Pope Politely Puts Down Progressive Prelates

April 24th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen! President Trump announced yesterday that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by three weeks, following talks in Washington between diplomats from the two nations. The ceasefire extension comes despite Israel and Hezbollah continuing to trade rocket strikes in Southern Lebanon. Trump also stated yesterday that former Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired over disputes regarding shipbuilding policy. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem met with Israeli military authorities after settlers encroached on Church property. Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pizzaballa warned the situation is "deteriorating constantly.” Pope Leo issued a clarifying statement regarding same-sex blessings and rejected German Cardinal Marx’s plan to institute the rituals. The Senate voted 50-48 in the early hours of yesterday morning to advance funding for ICE and border patrol. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property is sponsoring a rosary rally in reparation for a May 1st Satanic Temple event in Baltimore, where attendees are “required to surrender their souls to Satan.” Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org