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The Tuesday Loop - December 2, 2025
TRUMP CALLS ON ISRAEL TO RESPECT SYRIAN GOVERNMENT
President Donald Trump stated on social media yesterday: "It is very important that Israel maintain a strong and true dialogue with Syria, and that nothing takes place that will interfere with Syria’s evolution into a prosperous State." He made the remark days after a deadly Israeli raid in Syria.
NATIONAL GUARDSMAN SHOWS SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT
West Virginia National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe, the surviving victim of last week’s ambush near the White House, has been upgraded from critical to serious condition and is showing new signs of responsiveness. Wolfe’s parents are asking the public for continued prayers.
ECONOMIC UPTURN? AMERICANS SPENDING BIG ON CHRISTMAS
Americans are shaking off their "economic blues," according to Reuters. "U.S. consumers shrugged off worries about the economy after their Thanksgiving dinners and went on a $23.6 billion three-day online shopping frenzy that exceeded analyst expectations, kicking off the holiday season," the outlet reported.
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1st & 2nd LADY WORK TO GIVE TROOPS A HAPPY CHRISTMAS
First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance visited military families and helped put together care packages and Christmas cards for service members on deployment. “May this Christmas bring peace to your homes, safety to those who are deployed, and gratitude in the hearts of every American who thanks you for your service and sacrifice,” the first lady said.
POPE LEO MEETS WITH THOUSANDS OF YOUTHS IN LEBANON
In an incredible encounter with some 15,000 young people in Lebanon yesterday, Pope Leo urged them to “be the source of hope that the country is waiting for." While there, the Holy Father also held an interreligious meeting at Martyrs’ Square, went to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, and visited the tomb of St. Charbel, a 19th-century Maronite monk who was known for commanding the respect of Christians and Muslims alike.
OVER 16,000 KILLED BY CANADA'S EUTHANASIA PROGRAM
The Canadian government this month released the annual report on its euthanasia program, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), revealing that 16,499 people were killed via the program in 2024 — a 6.9% increase from 2023.
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OP-ED EXPLAINS NOTRE DAME'S MISSION SLIP
Psychosocial researcher and essayist John Mac Ghlionn calls the recent disappearance of a key piece of Catholic language in Notre Dame's staff values document “the most telling sign” of the university's changing priorities.
A CATHOLIC ANALYSIS OF AI: THE GOOD AND THE BAD
Catholic entrepreneur and technologist Matt Meeks says artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping human behavior more quickly than society can respond. But the massive shifts present both risks and benefits. Here are the details.
COOL AUNT ENERGY
Be a cool aunt who knows how to bond with her nieces and nephews using these Montessori tips. Rose Church shares conversation starters and activity ideas categorized by age group. Giving this extra thoughtful attention to the kids will have you all excited for the next time you see each other!
CATHOLIC 101
Let's say you follow the advice of many saints and go to confession frequently. But what if you run out of sins to confess? How do you properly go to Reconciliation if you don't know what to say?
SAINT OF THE DAY
Today the Church honors St. Bibiana, a fourth-century martyr who was cruelly put to death in an effort to discourage Christian conversions. Instead, her death inspired more faith and emboldened Christians to honor Christ the way she had done.
DAILY PSALM
"Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever." (Psalm 72)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
YOU’RE INVITED: LIVE EVENT WITH CV's KELSEY REINHARDT
Join us December 4 at 9 p.m. Eastern for a livestreamed conversation with CatholicVote President Kelsey Reinhardt, hosted by David Bereit, founder of 40 Days for Life. You won’t want to miss this!
