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We are getting a better idea of what President-elect Trump's cabinet will look like. The head of the Anglican Church of England has resigned following an abuse scandal at summer camps. And a look at what the reaction has been at the Vatican to President-elect Trump's victory.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced several high-level appointments and a cabinet nomination. On Veterans Day, a new book, "Sister, Soldier, Surgeon" highlights the incredible life of Sr. Dede Byrne. And the USCCB is gathering this week for its fall assembly in Baltimore.

President-elect Donald Trump and his team are preparing to move into the White House soon. Today marks 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the beginning of the end of Communism in Europe. And a new book examines the formation of the faithful from the perspective of a seminary rector.

President Biden promised to work together with the Trump transition team ‘"to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition…” The race to control the House continues, with dozens of contests yet to be called. And it's National Vocation Awareness Week, an annual celebration of the Catholic Church in the US.

Less than 24 hours after voters cast their ballots, Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election. President-elect Donald Trump will soon become the 47th president of the United States. Catholic and pro-life leaders look at what's ahead.

With the race for the White House about to conclude, the only question is who voters will ultimately pick in the historic contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. A look at whether abortion will play a role in the election. And, lawsuits over the voting for the election have already begun.

According to Arizona Christian University, just 51% of people of faith are expected to vote in this year's presidential election. Voters in West Virginia are considering a measure that would ban assisted suicide. And we look at the life and legacy of St. John Paul II.

Donald Trump & Kamala Harris are heading into the final days of the presidential race. In Spain, many are dead following torrential rain & flooding. The Church is celebrating the feast of Saints Simon & Jude this week. And today is Halloween, so we look at the Catholic Church's stance on ghosts.

President Biden appeared to slam Trump supporters by some comments he made. In a California court this week, Jewish parents won the right to nominate a religious school as the best option for their disabled child. And a Church leader in the US is calling for a special meeting of the USCCB.

Control of the Senate may hang on the outcome of the Montana Senate race and the Native American vote. In the Philippines, aid is arriving after a tropical storm claimed the lives of more than 125 people. And the airline industry is facing new refund standards. A look at what passengers need to know.

The battleground state of Arizona has nearly a dozen lawsuits being filed over election integrity. In the Middle East, new attacks are casting a shadow over ceasefire negotiations. And, at the Vatican, 70 cardinals, along with more than 300 priests and bishops, concelebrated the Closing Mass of the Synod on Synodality.

This week, the Biden Administration is proposing a new rule on contraception. Reaction is pouring in from the pro-life community after a judge struck down Ohio's heartbeat law. And, Word on Fire Academic has secured the English publishing rights to Pope Benedict XVI's pre-papal writings.

High importance is being placed on the Catholic vote in the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania. In China, 10 Catholic bishops approved by the Vatican are being detained, investigated, or have disappeared. And, Pope Francis has released a new encyclical, "Dilexit Nos," meaning "He loves us".

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America warns Harris wants to “…steamroll Americans into taking part in abortions…” A look at the fight for the US Senate in Wisconsin and Michigan. And a new book says that it has the answer for those who feel that life is harder than it needs to be.

Kamala Harris is making a last-minute push for pro-life votes. Robert Roberson was sentenced to die last Thursday, but a bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers worked together to stop the execution for now. And, the faithful in Atlanta, Georgia are reacting to an upcoming Satanic Black Mass.

In Cuba, people are protesting as they face the fourth day of a widespread blackout. Statistics from the Vatican regarding the number of Catholics worldwide found there are 1.3 billion Catholics or 17.7% of the world's population. And on Sunday, the Catholic Church received 14 new saints.

EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo conducted an exclusive interview with Trump at the Alfred Smith Dinner. A new biography about Republican Mitch McConnell is drawing a lot of fire. And, the Synod in Rome has completed its third week, which has focused on governance and delegation of authority in the Church.

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is a significant moment in Israel's yearlong offensive against the militant group. We share analysis of both presidential candidates Trump and Harris appearing on FOX News. And the end of the third week of the Synod in Rome is approaching.

