Rubio describes meeting the Pope

WEEKEND LOOP SATURDAY MAY 9  RUBIO COMMENTS ON MEETING WITH POPE  Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday said his May 7 meeting with Pope Leo XIV was “very good” and revealed he had briefed the Vatican on the Trump administration’s view of the threat posed by Iran. The U.S. meanwhile is still awaiting a response from Iran on a 14-point agreement that would ease tensions and carve out a 30-day negotiation period. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

View in browser SATURDAY, MAY 9 RUBIO COMMENTS ON MEETING WITH POPE  Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday said his May 7 meeting with Pope Leo XIV was “very good” and revealed he had briefed the Vatican on the Trump administration’s view of the threat posed by Iran. The U.S. meanwhile is still awaiting a response from Iran on a 14-point agreement that would ease tensions and carve out a 30-day negotiation period.  READ VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT NIXES DEM-BACKED DISTRICTING  In a major victory for Republicans, the Virginia Supreme Court struck down a Democratic-backed constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting, nullifying the results of the April 21 special election and preserving the state’s existing congressional maps for the 2026 midterms and beyond.  READ WHAT TO MAKE OF EXTRATERRESTRIAL 'REVELATIONS'  As the Pentagon released a first batch of declassified files related to UFOs and extraterrestrial activity yesterday, Catholic scholar Joshua Charles encouraged fellow Catholics to approach claims about the "disclosure" of “non-human intelligence” through the lens of Church teaching.  READ AD: SUPPORT PRO-LIFE, PRO-FAMILY CAUSES WITH CHARITY MOBILE  Legislative efforts across America make it clear that the Culture of Death is not going away. Help build a Culture of Life by switching your phone service to Charity Mobile, where a percentage of your monthly bill supports your favorite pro-life, pro-family charity! New customers get a free phone, free activation, and free shipping with promo code LOOP.  LEARN MORE POPE LEO STILL CALLS HIS BROTHER ALMOST EVERY DAY  One year into his pontificate, Pope Leo still calls his brother John Prevost nearly daily to talk family and daily life, play Words with Friends online, and "get out of the role" — Prevost said. "We miss each other. I think very much he misses his family."  READ NEW YORK OPTS IN TO TRUMP SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM  New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul said this week that her state will opt in to the national school choice program created under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act." The program is set to launch in 2027.  READ COURAGE CALLS OUT PRO-LGBT SEGMENT IN VATICAN REPORT  A Catholic apostolate that serves people who struggle with same-sex attraction denounced a passage in a Vatican document that cited the testimony of a man in a so-called "gay marriage" who criticized the group and accused it of promoting "reparative therapy."  READ CV HONORED FOR COLORADO CHILD-PROTECTION EFFORT  CatholicVote received the Strategic Alliance Partner Award from Protect Kids Colorado on May 7 for its leading role in helping qualify three child-protection initiatives for Colorado’s November 2026 ballot.  READ LEMON BLUEBERRY COFFEE CAKE  This bright, springy coffee cake is layered with blueberry jam and fresh blueberries, and topped with brown sugar streusel — the perfect recipe to have ready for Mother's Day brunch this weekend.  READ YOUR GUIDE TO THOUGHTFUL GRAD GIFTS  This guide offers thoughtful, intentional ideas for the graduate in your life, from a curated book collection to the practical appliances that actually make adult life easier.  READ CATHOLIC 101  Pope Leo marked the first anniversary of his pontificate by visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, where he described the Rosary as "a Marian appearance, but a Christological and Eucharistic heart."  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  St. Pachomius was a convert to Christianity and founded the first organized monasteries for Christians seeking a life of prayer and sacrifice in community. His rule for religious life became the foundation for later monastic traditions and influenced St. Benedict.  READ SATURDAY'S PSALM  "Let all the earth cry out to God with joy." (Psalm 100)  READ SATURDAY'S READINGS  Today's Mass readings.  READ SUNDAY'S PSALM  "Let all the earth cry out to God with joy." (Psalm 66)  READ SUNDAY'S READINGS  Sunday's Mass readings.  READ ANSWER TO TRIVIA  The answer is only one! Pope Leo XIV is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine to become pope. DON'T MISS  What happens when truth becomes uncomfortable even inside the Church? On the latest episode of The Deep, Fr. Ambrose Criste and Erika discuss faith, confusion, courage, and the challenges Catholics face in modern America. Full experience now available on Zeale.  WATCH Paid for by CatholicVote Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) organization, PO Box 3310, Carmel, IN 46082 (317) 669-6127 Unsubscribe Manage preferences

