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The Friday Loop - May 29, 2026
CATHOLICVOTE CONTACTS DOJ OVER NATS SCANDAL
CatholicVote President and CEO Kelsey Reinhardt has sent formal letters to the Washington Nationals and the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division demanding answers over alleged religious discrimination against Catholic pitcher Trevor Williams. Here's the latest.
PERJURY? DOJ LAUNCHES PROBE OF TRUMP ACCUSER
The Justice Department launched a criminal investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury during litigation against President Donald Trump.
JUDGE REJECTS DEM EFFORT TO STOP ELECTION INTEGRITY ORDER
A federal judge yesterday ruled that Trump’s executive order seeking to create federal voter lists and tighten rules for mail-in voting must remain in place for now. The ruling rejected a request from Democrats to block the order.
US, IRANIAN OFFICIALS OFFER DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS OF DEAL
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to pause hostilities and open nuclear talks, but President Donald Trump has not given his final approval. In addition, Iran has not confirmed it will sign, according to two U.S. officials and a regional source involved in mediation efforts.
LOUISIANA STILL DOES NOT HAVE A NEW MAP
The plaintiffs who successfully persuaded the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Louisiana's congressional map are now accusing state officials of delaying the redistricting process and failing to provide clear election deadlines as lawmakers race to redraw the map ahead of the midterms.
NEW REPORT: EARLY CHRISTIANITY UNVEILED IN TURKEY
Archeologists have discovered the “best-preserved early image of Christ,” ancient Christian messages, and at least a dozen ancient churches in Turkey in recent years, offering a more robust image of the early Church.
BISHOPS CRITICIZE TRUMP ADMIN'S AFRIKANER REFUGEE POLICY
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) criticized the Trump administration’s decision this week to accept South African Afrikaner refugees amid tight restrictions on almost all other refugee admissions, arguing the U.S. should reextend resettlement opportunities to other vulnerable groups, including people facing religious persecution.
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POPE TO LEAD GLOBAL ROSARY FOR PEACE MAY 30
Pope Leo XIV will lead a worldwide Rosary for peace and for those afflicted by war and violence. He will lead the prayer at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens at 7 p.m. local time. Rome is six hours ahead of the Eastern Time Zone, so this would be 1 p.m. ET.
MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON AFTER FIRE AT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
A man has been charged with burglary and arson after authorities say he broke into a Catholic elementary school in Springfield, Missouri, damaged religious items, and set a fire inside the building.
DECORATING YOUR HOME FOR AMERICA'S 250th
Independence Day is coming, and this year — America's 250th anniversary — is a big enough occasion to really go all-out for. Here are some great ideas on how your family can decorate your home patriotically this summer.
CATHOLIC 101
A good reminder: "During their lives on earth, the saints despised human esteem; now in Heaven, they are the most esteemed souls in the Church."
SAINT OF THE DAY
A fourth-century bishop and fearless defender of the faith against the Arian heresy, St. Maximinus sheltered exiled bishops, including St. Athanasius, and was praised by St. Jerome as “one of the most courageous bishops of his time.”
DAILY PSALM
"The Lord comes to judge the earth." (Psalm 96)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
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