LOOP: No ceasefire after Trump-Putin summit

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 'PRODUCTIVE' MEETING, NO CEASEFIRE  President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin both spoke positively of their historic peace talk in Alaska Friday, but they did not reach the Ukraine ceasefire agreement Trump had sought.  READ DC SUES TRUMP OVER FEDERAL TAKEOVER OF POLICE  Washington, DC's attorney general sued the Trump administration yesterday, arguing Trump's federal takeover of the city's police force and deployment of national guard troops there illegally exceeds the president's authority.  READ VIRGINIA SCHOOL DISTRICTS REFUSE TO CHANGE BATHROOM POLICIES  Officials at some school districts in Virginia won't change bathroom policies, defying the US Department of Education. The districts may now lose federal funding for violating Title IX provisions.  READ MAN SUES ABORTION DOC ON BEHALF OF 'ALL FATHERS' IN US  A Texas man is suing a California doctor, claiming that the doctor mailed abortion pills to his girlfriend, violated state and federal law, and caused the wrongful death of his two unborn children. The complaint states he is suing on behalf of "all current and future fathers of unborn children in the United States."  READ AD: GET VALUE + YOUR VALUES WHEN YOU SWITCH TO CHARITY MOBILE  Does your phone company appreciate you and your beliefs? Charity Mobile is the pro-life phone company that sends 5% of your monthly plan price to the pro-life, pro-family charity of your choice—at no extra cost! Get the same nationwide coverage as the big guys, live US customer service, and a free phone offer for new customers with promo code LOOP.  LEARN MORE DATA-DRIVEN ADVICE: HOW TO KEEP KIDS CATHOLIC  A new article from two university professors presents data-based advice about what parents can do to help their kids stay Catholic after they reach adulthood. "Both children and parents need to avoid getting enmeshed in secular culture," the authors wrote. "Today that especially means handling smartphones and social media well."  Read more vital advice here. 'CHOOSE LIFE!' POPE DELIVERS ROUSING ADDRESS  "Let us not be afraid to choose life!" Pope Leo proclaimed yesterday in a reflection on Mary's Magnificat. "It may seem risky and imprudent. Many voices whisper: 'Why bother? Let it go. Think of your own interests.' These are voices of death."  READ BRING SAINT MAXIMILIAN KOLBE TO YOUR TOWN  "Triumph of the Heart," premiering in the US for just one night  Sept. 12, shows the final days of Saint Maximilian Kolbe after he volunteered to die in place of another man in Auschwitz. If your community has no scheduled showing, you still have time to bring this powerful film to your city. Watch the trailer here. WATCH PERSONALITY IN A SMALL KITCHEN  Perhaps the most difficult aspect of a small kitchen is that you just don't want to be in it. Cramped and claustrophobic, there is barely enough room to cram in essential tools. But with a little bit of creative gymnastics, you can add personality to a small kitchen and change the way you feel in it. Here are some tips. READ BACK-TO-SCHOOL FOR DADS  How can dads best participate in the back-to-school transition? Here are some tips from a dad with 10 years of sendoff experience, including marriage meeting, sleep schedule, get-out-the-door checklist, and confidence-inspiring routines. READ FLOWERS TO PLANT IN AUGUST  It's not too late for one last round of blooms around your house! Enjoy late summer and early autumn beauty by planting one or two of these flowers before the month is out.  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  One of the saints the Church honors today is Saint Roch, who cared for plague victims, contracted the terrible disease himself, and died after being wrongfully imprisoned. He is a patron saint of dogs and people who are falsely accused. READ SATURDAY'S PSALM  "You are my inheritance, O Lord." (Psalm 16) READ SATURDAY'S READINGS  Saturday's Mass readings. READ SUNDAY'S PSALM  "Lord, come to my aid!" (Psalm 40) READ SUNDAY'S READINGS  Sunday's Mass readings. READ ANSWER TO THE TRIVIA  President Ronald Reagan established diplomatic relations with the Holy See in 1984 after reaching an agreement with Pope Saint John Paul II. 100 DAYS IN: 10 FACTS ABOUT POPE LEO  You may know that Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope, but did you know that he created the first website for his order? That he repaired used trucks and sold them to raise money for his diocese? Celebrate Pope Leo's 100th day as pontiff with these 10 fun facts about him! READ Paid for by CatholicVote Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) organization. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here. CATHOLICVOTE  |  PO Box 3310  |  Carmel, IN 46082  |  (317) 669-6127