EWTN News Nightly | Friday, December 20, 2024

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: In a last-minute vote -- the house approves a bill keeping the government from shutting down. Congressman GT Thompson calls for help for struggling farmers, while senators stress the urgency of funding hurricane recovery. Senate Majority Leader Schumer seeks bipartisan action. Ahead of President Biden’s meeting with Pope Francis on global peace, we cover Biden’s holiday visit to Children’s National Hospital. Archbishop Bashar Warda reflects on Pope Francis’ 2021 visit to Iraq and the region’s challenges. Pope Francis leads 2025 Jubilee liturgies. And, Anthony DeStefano discusses Christmas in Heaven, sharing hope and faith.