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The Thursday Loop - April 3, 2025
TRUMP INITIATES BIG SLATE OF NEW RECIPROCAL TARIFFS
President Donald Trump announced a slate of reciprocal tariffs Wednesday during a "Make America Wealthy Again" event, promising the sweeping change in the nation's approach to the global economy will restore the American dream for US workers.
GOP EXPANDS HOUSE MAJORITY
Republicans saw two victories in Florida’s special elections Tuesday night as Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their races handily despite Democrats’ heavy fundraising efforts. The wins will expand the GOP majority in the House to 220-213.
CAN STATES STRIP PLANNED PARENTHOOD'S MEDICAID FUNDING?
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in a case that could decide whether states may stop funding Planned Parenthood through the federal Medicaid program. Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Neil Gorsuch, John Roberts, and Amy Coney Barrett all appeared open to the position of pro-life South Carolina.
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LENTEN LESSONS: WHAT WILL THE PRIEST THINK OF ME?
We all wonder what a priest hearing our Confession must think of us when we list our sins. Fr. Rocky gives a surprising answer to the question in today’s Lenten Lesson on the Sacraments from Relevant Radio.
WISCONSIN SOLIDIFIES VOTER ID REQUIREMENT
Wisconsin voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday to require photo identification at the polls, formally enshrining the state’s existing voter ID law into the state constitution.
EXCLUSIVE: 'CONSECRATE THE HEAVENS'
Catholic NASA scientist Justin Park aims to plant a cross on the Moon, installing a physical symbol of faith beyond Earth’s atmosphere as a public witness to Christ and a reminder that “God is the center of the universe.” Park's exclusive interview with CatholicVote here.
YOUNG WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH PLUMMETS
The percentage of young women aged 18-29 who rate their mental health as “excellent” dropped from 29% to just 15% between 2020 and 2024, data from Gallup show.
SO MUCH NEWS
Here are the stories we couldn’t fit in today’s LOOP: • The would-be killer of Justice Brett Kavanaugh will plead guilty. • Northern Michigan still grapples with power outages after a storm. • Biden HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra is running for governor in California.
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CATHOLIC COLLEGE DOUBLES DOWN ON PRO-ABORTION SPEAKER
Katie Conboy, president of Saint Mary’s College, is defending the school’s decision to honor Mary McAleese, a former president of Ireland, despite backlash over McAleese’s public opposition to key Catholic teachings.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AT THE AIRPORT
At the world’s busiest international airport, located in Atlanta, Georgia, there is one Guest Who never leaves. He abides in a tabernacle in Concourse F. Learn more in this exclusive interview.
LOOPcast
Losses in Wisconsin and wins in Florida: can we still say Trump is on top? The Atlantic is gaslighting, Planned Parenthood says goodbye to federal funding, and we break down the situation in Kansas. Finally, how do we get the boys into books and... a baby spotted in Congress? All this and more on the!
CATHOLIC 101
Refocus your Lent in five minutes! This Way of the Cross is one of the shortest, as it can be prayed in five minutes (or less).
SAINT OF THE DAY
Saint Irene of Rome was the widow of the martyr Saint Castulus, a Roman military officer who was killed for spreading the Christian faith in 286. According to legend, she also tended the wounds of Saint Sebastian after he was shot full of arrows.
DAILY PSALM
“Remember us, O Lord, as you favor your people." (Psalm 106:4)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
WITNESS
Big 12 basketball star Hailey Van Lith recently took an opportunity to publicly glorify God for the graces He provides through our sufferings.