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The Saturday Loop - December 6, 2025

COURT TO DECIDE TRUMP'S BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP ORDER

The Supreme Court yesterday agreed to make a decision on the legitimacy of President Donald Trump’s executive order, signed on his first day back in office, that halts automatic citizenship for babies born of non-citizen parents on U.S. soil. The court's ruling in the case could reshape long-standing interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment and dramatically alter the border debate.

SUPREME COURT ALLOWS REDRAWN CONGRESSIONAL MAP

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Texas can use a newly drawn congressional map in the 2026 elections, possibly giving Republicans a few more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives next year."

DRAMATIC WHITE HOUSE WARNS OF 'CIVILIZATIONAL ERASURE'

The White House yesterday released a 2025 National Security Strategy that blames mass migration for rising crime, strained public resources, weakened social cohesion, labor-market disruption, and the erosion of national identities. The document starkly warns the European Union that Europe faces the “stark prospect of civilizational erasure" due to EU-backed immigration policies.

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NYTIMES SUES WAR DEPT OVER NEW PRESS RULES

The New York Times sued the Department of War this week for allegedly infringing on reporters’ rights. The move comes after Trump administration officials imposed a set of controversial new rules restricting media access to the Pentagon.

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POPE LEO SHUTS DOWN VATICAN FUNDRAISING GROUP

Pope Leo has formally dissolved the Commission for Donations to the Holy See, a fundraising body established during the last days of the Francis pontificate.

TRUMP RECEIVES INAUGURAL FIFA PEACE PRIZE

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino presented Trump with the first “FIFA Peace Prize" yesterday. In his brief acceptance speech, Trump called it “one of the great honors of my life,” adding: “The world is a safer place now."

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BOOKS FOR ADVENT & CHRISTMAS

From "Winter in Tuscany" by an English Italian to "The True Meaning of Christmas" by Fulton Sheen, here are some unexpected books for the Advent and Christmas season. Great for gifting or for yourself! Recipes, spiritual guidance, and family traditions are included.

EASY CHRISTMAS APPETIZERS

Appetizers are great for keeping everyone happy while the big feast is being prepared. But they are also a way to sprinkle festive cheer over the holiday - letting everyone enjoy treats they don't get on a regular day! Here are some Christmassy appetizer recipes to put smiles on everyone's faces.

SINGLE FOR CHRISTMAS?

There's no pretending otherwise - it's hard to be single during the holiday season. But this longing brings single people especially close to Israel's aching expectation of the Savior. Here is some comfort and joy for you during Christmastime.

SAINT OF THE DAY

Today the Church celebrates St. Nicholas Day. Somewhat unlike the modern pop-culture image of a tubby, laughing man who loves to chow down on sweets, the real St. Nick was a student of the ascetical Desert Fathers. As bishop of Myra, Nicholas earned a reputation for his great generosity, famously paying the dowries of three young girls who were to be sold into slavery.

SATURDAY'S PSALM

"Blessed are all who wait for the Lord." (Psalm 147)

SATURDAY'S READINGS

Today's Mass readings.

SUNDAY'S PSALM

"Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever." (Psalm 72)

SUNDAY'S READINGS

Sunday's Mass readings.

ANSWER TO TRIVIA

The three balls of gold (a universal symbol of pawnbrokerage) represent the gifts of gold St. Nicholas of Myra provided as dowries to save three unmarried girls from poverty. Bonus fact: St. Nicholas is a patron saint of pawnbrokers.

THE DEEP

AI guilt is real – and it’s spreading fast. From AI tutors to “dead-grandma” tech, here are the Catholic non-negotiables for navigating AI without losing your mind, your soul, or your humanity. Amish vs. Optimist starts now.