USCCB Calls Out Vance; War With Cuba Next?

April 16th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Bernadette! Reports indicate the Pentagon is ramping up preparations for a military operation in Cuba, pending orders from the President. A Catholic university in California plans to host Pelosi as commencement speaker. VP JD Vance criticized Pope Leo’s public statements, only for the USCCB to weigh in as well. Pope Leo remains in Cameroon today during his apostolic visit to Africa. Separatist factions who have been fighting for years declared a temporary ceasefire for the duration of his visit. President Trump announced that the war is very close to be over, because he believes Iran “wants to make a deal very badly”. Texas is investigating the presence of so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in Lululemon activewear. A disturbing hearing in Canada revealed how even those with eating disorders and other non-terminal mental illnesses are eligible for medically-assisted suicide. 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