Donald Trump told a town hall audience he is ‘the father of IVF.’ Texas has long been a red state, but with 40 electoral votes up for grabs it's become a battleground state for the US Senate. And Morgan Stanley became the latest US financial institution to beat estimates for third quarter profits.

Several US troops and the THAAD missile defense system are now on Israeli soil ready to protect Israel from Iran. In Missouri, voters are considering a measure to become the 39th state with legalized sports gambling. And with the Synod on Synodality enters its third week in Rome.

Focus on the race for the White House has shifted to the mental fitness/health of both presidential nominees. Damage is still being tallied from the back to back hurricanes in the southern US. And new numbers say there is support from people in England and Wales for legalizing assisted suicide.

After 14 seasons in the NBA, Gordon Hayward is now part of a new team - the Catholic Church. At Synod on Synodality at the Vatican 62,000 euros were raised for Gaza war victims. And the artist of Novena Cards shares her faith-filled journey inspired by Mother Angelica.

Hurricane Milton brought powerful winds, storm surge, heavy rain and flooding to Florida. A recent study says several states have reached all-time high numbers of home-schooled students. And participants in the Synod on Synodality have now been divided into smaller study groups to discuss particular issues.

President Biden is warning that Hurricane Milton could be “the storm of the century.” Republicans are looking to win back the Senate in the elections and are eyeing Michigan. And after a Christian mom of 4 was sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy, a charity is looking to appeal the conviction.

President Biden just cancelled a trip overseas due to Hurricane Milton’s imminent arrival in Florida. Several lawsuits related to religious freedom could wind up on the docket for the Supreme Court's October term. And the second week of the Synod on Synodality in Rome has begun.

Exactly a year ago, the Hamas terror group brutally invaded Israel. President Biden honored and remembered the lives lost. Many Church leaders joined in the Holy Father's calls for peace, prayer and action to help victims. And how the US is responding to the conflict - from lawmakers to students.

FEMA announced while the agency has enough money to deal with the immediate response to Helene, it could run out of funds soon. Work is resuming today in ports on the East Coast after the dockworkers strike was suspended. And after 2 years of renovations, the Vatican's press room has reopened.

President Biden went on his way to inspect the damage done by Hurricane Helene in Georgia and Florida, as the death toll from Helene now reaches 200 people. Celebrations for the Jewish New Year run until Friday. And in some places, the ceremonies are being met with increased security.

After sparring on the debate stage over multiple issues Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance were back on the campaign trail. A new study says there is a growing religious divide among younger Americans. And today, Pope Francis opened the second and final session of the Synod on Synodality.

Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel while Israeli citizens headed for bomb shelters. In the US, the death of at least 140 people in 6 states is being attributed to Hurricane Helene. And, for the first time in decades, dock workers at 36 ports across the United States are on strike.

Iran is vowing revenge against Israel and its allies for the killing the longtime leader of Hezbollah. President Biden says he's praying for the victims of Hurricane Helene. And before departing Brussels, Pope Francis urged the Church to speak out against clergy sexual abuse.

Hurricane Helene continues to lash the Southeast. Nearly one year after the October 7th attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the UN General Assembly. And, today is the second day of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to Belgium.

Hurricane Helene is now a category 3 storm racing towards Florida's Gulf Coast. Pope Francis is still very popular in several Latin American countries, but when it comes to his native Argentina, it's a different story. And, the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is taking place Saturday in Washington DC.

Tensions are reaching a boiling point as Hezbollah launches dozens of rockets into Israel. In New York, an auction house will put up for sale a letter written in 1776 by Saint Junipero Serra. And, Pope Francis is about to embark on his 46th apostolic journey abroad, starting in Luxembourg.

Amid the rising tension in the Middle East, the US says it is sending more troops to the region. NFL great and Catholic, Brett Favre, told Congress that he has Parkinson's during a hearing. And, the Vatican has unveiled the theme and logo of the next World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea in 2027.

