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The Tuesday Loop - August 11, 2026

BOMBSHELL: FAUCI PRIVATELY FLAGGED MISCARRIAGE RISK TIED TO COVID VACCINE

Newly released text messages show Dr. Anthony Fauci privately acknowledged a concern in January 2021 about miscarriage following COVID-19 vaccination weeks before publicly saying regulators had found “no red flags” for vaccination during pregnancy.

WNBA FOUL SPARKS OUTRAGE

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a Republican, said he would have charged Chicago Sky player DiJonai Carrington with assault and battery for striking Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham across the face and neck during a WNBA game over the weekend. The incident came weeks after Cunningham publicly opposed men competing in women’s sports, a stance that made her the target of protests and criticism from pro-LGBT figures.

DEADLY EARTHQUAKE ROCKS COLOMBIA

At least 100 people were killed after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing dozens of buildings, damaging a historic Catholic cathedral, and leaving residents trapped beneath rubble. Rescue operations are underway to recover survivors, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration stands ready to support the country.

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ISRAEL DECLARES TAYBEH CLOSED MILITARY ZONE

Israel’s military declared Taybeh, the last entirely Christian town in the West Bank, a closed military zone Aug. 9, barring Israeli settlers and other non-residents from entering the area.

VIRGINIA DIOCESE MINISTRIES FOSTER HEALING AFTER DIVORCE

Separated and divorced Catholics are finding healing and community through pastoral ministries in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, that are rooted in affirming Catholic teaching on marriage. “The strength of God’s love carries us through the pain of the loss,” a parish ministry leader said. “We do not experience divorce alone.”

PRO-LIFE GROUP: 'LEAVE IT TO STATES' POSITION DOESN'T WORK

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America warned that a Massachusetts bill that could allow abortion through all nine months of pregnancy proves a states-only approach fails to protect unborn children. The group urged the GOP to “abandon the failed ‘leave it to the states’ position and move the country toward a national protection for unborn children across this nation."

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POPE LEO'S APOSTOLIC VISIT TO FRANCE

The Holy See Press Office released the full schedule for Pope Leo’s four-day apostolic visit to France this September, when he will travel to the restored Notre Dame Cathedral, meet privately with several survivors of abuse as he did in Spain, and pray at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.

CHRISTIAN COUNSELOR'S CASE RETURNS TO COURT

A federal judge recently reopened a challenge brought by Christian counselor Brian Tingley to Washington's “conversion therapy” ban, which he argues violates his free-speech rights by preventing him from helping young clients address unwanted same-sex attraction or discomfort with their sex. The law allows counselors to affirm a minor's "gender identity" while forbidding conversations intended to help minors live according to their moral beliefs.

SEASONS OF LIFE

Whether it's moving out of your parents' home, welcoming a child, or retiring from your career, life is a cycle of changes. Zeale's Rosie Hall offers advice on staying rooted and grounded while accepting these new seasons.

CATHOLIC 101

Prayer does not always come easily, and sometimes it feels like God is hidden. What is He trying to teach us in those moments?

SAINT OF THE DAY

Today the Church celebrates St. Clare of Assisi, who abandoned wealth to follow Christ, founded the Poor Clares, and courageously defended her convent through prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

DAILY PSALM

"How sweet to my taste is your promise!" (Psalm 119)

DAILY READINGS

Today's Mass readings.

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