On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: On the 2nd day of his visit to Kazakhstan, Pope Francis participated in a Congress of Religious Leaders. EWTN Vatican Producer, Alexey Gotovskiy, joins to tell us what the pope told attendees at the peace conference. Meanwhile, there is continued reaction over South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's proposed 15-week abortion ban. The senator says he hopes to unite the Republican party before the midterm elections. And, President Joe Biden flew to Michigan touting his legislative victories that, in part, will attempt to usher in electric vehicles and chargers across the nation at a faster clip in an attempt to transition America from fossil fuels to clean energy. The US stock market rose slightly higher today, but investors are still reeling from Tuesday's wild sell-off that led to the worst close in more than 2 years. Research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Joel Griffith, joins to tell us more about the massive drop in the markets on Tuesday and why the inflation report likely played a role. Finally this evening, an organization outside the nation's capital dedicated to defending the family says it will spend $10 million in advertising leading to the midterm elections. The American Principles Project released their first ad on Tuesday. Director of Policy at the American Principles Project, Jon Schweppe, joins to discuss the ad and why Twitter took issue with it.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Mourners in Scotland are paying their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II. International Affiliate Correspondent for the Associated Press, Philip Crowther, joins to share what the mood in Scotland is right now. And there was a big gathering on the White House South Lawn this afternoon as President Joe Biden celebrated the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. While Democrats want to spend more money on COVID testing and research, they say their main priority right now is to get the same sex marriage bill passed. Democrat Tammy Baldwin and Republican Susan Collins, a Catholic, are drafting an amendment aimed at satisfying conservative concerns that the same sex marriage bill risks infringing on religious freedom. Meanwhile, the German Synodal Way recently concluded its 3 day assembly. The gathering voted to support changes to Church teaching on issues including homosexuality and the ordination of women. Editor in Chief for CNA Deutsch, AC Wimmer, joins to tell us more about the two votes. Finally this evening, last week, the Supreme Court blocked an attempt to force Yeshiva University to recognize a same sex pride organization. Managing Director of the Coalition for Jewish Values, Rabbi Yaakov Menken, joins to tell us about the court battles, why the judge in New York ruled in favor of the pride alliance and what the Supreme Court said in siding with the university.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis' 38th Apostolic journey is set to start tomorrow. The Holy Father will travel to Kazakhstan for his 3rd international trip in 2022. EWTN Vatican producer Alexey Gotovsky joins to share more. And today is the last day for Americans to submit comments to the US Department of Education concerning its proposed rule change regarding Title IX, to include “gender identity” and “sexual orientation.” The USCCB is among the groups speaking out against the proposals. Spokesperson for the Defense of Freedom Institute, Angela Morabito, joins to share what parts of the measure she believes are particularly worrying for the faithful. Meanwhile, a new report says an online clinic is offering abortion pills to women in 5 US states, even before they are pregnant. In all 5 states parental consent is not required. Executive Director at Heritage Action, Jessica Anderson, joins to tell us more about this story. One year after US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a whistle blower is revealing some startling news. Afghan refugees were not properly vetted when they were evacuated to the United States, some were on the terrorist watchlist. Finally this evening, Sunday marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The nation honored the nearly 3,000 lives lost on that tragic day, including a message from President Joe Biden.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis sent a telegram to King Charles III, saying he was 'deeply saddened' to hear the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and expressed his heartfelt condolences to the royal family, and the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. President Joe Biden is also remembering Queen Elizabeth II as an incredibly gracious and decent woman. President Biden was the 13th sitting US president to meet the queen. And a number of lawmakers on Capitol Hill are remembering the monarch's visit to Washington more than 30 years ago. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has ordered the flags to be lowered to half staff in the queen's honor. Catholic author and journalist based in Devon, England, Tom Hiney, joins to tell us what the mood in the United Kingdom is right now. Meanwhile, an international congress on Catechesis is taking place this week at the Vatican. Associate Professor of Catechetics at the Catholic University of America and member of the International Council for Catechesis, Jem Sullivan, joins to tell us more about this conference and what she talked about over the last 2 days. Finally this evening, a Catholic author's new book examines the life-changing power of faith. Author Tom Hiney, joins us again to share what gave him the idea to research historical figures separated by centuries yet united by a reliance in God.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The world mourns as Buckingham Palace confirmed the longest serving monarch in British history and supreme head of the Church of England, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away today at age of 96. Longtime Catholic writer based in London, Joanna Bogle, joins to tell us about the mood in the country right now, as Britons and the world say good-bye to the world's longest reigning monarch. President Joe Biden and the First Lady reacted to the news of the passing of the queen, saying: “In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her.” Meanwhile, former news anchor, Kari Lake, believes she can be the next governor of Arizona. Her opponent is Arizona's Secretary of State, Katie Hobbs. And the Synodal Way members in Germany gathered today for the 4th Synodal Assembly in Frankfurt. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about the Synodal Way meetings. Finally this evening, a new report assesses the threats against pro-life people and organizations following the overturning of Roe v Wade. Director of the Religious Freedom Institute's North American Action Team which took the lead on this report, Nathaniel Hurd, joins to share why RFI commissioned this report.