Saturday, 17 October 2026

Health Alert: A blood test for 50-plus cancers? One survivor is glad he took it.

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October 17, 4:04 PM EDT

A blood test for 50-plus cancers? One survivor is glad he took it.

The FDA is expected to approve a new kind of blood test that may allow earlier diagnosis and less invasive, more effective treatment. But doctors warn of drawbacks.

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Trending Now: The mistake you’re making in the morning that’s wrecking your sleep at night

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October 17, 12:35 PM EDT

The mistake you’re making in the morning that’s wrecking your sleep at night

Consistency can make a huge difference in regulating your sleep-wake cycle and helping you feel well-rested.

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Pope Leo calls Putin from hospital to urge ceasefire

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

POPE LEO SPEAKS ON PHONE WITH PUTIN FROM HOSPITAL Pope Leo XIV, who continues to recover from his lung surgery in the hospital, had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin Oct. 16 expressing concern for a grave humanitarian situation faced in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city. The Holy Father called for a ceasefire to allow food and medical assistance to be delivered and for civilians to have access to a safe evacuation of the city. READ

3 CHILDREN, TEACHER KILLED IN OREGON SCHOOL SHOOTING Three children and a teacher were killed at an Oregon elementary school before a bystander, whose daughters attend the school, fatally shot the teenage gunman. In the wake of the tragedy, Catholic archbishops offered prayers for the victims and assured grieving families of the Church’s support. “We entrust those who have died to the loving mercy of Jesus Christ,” the archbishop of Portland said. “May He embrace the grieving families and bring comfort to all who are suffering.” READ

TEXAS BISHOP RESPONDS TO TALARICO ABORTION EXCHANGE The bishop of Fort Worth weighed in after a Catholic voter challenged Senate nominee James Talarico’s claim that the Bible is silent on abortion. “The right to life is the premier moral issue because all human rights depend upon the human person being alive,” Bishop Michael Olson said. READ

CRITIC SAYS BILL TO ABOLISH DHS ‘DEFIES REALITY’ A Heritage Foundation immigration expert is criticizing the recently introduced Reimagining Safety Act for defying reality and human nature. The bill would abolish ICE, CBP, and DHS; release detained immigrants within six months; and bar deportations without a joint resolution of Congress. READ

DOJ SUES CALIFORNIA OVER ALLEGED NON-CITIZENS ON VOTER ROLLS According to an Oct. 15 federal lawsuit, California election officials refused to verify the citizenship of more than 20,000 registered voters that the Department of Homeland Security identified as likely non-citizens. As a result, the Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit to ensure that non-citizens’ illegal votes are not counted. READ

WISCONSIN DEMOCRAT SAYS DRIVER’S LICENSES FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TOP PRIORITY JoCasta Zamarripa, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin secretary of state, says her top priority if elected is convincing a governor to sign legislation granting driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. She hopes gubernatorial nominee David Crowley will sign the legislation she sponsored, while his rival Republican Tom Tiffany calls the idea “insanity.” READ

FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERS DEFIANT STATE DEPARTMENT TO RESTART ‘GREEN CARD LOTTERY’ PROGRAM U.S. District Judge Jinsook Ohta, an appointee of former president Joe Biden, ordered in a preliminary injunction that the State Department open applications for the Diversity Immigrant Visa program, which annually awards legal permanent resident status to more than 50,000 foreign nationals. READ

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OHIO BISHOP JOINS PRO-LIFE PRAYER CAMPAIGN Bishop Earl Fernandes joined local faithful outside a Columbus Planned Parenthood this week, leading the rosary for the preborn and their mothers. The vigil was part of the fall 40 Days for Life campaign in Franklin County, where an average of 12 abortions are committed daily. “Law may refuse to recognize the dignity and right to life of the child in the womb,” Bishop Fernandes previously said, “but we cannot be indifferent to the reality.” READ

TYSON FURY’S ACCIDENTAL APOSTOLATE Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s fame in the ring and on reality TV offers a surprisingly compelling advocacy for faith, marriage, and fatherhood, even if that wasn’t, and isn’t, the intention. READ

CATHOLIC 101 As Emily Stimpson Chapman released her new children's Bible, things started to break in the house. "Satan is trying to stop you... It's spiritual warfare..." came the well-meaning suggestions. But Emily warns about thinking like this. While the devil is absolutely real, present, and powerful, we also don't want to fall into a Satan-dominant mindset. READ

SAINT OF THE DAY Ignatius of Antioch is one of the most important voices in early Christianity because he stands near enough to the apostolic age to preserve its tone. READ

SATURDAY'S PSALM “You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands.” (Psalm 8) READ

SATURDAY'S READINGS Today's Mass readings. READ

SUNDAY'S PSALM "Give the Lord glory and honor.” (Psalm 96) READ

SUNDAY'S READINGS Sunday's Mass readings. READ

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NEW EPISODE Pride flags and hijabs: America’s most bizarre political alliance? Erika unpacks the “red-green” marriage joining progressives and Islamist leaders, the history behind Islam’s expansion, and what’s really happening here. Is this coalition a temporary grab for votes, or something bigger? The latest episode of The Deep is out now on Zeale. WATCH ON ZEALE

THE FIGHT FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE DOESN’T END IN NOVEMBER The midterm elections are a critical opportunity to defend the principles that have shaped our nation. But CatholicVote’s work to educate, equip, and mobilize Catholic voters continues long after Election Day. Become a Champion with a monthly gift of $10 or more and provide the steady support CatholicVote needs to carry this mission forward. JOIN THE FIGHT

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