LOOP: Ukraine reportedly accepts core terms of peace deal

The LOOP WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 UKRAINE REPORTEDLY ACCEPTS CORE TERMS OF PEACE DEAL  Ukraine has reportedly agreed to the core terms of a revised U.S.-backed peace deal that could end the nearly four-year war with Russia. Ukraine's Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated yesterday that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to travel to the U.S. "at the earliest suitable date" in order "to complete final steps and make a deal with President Trump."

View in browser WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Editorial note: In recognition of the national holiday, there will be no LOOP tomorrow morning. Look out for a special LOOP Friday. Happy Thanksgiving! UKRAINE REPORTEDLY ACCEPTS CORE TERMS OF PEACE DEAL  Ukraine has reportedly agreed to the core terms of a revised U.S.-backed peace deal that could end the nearly four-year war with Russia. Ukraine's Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated yesterday that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to travel to the U.S. "at the earliest suitable date" in order "to complete final steps and make a deal with President Trump."  READ LAWMAKERS PRESS TRUMP ADMIN TO PROBE ABORTION DRUG  Women are still at great risk from the "grossly underreported" complications that they suffer as a result of taking the deadly abortion drug mifepristone, according to a coalition of 175 Republicans. The group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to launch a robust investigation into the drug.  READ NIGERIAN BISHOPS DECRY ANTI-CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION  Nigeria's Catholic bishops say relentless attacks on Christian communities and government inaction have pushed the nation into a climate of impunity and left citizens in growing fear. In a sharply worded statement issued yesterday, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria urged its government to confront the unrelenting violence.  READ AD: SWITCH TO CHARITY MOBILE AND GET A FREE CHRISTMAS GIFT!  This Christmas season, new customers get a free phone AND free power bank offer when you switch to the pro-life phone company! 5% of your monthly plan price goes to your favorite pro-life charity at no extra cost, and all plans are under $50 before taxes and surcharges. Offer ends February 2, 2026 or while supplies last. Use promo code LOOP at checkout!  LEARN MORE  TRUMP LAUNCHES GOVERNMENT-WIDE AI EFFORT  President Donald Trump signed an executive order Nov. 24 launching the "Genesis Mission," a national initiative that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate scientific research and give the U.S. a competitive edge in certain fields of technology.  READ WHY TOMORROW WILL BE A MIRACULOUS THANKSGIVING!  The Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal coincides with Thanksgiving this year. Learn more about this special Marian feast day, which centers on God's graces poured out through Mary, and have the most uniquely Catholic Thanksgiving ever!  READ AD: GET AFFORDABLE CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE!  Health care costs are skyrocketing. If you're looking for an affordable and better health care option that includes Catholic spiritual direction and Catholic wellness coaching to integrate your body, mind, and spirit, then check out CMF CURO. New members receive a $100 gift card until Dec. 31!  CLICK HERE WORK WITH US!  CatholicVote is looking for passionate, mission-driven people to join the team. Could you be our next hire?  APPLY HERE NEW VATICAN TEXT DEFENDS MARRIAGE AGAINST 'POLYAMORY'  The Vatican's top teaching office issued a firm statement Nov. 25 defending monogamous marriage and calling for a renewed effort to educate young people about the richness of the marital union in contrast with the selfishness and immodesty that prevails in secular conceptions of sexuality.  READ FOREIGN-BORN PRIESTS STILL IN LIMBO AS VISAS EXPIRE  Foreign-born Catholic priests serving parishes across western Kentucky are facing an increasingly uncertain future as their visas expire — caught between the Trump administration's 2025 immigration crackdown and a stalled green-card pipeline that threatens parish life in both rural and immigrant-rich communities.  READ INVITING GOD TO THANKSGIVING DINNER  Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, is encouraging the faithful to enjoy the feasting and fellowship of the Thanksgiving holiday with gratitude, generosity, and praise for God, keeping in mind the call to eternal life with Him. Check out Bishop Conley's inspiring and comforting reflection here.  READ CATHOLIC 101  Thanksgiving is a national holiday typically observed with turkey, family gatherings, parades, and reflections of gratitude. But the first time Thanksgiving was technically celebrated, it actually began with a spiritual feast: the celebration of Holy Mass!  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  Today, the Church remembers Saint Leonard of Port Maurice, a great preacher who exhausted himself to death in service to the Church.  READ DAILY PSALM  "Give glory and eternal praise to him." (Daniel 3)  READ DAILY READINGS  Today's Mass readings.  READ TRUTH  "I admit to being unapologetically Catholic, unapologetically patriotic." — Justice Clarence Thomas  WATCH & SHARE Paid for by CatholicVote Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) organization., PO Box 3310, Carmel, IN 46082 (317) 669-6127 Unsubscribe Manage preferences