> > **Dutch Cardinal Demands Churches Open** > > Some churches still closed despite Masses being legal. [FULL STORY](https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2022/01/dutch-cardinal-urges-reluctant-parishes-to-re-open-for-worshippers) > > **Prelate Charged With Embezzlement​​​​** > > He's accused of getting vaccinated before the sick and elderly. [FULL STORY](https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2022/01/italian-bishop-faces-charges-for-getting-vaxxed-before-his-turn) > > **Diocese Tries Forcing Pastor Out** > > Diocese forces cleric to mask up or get vaccinated. [FULL STORY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofR2Z0yMoZY) > > **Democrats' Sinking Ship​​​​​** > > Republicans see 14-point swing in voters. [FULL STORY](https://news.gallup.com/poll/388781/political-party-preferences-shifted-greatly-during-2021.aspx) > > **MI Dems Blast Parents** > > Party forced to delete pro-CRT post and issue apology. [FULL STORY](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2022/01/17/michigan-democratic-party-deletes-post-questioning-parents-role-public-education/6553763001/) > 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). Primary Video source and transcript continues here: https://www.churchmilitant.com/video/episode/news-2022-01-18