The accelerated cycle of violence between Hezbollah and Israel is prompting fears of an all-out regional war. A US appeals court is reviewing whether it's going to allow a bet start-up company to take bets on elections. And a look at the formal diplomatic relations between the US and the Vatican.

Vice President Kamala Harris takes her pro-abortion message to Georgia. A discussion on the current situation in Lebanon and how the people there are feeling after the stream of attacks this week. Also, an expert analysis of the gubernatorial race in North Carolina. A discussion on Pope Francis’s upcoming papal trip to Belgium.

Tonight on EWTN News Nightly: With Election Day approaching, Vice President Harris joined Oprah Winfrey, while former President Trump attended an anti-Semitism event. A look at the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, and Americans detained in China. Plus, the spiritual impact of Medjugorje.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: With Election Day moving in fast, former president Donald Trump heads to suburban New York. House Speaker Johnson is moving forward with a vote on a six-month government funding plan which includes the SAVE Act. And, since the terrorist attack by Hames in Israel last October, the situation has been especially difficult for Christians.

Tonight on EWTN News Nightly: Trump and Harris hit the campaign trail after a recent assassination attempt. Democrats push for increased abortion access, facing GOP opposition. Springfield, Ohio faces bomb threats. Plus, the Franciscan order commemorates 800 years since St. Francis received the stigmata.

After a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, President Biden and lawmakers are reacting. Voters in Florida are set to consider whether to invalidate the state's pro-life protections for the unborn. And, the Vatican presented the work of the second session of the Synod on Synodality.

President Biden marked the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act yesterday at the White House. Today is day 5 of the International Eucharistic Congress in Quito. And, after 12 days spent in 4 countries in Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis has concluded his 45th apostolic journey.

Louisiana is dealing with power outages and flooding as Francine has weakened to a tropical depression. Jared Isaacman has become the first private citizen in history to complete a spacewalk. And the Virgin of Quito is more popular than ever as the International Eucharistic Congress is in town.

Hours after Donald Trump and Kamala Harris clashed on the debate stage, the two shook hands again at Ground Zero, as America remembered the fallen on this September 11th. And before leaving for Singapore, Pope Francis met with hundreds of young people in East Timor.

The big debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris takes place tonight. Former NFL star Tim Tebow and a group of lawmakers introduced a bill that will help rescue victims of child sexual abuse. And, Pope Francis is concluding his visit to East Timor, the third leg of his apostolic journey.

Vice President Kamala Harris is gearing up for her debate with former President Donald Trump. After a 2 day visit to Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis has arrived in East Timor, the third leg of his apostolic journey. And, the International Eucharistic Congress is underway in Ecuador.

According to our exclusive poll on Catholic voters, 50% say they plan to vote for Kamala Harris. Pope Francis is continuing his 45th apostolic journey with a 3-day visit to Papua New Guinea. And, the Pontifical Mission Societies has a new leader in the United States - Fr. Roger Landry.

Less than a week until the hugely anticipated Trump/Harris debate on live TV. A new poll reveals that 39% of Catholic voters say they generally accept most of the Church's teachings. And today is Pope Francis' third and last day in Indonesia, before departing for the second leg of his journey.

Former New York official Linda Sun is charged with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government. The social media platform X remains suspended and unavailable to a reported 40 million users in Brazil. And Pope Francis had his first full day in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta.

US leaders are reacting to the heartbreaking news that 6 hostages were found dead in Gaza, killed by Hamas. The US government seized a plane being used by Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro. And as Pope Francis arrived in Jakarta, the longest trip for the pontificate is underway.

The beginning of Labor Day marked a significant change in American history that brought improved pay and working conditions. On the spiritual side of labor, St. Joseph is the patron of workers. And we take a look at Dorothy Day's journey to Catholicism and the founding of the Catholic Worker Movement.

