LOOP: CatholicVote launches Zeale

The LOOP TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 CATHOLICVOTE LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM  CatholicVote announced today the launch of Zeale, a new digital platform with a bold mission: to inspire Catholics to live their faith in the public square by highlighting what is good, true, and beautiful in politics and culture. Find out everything you need to know about Zeale here.

View in browser TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 CATHOLICVOTE LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM  CatholicVote announced today the launch of Zeale, a new digital platform with a bold mission: to inspire Catholics to live their faith in the public square by highlighting what is good, true, and beautiful in politics and culture. Find out everything you need to know about Zeale here.  READ TRUMP SENDS HOMAN TO OVERSEE ICE IN MINNESOTA  President Donald Trump yesterday announced he is sending Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to oversee border enforcement operations, bypassing the usual chain of command that includes Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino. "Tom is tough but fair, and will report directly to me," Trump stated.  READ ICE, DHS SCRUTINIZED FOR RHETORIC ABOUT SHOOTING VICTIM  A number of Republicans have called for a thorough investigation of Alex Pretti's death. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky summoned the heads of relevant departments to testify before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the administration is investigating the incident.  READ REMAINS OF LAST DECEASED CAPTIVE RETURNED TO ISRAEL  The remains of the last deceased Israeli hostage have been returned from Gaza, marking another milestone in Trump's 20-point plan for ending conflict in the war-torn territory.  READ  TENNESSEE MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON ATTACK AT CHURCH  Twenty-nine-year-old Rodney Guinn of Tennessee has been charged in federal court with setting fires inside a Catholic church in Knoxville in 2024 during Mass – just one of a years-long streak of anti-Catholic incidents. CatholicVote has tracked 538 attacks on Catholic properties since 2020.  READ FLORIDA INTRODUCES BILLS TO REGULATE ABORTION PILLS  Florida lawmakers have introduced legislation in the state House of Representatives and Senate that would penalize abortion pill providers who cater to women through the mail.  READ STUDY: 2025 'DEADLIEST' YEAR FOR CHRISTIANS  Open Doors, a ministry tracking and supporting persecuted Christians around the world, recently released its latest persecution report. The organization found that 2025 was "the deadliest year" for Christians in modern history.  READ AD: POLICE OFFICERS NEED YOUR PRAYERS  A 30-year police veteran and Catholic priest Fr. Gallagher wants to support police officers (and their families!) with daily prayer. Get his large prayer card and pray for police officers who protect and serve every day. Order a stack of prayer cards to share with your family, friends, and parish. BONUS: Receive a FREE Lent & Easter calendar from Holy Heroes with every order!  PRAYER FOR POLICE OFFICERS DOMINICAN FRIARS ANNOUNCE ROSARY PILGRIMAGE  The Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph announced that their fourth annual Rosary Pilgrimage will take place Sept. 26 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The pilgrimage represents the culmination of a nine-month Rosary novena that will begin this Saturday, Jan. 31.  READ POPE LEO: DIVISION AMONG CHRISTIANS WEAKENS WITNESS  Pope Leo recently delivered a homily on the life of St. Paul in which the Holy Father encouraged all Christians to seek unity. Divisions, he warned, make Christians' proclamation of the Gospel "less radiant."  READ PRACTICAL PREPPING TIPS FOR ANYONE  Preparing for the unexpected! Here are some basic tips and tricks to employ in anticipation of the real curveballs life throws.  READ CATHOLIC 101  As Christians, what can we make of the strange public conversion of the late "Dilbert" cartoonist Scott Adams? Zeale's Felix Miller reflects on the question.  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  The saint of the day is St. Angela Merici, foundress of the Ursulines, the Church's first female teaching order.  READ DAILY PSALM  "Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord!" (Psalm 24)  READ DAILY READINGS  Today's Mass readings.  READ ZEALE IS HERE  Zeale is CatholicVote's new digital platform – bringing together The LOOP, shows, and Catholic content in one place. It's free, easy to use, and designed to serve Catholics well.  SIGN UP FOR ZEALE Paid for by CatholicVote Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) organization, PO Box 3310, Carmel, IN 46082 (317) 669-6127 Unsubscribe Manage preferences