2021-09-20 - EWTN News Nightly | Monday, September 20, 2021

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Congress returns today facing a number of pressing issues, including a $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill with threats to pro-life protections, and a women's reproductive health bill, guaranteeing a right to an abortion. Republicans are gearing up for fights on a number of fronts. President Joe Biden traveled to New York to attend the 76th United Nations General Assembly. However, due to COVID concerns and fears it could be a super-spreader event, the president will keep his time at the assembly brief. New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said in part "If you don't want to be vaccinated don't bother coming." This as hundreds of New Yorkers poured into Times Square over the weekend to protest the city's vaccine mandate. Senior Editor at the Federalist, Christopher Bedford, joins to share his thoughts on this. And last month, the Global Freedom Network hosted an event in Ghana, where representatives of many faiths signed a declaration to end modern slavery and human trafficking. Director of the Global Freedom Network, Franca Pellegrini, joins to tell us about her organization and the work they do. Finally this evening, In Defense of Christians is holding its 8th annual summit this week focusing on "combating oppression and empowering the oppressed." Director of Communications and Outreach for In Defense of Christians, Sarah Bassil, shares more about the summit. 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