The Morning LOOPcast
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A daily, fast paced news brief delivering the latest political and global events through a Catholic lens, helping viewers stay informed while remaining faith focused.
Episodes
- Dems Fight for Race-Based Districts, Trump Responds to Iran Deal Rejection, President to Ask For Jimmy Lai Release - 5/12/26
The May 12, 2026 episode of The Morning LOOPcast discusses the Democratic Party's efforts to establish race-based districts, Donald Trump's reaction to the rejection of the Iran deal, and the President's intention to request the release of…
- Trump Rejects Iran Response, Lawmakers Push for Jimmy Lai Release, White House Launches Mother’s Day Pregnancy Site - 5/11/26
The episode covers Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's response to unspecified actions and discussions around lawmakers advocating for the release of Jimmy Lai. Additionally, it mentions the White House's launch of a Mother's Day related pr…
- Rubio Meets Pope Leo and Iran Still Considering US Agreement – 5/8/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers Senator Marco Rubio's meeting with Pope Leo and discusses Iran's potential consideration of a US agreement.
- Iran Considers US Peace Deal, Pope’s 1st Encyclical Set for Release, and Multiple States Move to Rewrite District Maps - 5/7/26
This episode covers Iran's potential peace deal with the US, the upcoming release of the Pope's first encyclical, and legislative actions in several states concerning district maps. More details are available at Zeale.co/TheLOOP/Today.
- Pope Corrects Trump Claim, POTUS to Intervene for Jimmy Lai, and Rubio Declares Iran War Over - 5/6/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the Pope correcting a Trump claim, the President's intervention for Jimmy Lai, and Rubio's declaration regarding the Iran War.
- SCOTUS Lifts 'The Pill' Restrictions, Mayor Giuliani in Critical Condition, and Florida Gets New District Map - 5/5/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the Supreme Court's decision on "The Pill" restrictions, Mayor Giuliani's health, and Florida's new district map.
- Fauci Indictment Push, Rubio Heads to Vatican, Pope Honors Freedom of Press - 5/3/26
This episode discusses the push for Dr. Fauci's indictment, Senator Rubio's trip to the Vatican, and the Pope's recognition of freedom of the press.
- DOJ Finds Massive Anti-Christian Discrimination under Biden, House Votes to Fund DHS, and Trump Pressed to Confront China’s Anti-Christianity - 5/1/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the DOJ's findings of anti-Christian discrimination, a House vote on DHS funding, and pressure on Trump regarding China's anti-Christian stance.
- SCOTUS Pregnancy Centers Win, King Charles Honors 9/11 Victims, and Biden DOJ Prosecutors Targeted Nuns - 4/30/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers topics including a SCOTUS decision, King Charles honoring 9/11 victims, and Biden DOJ prosecutors targeting nuns.
- DOJ Indicts Fauci Advisor Over COVID Coverup, New WH Shooter Details, and King Charles Addresses Congress - 4/29/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the DOJ indictment of a Fauci advisor, new details about a White House shooting, and King Charles addressing Congress.
- SCOTUS Verdict Big GOP Win, White House Sh**ter Charged, and King Charles Arrives in US
This episode discusses a SCOTUS verdict, the charging of a White House shooter, and King Charles's arrival in the US.
- Assassination Attempt on Trump, Bishops Condemn Political Violence, Pope Leo Tells the Faithful to Guard Their Hearts - 4/27/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast discusses an alleged assassination attempt on Trump and bishops condemning political violence. It also mentions Pope Leo's message to the faithful to guard their hearts.
- Pope Leo Nixes ‘Same-Sex’ Blessings, Senate GOP Moves on ICE Funding, and DOJ Loosens Weed Regs - 4/24/26
This episode covers Pope Leo's stance on same-sex blessings, the Senate GOP's actions on ICE funding, and the DOJ's changes to weed regulations.
- Iran Seize Ships And Italians Restore Desecrated Lebanese Crucifix - 4/23/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the seizure of ships by Iran and the restoration of a desecrated Lebanese crucifix by Italians.
- Trump Extends Ceasefire, SPLC Indicted for Funding White Supremacists, and Psychedelic Drug Executive Order Faces Criticism - 4/22/26
This episode discusses a ceasefire extension by Trump, the indictment of SPLC, and criticism surrounding an executive order on psychedelic drugs.
