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The Tuesday Loop - April 21, 2026
Iran War Day 52: Trump Issues New Threats Ahead of Peace Talks
With a fragile ceasefire set to expire within days, President Donald Trump warned yesterday that “lots of bombs” will “start going off" if no agreement is reached. His comment comes as the U.S. pushes to restart high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran in Pakistan. Tehran, meanwhile, has publicly cast doubt about whether it will attend the new round of talks at all.
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Faith
Saint of the Day
St. Anselm of Canterbury
Today the Church honors, a brilliant theologian who coined the term “faith seeking understanding.” He clashed with English kings over control of bishops, a dispute that led to his exile as he defended the Church’s independence from the state.
Psalm 31
Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
Daily Readings
Today's Mass readings.
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Catholic 101
When you face something that feels impossible, the Church has patron saints for you to call on. For cancer, troubled marriages, unemployment, and all causes that seem beyond hope — here are four powerful intercessors and the prayers for invoking them.