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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

BARRETT REVEALS DEATH THREATS AFTER ROE FELL In a harrowing testimony before Congress this week, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said threats against the justices remain “really high.” Here's what she said about the heartbreaking moment her young son found her bulletproof vest and a recent swatting attack that had police rushing to the family’s home. READ

STUDY FINDS MAJOR CARE GAPS BEFORE IVF A new analysis of roughly five million insurance claims found many patients appeared to begin IVF without documented testing or treatment for potentially correctable causes of infertility, strengthening the case for pro-life fertility options. “I always love it when science catches up to Catholic teaching,” CatholicVote's Tom McClusky told Zeale News. READ

IRAN WAR, ISRAEL PROVISIONS SINK $1.15 TRILLION DEFENSE BILL Senate Democrats yesterday blocked a $1.15 trillion defense bill yesterday, objecting to the Iran War, the record price tag, and provisions that would deepen America's military, intelligence, and technology ties to Israel. Republicans can bring it back, but will need Democratic concessions or changes. READ

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WAPO BLASTS NY UNIONS FOR REJECTING SCHOOL CHOICE DESPITE FAILING SCHOOLS The Washington Post editorial board accused New York teachers unions of “telling on themselves” by opposing President Donald Trump's national school-choice tax credit even as 43% of New York City public school students attend failing schools and the state spends more per pupil than any other. READ

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RUBIO: TRUMP ADMIN WILL DISMANTLE ICC Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the administration will use sanctions, visa restrictions, and diplomatic pressure to dismantle the International Criminal Court “brick by brick, if necessary,” arguing it claims authority over Americans despite the U.S. never ratifying its founding treaty. READ

FREE ONLINE COURSE: RECLAIM A BETTER VISION FOR EDUCATION Why do so many schools struggle to form young people in truth, virtue, and wisdom? In Education at the Crossroads, Dr. Jon Kirwan examines the progressive shift in modern education and presents a Catholic vision for restoring authentic formation. ENROLL FREE TODAY

IDAHO VOTERS TO FACE SWEEPING ABORTION MEASURE A November ballot initiative would establish a broad right to “reproductive freedom,” allowing abortion up to "fetal viability" and afterward in medical emergencies. Pro-life advocates warn it could gut Idaho’s Defense of Life Act, credited with saving nearly 6,000 unborn children since 2022. READ

POLICE: WIDDECOMBE KILLING WAS A TARGETED ATTACK British counterterrorism police say the killing of former Conservative minister and Catholic convert Ann Widdecombe was clearly targeted, though investigators have not yet identified a motive. A 28-year-old suspect is being held under terrorism laws. READ

CLASSICAL SUMMER READS THAT STAY WITH YOU Summer brain candy doesn’t have to be twaddle. Zeale rounds up short, irresistible classics — from "The Little Prince" and "Lady Susan" to Agatha Christie’s "And Then There Were None" — that are easy enough for vacation and memorable enough to follow you home. READ

CATHOLIC 101 After losing his wife of 63 years, Catholic philosopher Peter Kreeft offered a moving lesson on marriage: Love must see beyond youth and beauty to the immortal soul. Recalling her body after death, he said it was “as beautiful as a crucifix.” READ

SAINT OF THE DAY Today the Church celebrates St. Bonaventure, the Franciscan bishop and Doctor of the Church remembered as the “Seraphic Doctor” for uniting rigorous wisdom with a burning love of God. READ

DAILY PSALM “The Lord will not abandon his people.” (Psalm 94) READ

DAILY READINGS Today's Mass readings. READ

NEW EPISODE Discover how the family behind Calico Bread Co. transformed the simple act of making sourdough into a life centered on faith, family, and community. Join Cecilia on the latest episode of Flourish. Out now on Zeale. WATCH

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