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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28
TRUMP CALLS FOR PROBE OF BORDER PATROL SHOOTING  President Donald Trump yesterday said his administration is conducting what he called a “very honorable” investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The President distanced himself from the claims of some border enforcement officials that Pretti had behaved like an “assassin,” promising to “de-escalate” the controversy.  READ
LAUNCH OF ZEALE GAINS NATIONAL MEDIA ATTENTION  Within hours of its launch, CatholicVote’s Zeale was already featured in major media outlets praising the new platform as a timely response to a growing hunger for faith and meaning in an increasingly chaotic digital age. FOX News, The Daily Wire, EWTN News, and the Daily Caller were among the publications that spotlighted Zeale as a “high-quality,” “engaging” platform that is stepping up to “meet the moment.”  READ
LAWMAKERS DEMAND PROBE INTO BORDER PATROL SHOOTING  A growing chorus of lawmakers from across the political spectrum is calling for investigations into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, as conflicting accounts, agency rhetoric, and mounting political pressure intensify scrutiny of DHS leadership. The incident has also ignited a broader debate over gun rights among conservatives.  READ
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS: WHY KIDS LOVE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS  This week is Catholic Schools Week, and Zeale put together a collection of comments on what kids like most about their Catholic schools – in the students’ own words. They spoke highly of the uniforms, the moral and spiritual life rooted in the faith, as well as the impressive teacher-to-student ratios.  READ
EXCLUSIVE: REIMAGINING CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES  In the Diocese of Lake Charles, Louisiana, a new Catholic school is being developed that reimagines education for children with disabilities. Bishop Glen Provost of the Diocese of Lake Charles and Christy Papania-Jones, foundress of St. Nicholas Catholic Academy, spoke with Zeale about their vision.  READ
BISHOP BARRON PRAISES TOP EDUCATOR’S REFORM PROPOSALS  Dartmouth College President Sian Beilock wrote in a Jan. 25 op-ed in The Wall Street Journal that universities have lost the trust of the American public, offering five ways to build that trust back. The essay earned the praise of Bishop Robert Barron, who touted the piece’s “commonsense solutions.”  READ
DID YOU MISS THE LOOPcast SPECIAL?  Watch CatholicVote President and CEO Kelsey Reinhardt unveil Zeale, an all-inclusive media platform geared toward inspiring Americans to live out their faith boldly and faithfully online and in the public square. Watch now and get all of your questions answered about this brand-new initiative that includes reporting, new shows, an interactive prayer wall, and so much more!  WATCH NOW
REPORT: NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOLS DEFY PARENTS’ RIGHTS LAW  A parental rights organization is warning North Carolina families that some schools are allegedly disregarding state law governing instruction on “gender identity” and parental notification.  READ
EXCLUSIVE: LATIN MASSGOER OFFERS PERSPECTIVE  LT Terrell, a parishioner in the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, discovered the Latin Mass in his adulthood. In an op-ed submitted to Zeale, he offered an on-the-ground perspective about the liturgical controversy currently underway in his diocese.  READ
NOT TO BE MISSED…  Here are the stories we couldn’t fit in today’s LOOP:

  • The site of Jesus’ birth will soon undergo a major restoration.  READ
  • Pope Leo recently encouraged a key group of clergy to pursue both justice and charity.  READ
  • A nationwide Ash Wednesday collection will bring aid to Central and Eastern Europe.  READ
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOLER ABOUT COLLEGE  The third year of high school is a crucial time for students to discern their college path. Here’s how to navigate conversations with your child about their academic future.  READ
CATHOLIC 101  Even if you can’t make it to daily Mass, reflecting on the readings is a great way to participate in the universal prayers of the Church. Here’s a healthy reminder of all the reasons it’s a good idea to read the daily Mass readings.  READ
SAINT OF THE DAY  Today is the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas. Known as the Angelic Doctor, Thomas is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in world history – not only revered as a saint by Catholics, but respected as a thinker by all.  READ

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