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The Tuesday Loop - January 27, 2026
CATHOLICVOTE LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM
CatholicVote announced today the launch of Zeale, a new digital platform with a bold mission: to inspire Catholics to live their faith in the public square by highlighting what is good, true, and beautiful in politics and culture. Find out everything you need to know about Zeale here.
TRUMP SENDS HOMAN TO OVERSEE ICE IN MINNESOTA
President Donald Trump yesterday announced he is sending Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to oversee border enforcement operations, bypassing the usual chain of command that includes Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino. “Tom is tough but fair, and will report directly to me," Trump stated.
ICE, DHS SCRUTINIZED FOR RHETORIC ABOUT SHOOTING VICTIM
A number of Republicans have called for a thorough investigation of Alex Pretti’s death. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky summoned the heads of relevant departments to testify before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the administration is investigating the incident.
REMAINS OF LAST DECEASED CAPTIVE RETURNED TO ISRAEL
The remains of the last deceased Israeli hostage have been returned from Gaza, marking another milestone in Trump’s 20-point plan for ending conflict in the war-torn territory.
TENNESSEE MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON ATTACK AT CHURCH
Twenty-nine-year-old Rodney Guinn of Tennessee has been charged in federal court with setting fires inside a Catholic church in Knoxville in 2024 during Mass – just one of a years-long streak of anti-Catholic incidents. CatholicVote has tracked 538 attacks on Catholic properties since 2020.
FLORIDA INTRODUCES BILLS TO REGULATE ABORTION PILLS
Florida lawmakers have introduced legislation in the state House of Representatives and Senate that would penalize abortion pill providers who cater to women through the mail.
STUDY: 2025 'DEADLIEST' YEAR FOR CHRISTIANS
Open Doors, a ministry tracking and supporting persecuted Christians around the world, recently released its latest persecution report. The organization found that 2025 was “the deadliest year” for Christians in modern history.
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DOMINICAN FRIARS ANNOUNCE ROSARY PILGRIMAGE
The Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph announced that their fourth annual Rosary Pilgrimage will take place Sept. 26 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The pilgrimage represents the culmination of a nine-month Rosary novena that will begin this Saturday, Jan. 31.
POPE LEO: DIVISION AMONG CHRISTIANS WEAKENS WITNESS
Pope Leo recently delivered a homily on the life of St. Paul in which the Holy Father encouraged all Christians to seek unity. Divisions, he warned, make Christians’ proclamation of the Gospel “less radiant.”
PRACTICAL PREPPING TIPS FOR ANYONE
Preparing for the unexpected! Here are some basic tips and tricks to employ in anticipation of the real curveballs life throws.
CATHOLIC 101
As Christians, what can we make of the strange public conversion of the late "Dilbert" cartoonist Scott Adams? Zeale's Felix Miller reflects on the question.
SAINT OF THE DAY
The is St. Angela Merici, foundress of the Ursulines, the Church’s first female teaching order.
DAILY PSALM
"Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord!" (Psalm 24)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
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