LOOP: Disgraced former Cardinal McCarrick dead

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 FORMER CARDINAL McCARRICK DEAD AT 94 Disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick died this week in Missouri at age 94. A canonical trial had found him guilty in 2019 of abusing both minors and adults, including offenses such as solicitation in the confessional and abuse of power.  READ KANSAS CATHOLICS MOURN MURDERED PRIEST  Catholics in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, are mourning the loss of Father Arul Carasala, who was fatally shot on Thursday. "Being a priest today requires heroic love," said Archbishop Joseph Naumann. "That quality was evident in Father Arul...."  READ TRUMP STANDS FIRM ON TARIFF MOVE President Donald Trump is standing by his sweeping new tariff policy, assuring Americans it will spark an economic boom, despite current market and global reactions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posted sharp losses since the tariff announcement.  READ AD: LENTEN LESSONS: WHY IS THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK IMPORTANT? Relevant Radio CEO Fr. Rocky explains how this sacrament, also known as Last Rites, is such an important ministry to the sick and dying. Learn more in today's Lenten Lesson on the Sacraments video.  WATCH FOR FREE AD: BUY THE WAY YOU BELIEVE—AND SAVE MONEY—WITH CHARITY MOBILE  Support the pro-life cause with every call and text! When you switch your phone service to Charity Mobile, 5% of your monthly plan price goes to your favorite pro-life charity—at no extra cost. The Unlimited plan is under $50 before taxes and surcharges, and you can save even more on additional lines! Free phone offer for new customers with promo code LOOP.  LEARN MORE NEW TASK FORCE TO DEFEND WOMEN IN SPORTS The Trump administration on Friday announced the formation of a new Title IX Special Investigations Team. The federal task force will investigate schools that allow males to compete in women's sports or use female-only spaces.  READ DEMOCRAT REP LIKENS PRO-PARENT GROUPS TO KKK Colorado state Rep. Yara Zokaie has doubled down after likening parental rights groups to the KKK. Zokaie first made the comparison while defending a bill that would pave the way for parents who don't cooperate with child "gender transitions" to lose custody of their children.  READ STATISTICIAN: NONES NO LONGER RISING  The number of "nones" — people with no religious affiliation — has stopped rising. In fact, nones have seen a decrease among certain demographics, according to statistician Ryan Burge. Here are the numbers.  READ AD: PRAY THE 'FAMILY ROSARY ACROSS AMERICA'!  Real families. Real Prayers. All together.  PRAY NOW SPRINGY DINNERS Your spring menu is here. Take advantage of seasonal ingredients and let the fresh air into your kitchen with fig and grain bowls, shrimp and artichoke scampi, mango chicken curry, and lots more. Enjoy!  READ BE THE BEST FATHER YOU CAN BE  Parenting styles have been categorized into four basic types based on where you fall on the spectrum of responsiveness and demandingness. You might be an authoritative, authoritarian, absent, or permissive parent. Here's what each one means, and which one is the best.  READ DUNKIRK FOR OUR CHURCH  At Dunkirk, hundreds of thousands of Allied troops were stranded on the beach, caught between the sea and the Germans. Since any large rescue ship would be an easy bomb target, the British sent 850 small private vessels to rescue the men. Does our Church need more little private boats to rescue souls?  READ CATHOLIC 101  Ahead of the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea May 20, the Vatican's International Theological Commission issued a major new document reaffirming the Nicene Creed. READ SAINT OF THE DAY Today is the feast day of Saint Vincent Ferrer, a Dominican preacher born in 1357 who converted thousands across Europe during a time of deep political and spiritual turmoil. READ SATURDAY'S PSALM  "O Lord, my God, in you I take refuge." (Psalm 7:2)  READ SATURDAY'S READINGS  Saturday's Mass readings.  READ SUNDAY'S PSALM  "The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy." (Psalm 126:3)  READ SUNDAY'S READINGS  Sunday's Mass readings.  READ ANSWER TO THE TRIVIA  Catholics are obligated to receive Holy Communion at least once a year, during the Easter season, but are encouraged to receive it more frequently. HOPE  Nineteen Kansas prisoners seek to join the Church after a Catholic weekend retreat offers hope and mercy. READ  The LOOP is a publication of CatholicVote Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) organization. The LOOP is organized, funded, and published by faithful Catholic laity. We do not claim to speak for any individual bishop or the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here. CATHOLICVOTE | PO Box 3310 | Carmel, IN 46082 | (317) 669-6127