2021-12-22 - EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, December 22, 2021

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Before his general audience, Pope Francis met with the Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Hilarion. Andreas Thonhauser, EWTN's Vatican Bureau Chief, joins us to discuss this meeting as well as the planned celebrations Pope Francis has over the next several days for Christmas. "Coal for Christmas" is an initiative launched by "The Vulnerable People Project" to help families in Afghanistan. People in Afghanistan are not only facing frigid weather but are also without other necessities such as food. Prince Wafa, former U.S. Army translator and VPP Afghan Winter Manager, joins us to share more about the important work this organization is doing. Kentucky is currently undergoing recovery efforts following the deadly and destructive tornado that touched down earlier this month. Susan Montalvo Gresser, Director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Owensboro in Kentucky, joins us to share how Catholic Charities are helping people in need. As Advent draws to a close, we speak with John Bergsma, professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, on the meaning of Advent and how we can fully prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. 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