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The Saturday Loop - September 5, 2026
JUDGE DECLARES MISTRIAL IN LINDSAY CLANCY CASE
After seven days of deliberation, the jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom accused of strangling her three children to death, could not reach a unanimous verdict.
MISSOURI SUPREME COURT REJECTS CONGRESSIONAL MAPS MID-ELECTION
The Show Me State’s highest court struck down congressional maps approved by the legislature last year, despite the fact that the maps were already used in this year’s primary elections.
FEDERAL APPEALS COURT: STATES CAN REGULATE PREDICTION MARKETS
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit agreed Aug. 28 that Nevada gaming regulators can oversee sports contracts offered by prediction market giant Kalshi.
DHS LAUNCHES WIDE-RANGING VOTER FRAUD PROBE
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement surged agents to nine states to investigate suspected noncitizens registered to vote.
NEW JERSEY BISHOPS ISSUE GUIDANCE ON NEW ABORTION LAW
The New Jersey Catholic Conference published guidelines to assist pro-life advocates in continuing to pray outside abortion facilities, despite a restrictive new state law.
PRIEST INJURED AFTER CONFRONTING MAN WHO DISRUPTED ADORATION
Massachusetts priest Fr. Christopher Peschel was struck in the face with a beer can while escorting a man outside who had disrupted Eucharistic adoration and tried to take the monstrance.
USCCB CHAIRMAN ADDRESSES YOUNG CATHOLICS IN LABOR DAY MESSAGE
Archbishop Shelton Fabre of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, encouraged young Catholics to find dignity in their work, despite economic burdens.
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MOTHER TERESA’S FEAST DAY REMINDS CATHOLICS: SANCTITY IS FOUND IN DOING ‘SMALL THINGS WITH GREAT LOVE’
The example of the beloved saint encourages Catholics to cultivate holiness in everyday acts of charity, writes Zeale’s Rachel Quackenbush. “Not all of us can do great things,” Mother Teresa famously said. “But we can do small things with great love.”
12 HEALTHY & WHOLESOME SNACKS FOR GOING BACK TO SCHOOL
These snacks are easy, nutrient-dense, and sure to bring a smile to your little ones' faces. Check out the recipes in the article for healthy back-to-school snacks.
HOW ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA DEFENDED EVERY LIFE WITHOUT FEAR
On the occasion of her Sept. 5 feast day, Zeale’s David Uebbing looks at the spiritual and practical contributions Mother Teresa made to protecting life at every stage.
SAINT OF THE DAY
Born in North Macedonia in 1910, St. Teresa of Calcutta found Christ in those most in need, offering her life in simple acts of love and service.
SATURDAY'S PSALM
"The Lord is near to all who call upon him.” (Psalm 145)
SATURDAY'S READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
SUNDAY'S PSALM
"If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” (Psalm 95)
SUNDAY'S READINGS
Sunday's Mass readings.
ANSWER TO TRIVIA
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