EWTN News Nightly | Monday, December 19, 2022

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Border patrol agents are bracing themselves for tens of thousands of additional migrants to flood the nation's Southern border this week. The surge comes as the so-called Title 42 expires Wednesday. We're joined by John Davidson, senior editor of The Federalist, to discuss the situation at the border. John provides insight into what this surge would mean for the country, the toll it is taking on border patrol agents, and reacts to the comments from the White House on the matter. Congress has one week left to finish up its work. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said his members are leaving town by Friday and the big issue facing lawmakers - funding the government past this Friday. Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales reports. Plus, Pope Francis has said that 'in case of medical impediment' he has already signed his resignation and given it to one of the Vatican cardinals. Andreas Thonhauser, EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, joins us with more details from Rome. Plus, he shares how the Holy Father celebrated his 86th birthday at the Vatican. Experts are finding holes in a recent study regarding pro-life laws and maternal infant death rates. The study, conducted the Commonwealth Fund, says that in the US where abortion is restricted or banned, women and infant's mortality rate go up. Michael New, Assistant Professor of Social Research at Catholic University of America and National Review Contributor, joins us to set the record straight. 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