EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, July 20, 2022

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: A kidnapped priest in Nigeria has been brutally killed, while another priest has escaped. Father Augustine Deji (DJ) Dada from the Diocese of Ondo joins EWTN News Nightly to discuss the details of the situation, the broader persecution of Christians in Nigeria and more. Stateside, President Joe Biden traveled to Massachusetts Wednesday pushing forward with his administration’s struggling efforts to transition away from fossil fuels to alternative forms of energy, including offshore wind. This comes as the US is currently facing high gas prices. White House correspondent Owen Jensen reports. On Capitol Hill, the US House passed a bill protecting so-called 'same-sex marriage'. While the bill was passed with the support of 47 Republicans, its future is unknown in the Senate. Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales reports. The head football coach at the University of Michigan drew criticism from abortion supporters for his pro-life remarks. According to an article in Detroit Catholic, Jim Harbaugh told Plymouth Right To Life that he believes in having the courage to let the unborn be born. Teresa Tomeo joins EWTN News Nightly to share insight about the situation, and more. Finally, Daniel Arasa, Dean of the School of Church Communications at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, joins tells us more about what the Holy Father said regarding social media's role in promoting world peace, and more. 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