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The Thursday Loop - June 18, 2026
TRUMP, VANCE SIGN AGREEMENT WITH IRAN OVER ISRAELI OBJECTIONS
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance signed a preliminary U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding while attending the Group of Seven summit in France, the White House said June 17, even as Israel signaled it would not abide by key provisions calling for an end to military operations in Lebanon.
ADMIN SCORES WIN FOR KIDS: CLINIC ENDING 'TRANS' PROCEDURES
The Cleveland Clinic recently agreed to stop subjecting children to “transgender”-related medical procedures under a settlement with the Trump Justice Department and the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The health system is now prohibited from performing any "transgender" work on patients under the age of 18 for the next 20 years.
CATHOLICVOTE TO MLB: 'WE'RE READ TO FIGHT AGAIN'
After the MLB told three Giants pitchers they had violated uniform rules when they wrote Bible verses on the pro-LGBT "Pride Night" caps the team made them wear, CatholicVote President Kelsey Reinhardt spoke out. CatholicVote has "warned" that anti-Christian bigotry "exists in far too many places,” she said. “Now we know: these persons exist in the front office of the MLB itself. Religious freedom is not optional. We’re ready to fight again."
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TEEN MOM, BABY BOTH SURVIVE COERCED ABORTION ATTEMPT
A 17-year-old and her baby survived after she was given abortion drugs without her consent. The teen mom delivered the child at 23 weeks' gestation after being slipped abortion-inducing drugs by her father. The baby was born alive weighing approximately one pound and remains hospitalized while receiving intensive medical care.
STUDENT VINDICATED AFTER SCHOOL ERASED CHARLIE KIRK MESSAGE
A Christian high school student who honored Charlie Kirk with a Bible verse on a boulder used to share messages on campus has been officially exonerated after a legal battle over free speech and religious expression.
UPDATE ON ARCHDIOCES OF NEW YORK'S ABUSE SETTLEMENT
An $800 million settlement proposal between the Archdiocese of New York and more than 1,300 clergy abuse claimants is putting a decades-long chapter of the Church's abuse crisis at a pivotal crossroads, with survivors weighing not only financial compensation but also new transparency measures aimed at accountability and healing.
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POPE LEO PRAISES U.S.-IRAN AGREEMENT
Ahead of Trump's signing of the document, Pope Leo XIV yesterday praised the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. “I welcome with satisfaction the agreement reached between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, which is to be signed on Friday, as an encouraging outcome of patient dialogue and negotiation,” the Holy Father said.
REPORTS: CARDINALS NO LONGER TO DISCUSS 'JUST WAR' WITH POPE
According to new reports, a recent confidential letter to cardinals set to meet with the Pope later this month indicates that there may no longer be a session that will focus explicitly on “just war” tradition — a possible update from an agenda the cardinals received June 3 that marked the topic as part of the consistory.
THE SACRED HEART'S CALL
Modern pop-psychology puts a strong emphasis on boundaries, autonomy, and emotional independence, but the love poured out to us by Christ, portrayed by his Sacred Heart, calls us to something more.
CATHOLIC 101
For the devout soul, temptation from the devil can be hard to spot, writes Father Henri-Marie Boudon. Here's how to tell if you are being led astray.
SAINT OF THE DAY
Today the Church celebrates St. Gregory Barbarigo, a brilliant politician and diplomat who gave up all his advantages to serve the Church as a clergyman.
DAILY PSALM
"Rejoice in the Lord, you just!" (Psalm 97)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
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