Rubio meets Pope: what we know

Friday, May 8  RUBIO MEETS POPE LEO FOR A REMARKABLE 2.5 HOURS  Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV yesterday in a meeting that lasted far longer than most papal audiences. Here's what we know about the private meeting. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

View in browser FRIDAY, MAY 8  RUBIO MEETS POPE LEO FOR A REMARKABLE 2.5 HOURS  Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV yesterday in a meeting that lasted far longer than most papal audiences. Here's what we know about the private meeting.  READ IRANIANS ACCUSE US OF VIOLATING CEASEFIRE  Iranian and U.S. forces exchanged fire in the Hormuz Strait yesterday, with each side saying the other initiated the conflict. U.S. officials stated afterward that no American assets were harmed and that the ceasefire remains in effect.  READ  TENNESSEE REDRAWS ELECTION MAP  Tennessee’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a new congressional redistricting map yesterday, splitting the state’s majority-black district in a move that could help Republicans win all nine U.S. House seats in the state. Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed the map into law shortly after it cleared both chambers.  READ FEDERAL COURT: TRUMP'S GLOBAL TARIFFS UNLAWFUL  A federal trade court yesterday struck down Trump's global 10% tariffs, ruling that the measures are unlawful.  READ OKLAHOMA MOVES TO EMPOWER OUT-OF-STATE PRO-LIFE ORGS  The Oklahoma House advanced a bill this week that would allow state taxpayer dollars to support out-of-state pro-life organizations providing care to pregnant women.  READ MARKING POPE LEO'S FIRST FULL YEAR  Today marks the first anniversary of the day when Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the 266th Successor of St. Peter and history's first pope from the United States of America. Here is a look back at the Holy Father's first year.  READ ANALYSIS: NO MORE PRO-LIFE DEMOCRATS?  Abortion has become the “central organizing principle” of the current Democratic Party, Washington Examiner senior political columnist Timothy Carney wrote in an op-ed this week.  READ AD: FREE PRAYER CARD WITH NEW BOOK, ‘SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY IN THE HOME’  A simple Catholic guide to order, responsibility, and prayer in family life. "Spiritual Authority in the Home" shows parents how to protect, guide, and lead with the grace God provides. Pre-order today and receive a free metal prayer card from Road to Purity.  LEARN MORE RENEWED SCANDAL: ISRAELI SOLDIER DISRESPECTS MARY STATUE  Israeli officials have initiated an investigation after an Israeli soldier was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon. The photo was condemned by the Catholic Church's custodians of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, who called it "disrespectful and outrageous behaviour that must stop immediately."  READ JUDGE SIDES WITH CATHOLICS FORCED TO MAINTAIN $8M SHUTTERED CHURCH  A federal judge cleared the way for a Catholic parish's lawsuit against city officials who attempted to block it from demolishing a closed church that would cost up to $8.5 million to restore.  READ SPRING CLEANING ISN’T JUST FOR YOUR HOME  Now that it's May, you've probably cleared your home of extra clutter and reset it for the coming season. But have you cleared your mind, heart, and soul of things that are gathering dust?  READ CATHOLIC 101  Catholics often quote Our Lady of Fatima's statement that "more souls go to hell for sins of the flesh than for any other reason," but "sins of the flesh" does not just apply to sexual sin. Instead, we must root out all sin that allows our desires to override what we know to be good.  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  St. Peter of Tarantaise was a humble Cistercian monk who reluctantly became an archbishop, dedicating himself to serving the poor and reforming his archdiocese.  READ DAILY PSALM  "I will give you thanks among the peoples, O Lord." (Psalm 57)  READ DAILY READINGS  Today's Mass readings.  READ NEW SERIES  Bones of saints. Biblical artifacts. Sacred objects no one can fully explain. The Relics: Signs of the Sacred explores the mysterious mementos of Catholic history. Now available on Zeale.  LISTEN Have feedback? Click here! Paid for by CatholicVote Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) organization, PO Box 3310, Carmel, IN 46082 (317) 669-6127 Unsubscribe Manage preferences