Vice President Kamala Harris, trying to win the White House, is announcing a pro-abortion bus tour. An alarming new report reveals that 41% of parents report being too stressed to function most days. Oscar Winner Jon Voight discusses his Catholic upbringing and how it affects his life. 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

The US Supreme Court declined to revive Biden's student debt relief plan. The RFK Jr. campaign is appealing a ruling that knocked him off the presidential ballot in New York. And Academy Award Winning Actor Jon Voight, shares why it was important for him to be a part of the new movie "Reagan".

Israel has launched one of its largest military operations in the West Bank. Never before seen documentary footage of Nancy Pelosi reacting to Trump supporters on January 6th has emerged. And, there are new developments in the appointing of a Catholic bishop in Communist China.

The Israeli military says it has rescued one of the hostages being held by Hamas. In Ukraine, a 2nd straight day of missile barrages from Russia left at least 5 people dead. And a pro-lifer in the UK, arrested twice for silently praying outside an abortion business has won a financial settlement.

The White House says it's working to avoid a wider war in the Middle East, as lawmakers fear escalation. During his appearance on a talk show Republican Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance discussed Trump & abortion. And did you know there are more Egyptian obelisks standing in Rome than in Egypt?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now throwing his support behind a Republican. Rapper Lil' Jon, media mogul Oprah and actress Kerry Washington were just a few of the big names at the DNC. Reports say there is new evidence the Shroud of Turin is 2,000 years old, which coincides with Christ.

The DNC comes to a close this evening and pro-lifers are worried. Los Angeles is facing a severe shortage of housing for low-income renters and the Catholic Church might have a solution. And a study says a majority of National Education Association members want to ban smartphones in the classroom.

Voters in Florida, Alaska & Wyoming went to the polls to chose House & Senate candidates for November. Officials in Massachusetts are accused of targeting pro-life crisis pregnancy centers. And in Maine, a report outlines the missed opportunities to stop the deadliest shooting in their history.

The American College of Pediatricians officially called on all medical institutions to stop harmful gender transition medication and surgeries for minors. The stock market slipped slightly after reaching near-record highs. And thousands of people are gathering in Italy this week.

A trio of Republican-led committees released their long-awaited report accusing President Biden of corruption. Secretary of State Blinken has returned to Israel as part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations. And a look at the Swiss Guard, which has protected the Holy Father since the early 1500's.

Fears of pro-Palestinian protests resuming loom over college campuses as classes begin again. An advocacy group for Christians in Egypt is calling for an investigation into the make up of the country's Olympic team. And a look at the spiritual connection behind the fountains and waterways of Rome.

A group of pro-life pregnancy centers made an appearance at a court in Buffalo, New York. A look at how the Virgin Mary's house from Nazareth ended up in Loreto, Italy. And on this day, August 15th, 1964, the Sisters of Mary were formed in Busan, South Korea by Fr. Aloysius Schwartz.

The Trump campaign says Iran is behind the recent hack that led to sensitive internal documents being stolen & distributed. Ernesto is now a hurricane and is expected to grow stronger on its path towards Bermuda. And a look at the Assumption of Mary depicted in art throughout history.

The US has bolstered its military presence in the Middle East. A new report reveals continued gang violence in Haiti despite new leadership and an influx of international security forces. And there's still a couple weeks left to see one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year.

Nicaragua's vice president, the wife of Daniel Ortega, announced that 7 priests left the country. On Sunday, the first victim of the violence in the UK was laid to rest at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. And as the 2024 Paris Olympics have officially come to a close, we look back at their legacy.

Former President Donald Trump will debate Vice President Kamala Harris on September 10th. The Paris Olympics are winding down with the final events and the closing ceremony taking place on Sunday. And a year after his last trip to France, Pope Francis will make 2 apostolic journeys in September.

While there was joy for the prisoners returned to the US, it was heart wrenching for families whose loved ones were left behind. 2 sold out shows from Taylor Swift were canceled in Austria amid terror threats. And a Catholic school principal in Hawaii was given a national award. 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

The intense race for the Oval Office stopped in Wisconsin and Michigan. Following a week of violence that started with a stabbing rampage, UK cities and towns are on high alert. And, this is the 10th anniversary of the ISIS invasion in Iraq and the Christian community there is still recovering.

