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The Tuesday Loop - April 8, 2025
SUPREME COURT OVERRIDES JUDGE'S HALT OF DEPORTATIONS
The Supreme Court on Monday granted President Donald Trump’s request to vacate a lower court's ruling barring the administration from deporting Venezuelan nationals, including gang members. Federal Judge James Boasberg had halted the deportations last month.
ALLEGED PRIEST SLAYER DECRIED MODERN CHURCH
The man charged with murdering Father Arul Carasala last week wrote multiple letters to a Kansas newspaper, harshly criticizing recent popes and referring to the Church as the “fake, diabolical Vatican II church.”
TRUMP CONFRONTS CHINA ON TARIFFS, EU OFFERS 'DEAL'
Trump threatened Monday to impose a 50% tariff against China unless it reverses its new retaliatory tariffs. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, meanwhile, announced the EU “stands ready to negotiate” with the US, offering "zero-for-zero tariffs for industrial goods."
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LENTEN LESSONS: WHAT SACRAMENT CAN HELP ME GO STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN?
When administering the Anointing of the Sick to dying patients, a priest can do something that will help the person go straight to heaven. Find out how in today’s Lenten Lesson on the Sacraments from Relevant Radio CEO Fr. Rocky.
US BISHOPS WILL NOT RENEW FEDERAL CONTRACTS
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has decided not to renew its cooperative agreements with the federal government pertaining to refugee support and child services. The news comes after the Trump administration cut off support for USCCB-run programs.
EXCLUSIVE: KIDS PRAISE GOD FOR ABORTION FACILITY CLOSURE
Planned Parenthood is closing three Michigan locations by the end of the month, citing funding cuts by the Trump administration. One group is especially grateful: pro-life students from St. Michael High School, who have spent years praying and protesting outside a Petoskey facility.
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MOM SAID: ‘THANK YOU FOR HIS INSPIRATION!’ (AN EASTER IDEA?)
Pierce in Michigan received a gift—which inspired this creation. Let his mom’s pictures inspire you, too. Our custom brick mini-fig sets have everything needed for celebrating Mass or Confession. These sets are the most-Catholic Easter surprises for kids aged 8 to 88! Just think: Could a set for Easter inspire a vocation in your son or grandson?
SO MUCH NEWS
Here are the stories we couldn’t fit in today’s LOOP: • This Senate budget resolution could defund Planned Parenthood! • Texas is suing San Antonio for paying for out-of-state "abortion travel." • Justice John Roberts: Admin doesn't have to retrieve deported man.
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INVEST PRO-LIFE!
See Coach Lou Holtz's inspiring pro-life investment.
COLORADO DEMS PUSH RADICAL ANTI-PARENT LAW
Colorado House Democrats on Sunday advanced a slate of pro-abortion bills and legislation that would label it child abuse for parents to refuse to cooperate with their children being sexually "transitioned."
TWO MORE PRIESTS KIDNAPPED IN NIGERIA
The crisis of clergy abductions in Nigeria deepened this weekend with the kidnapping of two more Catholic priests, raising the total number of clergy abducted this year to 12.
REVIEW: 'THE KING OF KINGS'
“The King of Kings,” Angel Studio’s new children’s film on the life of Christ, hits theaters April 11. Here’s everything you need to know before heading to the cinema!
CATHOLIC 101
Traditionally called Passiontide, these final two weeks of Lent form an intense interior period of recollection and spiritual solidarity with Christ.
SAINT OF THE DAY
Saint Julie Billiart entered religious life at the age of 51 after 22 years of paralysis. Inspired by a vision, she founded the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and experienced a miraculous healing.
DAILY PSALM “O
Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come to you." (Psalm 102:2)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
SOBRIETY
"This year marks my mom’s 10th year of sobriety, and I'm grateful that we were able to celebrate in the White House with our family," Vice President JD Vance announced yesterday. "Mom, I am so proud of you." READ