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The Saturday Loop - September 12, 2026
ILLINOIS ASSISTED SUICIDE LAW TAKES EFFECT
The state’s bishops are urging Catholics to discuss end-of-life decisions as the assisted suicide law takes effect Sept. 12, while Catholic plaintiffs challenge provisions of the law they say violate their religious beliefs.
SUPREME COURT INTERVENES IN MISSOURI ELECTIONS CASE
The high court’s surprisingly swift response to a dispute over congressional maps means that Missouri will use a different set of congressional district boundaries for November’s midterms than it used in this year’s primaries.
TREASURY UNCOVERS $17.5B IN HEALTHCARE FRAUD SCHEMES
President Donald Trump and his administration are continuing to crack down on rampant fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars, with the Treasury Department announcing that nearly $18 billion in fraud has been identified.
UK PARLIAMENT REJECTS ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL AFTER 2-YEAR DEBATE
A parliamentarian had attempted to revive the bill this year by reintroducing it after the House of Lords effectively ended its momentum last year. Catholic leaders and pro-life advocates celebrated the bill’s latest defeat, which marked a significant victory for vulnerable persons, and posed what one pro-life leader described as a decisive outcome for years to come.
MONSIGNOR LANDRY TAKES LEAVE AS DIOCESE INVESTIGATES CONDUCT ALLEGATIONS
The Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, is investigating Monsignor Roger Landry, who says the accusations involve alleged violations of prudence, pastoral boundaries, and codes of conduct with adults, adding that he maintains his innocence.
ARCHBISHOP RONALD HICKS MARKS 25 YEARS SINCE 9/11
During a memorial Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the New York archbishop said Christian hope rests in God’s presence amid suffering and calls the faithful to work together and walk with Christ.
EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION DRAWS 1,000 CATHOLICS TO HOLLYWOOD
In observance of the National Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities, nearly 1,000 Catholics joined a Eucharistic procession through Hollywood Sept. 9, led by Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez.
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GOOD THINGS TAKE TIME: QUALITY OVER QUANTITY
American culture values efficiency and speed, but spending time abroad reminded Zeale's Rosie Hall that creating beautiful, high-quality items, like Turkish rugs and Greek olive oil, requires patience.
GRIEF, GRATITUDE, AND LIFE-ALTERING SUFFERING
When U.S. Army veteran and mother Kimmy Fix was just 25 years old, she suffered a catastrophic brain injury as the result of a car crash. 15 years later, her mother Karee Van Wert is now her full-time caregiver. Van Wert shares her story of grief and gratitude with Zeale in this moving interview.
CREATING COLLEGE UNIFORMS
If you're off to college this fall, you're probably leaving plaid skirts and approved school logo sweaters behind--but these tips can help you create a capsule wardrobe perfect for university.
SAINT OF THE DAY
Today, the Church celebrates the Holy Name of Mary, recognizing the Blessed Virgin’s guidance and protection throughout history.
SATURDAY'S PSALM
"To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.” (Psalm 116)
SATURDAY'S READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
SUNDAY'S PSALM
"The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion.” (Psalm 113)
SUNDAY'S READINGS
Sunday's Mass readings.
ANSWER TO TRIVIA
A relic of the Holy Cross..
HEROES & ZEROES
See who stood up for Catholic values in public life last month and who let the side down. Read Heroes and Zeroes, part of the Catholic Accountability Project from CatholicVote.. HERE
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