On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: This week, pro-abortion House and Senate Democrats marked what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade. They declared their movement will not back down against Republican efforts to restrict or limit access to abortions. For many, it seems like at long last the Department of Justice is dishing out justice to abortion activists who vandalized pro-life properties in Florida. Special Counsel for Litigation and Communications at First Liberty Institute, Jeremy Dys, joins to give us a quick overview of this story. And despite high interest rates and fears over a possible recession, the US economy grew at the end of 2022, expanding at a 2.9% annual pace from October through December. Meanwhile, Saint Francis de Sales was a topic of conversation in France, particularly at the Shrine of Lourdes which is hosting the Catholic Media Federation's International Day in his honor. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, caught up with the head of the Vatican's Communications Department, Dr. Paolo Ruffini. Finally this evening, Sister Maris Stella Karalekas is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and even served 5 years as a surface warfare officer on a naval destroyer. Then she met the Sisters of Life and her own life took an unexpected turn. Sr. Maris Stella of the Sisters of Life in Denver joins to tell us more about what led her to religious life.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: More than 2,000 rabbis say they want to set the record straight about Jewish law and abortion. This whole controversy centers around a law in the state of Missouri, the Right to Life of the Unborn Child Act. Managing director of the Coalition for Jewish Values, Rabbi Yaakov Menken, joins to share why some rabbis take issue with this measure and what they did about it. And first it was former President Donald Trump, then President Joe Biden and now it's former Vice President Mike Pence. Each one had classified documents where they shouldn't have been unsecured inside their homes, offices and garages. President Joe Biden announced that the US will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia, which invaded its neighbor nearly a year ago. Meanwhile, the UN reports gang violence spiraling out of control in Haiti at a level not seen in decades. The number or reported killings soared by 35% last year and kidnappings more than doubled. Child Protection Program Manager for Catholic Relief Services in Haiti, Frederique Jean-Baptiste, joins to share more about this and what he is seeing. Finally this evening, Hyunjoo Oh comes to the Vatican from the United Nations in New York. She is South Korea's first female ambassador to the Holy See. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, had the opportunity to interview the new ambassador.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: While Attorney General Merrick Garland ripped into state legislatures that he says “took steps to impose bans and other restrictions on access to abortion,” the Alliance Defending Freedom says the Biden Administration is engaging in “heavy-handed moves to override the state laws.” Meanwhile, the trial starts today in Philadelphia for the pro-life father of 7 and subject of an armed FBI raid. Attorney Matt Heffron joins to share how he sees this case playing out for Mark Houck. And the fight to raise the debt ceiling is heating up. House Republicans say spending cuts must take place and the budget process needs reform. But Democrats and the White House say no deal. The grandparents who are guardians of a Virginia teenager say they were intentionally "kept in the dark" about their granddaughter's gender struggles. Michelle Blair says her 14 year old granddaughter Sage was bullied, assaulted and ultimately fell into the hands of a sex trafficker. President of the Family Foundation of Virginia, Victoria Cobb, discusses why Sage's grandparents were never told about this. Finally this evening, the president of the German Bishops' Conference is dismissing Vatican concerns over the country's Synodal Path. EWTN Vatican Bureau journalist and producer, Rudolf Gehrig, joins to tell us more about the letter from the Vatican and what some of the specific concerns were.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As the White House tries to make it easier for women to access abortion drugs, pro-life advocates push back in defense of unborn life. Senior Reporter for the Daily Signal, Mary Margaret Olohan, joins to share her reaction to Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Florida and pledge to provide and protect abortion access. And the Republican controlled US House is using its new power to send a message about pro-life politics. Meanwhile, more classified documents were found over the weekend in the Wilmington, Delaware home of President Joe Biden. Staff writer for National Review, Nate Hochman, joins to share his take on the president's classified documents scandal. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is pushing a bill that would ban the state's public schools from withholding information about merit awards. This comes after 17 Virginia schools were caught delaying or failing to give students notice of their national merit scholarships in time for college applications. Former Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, joins to share her take on this situation. Finally this evening, tonight the network is happy to announce and welcome a familiar face as the new president and COO of EWTN News. Montse Alvarado, host of EWTN News In Depth and Executive Director of the Beckett Fund will take on the new role in just a few months.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Less than 24 hours until the first ever March for Life in a post-Roe America. President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, Jeanne Mancini, joins to talk about the mood in these final hours before the 2023 March for Life. The pro-abortion Biden Administration calls the overturning of Roe a "health crisis," adding that abortion is under attack like never before. Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Florida on Sunday for a speech on abortion. Meanwhile, the crisis at the Southern border shows no signs of letting up. A record number of illegal migrants evaded law enforcement last year and more are expected this year. Now lawmakers from both parties say they want action by the Biden Administration, if not impeachment proceedings could take place. And among those marching at the March for Life is a number of abortion survivors, grateful for every breath and the chance to tell their story. One such survivor, Kim Marvin, joins to tell us about a bad dream she awoke from when she was 15 years old and her mother's message to her. Finally this evening, the Catholic group Laudato Si' has launched a new initiative called "An Economy of Peace" which aims to help the people of Ukraine. Divestment Campaigner from the Laudato Si Movement, Joseph D'Halluin, joins to tell us a little more about this initiative.