On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Catholic bishops in Europe are appealing for peace in Ukraine. The call came during a meeting of Church leaders in Belgium. Vice President of COMECE and the bishop of the Diocese of Essen, Bishop Franz-Josef Overbeck, joins to tell us more about this assembly. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden joined Democrats to push the administration's abortion agenda. The elections are just 3 weeks from today and the White House is trying to energize voters. Pro-life groups however, have a very different message. In Ohio, Republican and Catholic Congressman Brad Wenstrup has represented the state's 2nd district since 2012. This fall he is facing Democrat Samantha Meadows, a political newcomer, who previously worked in a pediatric clinic. And voters in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota will decide whether recreational marijuana use should be legalized and Church leaders in several of those states are weighing in. Staff writer and podcast producer for Catholic News Agency, Jonah McKeown, joins to share what Church leaders are saying about these measures. Finally this evening, social media giant, YouTube, has added a warning to content from many Catholic and pro-life organizations. Senior Tech Columnist at The Federalist and Policy Director at the Conservative Partnership, Rachel Bovard, joins to tell us about these warnings.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis has announced some changes to next year's Synod on Synodality. In an announcement on Sunday, the Holy Father said the gathering of bishops now will take part over 2 sessions. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about this announcement. And as the midterm elections move in fast, pro-life organizations are warning pro-life voters: “Extremists in DC want to force all 50 states to allow abortion without limits.” This as President Joe Biden tweeted that “MAGA Republicans want to ban abortion nationwide.” Meanwhile, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's proposals take affect this week. Transgender children will be required to use bathrooms and locker rooms assigned to their biological sex. Washington Editor of the Spectator and host of the Unfit to Print podcast, Amber Athey, joins to tell us more about Governor Youngkin's new policy and what the reaction has been. Ohio has a lengthy history of being a swing state in deciding which party controls Congress. Cincinnati, Ohio is home to the state's first congressional district, where Catholic Congressman Steve Chabot hopes to keep his seat on Capitol Hill. Finally this evening, a new study is shedding light on the after-effects for women who undergo a chemical abortion. Assistant Director of Project Ministry at Project Rachel, a pro-life ministry, Mary McClusky, joins to tell us about these findings.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": Former President Donald Trump has released a letter to the House January 6th Committee. They subpoenaed him for his testimony about the 2021 Capitol attack. In his 14 page letter, he tore into the House Committee, calling them "highly partisan political hacks and thugs." And up to 24,000 Venezuelan migrants will now be able to catch a flight to the US. Those migrants will be allowed to stay in the country for up to 2 years. In turn, Venezuelans who try to enter the country illegally at the Southern border will be sent back to Mexico. Senior Fellow on Border Security and Immigration at the Heritage Foundation, Simon Hankinson, joins to share why the sudden move to green-light some migrants but not others. Meanwhile, a new report says faith groups are curbing their work in Haiti. They cite the 2021 kidnapping of more than a dozen missionaries and the unsafe and dangerous conditions in the Caribbean nation. Director of Outreach for Aid to the Church in Need, Edward Clancy, joins to share examples of recent violence toward Christians and Catholics in Haiti. Finally this evening, Pope Francis in his message for World Mission Day on October 23rd called on the faithful to take up the courage of early Christians. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser speaks to Fr. Robert McCulloch, who has been a missionary priest in Pakistan for 3 decades.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": The federal government just released its “September Consumer Price Index Report,” and it revealed more financial pain for low and middle income Americans especially. And FBI agents raided the home of a pro-life father of 11 in Tennessee earlier this month. Vice President and Senior Counsel at the Thomas More Society who is defending Paul Vaughn, Peter Breen, joins to tell us about what happened to Paul. Meanwhile, the debate continues over an incident inside a girls' locker room at a public high school in Vermont. Two girls say they asked another student, a biological male who identifies as female to leave the girls' locker room. When some of the athletes and their parents expressed concern, those concerns were basically dismissed. Senior Reporter at the Daily Signal, Mary Margaret Olohan, joins to tell more about this situation. And Pennsylvania has a number of tight Congressional races in the upcoming midterm elections. Republicans have controlled the state's 11th district for more than a decade. They hope to hold onto the seat in the district with the largest Amish community in the country, with Congressman Lloyd Smucker. Finally this evening, a new exhibition in Spain is renewing interest in the Shroud of Turin. EWTN News Correspondent, Colm Flynn, visited the exhibition and joins to tell us about the new exhibition on the Shroud.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden left the White House headed for Colorado, California and Oregon. As he walked towards Marine One, the EWTN News Nightly crew tried asking about whether there should be any restrictions on abortion. Pro-life groups are keeping a close eye on midterm elections, especially in key battleground states. Arizona's race between Republican Blake Masters and Democratic Incumbent Senator Mark Kelly is being followed by many, including Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. And last night, President Biden did a sit-down interview with CNN. Editor of the upcoming "Common Sense" Magazine, Christopher Bedford, joins to give his take on the interview and what stood out the most to him. Shocking 9-1-1 tapes connected to the case of an 84 year old pro-life woman, Joan Jacobson, who was shot while going door to door in Michigan were released. The shooter was later charged in the incident. The attorney for Joan Jacobson, David Kallman, joins to tell us more about what happened and whether there was anything illegal about Jacobson's actions. Finally this evening, a new book says struggles in marriage are not only inevitable, they are a chance to become a saint. Doctor Edward Sri and his wife Beth, cowrote "The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggle of Real Married Life." Coauthor of the book, Dr. Edward Sri, joins to discuss their new book.