FRIDAY, JULY 10

RUBIO SPEAKS WITH VATICAN ON RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin about efforts to reach a negotiated end to the Russia-Ukraine war, days after one of Russia’s largest combined attacks on Kyiv. READ

CALIFORNIA ABORTION PILL REVERSAL CASE UNRAVELS California’s case against pro-life abortion pill reversal groups came under scrutiny after the state’s lead expert admitted he could not say APR does not work or that it is unsafe. READ

PLATNER OUT OF RACE AFTER ASSAULT ALLEGATION Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner suspended his campaign after a woman accused him of a 2021 sexual assault. Democrats will now have to choose a replacement nominee to face off against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. READ

LITTLE SISTERS SEEK RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION FROM CONTRACEPTIVE MANDATE The Little Sisters of the Poor asked a federal appeals court to restore their exemption from the Obama-era contraceptive mandate, saying the requirement threatens their ministry to the elderly poor and dying. READ

FTC, STATES REACH DEAL WITH JOHN DEERE OVER REPAIR RESTRICTIONS The Trump administration's Federal Trade Commission and five states reached a settlement with John Deere over alleged unfair repair restrictions, requiring the company to give farmers and independent shops access to repair tools and software. READ

COURT CLEARS FLORIDA SUIT AGAINST PRO-'TRANS' MEDICAL GROUPS A federal appeals court let Florida continue its lawsuit accusing the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups of misleading families about subjecting kids to “transgender” drugs and medical procedures. READ

REPORT: HOLY LAND CHRISTIANS FACE RISING ATTACKS A Washington Post report detailed rising attacks on Christians, clergy, and holy sites in the Holy Land, raising concerns about Israeli officials' failure to intervene against the anti-Christian violence. READ

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VIOLENCE MENACES WEST BANK KIDS AS AMERICAN CATHOLIC GROUP HELPS LAUNCH BIBLE CAMP As the U.S.-based Vulnerable People Project helps put on a two-week summer Bible camp for children in the West Bank’s last entirely Christian village, Israeli settlers have launched a major attack on Palestinians on the outskirts of town. READ

ARLINGTON BISHOP URGES SSPX PRIESTS TO RETURN Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington told priests of the SSPX that he is praying for them and desires their return after the Vatican declared the society schismatic over illicit ordinations. READ

EXCLUSIVE: THE LITURGICAL STYLE GUIDE Author Mary Harper spoke with Zeale News about "The Liturgical Style Guide," explaining how Catholics can use clothing, color, and beauty to reflect the rhythm of the Church year. READ

CATHOLIC 101 False accusations can leave us angry and unsettled, but Aleteia offers practical advice for responding with truth, restraint, and peace. READ

SAINT OF THE DAY Today the Church honors St. Amalberga, also known as St. Amelia, a seventh-century Belgian wife, mother, and religious sister remembered for her faithfulness in every vocation God entrusted to her. READ

DAILY PSALM "My mouth will declare your praise." (Psalm 51) READ

DAILY READINGS Today's Mass readings. READ

NEW EPISODE Graham Platner’s Senate campaign implodes after new allegations emerge and old scandals resurface. Meanwhile, democratic socialists are gaining ground in elections across the country. And finally, what is going on with Mitch McConnell? All this and more on the LOOPcast! WATCH

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