the Holy See is set to host a meeting on the war in Ukraine. The meeting is organized with Vatican Media and the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin will also take part. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about the meeting set for Tuesday. Finally this evening, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims in the US made their way to Our Lady of Guadalupe's shrine in Des Plaines, Illinois. The annual crusade is now the largest gathering of Roman Catholic pilgrims in the United States. Fellow pilgrim, Fernando Gomez, joins to share what this massive pilgrimage is like.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": The Senate will soon consider a $858 billion defense policy measure to fund the Pentagon. Part of the bill uses taxpayer dollars to fund abortion travel for service members, which has lawmakers speaking out. Meanwhile, the White House did not seem too upset by Senator Kyrsten Sinema's party switch, saying the senator's decision to register as Independent does not change the new Democratic majority control of the Senate. And the social media giant Twitter is accused of secretly limiting the account of Conservative users while even building blacklists to keep certain tweets from trending. Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project joins to share his reaction. Planned Parenthood reports a 34% increase in vasectomies across the Northwest region since June. Dr. Joseph Meaney, President of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, joins to share his reaction to this headline. And an international group of Catholic theologians and other experts is holding a private workshop in Rome. Moral Theologian and Speaker at the Conference, Pia de Solenni, joins to tell us more about this conference and why it is so important. Finally this evening, while a Michigan high school teacher did not make it all the way to the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions, he scored lots of big points with his students. Mr. Josh Gregor, tells us about the experience and how he landed himself a spot on Jeopardy.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act last week thanks to 12 Republicans who supported the measure. 39 House Republicans voted for it today. It is now on the way to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. And Metzger Bar and Butchery in Richmond canceled the Family Foundation of Virginia's 20 person reservation, just an hour before the group's holiday party. President of the Family Foundation of Virginia, Victoria Cobb, joins to tell us a little about the Family Foundation and why she thinks the owners of Metzger perceived the group as a threat. Meanwhile, President Biden went before the cameras to report that WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from prison in Russia following her drug conviction. A dramatic high-level prisoner exchange got her out. The US Naval Academy admitted it has denied all vaccine-related religious exemption requests from midshipmen. Director of Military Affairs for First Liberty Institute, Mike Berry, shares his reaction to this report and to a separate claim that some unvaccinated midshipmen are being denied diplomas. Finally this evening, the Holy See opened an exhibition of several dozen nativity scenes. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser joined Monsignor Rino Fisichella, the man responsible for the exhibition, to discuss why it is important to display the nativity scenes and what people's reactions have been.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The voters in Georgia have spoken. Incumbent Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock will be returning to the Senate for 6 more years. The win over Republican candidate Herschel Walker also gives Democrats an extra vote starting in January. Political Strategist Jenny Sevilla Korn joins to discuss what went wrong for Republican Candidate Herschel Walker in the Georgia Runoff Election and where his party goes from here. And President Joe Biden remembered and honored the thousands of Americans who died in the December 7th, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, 81 years ago today, that violently thrust the United States into World War II. Meanwhile, from professional basketball player to human rights activist, Enes Kanter Freedom is set to receive the 2022 Lantos Human Rights Prize. He joins to share what happened to him and his basketball career for speaking up for his beliefs. Finally this evening, the kingdom of the Netherlands has a new Ambassador to the Holy See. Ambassador of the Netherlands to the Holy See, Annemieke Ruigrok, recently presented her credentials to Pope Francis. She joins to share what that was like and whether the Holy Father said anything to her.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: It's election day in Georgia... again. More than 1.8 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, which is a record. Meanwhile, the candidates continue to stump for votes. Susan Crabtree with Real Clear Politics, joins to share what she thinks the outcome will be. And before President Joe Biden flew off to Arizona, he stopped to talk with reporters briefly. White House Correspondent Owen Jensen asked him about the “Respect for Marriage Act,” which the leaders of his own Catholic faith reject outright. In Rome, International Volunteer Day highlighted those who offer their services to the faithful. One initiative, founded in part by the Sisters of Charity held a celebration on Saturday in honor of its 10th anniversary. Director of the India Group Onlus Committee and Vice President of the Thouret Foundation, Marco Petrini, joins to tell us more about Saturday's event. Finally this evening, the Vulnerable People Project's Coal for Christmas initiative aims to help 1 million Afghans at risk of starvation and exposure this winter. Host of the Jason Jones Show and champion of Catholic Human Rights, Jason Jones, joins to set the stage and tell us more about what at-risk Afghan families are facing as winter approaches.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: A Colorado artist's clash between her conscience and the dictates of a state law hit the US Supreme Court today. Lorie Smith and her attorney Kellie Fiedorek from the Alliance Defending Freedom, join to discuss the case more. As the U.S. Supreme Court hears the case of the Colorado woman who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples, and with Congress on the cusp of sending to President Biden’s desk the heavily criticized “Respect for Marriage Act,” where does the White House stand on religious freedom? Meanwhile, a massive document dump courtesy of Elon Musk confirms social media giant Twitter suppressed a 2020 New York Post story about Hunter Biden and the contents of his laptop. The story in question revealed emails that the son of President Joe Biden peddled his father's influence with Ukrainian businessmen. Program Director at the Independent Women's Forum, Julie Gunlock, joins to share what she makes of all of this and whether she was surprised. Finally this evening, a well known Jesuit priest, close to the Holy Father has had his ministry restricted following an investigation. Officials from the Jesuit order said in a statement they have barred Father Marko Ivan Rupnik from hearing confessions or conducting spiritual direction. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about this investigation and what we know about Fr. Rupnik.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": The Respect for Marriage Act is one step closer to becoming law, after it passed the US Senate with Republican help. At her news conference this week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she plans to bring the bill to the floor for a vote on Tuesday. And before flying off to Boston, to meet with union workers, attend a political fundraiser, and visit with royalty, President Joe Biden signed a bill that will avert a freight rail strike. Meanwhile, an upcoming case in the Supreme Court has Justice Amy Coney Barrett under attack. The case in question is 303 Creative LLC vs Elenis. CEO and President of 40 Days for Life, Shawn Carney, joins to tell us a little more about the Supreme Court case and what is at stake. Pope Francis addressed priests from Latin America, saying their work makes them Christ's "disciples and missionaries." Diocesan priest from Puerto Rico, Fr. Arnaldo Ortiz Dominicci, joins to tell us more about the Holy Father's message and what stood out the most. And remembering 60 years since Vatican II, EWTN News Contributor Catherine Hadro breaks down the council's 16 key documents and what they reveal. Finally this evening, today the Catholic Connection hosted by Teresa Tomeo celebrates 20 years of hitting the airwaves. Teresa takes us back to the beginning and what inspired this broadcast.

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