EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY - 2022-04-11 - EWTN News Nightly | Monday April 11, 2022

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Biden is trying to keep the pressure up on Vladimir Putin as the war in Ukraine rages on. President Biden is also meeting virtually with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss everything from the COVID-19 pandemic to security in the Indo-Pacific. Additionally, President Biden also addressed the nation this afternoon to promote new gun control measures, also introducing his new nominee, Steve Dettelbach, to lead "The bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives". Jon Schweppe, director of policy and government affairs at the American Principles Project, also joins EWTN News Nightly to talk about Musk's decision to forgo being on the Twitter board, how to safe-guard free speech online, and recent allegations of misinformation towards the American Principles Project. At the Ukraine-Poland border, Rev. Christian Krieger, President of the Conference of European Churches, and Cardinal Jean Claude Hollerich had a two-day visit to some of the facilities welcoming and supporting refugees fleeing Ukraine. Krieger had an opportunity to join EWTN News Nightly to describe his experiences at the Poland-Ukraine border, as well as give insight into what faith leaders are doing to help bring an end to the military conflict. In a recent development, Michigan Governer Gretchen Whitmer is now seeking to overturn a state abortion ban in anticipation of the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade. The Democrat governor asked the Michigan Supreme Court to resolve whether abortion is protected by the state's constitution. President of Save the 1, Rebecca Kiessling, joins to discuss Gov. Whitmer's lawsuit. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn 0:00 Overview 0:47 Pope Francis renews calls for end to military conflict in Ukraine, asking for truce during Holy Week and Easter 1:33 Biden Administration calls on India to take a tougher stand against Russia 3:19 President Biden Introduces New ATF nominee and Gun Control Measures 4:08 Nearly 60% jump last year in attacks targeting police officers 4:58 Elon Musk rejects offer to join Twitter board 5:20 Jon Schweppe from American Principles Project Reacts to Elon Musk and Allegations of Misinformation 9:29 ISIS supporter found guilty in murder of Catholic Pro-Life lawmaker in England 9:50 Lawyers for Catholic Pro-Democracy Advocate in Hong Kong are asking for help from the United Nations 10:11 Pakistan’s Parliament elects new Prime Minister, prompting resignation of 100 lawmakers 10:41 Political unrest in Sri Lanka 11:07 Conference of European Churches President Details Situation At Ukraine Border 16:44 Pro-life leader responds to Michigan governor suing to overturn abortion ban 21:17 US Ambassador to the Holy See officially begins term 21:37 Pope Francis reminds the faithful that even amid wars and violence we are called to forgive our enemies just as Christ did 22:14 Celebration of Palm Sunday in Madrid, Spain marks return to traditional Holy Week rituals 22:38 Nicaraguan Catholics flocked to cathedral for blessing of the palms 23:10 Sights and sounds from Palm Sunday celebration in the Holy Land