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July 10th, 2026 - Happy feast of the Seven Holy Brothers! California’s case against pro-life abortion pill reversal groups came under scrutiny yesterday after the state’s lead expert admitted he could not say the Abortion Pill Reversal does not work or that it is unsafe. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin about efforts to reach a negotiated...

July 9th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Veronica Giuliani, the Martyrs of Gorkum and the Franciscan Martyrs of China! The U.S. military struck roughly 90 targets in Iran on Wednesday, widening a fast-moving exchange after the end of the ceasefire. U.S. officials said the strikes were aimed at Iranian military sites tied to missile, drone and maritime threats after attacks on commercial vessels in the...

July 8th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Elizabeth of Portugal! Rep. Chris Smith introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning China’s new “ethnic unity” law, warning that it gives Beijing legal cover for forced assimilation and religious repression at home and abroad. A federal judge blocked the Justice Department’s subpoena seeking names and personal contact information for every person who worked du...

July 7th, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. Cyril & Methodius! Federal Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood have now resumed after a one-year defunding provision expired, drawing sharp criticism from pro-life groups. Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner denied a rape allegation reported by POLITICO. Nonetheless, reports suggest he is considering dropping out of the race against Repu...

July 6th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Maria Goretti! Pope Leo XIV made an unscheduled and unprecedented Fourth of July visit to U.S. Ambassador Brian Burch's residence in Rome, sharing a classic American meal before closing the evening singing "God Bless America" together in the garden. The US Navy has announced the passing of an airman who went missing after a helicopter crash in the Arabian Sea. N...

July 3rd, 2026 - Happy Independence Day (Observed)! Sarah and Jake discuss St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, filial piety, patriotism, and American Catholicism. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer,...

July 2nd, 2026 - Happy feast of the Visitation! The Holy See has responded to the SSPX consecrations with a clear formal message, declaring all their ministers to be schismatic. Hours after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship and struck down President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to limit it, the Department of Justice directed federal prosecutors to prioritize investigations...

July 1st, 2026 - Happy feast of the Precious Blood! The Superior General of the SSPX responded to Pope Leo’s letter within hours yesterday, signaling his intent to move ahead and his request that Pope Leo approve the consecrations. The consecrations then took place without papal approval in the early hours of this morning. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 yesterday that states may reserve women's and g...

June 30th, 2026 - Happy feasts of St. Paul & the Roman Martyrs! Luigi Mangione’s federal trial has been officially pushed back until January 2027. The Supreme Court declined yesterday to hear President Trump's appeal of a $5 million civil judgment against him after a 2023 federal jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll. The U.S. committed $150 million in humanit...

June 29th, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. Peter & Paul! Former national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of retaining national defense information, admitting misconduct after an indictment accused him of keeping and transmitting highly sensitive material after leaving the White House. Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement for a limited Israeli military withdrawal f...

June 26th, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. John & Paul, Vigilius of Trent, and Josemaria Escrivá! The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration two major immigration victories yesterday, clearing the way for officials to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Haiti and Syria and upholding the government’s authority to turn back some asylum seekers before they physically reach U.S....

June 25th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. William the Abbot! At least 164 have been killed and hundreds more injured after two significant earthquakes struck Venezuela, collapsing multiple buildings and causing widespread damage in the capital, Caracas, and elsewhere. The casualty toll is expected to rise. Multiple countries have pledged aid, including the US, Israel, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Chile. A...

June 24th, 2026 - Happy feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist! Multiple socialist candidates endorsed by Zohran Mamdani won their Democrat primaries in New York last night, among them Claire Valdez, who has called for a Trans Bill of Rights, national rent control, and unlimited refugees. The Department of Health and Human Services is preparing to terminate $67 million in teen pregnancy pre...

June 23rd, 2026 - Happy St. John's Eve and the feast of St. Giuseppe Cafasso! Major League Baseball appears to be backtracking regarding the San Francisco Giants players who wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night caps. The players will not face discipline. Federal Judge Sparkle Sooknanan yesterday blocked the Trump administration’s creation of a citizen database to ensure no noncitizens could vot...

June 22nd, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. Alban, John Fisher and Thomas More! Pakistan and Qatar, the two countries mediating talks between the U.S. and Iran, announced that the nations have formed an oversight committee and agreed to a “roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days”. Tickets for the Sept. 24 beatification Mass of Ven. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen are available this week. The numb...

June 19th, 2026 - Happy feasts of Ss. Romuald & Juliana Falconieri! President Donald Trump yesterday renewed his call for peace across the Middle East, urging all parties to uphold ongoing negotiations as Israel moved to deepen its military presence inside southern Lebanon. Israel has carried out dozens of airstrikes on Lebanon in the past few hours, with one Israeli minister declaring: “For e...

June 18th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Ephrem the Syrian! President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance signed a preliminary U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding while attending the Group of Seven summit in France, the White House announced, even as Israel signaled it would not abide by key provisions calling for an end to military operations in Lebanon. The Holy Father has praised the upcomin...

June 17th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Botulph! Pope Leo said yesterday he may still attempt once more to convince the leadership of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) to reverse course on the illicit episcopal ordinations that the Vatican has said would result in excommunication. An independent British inquiry released a 219-page report yesterday, concluding that organized networks of predominantly P...

June 16th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Lutgardis! 8 Americans were reported killed yesterday after an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff for a test flight from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Please pray for the repose of those killed. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz restated yesterday that the nation would not...

June 15th, 2026 - Happy feasts of Ss. Vitus, Germaine Cousin & Bernard! After the Trump administration announced it was hours away from finalizing the Iran deal to end hostilities, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes on Beirut, Lebanon, a move Trump decried for nearly scuttling the effort to end the war. Trump said he was "very angry" that Netanyahu struck Lebanon, accusi...

June 12th, 2026 - Happy feast of the Sacred Heart, along with Pope St. Leo III! President Trump canceled his proposed strikes against Iran, citing progress on a Memorandum of Understanding that is expected to be signed on Sunday. Details include cessation of hostilities, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s commitment to not seek nuclear armament. The White House issued a presidential m...

June 11th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Barnabas! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who donated and helped us reach full funding in our Spring Appeal. U.S. Central Command yesterday evening announced it had renewed bombings against Iran, calling the strikes "self-defense" in response to the downing two days earlier of a U.S. Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. President Donal...

June 10th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Margaret of Scotland! We're in the home stretch of our Spring Appeal - "Lord, Save my Loved Ones". Just $33,000 left to raise, so we're fundraising on the air for one more day! As soon as we hit our goal, we'll be back to regular programming. To donate, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit RiseRight.org. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & J...

June 9th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Columba! “I call the shots,” Trump said Sunday. “Bibi does not.” Trump added yesterday that he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “you better be very careful what you do, because you could be left alone facing Iran very soon.” Pope Leo received a nearly ten-minute standing ovation at the Spanish Parliament after telling lawmakers to protect huma...

June 8th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. William of York! Bishop Afonso of the Diocese of Quelimane, Mozambique, a country in southeastern Africa, was fatally shot in the chest in the early hours of the morning on Saturday at his episcopal residence. The Church in Mozambique is left "in a state of shock." The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes on targets in western and central Iran last night, hours...