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Richard Henning as the Archbishop of Boston, as Archbishop Cardinal Sean O'Malley is retiring. The Knights of Columbus are meeting in Quebec for their 142nd Supreme Convention. And, today the faithful of Rome commemorate the solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows at St. Mary Major.

24 Catholic bishops from around the world have demanded an apology from the International Olympic Committee. A recent study said 8 in 10 dioceses in the US receive formal applicants for religious life who have student loan debt. And, there are new developments regarding the Jubilee Year 2025.

Biden went before the cameras to announce a 24-person prisoner swap involving several nations. Stocks on Wall Street are slumping today amid more signals the US economy's growth is slowing down. And a look at Kenya and its relationship with the Catholic Church.

In the span of 12 hours, the leaders of both Hamas and Hezbollah were killed in targeted assassinations. A new study takes a closer look at the impact of educational debt on vocations to religious life. And, this week, thousands of altar servers descended upon Rome on an international pilgrimage.

Tonight on EWTN News Nightly: New information regarding the recent assasination attempt on Donald Trump surfaces. Former FBI agent gives insight on the recent assassination attempt. Trump and Harris battle it out at rallies in Atlanta, Georgia. Protests in Venezuela escalate amid election results. Two bills are passed in the senate today, and creator of "Diary of a Good Man" joins us to speak about his works. 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 1. CAP HILL SEC SERVICE (ER) New Information Regarding the Recent Assassination Attempt Surfaces |EWTN News Nightly | Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The White House says that the President wants to impose "term limits for Supreme Court Justices, while adding a binding code of conduct in order to restore trust and accountability. Maduro wins presidential election for Venezuela. What happens next? The office of refuggee resettlement is failing- unaccompanied minor children pay the price. The mockery of the Last Supper at the opening ceremony makes headlines around the world. We ask Brother James the reaction in the Catholic community at the Olympics. Clare Lopez gives insight on the war between Palestine and Israel.

Arsonists attacked the high-speed rail system in France just hours before the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. As athletes travel across the globe, the Vatican continues to urge nations to observe the Olympic truce. And, the US women's team features 3 swimmers from the same all-girls Catholic high school.

President Biden sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. There are new developments in the national security trial against Catholic Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. And this week in Lebanon there is a 3 day celebration for the feast of Saint Charbel.

Just days after stunning the world by dropping out of the presidential race, President Biden will speak to the nation. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed a US Congress, divided over the war in Gaza. And this week, the Church celebrates the 509th anniversary of St. Philip Neri's birth.

The director of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle resigned today after the failed attempt to assassinate Donald Trump. The popular US based Catholic app, Hallow, has been removed in China. And, one program aims to offer Christians something even more extraordinary when visiting Rome.

Reactions pour in regarding Biden not running for re-election. There are calls from Republicans for the President to resign immediately. All at once, the head of the United States Secret Service faces through questions from lawmakers following the assassination attempt on former President, Donald Trump. And finally, tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: With the presidential election now just 112 days out, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump—still recovering from the attempt on his life—are both moving forward with their respective campaigns. President Biden is in Las Vegas while Donald Trump is trying to win over voters in the Badger State at the RNC. EWTN’s Owen Jensen reports. Less than 2 years ago, JD Vance wasn't even part of the political scene, but now he's the new face of the Make American Great Again movement. While on the campaign trail running for the senate, he held pro-life views. Mene Ukueberuwa, a member of the Wall Street Journal joins us to discuss further JD Vance and his position on things like the economy, social issues, and foreign policy. Allison Ricciardi, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of catholictherapist.com, joins us to discuss the assassination attempt and how traumatic events such as this can affect people. Beginning today, a twelve day celebration through next Sunday to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Roman tradition that dates back to nearly 500 years.

