LOOP: Judges arrested for helping illegal migrants

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 DEMOCRATIC JUDGES ARRESTED FOR AIDING ILLEGAL MIGRANTS Two Democratic judges in Wisconsin and New Mexico were arrested this week for aiding illegal immigrants and interfering with federal immigration enforcement. One of the judges was arrested along with his wife for harboring a suspected gang member of Tren de Aragua in their home.  READ PRESIDENT TRUMP ARRIVES IN ROME FOR FUNERAL President Donald Trump arrived in Rome yesterday. He will attend Pope Francis' funeral this morning in Vatican City. This is the first foreign trip of Trump's second term.  READ PARENTS, POLITICIANS TEAM UP TO BLOCK ANTI-PARENT BILL  Republican lawmakers and parent activists of all political views are hoping to block a Colorado bill that would end the custody rights of parents who do not affirm the new "gender identities" of their children. The legislation has passed the state House but has yet to advance in the state Senate.  READ NEWMAN SOCIETY RELEASES COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER LIST The Cardinal Newman Society recently published a list of upcoming commencement speakers at universities featured in its Newman Guide, all of whom are presented as virtuous models of the Catholic faith.  READ 25th ANNIVERSARY OF DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY  Tomorrow, Catholics around the world will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Divine Mercy Sunday, honoring the message of extraordinary mercy that Jesus entrusted to the Polish nun Saint Faustina Kowalska.  READ AD: SWITCH TO CHARITY MOBILE, THE PRO-LIFE CELL PHONE COMPANY Tired of doing business with companies that don't share your beliefs? With Charity Mobile, 5% of your monthly plan price goes to the pro-life, pro-family charity of your choice—at no extra cost! All plans start under $50 before taxes and surcharges, and you can save even more with every line you add. Free phone offer for new customers with promo code LOOP.  LEARN MORE TRUMP HONORS VICTIMS OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE Trump released a statement April 24 for Armenian Remembrance Day to commemorate the Medz Yeghern, the 1915-1923 Armenian genocide that occurred in what is now Turkey. Trump called the genocide "one of the worst disasters of the 20th Century."  READ WISCONSIN LAWMAKERS OFFICIALLY MARK ST. JOSEPH DAY  The Wisconsin State Legislature has passed a resolution establishing May 1 as St. Joseph the Worker Day, coinciding with the Catholic Church's observance of the feast day honoring the patron saint of workers.  READ THE BEST SOURCE FOR EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE FROM THE VATICAN We're working around the clock to get you the best and most up-to-date coverage from the Vatican throughout this historic time. 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Here is an explanation of Jesus' defining desire.  READ CATHOLIC 101  During his time in Rome, Pope Francis always felt most at home kneeling in front of an icon known as the Salus Populi Romani ("Health of the Roman People"), housed in the Borghese Chapel of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. Here's why the basilica is such a fitting resting place for the Marian Pope. READ SAINT OF THE DAY Today is the feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, a devotion based on the miraculous appearance of an icon of the Blessed Virgin more than 500 years ago. Countless miracles have been attributed to the prayerful intercession of Our Lady of Good Counsel. READ SATURDAY'S PSALM  "I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me." (Psalm 118:21)  READ SATURDAY'S READINGS  Saturday's Mass readings.  READ SUNDAY'S PSALM  "Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting." 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