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The Saturday Loop - November 22, 2025
MAMDANI AND TRUMP MEET AT WHITE HOUSE
President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone after his meeting yesterday with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, calling their White House discussion “a really good, very productive meeting.” Mamdani said, "I appreciated the time with the President," and "I look forward to working together to deliver that affordability for New Yorkers.”
DOZENS KIDNAPPED FROM NIGERIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Armed terrorists stormed a Catholic boarding school in Niger State early yesterday morning and kidnapped an unknown number of students and teachers. The attack is the latest in a series of school and church attacks this week across Nigeria, where armed groups have repeatedly targeted Christians.
AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL MET WITH CONVICTED ISRAELI SPY
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee is embroiled in a scandal after it was revealed that he met at the American Embassy in Jerusalem with Jonathan Pollard, a former Navy intelligence analyst who served 30 years in prison for spying on the U.S. on behalf of Israel.
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POPE LEO'S INSPIRING SPEECH TO AMERICAN TEENS
Marking a new chapter in the Church’s engagement with young people, Pope Leo XIV addressed the National Catholic Youth Conference Nov. 21 by joining thousands of teenagers via live video for a 45-minute conversation. Here's what he said about AI and homework, distractions during prayer, accepting God’s mercy, and more.
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HOLY LAND PATRIARCH REFLECTS ON THE GOOD THIEF
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, penned a meditation on the Gospel reading for tomorrow, the Solemnity of Christ the King. “God does not save us by imposing His power, but by limiting it," the cardinal wrote, "so that He may fully embrace our weakness and be completely in solidarity with our suffering."
INDIGENOUS CATHOLIC: WE ARE NOT 'BRAINWASHED'
After the Vatican began the process of returning 62 artifacts from its ethnographic collection to indigenous communities in Canada last week, a scholar with indigenous heritage wrote an essay criticizing the move: “But is not the Catholic Church my church, too?"
LOOPcast
Trump turns up the heat, accusing Democratic lawmakers of “seditious behavior." What provoked this? Meanwhile, AI toys are hitting the shelves, and parents have real reasons to be concerned. And finally, a debate breaks out online: should newborns be allowed at child-free weddings? We weigh in. All this and more on the!
FLYING WITH BABIES & TODDLERS
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SMOKED TURKEY LEGS
The whole roasted turkey is classic, but you can try other methods if it means people will truly enjoy it more. may be everyone's new favorite thing.
STANDOUT THANKSGIVING SIDES
Sometimes, a really killer side dish outshines the centerpiece. Here are 10 Thanksgiving sides that vie for first place - no afterthoughts allowed!
SAINT OF THE DAY
Today the Church honors Saint Cecilia, a 3rd-century Christian convert who made a vow of virginity prior to her arranged marriage to a Roman nobleman. She was brutally martyred after refusing to renounce the faith. Due to her singing on both her wedding day and during her martyrdom, Cecilia is venerated as the patroness of music and musicians.
SATURDAY'S PSALM
"I will rejoice in your salvation, O Lord." (Psalm 9)
SATURDAY'S READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
SUNDAY'S PSALM
"Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord." (Psalm 122)
SUNDAY'S READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
ANSWER TO THE TRIVIA
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IMMIGRATION GUIDE
Catholics who advocate strong but humane immigration enforcement are sometimes accused of disobeying their bishops or the pope, and even violating Church teaching. Find out how to respond in the Catholic Accountability Project's new guide.