From Catholic bishops to lawmakers to Secret Service veterans, the world is reacting to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. And across the globe, the second Sunday in July is referred to as Sea Sunday. A look at what one Catholic organization is doing for those at sea.

One player in the Euro Cup finals, playing for Spain, is dominating the headlines and he has a Catholic connection. And this week, theologians are meeting in the Bavarian town of Altötting, not far from Joseph Ratzinger's birthplace, to discuss Pope Benedict's enduring legacy.

The Knights of Columbus recently concluded the mosaics created by accused abuser Father Marko Rupnik will be covered up in Washington DC and Connecticut. And although there are a number of Eucharistic miracles throughout the world, the one in Lanciano, Italy may be the most remarkable one.

President Biden met with his NATO counterparts in the nation’s capital. George Clooney, a major fundraiser for the Democratic party, penned an op-ed asking Biden to step aside. And Catholics played an important role in the French legislative elections.

With the NATO Summit now underway, President Biden will be under intense scrutiny as to how he performs on the global stage. The 2024 Republican National Convention's platform has adopted new language on abortion. And, the Vatican has published the Instrumentum Laboris.

Biden released a 2-page letter defending his decision to stay in the presidential race. Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast and made landfall in Matagorda at 4am local time. And, thousands of Kenyans gathered on Saba Saba day to honor the nearly 70 dead since political protests began in June.

Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano has been excommunicated by the Vatican after being found guilty of schism. The United Kingdom has a new prime minister and a new party in power. And a look at the first Catholic Cathedral built in the United States.

We take a look at how Catholicism has been a part of our country since the time of its founding. Catholic Charles Carroll was a member of one of America's great colonial families. His cousin, John Carroll, was the first Catholic bishop in the US. And just like everyone else across the country, lawmakers are enjoying the holiday break, and the White House is having their annual celebration.

Hurricane Beryl heads towards Jamaica, after leaving a path of destruction in Saint Lucia. In Pakistan, Church leaders are speaking out over the death sentence given to a Christian man accused of blasphemy. And the Marian Shrine of Lourdes is contemplating removing mosaics by disgraced Fr. Rupnik.

A category 5 hurricane is heading towards Jamaica. Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men clashed with police after Israel's highest court issued an order for them to begin enlisting for military service. And the Vatican has now officially approved the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

The US Supreme Court ruled that presidents are entitled to some immunity from prosecution for official acts committed while in office. This is a victory for Trump. And, the Vatican held more talks with leaders of the Synodal Way in Germany as 400,000 German Catholics left the Church last year.

Reaction is pouring in following last night's debate between President Biden and Donald Trump. The Supreme Court capped off a busy week with the release of 4 more decisions. And an election is underway in Iran to select a new president after the former president was killed in a plane crash.

Biden and Trump square off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. The Supreme Court has now officially ruled that Idaho hospitals must perform abortions in certain emergencies. And "Something to Stand For," is the new movie by Mike Rowe, in theaters starting today.

There was drama at the Supreme Court, where it appears the justices were poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho. The Biden Administration announced today that border encounters with migrants are down 40%. And the secret trial of an American journalist has begun.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has blocked a Catholic School from becoming the 1st religious charter school. The US Supreme Court announced it would consider a case regarding Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care. And for the past month, the artwork of Salvador Dali has been exhibited in Rome.

​On Thursday, Biden and Trump will square off in the highly anticipated and first presidential debate. Today marks 2 years since the Supreme Court's landmark decision on Dobbs. And Russia's region of Dagestan is observing its first of 3 days of mourning after a terror attack at a church and synagogue left 20 dead.

The Supreme Court has upheld a federal gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims. Tensions in the South China Sea have reached a boiling point. And there are new developments in the case of a Catholic hospital in Canada facing a lawsuit for not providing assisted suicide.

As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, there are also growing fears that Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon will soon engage in an all-out war. And a new study reveals some eye-opening numbers on the faithful and their attitude on the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.