The LOOP
The Saturday Loop - January 24, 2026
PRO-LIFERS BRAVE MENACING STORM FOR MARCH
Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates gathered in Washington, D.C., Jan. 23 for the 53rd annual March for Life, braving an unusually menacing bout of winter weather to offer prayerful public witness to the dignity of every human person. The strong showing underscored the pro-life movement’s continued momentum four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
TRUMP MOURNS GENERATION LOST TO ABORTION
President Donald Trump addressed the March for Life in a video message, praising the pro-life movement for promoting the “infinite worth and God-given dignity of every human life” and pledging to continue pursuing policies aimed at protecting the unborn and supporting families. “I ask every citizen of this great Nation to listen to the sound of silence caused by a generation lost to us,” he said, “and then to raise their voices for all affected by abortion, both seen and unseen.”
VP VANCE: ABORTION SPELLS CIVILIZATIONAL DECLINE
Addressing attendees at the National Mall, Vice President JD Vance said the March for Life is not just about politics; "It's about whether we will remain a civilization under God or whether we ultimately return to the paganism that dominated the past.”
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US COMPLETES ITS WITHDRAWAL FROM WHO
The U.S. has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the agency’s mishandling of COVID-19, failure to enact reforms, and susceptibility to political pressure from member states. As CatholicVote has reported in the past, the WHO directs significant resources toward promoting abortion worldwide.
POWERFUL: CATHOLIC MOM PLEADS FOR END OF IVF
A Catholic mother of four adopted children recently wrote about her infertility journey and why couples need to resist the “siren call” of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
HAS YOUR BISHOP LIFTED MASS OBLIGATION FOR STORM?
Several U.S. bishops and dioceses this week announced a dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics who are unable to drive safely the weekend of Jan. 22-23 due to the impending snowstorm.
INVESTIGATION ALERTS ADMIN TO DANGER OF ABORTION PILL
Live Action is calling for immediate federal action on the regulation of chemical abortion pills after recently completing an investigation into the distribution of the drug mifepristone and exposing the dangers it poses to women across the nation.
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SISTERS END FORMAL TIES WITH BENEDICTINE COLLEGE
The Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica announced Jan. 23 that they will discontinue active sponsorship of Benedictine College, marking a transition in the governance of the Catholic college they helped found more than a century ago.
3 MOVIES THAT SPARK REAL CONVERSATIONS
Watching a movie together can be a powerful way to bring people closer to one another. Here are three movies that will spark real conversation.
VEGGIE CASSEROLES
Whether you need a meatless Friday dinner or are trying to amp up your veggie intake, here are 28 vegetarian casseroles that will fill you up. From cheesy chili to Monterey spaghetti to broccoli mushroom bake, there's a lot of variety but only one pan!
SAINT OF THE DAY
Today is the feast of St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), whose calm and joyful spirit attracted and converted between 40,000 and 70,000 people. Francis was especially known for his spiritual writings, which include two books and numerous pamphlets and letters. He is venerated as the patron saint of journalists.
SATURDAY'S PSALM
"Let us see your face, Lord, and we shall be saved." (Psalm 80)
SATURDAY'S READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
SUNDAY'S PSALM
"The Lord is my light and my salvation." (Psalm 27)
SUNDAY'S READINGS
Sunday's Mass readings.
ANSWER TO TRIVIA
The pillar and bulwark of the truth, according to St. Paul, is the Church. (1 Timothy 3:15)
WITNESS
As always, those who attended the March for Life brought some fascinating, original, funny, and inspiring pro-life signs. We rounded up a few of our favorites!
