May 5th, 2026 - Happy feast of Pope St. Pius V and the Conversion of St. Augustine!

The Vatican released an old letter condemning German misuse of Fiducia Supplicans. A State of Emergency has been declared in Belleville, New Jersey, amid a massive warehouse fire that ignited on Sunday afternoon and continued to burn throughout Monday, prompting the closure of public schools in the area. The fire is still ablaze. Two U.S. Navy destroyers were targeted by Iranian small boats, drones, and missiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz yesterday. Physical shortages in oil supply are starting to emerge as a result of the Strait of Hormuz closure, according to Chevron CEO Mike Wirth. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed “help is on the way” regarding gas prices. The SCOTUS put a week-long pause on the banning of the abortion pill, while they consider whether to hear the case. Secret Service shot a man near the White House after he fired at them yesterday. A minor was caught in the crossfire.

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