- Peace Talks to Resume, Labor Sec Resigns, and Israeli Soldier Desecrates Crucifix - 4/20/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers upcoming peace talks, the resignation of the Labor Secretary, and an incident where an Israeli soldier desecrated a crucifix.
- JD Vance Thanks Pope, Trump Expands Psychedelic Research, a Hometown Hero - 4/20/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers JD Vance, Donald Trump, and psychedelic research. Listeners can find more information by visiting Zeale.co/TheLOOP/Today.
- Trump-Pope Meeting 'Not Necessary', Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins, Military Chaplaincy Rising - 4/17/26
This episode discusses a Trump-Pope meeting, the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, and the rise of military chaplaincy. It also directs listeners to a website to get the daily LOOP and subscribe to a newsletter.
- Trump Asks Pope To Consider Iranian Violence Toward Protesters, War is ‘very close to being over,’ Pope Leo arrives in Cameroon - 4/16/26
This episode covers a range of topics including Trump, Iranian violence, and Pope Leo's arrival in Cameroon.
- Iran Talks To Restart, DOJ Fires Prosecutors, Pope Calls June Consistory of Cardinals - 4/15/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the restart of Iran talks, the DOJ firing prosecutors, and the Pope calling a June Consistory of Cardinals.
- Hormuz Blockade, Pope Leo Has “No Fear” of Trump Admin, Mass During The Masters - 4/14/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the Hormuz Blockade, Pope Leo's stance on the Trump Administration, and attending Mass during The Masters.
- U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse, Pope Leo’s ‘Enough of war!’ Plea, Astronauts Return From Moon Mission - 4/13/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast from April 13, 2026, discusses the collapse of U.S.-Iran talks, Pope Leo's "Enough of war!" plea, and the return of astronauts from a moon mission.
- JD Vance Leads Peace Talks, Cardinal Debunks Pentagon Story, and First Lady Drops Epstein Bombshell - 4/10/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast, aired on April 10, 2026, covers topics related to JD Vance, a Cardinal, and the First Lady.
- U.S. Denies Iran Closed Hormuz Strait, Israel Hits Lebanon, and DeCarlos Brown Jr. Found ‘Incompetent’ to Stand Trial - 4/9/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the U.S. denial of Iran closing the Hormuz Strait, Israel's actions in Lebanon, and DeCarlos Brown Jr. being found incompetent to stand trial.
- Temporary Pause on Iran Strikes, Pope Denounces War Escalation, and Title IX Gender Rules End - 4/8/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers a temporary pause on Iran strikes, the Pope's denouncement of war escalation, and the end of Title IX gender rules.
- Trump Vows to Bomb All Iranian Bridges, Power Plants at 8pm Unless Iran Agrees to Ceasefire Plan – 4/7/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast discusses the news that Trump has vowed to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants unless Iran agrees to a ceasefire plan.
- AG Bondi Out, Trump’s Former Counterterrorism Chief Says Israel Must Be ‘Restrained,’ And Pope Leo Preaches on ‘Self-Giving Service’ - 4/3/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the departure of AG Bondi, the need for Israel to be restrained, and Pope Leo’s teachings on self-giving service.
- Trump Defends War, US Bishops Call for Peace, And Nigerian Christians Take Easter Precautions - 4/2/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers Donald Trump's defense of war, US bishops calling for peace, and Nigerian Christians taking Easter precautions for Easter.
- War 'Almost Done', Legal Win For Christians, and Trump Extends Planned Parenthood Funding 4/1/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers news about war, a legal win for Christians, and Trump extending Planned Parenthood funding.
- Trump Threatens Iran Over Hormuz Strait, Israel Allows Cardinal Access to Holy Sepulchre, and Many Christians Face Persecution – 3/31/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers Trump's threats to Iran, Israel allowing cardinal access to the Holy Sepulchre, and Christian persecution. Listeners can find more information and subscribe to the LOOP at Zeale.co/TheLOOP/Today.
- Police Block Palm Sunday Mass, U.S. Boots on the Ground, Admin will "Go After" Ilhan Omar - 3/30/26
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers topics including police action at Palm Sunday Mass, the presence of US troops, and the administration's approach to Ilhan Omar. It directs listeners to Zeale.co/TheLOOP/Today for more content.
