2021-12-17 - EWTN News Nightly | Friday, December 17, 2021

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Health regulators in the US are lifting restrictions on how women obtain the abortion pill. The FDA will no longer require women to pick up the medication in person. Senior Research Associate at the pro-life Charlotte Lozier Institute, Tessa Longbons, joins to share her reaction to this decision by the FDA and what can be done to reverse the decision. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden offered a stern warning for people who are unvaccinated. He says this winter could be rough and his administration is expecting a surge in COVID cases. And a group at the Vatican has started an initiative to highlight contributions from the faithful with disabilities. The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life recently launched the hashtag "IAmChurch." Cofounder of the Deaf Catholic Youth Initiative of the Americas, Dr. Chelo Manero Soto, joins to tell us about this hashtag and what the response has been so far. The US Senate has confirmed Rashad Hussain as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. Hussain is the first Muslim Ambassador for International Religious Freedom. EWTN News In Depth Host, Montse Alvarado, joins to share what is known about him and his priorities. Finally this evening, Eucharistic Adoration is an important part of any Catholic's prayer life. One church in Maryland is making sure it never stops. Correspondent Mark Irons tells us more about the parish. 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