LOOP: White House moves to expand IVF access

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 - MEMORIAL OF SAINT IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH WHITE HOUSE PUSHES TO EXPAND IVF ACCESS  After President Donald Trump announced yesterday he was moving to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), CatholicVote President Kelsey Reinhardt responded that "we are deeply disappointed," since IVF "routinely destroys or discards embryonic children in the name of 'treatment.'" Reinhardt added: "The longing for a child is holy, but a child can never be the product of a laboratory process that treats life as disposable."  READ TRUMP: WE WILL 'GO AND KILL' HAMAS IF VIOLENCE CONTINUES  Trump yesterday stated that "we will have no choice but to go in and kill" Hamas if the group continues killing civilians in Gaza. Trump had said two days earlier that if Hamas refuses to disarm, "we will disarm them." He reportedly made preparations last week to deploy 200 troops already stationed in the Middle East to aid Israel in monitoring the Gaza ceasefire.  READ BOLTON INDICTED FOR IMPROPER HANDLING OF CLASSIFIED DOCS  "Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton was indicted Thursday on 18 counts related to the improper handling of classified materials," Fox News reports. The charges include "eight counts of transmission of National Defense Information and ten counts of retention of National Defense information."  READ CIA ENGAGING IN COVERT OPS AGAINST VENEZUELA  The CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela, marking an escalation in the Trump administration's campaign against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.  READ US REVOKES VISAS OF DOZENS OF MEXICAN OFFICIALS  The Trump administration has revoked the U.S. visas of at least 50 Mexican politicians and government officials as part of its widening effort to dismantle drug cartels and their alleged political allies. Two Mexican officials told Reuters that those affected include members of Mexico's ruling Morena Party, led by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, as well as dozens of figures from other parties.  READ JESUS IN NEW YORK  Several thousand Catholics walked along the rush hour traffic in Manhattan Tuesday as they participated in a procession with Jesus in the Eucharist, powerfully witnessing to His love and to His Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament.  READ VATICAN MINOR PROTECTION REPORT PRESCRIBES MORE ACCOUNTABILITY Abuse survivors and victims are calling for greater accountability and a clearer canonical process for the removal or resignation of Church leaders who cover up or neglect to address abuse. That's one of the primary findings of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors' latest edition of its annual report regarding institutional reform, reparation, justice, and listening to abuse victims. READ AD: IN ADORATION, THE BATTLE IS WON  Encounter the living Christ in Adoration. Holy Hours of Meditation and Healing offers guided reflections and prayers that help you surrender wounds, overcome fear, and rediscover the love of God. Discover the quiet power of Christ, who restores what the world has broken. DISCOVER TODAY THE 10 BISHOPS WHO MAY BECOME NEXT USCCB PRESIDENT  This year, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather Nov. 10-13 in Baltimore for its Fall Plenary Assembly. One of the key agenda items is electing the organization's next president and vice president. Here is the slate of 10 nominees — elected by their peers — who are up for the role.  READ POPE LEO ENCOURAGES JOURNALISTS TO DEFEND TRUTH At a time when misinformation and media distrust dominate public life, Pope Leo reminded journalists this month that truth-telling is a moral act rooted in human dignity — a message especially vital for Catholics navigating a digital world. READ NOT TO BE MISSED...  Here are the stories we couldn't fit in today's LOOP: •    Pregnancy centers are suing California's attorney general for the right to serve women and babies with abortion pill reversals. READ •    Pro-abortion groups are pushing Michigan women to order abortion pills even before they become pregnant. READ •    A public memorial for Charlie Kirk was canceled after safety threats.  READ WAYS TO HELP A NEW MOM  New moms often receive ready-made meals through a meal train, but they need more help than that. If you're not a cook, or if all the meal-train slots have been taken, consider one of these other ways you can help.  READ CATHOLIC 101  Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois, recently offered an important explanation (and clarification) about "the seamless garment" approach to pro-life witness. He wrote his column in the aftermath of the controversy regarding the Chicago archdiocese's decision to honor pro-abortion Sen. Dick Durbin.  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  Today the Church celebrates Saint Ignatius of Antioch, a disciple of the Apostle John and successor to St. Peter in Antioch. Ignatius was martyred in Rome in 107 AD, boldly professing his desire to die for Christ. READ DAILY PSALM  "I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation." (Psalm 32)  READ DAILY READINGS  Today's Mass readings.  READ THE DEEP  Since Ronald Reagan's 1969 no-fault divorce law, the normalization of divorce has led to generational harm and entrenched a "me-first" culture, which has left family stability by the wayside. In this episode of The Deep, Erika discusses the impact of this issue and looks at how we can rebuild a culture that favors lifelong commitment!  WATCH 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