EWTN NEWS IN DEPTH

08/28/21 • 60 min

Evacuations continue in Afghanistan in a race against time to rescue Americans and U.S. allies from Taliban rule. Plus the impact FDA approvals of the Pfizer vaccine could have on vaccine mandates in the U.S. This episode also follows the efforts of the Felician Sisters of North America who are working to bring more supplies to earthquake stricken Haiti.

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Reaction to the Humanitarian crises in Afghanistan and Haiti

A look at the events unfolding in Afghanistan and the U.S. response as well as the humanitarian aid for Haitians impacted by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. As the Delta variant of COVID-19 surges, Catholic schools face challenges for re-opening classrooms. Montse Alvarado speaks with the president of the National Catholic Education Association, Lincoln Snyder, on how school leaders are making sure classrooms are safe but also maintain their independence.

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EWTN NEWS IN DEPTH Helping Afghan refugees who are resettling in the U.S.

Montse Alvarado speaks with two women on the front lines of helping refugees from Afghanistan resettle in the United States. Judi Harris the Refugee Resettlement Director at St. Vincent Catholic Charities in Lansing, Michigan and Robyn Barnard, Sr. Advocacy Counsel for Human Rights First share their experiences meeting with refugees, helping to fight their legal hurdles they face and finding homes for them to stay.