EWTN News Nightly | Monday, December 23, 2024

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Biden’s commutation of federal death sentences sparks widespread debate across the nation. Father Thomas Petri discusses the moral and theological dimensions of the death penalty from the Catholic perspective. Pope Francis will open the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the beginning of the Jubilee of Hope, a rare event that symbolizes grace and forgiveness. Plus, Bishop Edward Malesic of Cleveland talks about his new pastoral letter encouraging daily prayer and reflection to deepen our relationship with God.