Pope Leo's Nuance on Migration

Pope Leo's Nuance on Migration

June 12th, 2026 - Happy feast of the Sacred Heart, along with Pope St. Leo III! President Trump canceled his proposed strikes against Iran, citing progress on a Memorandum of Understanding that is expected to be signed on Sunday. Details include cessation of hostilities, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s commitment to not seek nuclear armament. The White House issued a presidential message yesterday supporting the U.S. bishops’ consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. At the consecration event, new papal nuncio Archbishop Gabriele Caccia struck a tone of support and friendship with the US bishops, which many noted was markedly different from the previous nuncio’s often antagonistic relationship with American prelates. Cardinal Raymond Burke will be celebrating Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and enthroning the Sacred Heart at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe today at 5PM Eastern Time There will be a livestream, if you would like to watch and pray along. In a shocking announcement that included reports of serial child abuse, DHS announced that they have found some of the unaccompanied children who were lost by the Biden Administration. Supporters of Karmelo Anthony, who was just convicted in the murder of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet, have been threatening jurors with violence. Jacksonville police are investigating videos showing assaults of those who look like jurors.  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 [https://thestationofthecross.com/riseright]

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June 11th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Barnabas! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who donated and helped us reach full funding in our Spring Appeal. U.S. Central Command yesterday evening announced it had renewed bombings against Iran, calling the strikes "self-defense" in response to the downing two days earlier of a U.S. Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act into law, approving almost $70 billion in funding to bolster U.S. immigration enforcement and deportation operations through the end of fiscal year 2029. During his apostolic journey in Spain, Pope Leo yesterday prayed the Rosary at a 1,000-year-old Benedictine monastery and visited with inmates at a penitentiary. Protests continue in Belfast after the attempted beheading by an immigrant. A water cannon was deployed on a crowd of 200 yesterday. 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 [https://thestationofthecross.com/riseright]

Nearing the Finish Line!

June 10th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Margaret of Scotland! We're in the home stretch of our Spring Appeal - "Lord, Save my Loved Ones". Just $33,000 left to raise, so we're fundraising on the air for one more day! As soon as we hit our goal, we'll be back to regular programming. To donate, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit RiseRight.org. 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 [https://thestationofthecross.com/riseright]

The Communist Connection to Illegal Immigration

June 9th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Columba! “I call the shots,” Trump said Sunday. “Bibi does not.” Trump added yesterday that he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “you better be very careful what you do, because you could be left alone facing Iran very soon.” Pope Leo received a nearly ten-minute standing ovation at the Spanish Parliament after telling lawmakers to protect human life from conception until natural death. He added, “The moral greatness of a nation is manifested, above all, in its capacity to accompany, protect and love those lives that are most fragile.” Federal authorities have uncovered a sophisticated cross-border tunnel stretching nearly 2,000 feet from Mexico into California. Two crew members from a U.S. Army Apache helicopter were rescued by American forces after the chopper went down near the coast of Oman while patrolling regional waters. The Soldiers were safely rescued within approximately two hours and are in stable condition. The cause of the incident is under investigation. In a shocking incident caught on video, a Somalian attempted a beheading on the streets of Belfast last night before being tackled by police. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries. Theophilos III, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, met with Trump at the White House and urged him to protect the Christians and Muslims of the Holy Land. The meeting came amid growing concerns stemming from radical settler activity in the region, restrictions on worship, and pressure on ancient Christian communities across the Middle East.  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 [https://thestationofthecross.com/riseright]

The Pope Visits Spain

June 8th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. William of York! Bishop Afonso of the Diocese of Quelimane, Mozambique, a country in southeastern Africa, was fatally shot in the chest in the early hours of the morning on Saturday at his episcopal residence. The Church in Mozambique is left "in a state of shock." The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes on targets in western and central Iran last night, hours after Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles at northern Israel, with explosions reported in Tehran, Tabriz, and Isfahan. President Trump has called for a ceasefire between the two countries in response. Vice President JD Vance recently condemned the murder of a British university student Henry Nowak, citing the incident to criticize European immigration policies. Xavier Becerra, who served as Health and Human Services Secretary under President Joe Biden, will now advance to the November general election to replace California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. The State Department announced more than $240 million in humanitarian assistance to Catholic Relief Services this weekend, with U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Brian Burch making the announcement in Rome alongside senior officials. 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 [https://thestationofthecross.com/riseright]