The LOOP
The Monday Loop - May 11, 2026
TRUMP REJECTS IRAN'S PEACE DEAL RESPONSE: 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE'
President Donald Trump said yesterday he plans to reject Iran's response to the latest U.S.-backed peace proposal, after waiting 10 days for the country to reply. Trump told Axios, "I don't like their letter. It's inappropriate," and later called it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" in a Truth Social post.
LAWMAKERS CALL ON TRUMP TO CONFRONT XI
More than 100 lawmakers of both major parties have sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to demand Chinese leader Xi Jinping release Hong Kong media tycoon and Catholic Jimmy Lai. The letter comes just ahead of Trump's meeting with the communist leader in Beijing.
WHITE HOUSE LAUNCHES MOM SITE ON MOTHER'S DAY
The White House launched a website for expectant mothers on Mother's Day, helping moms locate pregnancy centers and "MAHA" resources.
APPEALS COURT RULES AGAINST ICE DETENTION POLICY
A second federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s interpretation of federal immigration law allowing mandatory detention without bond hearings for many illegal immigrants facing deportation proceedings. The decision deepens a circuit split some believe will lead to the Supreme Court taking up the matter.
CANADIAN PRIEST OFFERED SUICIDE AS 'OPTION'
A 79-year-old Catholic priest says hospital staff in Vancouver, Canada, offered him assisted suicide twice during his recovery from a hip fracture.
INTERACTIVE PREGNANCY GUIDE SHOWS BABY'S DEVELOPMENT
A pro-life research group has launched an updated version of its interactive pregnancy guide, offering parents a science-based look at prenatal development from conception to birth.
HUMAN TOLL OF US SANCTUARY POLICIES
Grieving family members recently offered emotional testimony about losing children or caring for critically injured loved ones after incidents involving illegal immigrants. House Republicans cited the stories to sharply condemn sanctuary policies that they said shield criminal offenders from deportation.
A HIDDEN GEM IN TUSCANY
Discover the Renaissance walls, sacred traditions, and timeless beauty of Lucca, one of Italy’s most captivating cities. The newest episode of Wander Italia is now on Zeale.
VATICAN PUBLISHES GUIDE TO HELPING WEST BANK CHRISTIANS
Vatican News interviewed human rights activist Ihab Hassan about the “impunity” with which Israeli settlers are able to carry out attacks on Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land, and introduced the new "Save West Bank Christians" initiative.
SUPREME COURT MAY TAKE UP CATHOLIC ZONING DISPUTE
The Supreme Court is being urged to take the case of a Kentucky Catholic church calling for support after its neighbors objected to the construction of a Marian grotto on its property.
5 WAYS TO STAY GROUNDED DURING WEDDING
Keep your heart rooted in the peace of Christ during the week of your wedding by anchoring the time in prayer.
CATHOLIC 101
Self-knowledge is the foundation for our efforts at moral improvement.
SAINT OF THE DAY
Born into poverty, Saint Ignatius of Laconi spent decades humbly serving the poor as a Capuchin beggar and refused donations he believed were gained by exploiting the needy.
DAILY PSALM
"The Lord takes delight in his people." (Psalm 149)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
TRUTH
You can't be a good Catholic without going to Church.