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden and other G7 leaders all promised to "stand firmly with Ukraine for as long as it takes." They held a virtual meeting to discuss Russia's escalating attacks, including another round of missile strikes today. Meanwhile, the leader of the United Arab Emirates met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to foster economic ties. Senior Research Fellow on Weapons and Mass Destruction at the Heritage Foundation, Peter Brookes, joins to tell us more about the renewed bombings by Russia against Ukraine and how he sees this playing out. And Republicans say what's happening on the ground is woke curriculum in schools. As part of their "Commitment to America," they are focusing on education and a parents' bill of rights. It's been nearly 2 weeks since Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida's southwestern coast, and the clean up for many is just beginning. While some schools opened for the first time on Monday, others will remain closed for at least another week. Also today, Pope Francis celebrated a special Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica for the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins us with more about this crucial event in Church history. Finally this evening, EWTN News Contributor Catherine Hadro discusses the history of the Second Vatican Council with experts.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Biden Administration, with the midterm elections moving in fast, has been pushing for abortion access during roundtables, press briefings, fundraisers and videos on social media. But pro-life groups are fighting back with life-affirming videos of their own, hoping to convince and encourage pregnant mothers to choose life. The latest unemployment figures show the economy added over 260,000 jobs in September, but economists say it marks the 2nd month in a row of falling numbers. Republicans describe the economy as the top kitchen table issue heading into next month's midterm elections. Editorial Director at the Daily Caller, Vince Coglianese, joins to share what role the economy is going to play in the election and whether it favors Democrats or Republicans. Meanwhile, the European Court of Human Rights recently issued a ruling on a highly anticipated case involving assisted suicide. The high court says Belgium violated the right to life of a 64 year old woman who was euthanized in 2012. Editor in Chief of CNA Deutsch, AC Wimmer, joins to tell us more about what the court said in its ruling and whether the ruling was a surprise. Finally this evening, Pope Francis has proclaimed two new Italian saints for the Catholic Church. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us about the canonization and the Church's newest saints.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": The White House was asked for further clarification today after President Joe Biden said yesterday at a Democratic fundraiser that the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. And independent journalist from Iran, Mary Mohammadi, joins to share her path to Christianity and how it landed her in jail in Iran. As the midterm elections are only a few weeks away, in Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, a true grass-roots effort is taking place by Republican candidate Jeffrey Zink who is trying to unseat incumbent Rueben Gallego in a heavily populated Hispanic district. But one issue that seems to have bipartisan support is an initiative regarding families. A recent survey found more than 7 out of 10 registered voters are in favor of paid family leave. Senior advisor for Patriot Voices, Nadine Maenza, joins to tell us more about paid family leave and why she thinks it has such a strong support among Democrats and Republicans. Finally this evening, a Vatican foundation is hosting an international conference entitled "Inclusive Growth to Eradicate Poverty and Promote Sustainable Development and Peace," that looks at the current state of poverty, especially after the coronavirus pandemic. Professor of Banking at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, Elena Beccalli, joins to tell us more about this conference.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: North Korea test-fired 2 more ballistic missiles overnight, just 2 days after launching an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan. The US reacted quickly moving a Navy aircraft carrier strike group into the waters off of the Korean Peninsula. Protests in Iran, following the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini detained by the country's morality police, have stretched into a third week. Independent Journalist, Mary Mohammadi, a native of Iran now living in the United States, joins to talk about the protests and what the people in Iran are saying is happening over there. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is dealing with some bad news on the economic front. Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia are slashing the amount of oil they deliver to the global economy. Before the president flew off for a tour of IBM, he was asked about the oil production cut by OPEC+. And a political candidate in Louisiana has released a campaign ad that features the birth of her second child. She uses the birth to highlight her support for abortion. Dr. Grazie Christie, joins to explain why she says that abortion is not more safe than giving birth and shares some of the data she found. Finally this evening, the Vatican released the full itinerary for Pope Francis' trip to Bahrain. EWTN News Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn, joins to tell us about this announcement of the upcoming papal trip.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited Florida today, where just last week Hurricane Ian slammed the Sunshine State with immense ferocity. They saw up close the devastation and human suffering the giant storm and its 150 mile an hour winds left behind, while bringing with them the promise of rebuilding. Meanwhile, the public comments period ended earlier this week for a Biden Administration proposal that could force doctors to perform transition surgeries and abortions. President of the Catholic Health Care Leadership Association, Doctor Steven White, joins to tell us what this proposal says and why there is concern among pro-life and Catholic doctors and hospitals. And California's governor recently signed a dozen pro-abortion and gender related measures into law. Many pro-lifers say the new laws are illegal. Executive Director of Heritage Action for America, Jessica Anderson, joins to tell us more about these 12 new laws and which ones concern her the most. Finally this evening, twenty-three men from the North American College in Rome have been ordained to the diaconate in Saint Peter's Basilica. Deacon Daniel Sessions from the Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama and Chairman of the Diaconate Planning Committee, joins to tell us more about the ordination and what it was like for him.

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