On EWTN News Nightly tonight: Alveda King shares the lasting legacy of her uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of peace. And our special report on the coronavirus pandemic shows it has not only created challenges, but also opportunities to help each other. As the coronavirus fight continues, high risk groups now have access to vaccines. As Catholics consider getting vaccinated, they have a responsibility to choose ethical vaccines if they are available. Dr. Joseph Meaney from the National Catholic Bioethics Center, joins to discuss the importance of discerning what is right for you and your family, in terms of getting vaccinated. Meanwhile, pro-life Senators are outraged that the nation’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, received millions of dollars from the Paycheck Protection Program, when the money was designed to help small businesses survive the pandemic. Catholic educators are trying to prevent a relentless wave of school closings. Financial and enrollment problems, compounded by the coronavirus, have forced the permanent closure of more than 140 Catholic schools across the country. Dr. Thomas McGovern, co-host of the “Doctor, Doctor” podcast and radio show heard on EWTN, joins to discuss ways in which people can help reduce the risk of COVID-19, and some best practices to keep hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. Last for the evening, see how Catholic priests have been serving on the front lines.
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