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The Thursday Loop - March 27, 2025

JESUITS TO OFFER COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF RUPNIK

In a long-awaited gesture of accountability, the Society of Jesus yesterday announced its intention to offer compensation to victims of former Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik, who faces multiple allegations of sexual abuse.

FBI HANDS OVER 2017 BASEBALL SHOOTING RECORDS FBI

Director Kash Patel has announced the release of documents related to a 2017 shooting in which a man with ties to left-wing causes attempted to massacre Republican lawmakers as they played a baseball game for charity. “These are documents sought by Capitol Hill officials for almost 8 years,” Patel stated.

FULL SIGNAL TEXT EXCHANGE RELEASED, OFFICIALS RESPOND

After Atlantic released the full series of texts between top officials about airstrikes in Yemen, the Trump administration argued that it vindicated their position that there had been no classified information in the chat. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated: “This entire story was another hoax written by a Trump-hater who is well-known for his sensationalist spin."

LENTEN LESSONS: A SAINT’S NAME FOR CONFIRMATION?

Fr. Rocky explains why it’s helpful for young people to choose a Confirmation name for a saint they admire and want to imitate and seek their intercession. Watch and learn more about it in today’s Lenten Lesson on the Sacraments from Relevant Radio.

LAWSUIT: AGENCIES TARGETED MOM WHO CRITICIZED SCHOOL

The TSA, the Department of Homeland Security, and a state Homeland Security office all conspired against a New Jersey mom after she posted on social media against her daughter's elementary school pushing the LGBT movement in the classroom, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

ANHEUSER-BUSCH DROPS 'PRIDE' SPONSORSHIP

Anheuser-Busch has decided not to sponsor "Pride" events this year. The brewing company, which was founded and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, had sponsored the city’s “PrideFest” for the past 30 years.

CATHOLIC SENATOR CALLS OUT 'CENSORSHIP-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX'

In a Senate hearing Tuesday, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-MO, took aim at what he called “the Left’s war on the First Amendment,” accusing the Biden administration of weaponizing federal agencies and taxpayer-funded NGOs to suppress free speech.

SO MUCH NEWS

Here are the stories we couldn’t fit in today’s LOOP: • Chicago's Archdiocese claims abuse complaints were faked for money. • Thousands of pro-lifers marched in Illinois against anti-life bills. • A Virginia diocese is holding a Lenten "Day of Unplugging."

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US BISHOPS: PRAY FOR HOLY LAND

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is calling on Christians to pray for lasting peace in the Holy Land. “I am deeply saddened that the ceasefire in Gaza... has broken down," stated Bishop Elias Zaidan. “The further devastation of Gaza will have dire implications for any future civil society development in the region...."

AUSTRALIA CRACKS DOWN ON CHILDREN'S ADVOCATE

Activist “Billboard Chris” was forcibly removed from an Australian street this week while wearing a sandwich poster board stating “children cannot consent to puberty blockers.” He goes to court on March 31 over Australia’s censorship of his posts on X last year.

“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts." (Psalm 95:8)

DAILY READINGS

Today's Mass readings.

DEVOTION

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