> > **Trial Date Set for Bp. Álvarez** > > Persecuted prelate to stand trial under Nicaragua's Marxist government. [FULL STORY](https://catholicnews.com/bishop-charged-with-conspiracy-to-undermine-nicaragua-spread-false-news/) > > **Finland's Christmas Crackdown** > > State nixes religion in school Christmas celebrations. [FULL STORY](https://cne.news/artikel/2222-scandinavian-schools-want-to-make-christmas-celebration-more-secular) > > **Global Coal Consumption Breaks Records** > > The report also concluded that coal consumption will likely remain elevated through 2025, if an energy transition to renewables is not accelerated. [FULL STORY](https://www.thefinancialtrends.com/2022/12/18/global-coal-consumption-breaks-records/) > > **Christmas Carols Attacked** > > Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations claims Advent hymns and Christmas carols fuel anti-Semitism. [FULL STORY](https://religionnews.com/2022/12/14/this-advent-churches-called-to-assess-worship-for-antisemitism/) > > **New Govt. in Israel Sparks Controversy** > > Christian leaders warn of incoming government's anti-Christian history. [FULL STORY](https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-middle-east/2022/12/church-leaders-in-holy-land-urge-peace-as-hardline-government-forms-in-israel) > > **Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Blood Clotting: FDA** > > Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been linked to blood clotting in older individuals, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). [FULL STORY](https://archive.vn/HfT1t) > > **300 Confirmed Spiritan Abuse Victims** > > Allegations leveled against almost 100 Spiritan priests in Ireland. [FULL STORY](https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2022/12/13/over-300-abuse-allegations-to-date-against-spiritan-priests/) > > **Irish Govt. Infested with Pedophiles and Enablers** > > Official laments recommendations against abuse often ignored. [FULL STORY](https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41029298.html) > > **Vox Day updates on Midnight’s War Campaign, which has 5 days left.** > > Currently raised just over $65k with 359 backers. You've 5 days left to support the kickstarter and get a copy. [FULL STORY](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arkhaven/midnights-war) > Please consider [Church Militant Evening News](https://www.churchmilitant.com/video/archive/evening-news) for daily hard-hitting news and analysis through an authentic Catholic lens, covering the latest developments in the Church, across the nation and around the world. > *[Church Militant](https://www.churchmilitantaction.org/) (a 501(c)4 corporation) is responsible for the content of this commentary.* If you also seek the truth, then please consider joining Church Militant today by supporting our work. Sign up for a [Church Militant Premium account](https://www.churchmilitant.com/gopremium) or simply [make a donation](https://www.churchmilitant.com/donate). Feel free to [contact Church Militant](https://www.churchmilitant.com/contact) with your questions, comments, or concerns, at anytime. Primary Video source and transcript continues here: https://www.churchmilitant.com/video/episode/news-2022-12-16