On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: St. Patrick's Day this year has fallen on a Lenten Friday. Many U.S. Bishops have issued dispensations for their dioceses, so the faithful can enjoy corned beef instead of the Friday fish fry. News Contributor, Catherine Hadro, has more on this. And, Ireland shares a proud Catholic heritage but cultural changes seem to be causing a shift. Correspondent Colm Flynn sat down with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan to discuss the plans for the Catholic Church in Ireland and its strategy for engaging the youth. Also, we speak with Professor Philip Freeman, author of "St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography," whose biography sheds light on Saint Patrick's faith journey, his two extant childhood letters, and his lasting legacy. When Ireland legalized abortion in 2018, a dark shadow came over the country. Patrick McCrystal of Human Life International joins us to share his reflections on his work in opening a pregnancy care center and his hopes for a pro-life Ireland. Two miles from the Vatican is the Church of St. Patrick in Rome, the parish of the American community living in the city. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, has more. Finally this evening, we speak with Representative Stephanie Bice who has served Oklahoma's Fifth Congressional District and is committed to protecting American families and granting more paid family leave. Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales, reports.

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