EWTN News Nightly | Monday, August 1, 2022

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis is back in Rome following his 6 day trip to Canada. EWTN News Vatican Analyst Andrea Gagliarducci has more on the Holy Father's Apostolic Journey. President Joe Biden tested positive once again for Covid-19. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is the center of attention right now as she travels to Miami to announce that 1 billion dollars are on the way in an effort to, what the Biden Administration says, make America resilient to climate change. The war in Ukraine is over 5 months old and Russian troops — and weapons — have killed thousands of civilians, including many women and children. Now, the Ukrainian ambassador is raising awareness of the suffering of her people to US lawmakers. Amid threats from China, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is still expected to visit Taiwan tomorrow. Tom Spoehr, Director of the Heritage Foundation's Center for National Defense and retired Army Lieutenant General joins us to discuss this potential visit to Taiwan and the overall concern about China's threats. Finally this evening, at least 28 people are dead in Eastern Kentucky, following floods caused by torrential rains. Meg Campos, Executive Director of the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington joins us to discuss the relief efforts in her diocese. 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 0:55 Details On Pope Francis' Second Apostolic Journey of the Year 5:01 President Biden Feeling Well Amid Covid-19 Rebound Case 7:44 Indiana State Senate Narrowly Passes Near Total Ban Ban on Abortion 8:02 Kansas voters head to polls tomorrow in first post-Roe abortion ballot vote 8:25 Ukrainian Ambassador Helps Unveil Photo Exhibit Detailing Ukraine War 11:23 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Expected to Visit Taiwan Despite China's Threats 16:17 Catholic Church in Australia urging lawmakers to vote against bill to legalize assisted suicide in two territories 16:41 Archbishop of San Salvador is praising months-long state of emergency in El Salvador which has rounded up thousands of gang-related suspects 17:13 Catholic Charities Director Details Relief Efforts In Kentucky 22:43 Pope Francis reminds the faithful that chasing wealth and possessions can blind us to what really matters in life 23:17 Faithful in Italy gather to honor the mother of the Blessed Virgin