EWTN Pro-Life Weekly

Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey joins us to discuss a pro-life initiative by nearly 200 members of Congress. U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer has announced his retirement. We react with Jamie Dangers of the Susan B. Anthony List and hear from her about the group’s new National Pro-life Scorecard. A new Marist poll shows once again that a strong majority of Americans support commonsense limits on abortion, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly of the Knights of Columbus joins us for analysis. “Catholics for Choice” displayed disturbing pro-abortion messages on the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the eve of the March for Life – Prudence Robertson Speaks Out. Students for Life of America just hosted the National Pro-life Summit in Washington D.C., we’ll take you inside the all-day event. EWTN Pro-Life Weekly with Prudence Robertson airs on EWTN every Thursday night at 10 pm ET. It re-airs on Sundays at 10:30 am and Tuesdays at 1:30 pm ET.

Senator Marsh Blackburn of Tennessee joins us to discuss a letter signed by over 140 members of Congress requesting an important report on federal abortion funding at home and overseas. Ahead of the March for Life, the pro-life group Democrats for Life was forced out of their contract to host an event at Busboys and Poets in D.C., Prudence Robertson Speaks Out. A recent New York Times study finds false positives in prenatal testing have reached a dramatically high rate -- Charlotte Lozier Institute’s Dr. Tara Sander Lee joins us with expert analysis. We take a look at preparations for the 49th annual March for Life on Friday, January 21 with Toni McFadden, a pro-life advocate and author who will speaking at the March for Life Rally. Rebekah Hagan of Heartbeat International joins us to celebrate a milestone for the group’s abortion pill reversal program, which has saved thousands of lives from dangerous chemical abortions. EWTN Pro-Life Weekly with Prudence Robertson airs on EWTN every Thursday night at 10 pm ET. It re-airs on Sundays at 10:30 am and Tuesdays at 1:30 pm ET.

Senate Democrats have introduced nine appropriations bills without long-standing pro-life Hyde protections - Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), Chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, tells us why these bills will be dead on arrival on the Senate floor. Abortion advocates are pushing for mail-order abortion pills as a “backup plan” to pro-life state laws – we hear about the unique dangers these drugs present to women with pro-life scientist Tara Sander Lee, Ph.D of the Charlotte Lozier Institute. A WNBA union partnered with Planned Parenthood to take out a full-page ad in the New York Times against the Texas Heartbeat Law – Catherine Hadro ‘Speaks Out’. And as we celebrate St. John Paul II’s feast day, we speak with international chastity speaker Jason Evert about how the modern day saint greatly contributed to the pro-life movement and our understanding of human dignity. EWTN Pro-Life Weekly with Catherine Hadro airs on EWTN every Thursday night at 10 pm ET. It re-airs on Sundays at 10:30 am and Tuesdays at 1:30 pm ET.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt is celebrating nine new pro-life laws in his state – we speak with him directly about how he views his role in the pro-life movement. Representative Stephanie Bice (R-OK) is a Catholic congresswoman – she reacts to the pro-life momentum in Oklahoma and how she plans to defend life on Capitol Hill. Plus, Sue Liebel of the Susan B. Anthony Lists puts the role of pro-life governors and state politics into perspective for us. A few guests tried to dress up abortion at this week’s Met Gala – Catherine Hadro ‘Speaks Out’. And Br. Columba Thomas, O.P. – a Dominican friar and physician – tells us about how his new book “The Art of Dying” helps prepare Catholics to defend their dignity at the end of their life. EWTN Pro-Life Weekly with Catherine Hadro airs on EWTN every Thursday night at 10 pm ET. It re-airs on Sundays at 10:30 am and Tuesdays at 1:30 pm ET.

Former HHS official Roger Severino reacts to the DOJ’s dismissal of a Catholic nurse’s conscience violation case – hear what he says about HHS Secretary Becerra’s role in the matter. Prudence Robertson, communications associate for the Susan B. Anthony List shares why conscience rights are crucial for the pro-life movement, and brings us up to speed with important Senate pro-life votes this week. Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker explains what the pro-life issue means to him – and why governors play a vital role in advancing a Culture of Life. The European Court of Human Rights has rejected a parents appeal to keep their 2-year-old daughter on life-saving treatment – Catherine Hadro ‘Speaks Out’ on the Alta Fixsler case. And we take you to Mary’s Shelter, a special Virginia maternity home that cares for mothers and their children at no cost. EWTN Pro-Life Weekly with Catherine Hadro airs on EWTN every Thursday night at 10 pm ET. It re-airs on Sundays at 10:30 am and Tuesdays at 1:30 pm ET.