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The Saturday Loop - August 22, 2026

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 - FEAST OF THE QUEENSHIP OF MARY

LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL FUELS NATIONAL DEBATE OVER POSTPARTUM ILLNESS, ONLINE CULTURE OF DEATH

The trial of a Massachusetts woman accused of brutally murdering her three children has ignited a national debate over postpartum depression, the social contagion effects of social media, and the impact of abortion on the nation's psyche.

SUPREME COURT BLOCKS ORDER TO HALT WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM CONSTRUCTION

The nation's top court issued an emergency stay of a lower court's order blocking President Donald Trump from continuing work on a security complex under what was once the East Wing of the White House.

REPORT: AT LEAST 25 PEOPLE KILLED IN ATTACK ON NIGERIAN VILLAGE

Armed men slaughtered a minimum of 25 people in Nigeria's Bin-Per community amid ongoing violence targeting Christians in the region, prompting a quick reaction from U.S. government officials.

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US IMPOSES NEW SANCTIONS ON CUBAN OFFICIALS AND STATE ENTITIES

The U.S. State Department unveiled new sanctions targeting three officials in Cuba's communist government, as well as nine different state entities affiliated with the regime.

'REPUBLICAN' CANDIDATE FOR ARIZONA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IS LIBERAL ON ALL THINGS THAT MATTER TO CATHOLICS

Ex-Republican John Giles sides with the Grand Canyon State's Democratic governor on everything from abortion to transgender athletes.

UK GOVERNMENT ASKS IMMIGRANTS 'NOT TO RAPE WOMEN AND CHILDREN'

A series of pamphlets issued by Britain's Home Office to asylum seekers addressed issues like rape, forced child marriages, and female genital mutilation, exacerbating concerns over mass immigration.

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘TO SERVE IS TO REIGN’: HOW MARY'S QUEENSHIP LEADS THE FAITHFUL TO CHRIST

Father Tony Stephens, rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin and a priest of the Fathers of Mercy, said that the coronation of the Blessed Virgin calls Catholics to humility and holiness.

SMALL HABITS THAT ADD WHIMSY AND JOY TO YOUR DAY

From audiobook adventure stories to family kitchen escapades, these few habits can introduce a little more fun into your everyday life.

3 OVERNIGHT OAT RECIPES FOR ON-THE-GO MORNINGS

These three quick recipes can make busy mornings a little bit easier.

SAINT OF THE DAY

Celebrated eight days after the Assumption, the feast honors Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth because she is the mother of Jesus Christ, the divine King.

SATURDAY'S PSALM

"The glory of the Lord will dwell in our land." (Psalm 85)

SATURDAY'S READINGS

Today's Mass readings.

SUNDAY'S PSALM

"Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands." (Psalm 138)

SUNDAY'S READINGS

Sunday's Mass readings.

ANSWER TO TRIVIA

Sub Tuum Praesidium — Latin for "Under thy protection," the prayer is dated to the mid third century.

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