EWTN News Nightly | Thursday, February 16, 2023

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden spoke to the nation about the recent Chinese spy balloon and other objects that US fighter jets shot out of the sky. This comes after he ordered a review of national security to address aerial threats. Meanwhile, authorities insist that people in East Palestine, Ohio can return home following a fiery train derailment earlier this month. The accident generated a huge plume of smoke amid concerns over the release of toxic chemicals. Now, lawmakers are demanding answers. Pontifical Mission Societies launched a special collection to aid survivors of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies in Turkey, Fr. Adrian Loza, joins to tell us more about the current situation in the country. And a student at St. Joseph's High School in Ontario, Canada says he was suspended and later arrested for organizing school protests against biological males in girls' bathrooms. High school student Josh Alexander joins to share what he said when he spoke out in class about gender issues and what happened next. Finally this evening, an event known as the New York Encounter is a meeting place for people of different beliefs and cultures to strive for understanding and friendship. Conference Moderator John Touhey joins to talk about this year's theme and what we can expect at this year's conference. 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