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The Monday Loop - July 27, 2026

TRUMP PAUSES IRAN STRIKES AS DIPLOMACY GAINS MOMENTUM

The U.S. paused strikes on Iran for a second straight night, and Tehran halted its retaliatory attacks as talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz moved in what officials called a “positive direction.” The fragile reprieve followed 13 consecutive nights of U.S. bombing.

COURT BLOCKS TRUMP VOTER-CITIZENSHIP SAFEGUARDS

A federal appeals court upheld a ruling blocking President Donald Trump’s voter-citizenship safeguards in 23 states that sued. The order would have created a federal list of eligible citizens and limited mail-ballot delivery to those voters ahead of November’s midterms.

POPE LEO DECRIES CIVILIAN DEATHS IN GAZA, WEST BANK

Pope Leo yesterday mourned civilians killed in Gaza and the West Bank and called for renewed negotiations toward a just political solution. He urged an end to further military action across the Middle East and pleaded for dialogue and diplomacy to stop the “violence and destruction.”

ICE PREPARES HAITIAN DEPORTATION BLITZ AS TPS ENDS

ICE is preparing expanded operations to arrest and deport Haitian migrants as more than 300,000 people lose Temporary Protected Status. Deportation flights could begin this week.

JUDGE REINS IN BBC’S JAN. 6 'FISHING EXPEDITION'

A federal judge ruled that the BBC may examine how Trump’s Jan. 6 speech was understood but cannot relitigate the Capitol riot itself while defending against Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over a deceptive documentary edit. A BBC program had stitched together remarks made nearly an hour apart and omitted Trump’s call for supporters to protest peacefully.

OPINION: LIBERAL PODCASTERS SMEAR HOMESCHOOLING AS 'CHILD ABUSE'

USA Today opinion contributor Theresa Olohan pushed back after the hosts of “I’ve Had It” trashed homeschooling as “weird,” a “crazy Christian problem,” and “child abuse.” One of 11 homeschooled Catholic siblings, Olohan argued that the real target is the faith and traditional values parents are passing on to their children.

FAUCI DIARIES REVEAL FAME FIXATION AS COVID DEATHS MOUNTED

Newly released journals show Anthony Fauci marveling that his fame was “explosive and really unimaginable” and recording an invitation to appear on “Dancing with the Stars” as the pandemic raged. Republican Sen. Rand Paul released the diaries days before Fauci is scheduled to testify under subpoena before his Senate committee.

HOMESCHOOLERS: HOW TO SPIRITUALLY PREPARE

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CATHOLIC REVIVAL SWEEPS USC CAMPUS

Catholic life is surging at the University of Southern California, where a record number of young adults came to Mass and entered the Church this past school year. Sixteen students were baptized and 49 confirmed at the Easter Vigil — and 50 more have already signed up to receive the sacraments next year.

WHY WE STILL BELIEVE IN SUMMER LOVE

Golden-hour romances endure because summer loosens routines, lowers our defenses, and invites us to be fully present. The secret is not waiting to be found, but saying yes to the people, invitations, and quiet surprises already in front of us.

CATHOLIC 101

Forget the spotless couches and curated perfection of MomTok. St. Zélie Martin, St. Gianna Beretta Molla, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Frances of Rome, and Servant of God Zita show how holiness takes root in work, grief, chaos, sacrifice, and fierce love for God and family.

SAINT OF THE DAY

Today the Church honors St. Pantaleon, a physician from Nicomedia who treated the poor without charge. Denounced to the pagan authorities for his Christian faith, he remained faithful and was martyred in 305.

DAILY PSALM

"You have forgotten God who gave you birth.” (Deuteronomy 32)

DAILY READINGS

Today's Mass readings.

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