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The Saturday Loop - August 22, 2026
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 - FEAST OF THE QUEENSHIP OF MARY
LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL FUELS NATIONAL DEBATE OVER POSTPARTUM ILLNESS, ONLINE CULTURE OF DEATH
The trial of a Massachusetts woman accused of brutally murdering her three children has ignited a national debate over postpartum depression, the social contagion effects of social media, and the impact of abortion on the nation's psyche.
SUPREME COURT BLOCKS ORDER TO HALT WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM CONSTRUCTION
The nation's top court issued an emergency stay of a lower court's order blocking President Donald Trump from continuing work on a security complex under what was once the East Wing of the White House.
REPORT: AT LEAST 25 PEOPLE KILLED IN ATTACK ON NIGERIAN VILLAGE
Armed men slaughtered a minimum of 25 people in Nigeria's Bin-Per community amid ongoing violence targeting Christians in the region, prompting a quick reaction from U.S. government officials.
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US IMPOSES NEW SANCTIONS ON CUBAN OFFICIALS AND STATE ENTITIES
The U.S. State Department unveiled new sanctions targeting three officials in Cuba's communist government, as well as nine different state entities affiliated with the regime.
'REPUBLICAN' CANDIDATE FOR ARIZONA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IS LIBERAL ON ALL THINGS THAT MATTER TO CATHOLICS
Ex-Republican John Giles sides with the Grand Canyon State's Democratic governor on everything from abortion to transgender athletes.
UK GOVERNMENT ASKS IMMIGRANTS 'NOT TO RAPE WOMEN AND CHILDREN'
A series of pamphlets issued by Britain's Home Office to asylum seekers addressed issues like rape, forced child marriages, and female genital mutilation, exacerbating concerns over mass immigration.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘TO SERVE IS TO REIGN’: HOW MARY'S QUEENSHIP LEADS THE FAITHFUL TO CHRIST
Father Tony Stephens, rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin and a priest of the Fathers of Mercy, said that the coronation of the Blessed Virgin calls Catholics to humility and holiness.
SMALL HABITS THAT ADD WHIMSY AND JOY TO YOUR DAY
From audiobook adventure stories to family kitchen escapades, these few habits can introduce a little more fun into your everyday life.
3 OVERNIGHT OAT RECIPES FOR ON-THE-GO MORNINGS
These three quick recipes can make busy mornings a little bit easier.
SAINT OF THE DAY
Celebrated eight days after the Assumption, the feast honors Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth because she is the mother of Jesus Christ, the divine King.
SATURDAY'S PSALM
"The glory of the Lord will dwell in our land." (Psalm 85)
SATURDAY'S READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
SUNDAY'S PSALM
"Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands." (Psalm 138)
SUNDAY'S READINGS
Sunday's Mass readings.
ANSWER TO TRIVIA
Sub Tuum Praesidium — Latin for "Under thy protection," the prayer is dated to the mid third century.
NEW EPISODE
Why does modern Catholic music sound so bad? Erika Ahern traces how Gregorian chant and polyphony gave way to the folk-inspired hymns that have dominated Mass for decades and discovers whether a new generation can recover the Church’s sacred musical tradition. Check out the latest from The Deep now on Zeale. WATCH
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