The LOOP
The Wednesday Loop - May 20, 2026
CATHOLICVOTE-ENDORSED PRO-LIFE JUSTICES WIN IN GEORGIA
Justices Charlie Bethel and Sarah Hawkins Warren were both reelected to the Georgia Supreme Court yesterday despite substantial Democratic and abortion-industry efforts to unseat them. The stakes of the election were high as the future of Georgia’s law protecting unborn children from abortions after six weeks hinged on the outcome.
SENATE ADVANCES MEASURE TO LET CONGRESS VOTE ON IRAN WAR
The Senate advanced a measure that would require President Donald Trump to end U.S. military actions against Iran unless Congress authorizes them. Four Republicans joined Democrats in a 50-47 vote to discharge the measure from the Foreign Relations Committee: Sens. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Rand Paul of Kentucky.
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MASSIE UNSEATED BY TRUMP-BACKED GALLREIN
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, an outspoken critic of Trump’s handling of the Epstein files and recent foreign policy decisions, was defeated yesterday in the most expensive House primary in American history. Trump had endorsed Ed Gallrein, who beat Massie 55% to 45% in Kentucky’s heavily Republican 4th District.
HHS REVIVES RELIGIOUS FREEDOM DIVISION BIDEN DISSOLVED
The Department of Health and Human Services announced it is restoring its Conscience and Religious Freedom Division — created by Trump in 2018 and dissolved by Biden in 2023 — as part of a broader restructuring of its civil rights office aimed at defending conscience protections for health care workers.
TRUMP ENDORSES PAXTON IN TEXAS SENATE RUNOFF
Trump yesterday endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate in Texas, saying Paxton’s opponent, Sen. John Cornyn, is a good man, but less reliable.
PRAY WITH ZEALE
Pray the Prayer of Thanksgiving by St. Thomas Aquinas with Father Andrew Thomas Kang, O.P. This new guided prayer is now available on Zeale.
SETTLERS COMMIT STRING OF ATTACKS ON WEST BANK PALESTINIANS
Radical Jewish settlers reportedly torched fields, attempted to burn a school, and tried to set homes on fire with families inside across at least nine West Bank locations the night of May 18, while Israeli military forces blocked fire trucks from reaching the scenes.
JUDGE ORDERS RELEASE OF AUTOPSY FOR TEEN WHO DIED AFTER ABORTION
A Colorado district judge recently ordered a coroner to release an unredacted autopsy report of a teen who died in 2025 of complications from a second-trimester abortion, a legal victory that pro-life groups have touted as a win for transparency surrounding abortions.
A MARIAN PILGRIMAGE IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
You don't have to fly to Lourdes or Fátima to encounter Our Lady — the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is one of America's most breathtaking Marian destinations.
CATHOLIC 101
Vulnerability isn't weakness. It's the quality of heart that Jesus Himself modeled, and it may be the very thing standing between us and deeper intimacy with God.
SAINT OF THE DAY
Born to wealthy parents, St. Bernardine of Siena became a Franciscan preacher known for caring for plague victims, spreading devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus through the IHS symbol, and evangelizing across Italy.
DAILY PSALM
"Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth." (Psalm 68)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
JOIN US AT ZEALE FOR AMERICA 250
Gen-Z mover and shaker Isabel Brown will be speaking at Zeale for America 250! Join us and hear from her in-person June 13!
