The LOOP
The Wednesday Loop - May 20, 2026
CatholicVote-endorsed pro-life justices reelected to Georgia Supreme Court
Justices Charlie Bethel and Sarah Hawkins Warren were both reelected to the Georgia Supreme Court May 19 despite substantial Democratic and abortion-industry efforts to unseat them. CatholicVote had endorsed both incumbents and urged voters to turn out for them.
In Brief
Senate advances Iran war powers measure seeking to limit Trump military action
The Senate voted May 19 to advance a measure that would require President Donald Trump to end U.S. military involvement in hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes it.
Massie unseated by Trump-endorsed Gallrein in Kentucky
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump’s handling of the Epstein files and recent foreign policy decisions, was defeated May 19 in the most expensive House primary in American history.
HHS revives religious freedom division in Civil Rights office restructuring
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced May 18 that it is reviving a dedicated division focused on religious freedom and conscience protections as part of a broader reorganization of its Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Trump backs Paxton as Texas GOP Senate runoff enters final week
President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton May 19 in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate, giving a major boost to Paxton’s effort to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn just days before voting concludes.
Israeli settlers reportedly set fire to Palestinian fields, homes with families inside, block fire trucks from reaching scene
Israeli settlers reportedly torched fields, attempted to burn a school, and tried to set homes on fire with families inside across at least nine West Bank locations the night of May 18, while Israeli military forces blocked fire trucks from reaching the scenes.
Colorado judge orders release of full autopsy report on teen who died from abortion complications
A Colorado district judge last month ordered a coroner to release an unredacted autopsy report of a teen who died in 2025 of complications from a second-trimester abortion, a legal victory that pro-life groups have touted as a win for transparency surrounding abortions.
Saint of the Day
St. Bernardine of Siena
Born to wealthy parents, became a Franciscan preacher known for caring for plague victims, spreading devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus through the IHS symbol, and evangelizing across Italy.
DAILY PSALM
Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.Read the full passage → (opens in new tab)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
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Catholic 101
Vulnerability isn't weakness. It's the quality of heart that Jesus Himself modeled, and it may be the very thing standing between us and deeper intimacy with God.
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