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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER DEDICATES AWARD TO TRUMP  Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, dedicated her award to the people of Venezuela and to President Donald Trump. She thanked Trump for his "decisive support" for democracy in her country.  READ CATHOLIC LEADER URGES VIRGINIANS TO DEFEAT ABORTION MEASURE  Amy McInerny, the director of the Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, is calling for Catholics to vote this month to put pro-life leaders in the state House of Delegates to prevent an extreme pro-abortion constitutional amendment.  READ TRUMP TO IMPOSE 100% TARIFFS ON CHINA  Trump announced Friday evening that he plans to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods starting Nov. 1 unless the communist nation reverses course on its intention to restrict exports of rare earth minerals vitally important to the U.S. economy.  READ ADMIN BEGINS 'SUBSTANTIAL' CUTS TO FEDERAL WORKFORCE  As the government shutdown continued into its second week, the White House yesterday began a sweeping downsizing of the federal workforce. "The RIFs have begun," White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought said, using the abbreviation for "reductions in force." Unlike furloughs, reductions are permanent.  READ AD: SAVE UNBORN LIVES AND SAVE MONEY WITH CHARITY MOBILE!  When you switch your cell phone service to Charity Mobile, 5% of your monthly plan price supports the live-saving work of your favorite Pro-Life charity. All monthly plans are under $50 before taxes and surcharges, including Unlimited, and you can save even more with every line you add! Plus, every new line gets a free phone offer with promo code LOOP.  LEARN MORE WASHINGTON WILL NEVER ATTEMPT ANTI-CATHOLIC LAW AGAIN  In a decision that halts the threat of a "draconian" state bill, Washington State agreed yesterday to a court judgement and settlement permanently stopping the state from attempting to force priests to violate the Seal of Confession.  READ HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MOTHER TERESA'S SISTERS!  The Missionaries of Charity, the congregation Saint Teresa of Calcutta founded, celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special Thanksgiving Mass Oct. 7 at its headquarters in Kolkata.  READ AD: LIFE ON BELAY HELPS PRO-LIFE NONPROFITS  2x lives saved with their strategic support!  READ MORE ARE AMERICANS TOO POLITICAL?  Political tension is high, and so many of our American brothers and sisters have become radicalized and even dangerous. Have we become too political in our society? Thomas Dias at Acton says it's actually the opposite. We're just misunderstanding what it means to be political. Here's his explanation.  READ 12 COZY PUMPKIN RECIPES  It's sweater weather baking season, so put some warmth in the chilly evenings with these 12 recipes curated by our Refine team — and none of them are pumpkin pie! READ UNIQUE HOUSEWARMING GIFTS  How do you get someone a housewarming gift that they haven't already received and won't become more clutter in the home? Here are 13 unique options that are thoughtful, useful, and fun!  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  Today the Church celebrates Pope Saint John XXIII, well-known for his humility and deep prayer life. Born in Italy in 1881, he served as a chaplain during the First World War and later helped save Jews during the Second. He is perhaps most known for convoking the Second Vatican Council in 1962. READ SATURDAY'S PSALM  "Rejoice in the Lord, you just!" (Psalm 97) READ SATURDAY'S READINGS  Saturday's Mass readings. READ SUNDAY'S PSALM  "The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power." (Psalm 98) READ SUNDAY'S READINGS  Sunday's Mass readings. READ ANSWER TO THE TRIVIA  Candy corn! THE IRISH ABOLITIONIST  In 1840s America, many Irish immigrants avoided the abolitionist cause, fearing job loss, anti-Catholic backlash, and accusations of disloyalty. They also distanced themselves from a great hero of the anti-slavery movement, an Irish leader named Daniel O'Connell. Here's his story. 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