MONDAY, MAY 11

TRUMP REJECTS IRAN'S PEACE DEAL RESPONSE: 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE' President Donald Trump said yesterday he plans to reject Iran's response to the latest U.S.-backed peace proposal, after waiting 10 days for the country to reply. Trump told Axios, "I don't like their letter. It's inappropriate," and later called it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" in a Truth Social post. READ

LAWMAKERS CALL ON TRUMP TO CONFRONT XI More than 100 lawmakers of both major parties have sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to demand Chinese leader Xi Jinping release Hong Kong media tycoon and Catholic Jimmy Lai. The letter comes just ahead of Trump's meeting with the communist leader in Beijing. READ

WHITE HOUSE LAUNCHES MOM SITE ON MOTHER'S DAY The White House launched a website for expectant mothers on Mother's Day, helping moms locate pregnancy centers and "MAHA" resources. READ

APPEALS COURT RULES AGAINST ICE DETENTION POLICY A second federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s interpretation of federal immigration law allowing mandatory detention without bond hearings for many illegal immigrants facing deportation proceedings. The decision deepens a circuit split some believe will lead to the Supreme Court taking up the matter. READ

CANADIAN PRIEST OFFERED SUICIDE AS 'OPTION' A 79-year-old Catholic priest says hospital staff in Vancouver, Canada, offered him assisted suicide twice during his recovery from a hip fracture. READ

INTERACTIVE PREGNANCY GUIDE SHOWS BABY'S DEVELOPMENT A pro-life research group has launched an updated version of its interactive pregnancy guide, offering parents a science-based look at prenatal development from conception to birth. READ

HUMAN TOLL OF US SANCTUARY POLICIES Grieving family members recently offered emotional testimony about losing children or caring for critically injured loved ones after incidents involving illegal immigrants. House Republicans cited the stories to sharply condemn sanctuary policies that they said shield criminal offenders from deportation. READ

A HIDDEN GEM IN TUSCANY Discover the Renaissance walls, sacred traditions, and timeless beauty of Lucca, one of Italy’s most captivating cities. The newest episode of Wander Italia is now on Zeale. WATCH

VATICAN PUBLISHES GUIDE TO HELPING WEST BANK CHRISTIANS Vatican News interviewed human rights activist Ihab Hassan about the “impunity” with which Israeli settlers are able to carry out attacks on Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land, and introduced the new "Save West Bank Christians" initiative. READ

SUPREME COURT MAY TAKE UP CATHOLIC ZONING DISPUTE The Supreme Court is being urged to take the case of a Kentucky Catholic church calling for support after its neighbors objected to the construction of a Marian grotto on its property. READ

5 WAYS TO STAY GROUNDED DURING WEDDING Keep your heart rooted in the peace of Christ during the week of your wedding by anchoring the time in prayer. READ

CATHOLIC 101 Self-knowledge is the foundation for our efforts at moral improvement. READ

SAINT OF THE DAY Born into poverty, Saint Ignatius of Laconi spent decades humbly serving the poor as a Capuchin beggar and refused donations he believed were gained by exploiting the needy. READ

DAILY PSALM "The Lord takes delight in his people." (Psalm 149) READ

DAILY READINGS Today's Mass readings. READ

TRUTH You can't be a good Catholic without going to Church. WATCH

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