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| VICE PRESIDENT VANCE TO SPEAK AT MARCH FOR LIFE Vice President JD Vance will address the 53rd annual March for Life next week in Washington, D.C., organizers announced yesterday. Vance is scheduled to deliver remarks Jan. 23 at the pre-rally concert on the National Mall. The appearance marks his second consecutive year speaking at the annual gathering. READ |
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| TRUMP PROPOSES OVERHAUL OF HEALTHCARE PLANS President Donald Trump this week unveiled “The Great Healthcare Plan,” which is designed to lower costs while holding large insurance companies accountable. The plan would redirect government subsidies away from insurance companies and into direct payments for consumers to purchase their own coverage through health savings accounts. Trump urged Congress to enact the plan in law as soon as possible. Here are the details. READ |
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| VENEZUELA’S MACHADO GIFTS NOBEL PRIZE TO TRUMP Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, presented her award medal to President Donald Trump during a White House meeting. Trump, meanwhile, has not expressed support for any of Venezuela’s opposition leaders, citing the instability that has followed past regime changes. READ |
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| CATHOLICS URGED TO PRESS FOR KEY RELIGIOUS WORKER LAW Bishop Earl Fernandes of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, expressed gratitude this week for the Trump administration’s decision to allow foreign-born religious workers to continue their ministry in the U.S. without the requirement of a 1-year return to their countries of origin. The bishop also called on Catholics to press for a more “permanent” solution in the form of the Religious Workforce Protection Act. READ |
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| MICHIGAN SENATE RACE FAR TIGHTER THAN EXPECTED A new poll suggests Michigan’s 2026 Senate race is shaping up to be far more competitive than expected, with Republican Mike Rogers holding narrow leads over potential Democratic challengers in early hypothetical matchups. CatholicVote’s Josh Mercer says Rogers’ strong candidacy offers a rare opportunity for Michigan’s pro-life voters. Here are the details. READ |
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| TRUMP MARKS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM DAY Trump yesterday issued a proclamation for Religious Freedom Day, encouraging “families to gather at places of worship to praise Almighty God for the blessings of liberty He has bestowed on our great country.” READ |
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| INSPIRING: STANDING-ROOM ONLY AT ADORATION IN NEW YORK Franciscan friars in New York City are fostering a stunning Eucharistic revival with a monthly “Catholic Underground” event. The event has grown into a standing-room-only gathering, attracting young adults, families, and others for adoration, prayer, Confession, and music. READ |
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| CARDINAL BURKE TELLS OF HIS EXPERIENCE AT CONSISTORY Cardinal Raymond Burke recently gave an interview about his experience at the Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals, which was held Jan. 7-8 at the Vatican. He expressed deep gratitude to Pope Leo for calling the meeting, and discussed in detail both its “very positive” aspects and the challenges it posed. READ |
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| 6 TIPS FOR PRO-LIFERS HEADED TO DC Whether you’re heading to the March for Life for the first time or you’ve walked the path for years, preparing well can help you stay focused, peaceful, and prayerful. Here are six tips to help you make the most of the experience. READ |
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| 5 FAMILY READ-ALOUDS (& PERFECT DRINK PAIRINGS) Snuggle up! Enjoy the cold weather outside by staying in with your little ones reading these beloved novels. READ |
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| SAINT OF THE DAY Today the Church honors St. Anthony the Great. Inspired by the Gospel reading at Mass one day, Anthony walked into the desert, where he spent the rest of his life in solitude and hardship. He fought demons, inspired countless others to explore asceticism, and became known as the Father of Monasticism. READ |
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| SATURDAY’S PSALM “Lord, in your strength the king is glad.” (Psalm 21) READ |
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| SATURDAY’S READINGS Today’s Mass readings. READ |
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| SUNDAY’S PSALM “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.” (Psalm 40) READ |
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| SUNDAY’S READINGS Sunday’s Mass readings. READ |
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| ANSWER TO TRIVIA The whole English-speaking world knows what it means to play “devil’s advocate.” Less known is that the term derives from the Catholic Church. The Devil’s Advocate, or Advocatus Diaboli, was for centuries the job title of the person tasked with making the strongest case possible against the canonization of a candidate for sainthood. |
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| LOOPcast Chaos continues in Minnesota. With the rise of riots and arrests, will Trump invoke the Insurrection Act? Meanwhile, Trump unveils a “Great Healthcare Plan.” And finally, California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom rejects the extradition of a doctor accused of mailing abortion drugs. WATCH |
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