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Russia and China are planning a high stakes meeting while Iran has launched new cyber attacks. President Joe Biden got a brief respite from those global concerns as he welcomed former President Barack Obama to the White House East Room for the Obamas' official portrait unveiling. Meanwhile, a nurse practitioner has filed a lawsuit against pharmacy giant CVS. She says she was fired because of her pro-life views. The lawyer representing the Catholic pro-life employee, Kevin Theriot with Alliance Defending Freedom, joins to share why the policy changed after CVS had granted his client a religious exemption for years. And a world famous recording artist released a music video last week for a song with several references to faith and God. "Use this Gospel" by Eminem includes the lines "armed with Jesus... my weapon is prayer." One well-known Catholic commentator took notice. With the Daily Wire and host of the Michael Knowles Show, Michael Knowles, joins to talk more about why he believes we are in a time of spiritual renewal. Finally this evening, Pope Francis met recently with workers from the Open Hospitals initiative which is sponsored primarily by the Vatican and the AVSI Foundation. Secretary General of the AVSI Foundation, Giampaolo Silvestri, joins to tell us more about this audience with the Holy Father and what part of his message was most meaningful to him.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Catholic Church has a new "blessed" as Pope Francis presided over the beatification of John Paul I. Rome Correspondent Colm Flynn joins to tell us more about this beatification and what Pope Francis said. And after an appellate court ruling favoring Catholic hospitals concerning conscience rights, EWTN News Nightly spotted HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the North Lawn of the White House and asked him for his reaction. As the November midterms close in, lawmakers are set to have a busy couple of weeks ahead. Democrats want to get several bills over the finish line by then, but Republicans are concerned the out of control spending will continue. Meanwhile, a judge has granted a request by former President Donald Trump, regarding an independent review of the documents that the FBI took from his Florida home last month. Washington Editor for the Spectator, Amber Athey joins to talk about the decision to allow a special master to review the documents. Finally this evening, a group of pro-life doctors has launched a new campaign to combat media misinformation following the overturning of Roe v Wade. The group's CEO, Donna Harrison, a board certified OBGYN, joins to share why they started this initiative and how they are getting the information into the hands of medical professionals.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden's speech Thursday night in Philadelphia is still causing an uproar among critics, who called it everything but unifying. Biden stated, "Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic." Meanwhile, inside a Palm Beach court house on Thursday, a federal judge signaled she was open to the idea of having an outside legal expert examine the documents seized by the FBI in its search of former President Donald Trump's home last month. Founder and President of the Article Three Project, Mike Davis, joins to help us unpack Thursday's court hearing and why the former president wants an independent review. And Maryland's Congressional delegation is dominated by Democrats. Congressman Andy Harris is the lone Republican in the state. The congressman says his life and public service are guided by his Catholic faith. A new online study course examines the beauty and history of the Catholic faith. Coauthor of the online study package and from Catholic Distance University, Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, joins to tell us a little about the course and the timing of it. Finally this evening, Pope Francis is encouraging artists to be "preachers of beauty and truth," at the Vitae Summit at the Vatican. Founder and President of Vitae Global, Luis Quinelli, joins to tell us more about this event and which artists participated.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: With the critical November midterm elections moving in fast, President Joe Biden will be speaking from Independence Hall in Philadelphia. He'll talk about his recent legislative victories and is also expected to lay into people he calls ultra-MAGA Republicans. Meanwhile, Taiwan says it has shot down a drone believed to have been sent by China. Author of "The Coming Collapse of China" and "The Great US-China Tech War," Gordon Chang, tweeted out, "Taiwan has called China's bluff by shooting down one of its drones today. The next, say 24 hours will be crucial." He joins to share why he thinks the next 24 hours will be pivotal and what he is concerned about. And a new report reveals the identity of the activists who protested outside the homes of several Supreme Court justices. DC Correspondent for the Daily Wire, Mary Margaret Olohan, joins to share how she found the identity of some of these protestors and whether she was surprised by what she found. Finally this evening, Pope Francis calls for concrete commitment to care for our common home. Yesterday, at his weekly general audience, the Holy Father recalled the World Day of Prayer for Creation and also the beginning of the season of creation which starts today. Associate director of the Laudato Si' Movement, Christina Leaño, joins to tell us more about the theme for this year.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Reaction is pouring in after Mikhail Gorbachev, the man who steered the break-up of the Soviet Union died on Tuesday in Moscow. Pope Francis is among world leaders remembering Gorbachev today. Professor of Political Science at Grove City College and author, Doctor Paul Kengor, joins to talk about Gorbachev as a pivotal figure during the end of the Cold War and what his legacy is. President Joe Biden paid tribute to Gorbachev as “a man of remarkable vision” who, with President Ronald Reagan, helped keep the world at peace while nuclear weapons were aimed at each Super Power nation during the Cold War. And, Catholic communicators gathered in Seoul, South Korea, to launch an urgent call for peace through digital communication. President of SIGNIS World Catholic Association for Communication, Helen Osman, joins to tell us more about this meeting and what themes were addressed. Finally this evening, Thursday's opening school year Mass at the Catholic University of America will feature a chalice from the 15th century. The silver-gilt artifact is a rare survivor of the Protestant Reformation. Catholic University's Chaplain, Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, joins to tell us about the history of this chalice and how the opportunity came about for it to be used at the Mass.

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