SAINT OF THE DAY: St. Ephrem
POPE LEO XIV TO SPAIN’S PARLIAMENT: “THE DEFENSE OF HUMAN LIFE IS A GOAL OF CIVILIZATION”
In his historic address to the members of the Spanish Parliament on Monday, Pope Leo XIV clearly denounces the crime of abortion and euthanasia, emphasizing that “the defense of human life is not a partial issue nor a confessional interest: it is a goal of civilization…READ MORE >
CHARLIE KIRK IN 2023: “STUFF LIKE THIS PREVENT GOOD PEOPLE FROM CONVERTING LIKE ME” TO CATHOLICISM
In June of 2023, the University of Notre Dame posted a tweet celebrating so-called “Pride Month.” Charlie publicly bemoaned that this was, from his view, considered the “top” Catholic university. He then reached out personally to Yep, whom he already had a friendship with…READ MORE >
HOUSE IS EXPECTED TO TAKE UP $70 BILLION BILL TO FUND ICE AND BORDER CONTROL
The expected vote comes as fissures among moderate Republicans about a so-called ‘weaponization fund’ leave a question mark over the final outcome of the vote…READ MORE >
HOMELESS MAN ARRESTED FOR THE GRUESOME ATTACK AT PENN STATION
An alleged drugged-up man who ran amok on a blood-spattered knifing attack at Penn Station — leaving five innocent bystanders wounded — is believed to be homeless and has a rap sheet streaked with violence…READ MORE >
IRAN CEASES STRIKES AGAINST ISRAEL BUT WARNS AGAINST RENEWED ATTACKS IN LEBANON
After a weekend of exchange of missile strikes between Iran and Israel, Tehran said it had stopped its military attacks, warning however that any more Israeli attacks against Lebanon would be responded accordingly…READ MORE >
TREASURY WATCHDOG REPORT FINDS SECURITY RISKS IN IRS-ICE TAXPAYER DATA SHARING DEAL
A new report by the Inspector General of the Treasury raises alarms about the Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement proficiency to protect taxpayer information, after both agencies concurred last year to communicate taxpayer figures for immigration probes…READ MORE >
CONTROVERSIAL USS LIBERTY NAVAL ATTACK GETS RENEWED ATTENTION IN CONGRESS
Massie announced the planned speech in a post on X ahead of the June 8 anniversary of the attack. Survivors of the USS Liberty have been invited to attend the remarks, which come as a federal court considers a lawsuit seeking the release of additional government records related to the incident. Members of Congress rarely address the USS Liberty on the House floor, making public discussion notable…READ MORE >
BISHOP OF TOLEDO, OHIO, CALLS SHOOTING OF 12 AT LOCAL FESTIVAL A ‘TRAGIC ACT’
The day after 12 people were wounded by gunfire at a festival in Toledo, Ohio, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas lamented that one of the city’s “most beloved community traditions was suddenly shattered by senseless violence…READ MORE >
