LOOP: Supreme Court allows deportations to continue

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 SUPREME COURT OVERRIDES JUDGE'S HALT OF DEPORTATIONS  The Supreme Court on Monday granted President Donald Trump's request to vacate a lower court's ruling barring the administration from deporting Venezuelan nationals, including gang members. Federal Judge James Boasberg had halted the deportations last month. READ ALLEGED PRIEST SLAYER DECRIED MODERN CHURCH The man charged with murdering Father Arul Carasala last week wrote multiple letters to a Kansas newspaper, harshly criticizing recent popes and referring to the Church as the "fake, diabolical Vatican II church." READ TRUMP CONFRONTS CHINA ON TARIFFS, EU OFFERS 'DEAL'  Trump threatened Monday to impose a 50% tariff against China unless it reverses its new retaliatory tariffs. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, meanwhile, announced the EU "stands ready to negotiate" with the US, offering "zero-for-zero tariffs for industrial goods." READ AD: LENTEN LESSONS: WHAT SACRAMENT CAN HELP ME GO STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN?  When administering the Anointing of the Sick to dying patients, a priest can do something that will help the person go straight to heaven. Find out how in today's Lenten Lesson on the Sacraments from Relevant Radio CEO Fr. Rocky.  WATCH FOR FREE US BISHOPS WILL NOT RENEW FEDERAL CONTRACTS  The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has decided not to renew its cooperative agreements with the federal government pertaining to refugee support and child services. The news comes after the Trump administration cut off support for USCCB-run programs. READ EXCLUSIVE: KIDS PRAISE GOD FOR ABORTION FACILITY CLOSURE  Planned Parenthood is closing three Michigan locations by the end of the month, citing funding cuts by the Trump administration. One group is especially grateful: pro-life students from St. Michael High School, who have spent years praying and protesting outside a Petoskey facility.  READ   AD: MOM SAID: 'THANK YOU FOR HIS INSPIRATION!' (AN EASTER IDEA?)  Pierce in Michigan received a gift—which inspired this creation. Let his mom's pictures inspire you, too. Our custom brick mini-fig sets have everything needed for celebrating Mass or Confession. These sets are the most-Catholic Easter surprises for kids aged 8 to 88! Just think: Could a set for Easter inspire a vocation in your son or grandson? CLICK FOR THE PICTURES SO MUCH NEWS...  Here are the stories we couldn't fit in today's LOOP: •    This Senate budget resolution could defund Planned Parenthood! READ •    Texas is suing San Antonio for paying for out-of-state "abortion travel." READ •    Justice John Roberts: Admin doesn't have to retrieve deported man. READ AD: INVEST PRO-LIFE! See Coach Lou Holtz's inspiring pro-life investment. LEARN MORE COLORADO DEMS PUSH RADICAL ANTI-PARENT LAW  Colorado House Democrats on Sunday advanced a slate of pro-abortion bills and legislation that would label it child abuse for parents to refuse to cooperate with their children being sexually "transitioned." READ TWO MORE PRIESTS KIDNAPPED IN NIGERIA  The crisis of clergy abductions in Nigeria deepened this weekend with the kidnapping of two more Catholic priests, raising the total number of clergy abducted this year to 12. READ REVIEW: 'THE KING OF KINGS'  "The King of Kings," Angel Studio's new children's film on the life of Christ, hits theaters April 11. Here's everything you need to know before heading to the cinema! READ CATHOLIC 101  Traditionally called Passiontide, these final two weeks of Lent form an intense interior period of recollection and spiritual solidarity with Christ.  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  Saint Julie Billiart entered religious life at the age of 51 after 22 years of paralysis. Inspired by a vision, she founded the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and experienced a miraculous healing. READ DAILY PSALM  "O Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come to you." (Psalm 102:2)  READ DAILY READINGS  Today's Mass readings.  READ SOBRIETY "This year marks my mom's 10th year of sobriety, and I'm grateful that we were able to celebrate in the White House with our family," Vice President JD Vance announced yesterday. "Mom, I am so proud of you." READ Paid for by CatholicVote Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) organization. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here. CATHOLICVOTE  |  PO Box 3310  |  Carmel, IN 46082  |  (317) 669-6127