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Young people in the UK are increasingly turning to Satanism. The global order of Satan UK claims their membership has increased by 200% in the past 5 years. CEO of Word on Fire Ministries, Father Steve Grunow, joins to tell us about the Global Order of Satan and why their membership in the UK is sky-rocketing. Meanwhile, with the annual March for Life just 2 days away, the Biden Administration, specifically Vice President Kamala Harris, will be delivering a pro-abortion speech in Florida this coming Sunday. That is what multiple media outlets are reporting. This Thursday the US will hit its debt limit, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. And the Week for Christian Unity 2023 begins today and Pope Francis, following tradition, will celebrate Vespers in the Basilica of Saint Paul outside the walls next Tuesday. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, had the opportunity to interview Cardinal Kurt Koch, President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity. Finally this evening, following the March for Life this Friday in Washington DC comes the Walk for Life in San Francisco. Co-Chair of the Walk for Life West Coast, Eva Muntean, joins to tell us a little more about this year's Walk for Life and her thoughts as they kick off the event for the first time in a post-Roe America.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden and the White House continue to come under intense scrutiny after the discovery of classified documents at Biden’s home and former office. Republicans are launching multiple investigations. Several are now demanding the White House turn over the visitor logs to the residence and all other information related to its searches. Congressman James Comer, Chair of the Oversight Committee, says he has a lot of questions. Executive Director of the Heritage Action, Jessica Anderson, joins to discuss the continued findings and shares what she makes of all of this. Meanwhile, several Church leaders, including Pope Francis, attended Saturday's funeral Mass for Cardinal George Pell. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about the funeral. Finally this evening, there are some new treatment guidelines for the more than 14 million obese kids and teens in the United States. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends aggressive therapies like pills and surgeries early on as long-term remedies for weight loss. Author and Staff Writer at the Federalist, Tristan Justice, discusses the new guidelines and else he can tell us.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": With questions still swirling around the classified documents found on President Biden’s Wilmington, DE property and former office, the White House press secretary again took several questions on the heated topic this afternoon. Senior Editor at the Federalist, David Harsanyi, joins to share his thoughts about the appointment of a special counsel to look into Joe Biden's classified document controversy and what we know about Robert Hur. The Biden Administration announced it plans to revisit Department of Education rules on a host of issues. Education Reporter at the Washington Examiner, Jeremiah Poff, shares what this could mean for religious colleges and universities. Meanwhile, House lawmakers on Capitol Hill, including 77 new members, have wrapped up their first legislative week. And a basketball event to witness the power of sports as a tool for overcoming religious barriers took place today near the Vatican. Founder of the For the Martys organization, Gia Chacon, joins to tell us more about today's event and the partnership with Enes Kanter Freedom. Finally this evening, this month Ablaze Family Ministries kicks off a new online community called the One Best Thing Hub. It's a website aimed at equipping parents to raise a family of faith. Director of Ablaze Family Ministries, Kristen Fisher, joins to tell us more about the One Best Thing Hub and why they are starting it.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Reporters wanted to discuss the discovery of classified documents with President Joe Biden following a speech about inflation. The latest classified documents were found in a garage, where Biden's Corvette is parked. And just days after taking control of the US House, Republicans have passed 2 major pro-life bills. Over in the US Senate, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi will serve as the 118th Congress Chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus. She tells us what she has in mind for the caucus and what she hopes to accomplish for the unborn. Meanwhile, it has been a week of transportation chaos across the US. A technology glitch grounded the country's air travel Wednesday morning and passengers traveling from Virginia to Florida were stuck on an Amtrak train for 36 hours after a freight train derailed. Research Fellow for Economic Policy Studies at the Heritage Foundation, Joel Griffith, joins to share his reaction to this grand-scale transportation chaos plaguing the country and what we are hearing. Finally this evening, the Catholic Bishops of Europe have submitted their thoughts on the upcoming European Year of Skills. General Secretary of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union, Fr. Manuel Enrique Barrios Prieto, joins to tell us more about the document he submitted to the European Commission.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Australian Cardinal George Pell, a towering figure of the Church both physically and intellectually, died last night from cardiac arrest. Cardinal Pell was 81 years old. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about this unexpected news. EWTN Rome Correspondent Colm Flynn was just with Cardinal Pell days ago as they covered the passing of Pope Benedict. Flynn describes how Cardinal Pell seemed and what his impressions were. Meanwhile, Congressional reaction continues to surface after classified documents were found in a private Washington office used by President Joe Biden when he was vice president. The documents were found just before the Midterm elections but were not made public until recently. Now, lawmakers want answers. And a recent report reveals sky high unemployment benefits to the tune of $100,000 in some states. Coauthor of the study and research fellow for Regional Economics at the Heritage Foundation, EJ Antoni, joins to share whether this is the reason so many workers are sitting on the sidelines. Finally this evening, the estimated 40 million world-wide victims of human trafficking are called modern-day slaves. Senior Legal Counsel at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Dani Pinter, joins to tell us what specific tactics traffickers use and what parents should be aware of.

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