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The Tuesday Loop - April 29, 2025
TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS BRING MAJOR CHANGE
Today marks Day 100 of President Donald Trump’s second White House term. The administration's first 100 days have delivered sweeping reforms in border security, pro-life policy, religious freedom, and economic strategy, despite court battles threatening parts of the agenda. the full assessment here.
BOMBSHELL STUDY SHOWS ABORTION DRUGS HARM WOMEN
The Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) on Monday published a bombshell study revealing that nearly 11% of women experience severe or life-threatening complications after an abortion via the drug mifepristone. EPPC is calling on the FDA to renew restrictions that went lax under the Obama and Biden administrations.
SENATE COMMITTEE TO VOTE ON BURCH CONFIRMATION WEDNESDAY
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is scheduled to vote on the confirmation of CatholicVote President Brian Burch as the next US ambassador to the Holy See this Wednesday at 10 a.m. If approved by the committee, Burch’s nomination will advance to the full Senate.
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UDALLAS STANDS WITH ALUMNUS BRIAN BURCH
"A man of deep Catholic faith, strong character and genuine prudence, Brian Burch is a truly outstanding selection to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. We look forward to the great work he will perform in this vitally important role, and could not be prouder of him.” - UDallas President Jonathan J. Sanford. Join us in prayer for Brian.
PRIME MINISTER CARNEY, LIBERALS WIN CANADA'S ELECTION
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney won the country's federal election Monday night, marking a stunning resurgence for Canada's Liberal Party.
STUDY: PRO-LIFE STATES SAW OB-GYN NUMBERS RISE
A new study found OB-GYN numbers rose in states with pro-life laws after Roe v. Wade was repealed, countering claims that abortion restrictions would drive doctors away and worsen healthcare access for pregnant women. READ
PILOT IGNORED WARNING IN DEADLY DC CRASH
Investigators found that an Army Black Hawk pilot failed to heed her co-pilot’s warning moments before colliding with a passenger jet in January. The official report cites pilot error, communication failures, and systemic deficiencies at Reagan National Airport.
SO MUCH NEWS
Here are the stories we couldn’t fit in today’s LOOP: • The suspect is still at large after a shooting at Illinois State University. • A mysterious blackout swept Spain and Portugal, stopping travel and communication. • Hindus celebrated a man burning Christian children alive in India.
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FREE DOWNLOAD: LITANY TO ALL THE HOLY POPES FOR THE CONCLAVE
Now is the time to implore all the holy Popes of the past to guide the election of our next Supreme Pontiff. This powerful litany calls upon – by name – each of the 92 canonized, beatified, or venerable Popes. Concludes with the Official Prayer for the Election of a New Pope. Join your prayer with theirs! All you holy Popes, pray for us!
ARCHBISHOP URGES PRAYER AFTER DEADLY ATTACK
After a driver killed 11 at a Filipino festival, Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller called for prayers and praised the community’s faith and resilience.
NEWMAN SOCIETY ASSESSES STATE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION
A new report shows Catholic school enrollment has dropped 70% nationwide since the 1960s. Despite struggles at the national level, Catholic schools are doing well in certain areas, especially in the Southeast.
LOOPcast
No one is above the law… except judges hiding dangerous criminals! They don’t count. We talk Pope Francis’ funeral, old traditions, personal preferences, and a high-profile meeting on St. Peter’s front porch. Columbus is back, Canada is voting, and the boyz weigh in on the pope draft. All this and more on the.
CATHOLIC 101
This excerpt from an interview with the parents of Blessed Carlo Acutis is absolutely inspiring, especially to Catholics raising children of their own. Consider reading this aloud to your kids as a reminder: they're called to be saints too!
SAINT OF THE DAY
Today is the feast day of Saint Catherine of Siena, a third-order Dominican, peacemaker, and counselor to the pope. She is a doctor of the Church, and has been credited with singlehandedly ending the Avignon exile of the successors of Peter in the 14th century.
DAILY PSALM
“The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty." (Psalm 93:1)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
PRAY ALONG WITH CARDINAL BURKE'S CONCLAVE NOVENA
Cardinal Raymond Burke has composed a novena prayer for the selection of our next pope. Let's pray this together every day!