THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PLANNING TO REVOKE THOUSANDS OF VISAS LINKED TO FRAUD The State Department confirmed that an estimated 200,000 temporary worker and tourism visas will be revoked in the coming weeks, after visa-holders attempted fraud by deceptively applying for asylum. READ

REPORT: HOW ISLAMIC LEADERS SEE POLITICAL OFFICE IN AMERICA A recent analysis discovered that Muslim candidates for public office in the U.S. often use campaigns, funding, and public office itself as a means of reinforcing Islamic ideals that conflict with American law and culture. READ

MISSOURI SENATOR ANNOUNCES INVESTIGATION INTO FLOCK CAMERAS Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo, announced plans to examine how the controversial surveillance company collects, stores, and uses data, citing a "woeful lack of safeguards in these systems." READ

ILLINOIS AGREES TO PAUSE ENFORCEMENT OF ASSISTED SUICIDE MANDATE AGAINST CATHOLICS, RELIGIOUS OBJECTORS The Democrat-led state agreed as part of a lawsuit to temporarily not force Catholics, including Springfield Bishop Thomas Paprocki and four Catholic physicians, in addition to other religious objectors, to adhere to the state's new assisted suicide law. READ

GALLUP: AMERICANS FEAR POTENTIAL ELECTION FRAUD AHEAD OF MIDTERMS The recent Gallup survey reported that a majority of voters are worried about how possible fraud may impact November's midterms, ranging from deceptive and illegal moves made y politicians to noncitizens casting ballots unlawfully. READ

POPE LEO URGES CATHOLICS NOT TO REMAIN 'SILENT SPECTATORS' AT LITURGY The Holy Father urged Catholics to embrace the liturgy and immerse themselves in prayer, further reminding pastors of their responsibility to safeguard the liturgy. READ

EXCLUSIVE | WHAT ST. MONICA TEACHES CATHOLICS STILL WAITING FOR A LOVED ONE'S RETURN TO THE FAITH Author Roxane Salonen examined how the witness of St. Augustine's mother shows that prayer remains fruitful even when its answer is not yet visible.. READ

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SCOTLAND BISHOP FIGHTS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ASSISTED SUICIDE'S DEVASTATION AHEAD OF VOTE ON KEY BILL Paisley Bishop John Keenan called on Catholics to ask legislators not to legalize assisted suicide in England and Wales. "Changing the law would place vulnerable people, including the elderly, the disabled, the seriously ill and those who feel they are a burden, at risk of pressure,” he warned. “No safeguard can remove that danger completely.” READ

ROME AND VATICAN SINGERS BRING CENTURIES OF SACRED MUSIC TO CALIFORNIA The group Sacred Voices is touring six cities in California, showcasing the Roman polyphonic tradition of the Sistine Chapel Choir and performing works associated with papal liturgies. READ

MASTER THE HEROIC MINUTE A favorite devotion of St. Josemaría Escrivá, the "heroic minute" is a great way to start every day with trust in God. READ

CATHOLIC 101 After we commit a sin, our first reaction is often shame or fear. But these emotions, Father Derek Sakowski explains, cannot lead to redemption and restoration. Instead, we must grieve. READ

SAINT OF THE DAY The patroness of mothers, wives, widows, those struggling with alcohol, and difficult marriages — as well as the mother of St. Augustine — the Church celebrates St. Monica today. READ

DAILY PSALM "I will praise your name for ever, Lord." (Psalm 145) READ

DAILY READINGS Today's Mass readings. READ

NEW EPISODE Are cowboys a myth? Join Tom Pogasic as he travels to Buffalo, Wyoming, to experience a place where the American West is still very much alive. Check out the latest from Tom Across America out now on Zeale. WATCH

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