- Trump Delays Strikes on Iran, Olympics Protects Women, and Finland Convicts a Christian over ‘Hate Speech’
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers Trump's delay of strikes on Iran, the Olympics' efforts to protect women, and a "hate speech" conviction in Finland.
- Dems Flip 9 Seats, Planned Parenthood Gets Refunded, and Sheen Beatification Date Set
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers Democrats flipping 9 seats, the refunding of Planned Parenthood, and the set beatification date for Sheen.
- Iran Agrees to No Nukes And ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Through Hormuz and Trump Losing Male Support?
This episode discusses Iran's agreement regarding nuclear capabilities and shipping through Hormuz. It also examines former President Trump potentially losing male support.
- Trump Backs Off Iran, Kermit Gosnell Dies, and Biden Admin Released Suspect
The episode covers updates concerning Trump, Kermit Gosnell, and the Biden administration. Listeners can find more information by subscribing to The Morning LOOPcast.
- Iran War Escalates, Tehran Missile Range Revealed, and ICE Deploying in Airports
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast discusses the escalation of the Iran war. Topics include Tehran's missile range and ICE deployment in airports.
- Iran Strikes Back, National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, and The Pentagon Speaks on the War
This episode discusses Iran's actions, the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, and the Pentagon's comments on the war.
- Hormuz Strait Stalemate, Gabbard Testifies, and Israel Strikes Iran’s Intelligence Chief
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the Hormuz Strait stalemate, Tulsi Gabbard's testimony, and Israel's strike on Iran's intelligence chief.
- Israel Hits Iran, UN Warns of Record Hunger, and U.S. Counterterrorism Chief Resigns
This episode discusses news regarding Israel, a UN warning about record hunger, and the resignation of a U.S. Counterterrorism Chief.
- Europe Rejects Military Demand, Pope Leo Awarded Liberty Medal, and The Role of Journalism
This episode covers Europe rejecting a military demand, Pope Leo receiving the Liberty Medal, and the significance of journalism.
- Iran War Cost Hits $12B, Energy Secretary Predicts War Could End, and Pope Leo Urges Peace
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the financial impact of the Iran War, predictions from the Energy Secretary regarding the war, and Pope Leo's message of peace.
- Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz, ISIS-Linked Attack In U.S., and EU Urges Israel To Stop
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers Iran's actions related to the Strait of Hormuz, an ISIS-linked attack in the U.S., and the EU's call for Israel to stop certain actions.
- Iran Drones Target CA, Crowds Mourn Lebanese Priest, Probe Finds US Behind Deadly Strike
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers topics including Iranian drones, a Lebanese priest, and a US strike. The hosts discuss these current events.
- Mines in Hormuz Strait, Calls for Vatican Intervention, Controversial Bishop Resignation
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers topics including mines in the Hormuz Strait, calls for Vatican intervention, and a controversial bishop resignation.
- Priest Killed in Lebanon, Markets Recover, and US Blamed for Schoolgirls’ Deaths in Iran
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers news about a priest killed in Lebanon, markets recovering, and the US being blamed for schoolgirls’ deaths in Iran. Listeners can subscribe to The LOOP for daily updates.
- New Iranian Leader, Pope Calls for Peace, and USA Gets New Papal Nuncio
This episode covers the new Iranian leader, the Pope's call for peace, and the new USA Papal Nuncio.
- Iran’s Future, Noem Out at DHS, and Tributes for Notre Dame's Lou Holtz
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the future of Iran, Kristi Noem's exit from the Department of Homeland Security, and tributes for Lou Holtz.
- Vatican Calls for Peace, CNN Reports Potential Uprising, TX Votes Out Crockett & Crenshaw
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the Vatican's call for peace, CNN's report on a potential uprising, and the Texas vote against Crockett and Crenshaw.
- Trump Warns of Prolonged War; Ohio Mass Shooting; Planned Parenthood Adds Botox
The Morning LOOPcast discusses Donald Trump's warning about a prolonged war, a mass shooting in Ohio, and Planned Parenthood adding Botox.
- Pope Denounces Violence in Iran, Congress to Vote on War Powers, the FBI Investigates Attack in TX
This episode of The Morning LOOPcast covers the Pope denouncing violence in Iran, Congress preparing to vote on War Powers, and an FBI investigation into an attack in TX.