The Daily Refill
A Catholic take on your daily news in under two minutes with Host Vince Faurote. spokestreet.com
It's Not Goodbye, I'll Just See You Later
"Hey everybody, for today’s episode of the Daily Refill I have a special announcement that is bittersweet. This episode of the Daily Refill–the one you’re listening to right now, will be the last one in this current iteration. Because of some changes going on here at Spoke Street Media, the Daily Refill is going to be paused for some time, possibly to be picked up in the future by another host and in another form. However, at this moment, this is a small farewell.
For a little over a year now, we’ve been able to...
The Burger / Mask Debacle, Russia Doubles Down on Port Attacks, “Barbenheimer” Premiere Weekend
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The Burger / Mask Debacle
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/19/1188706519/in-n-out-burger-bans-employees-from-wearing-masksRussia Doubles Down on Port Attacks
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/07/19/world/russia-ukraine-news“Barbenheimer” Premiere Weekend
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/21/1189062921/barbie-oppenheimer-barbenheimer-movie-double-featureAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Sweden’s Embassy in Baghdad Stormed, Shooting before Women’s World Cup, China Hits Back at Kerry, European Bishops Condemn E.U. Abortion Rights Proposal
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Sweden’s Embassy in Baghdad Stormed
https://www.reuters.com/world/swedish-embassy-baghdad-stormed-set-alight-source-witness-2023-07-19/Shooting before Women’s World Cup
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66252727China Hits Back at Kerry
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/19/world/asia/xi-china-climate-kerry.htmlEuropean Bishops Condemn E.U. Abortion Rights Proposal
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254836/bishops-condemn-european-unions-drafting-of-right-to-abortionAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Russia Continues to Strike Ukraine, U.S. Soldier Detained in North Korea
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Russia Keeps Striking Ukraine
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/07/19/world/russia-ukraine-newsU.S. Soldier Detained in North Korea
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/19/1188530348/what-we-know-about-travis-king-the-u-s-soldier-who-crossed-into-north-koreaAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Afghanistan Cardinal to Leave Country, US National Detained in North Korea, Russia Strikes Odessa Grain Port
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Afghanistan Cardinal to Leave Country
https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/iraqi-cardinal-to-leave-baghdad-afterUS National Detained in North Korea
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66233797Russia Strikes Odessa Grain Port
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-strikes-ukraine-grain-port-after-pulling-out-export-deal-2023-07-18/Also, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Crimean Bridge Explosions, Russia Suspends Black Sea Grain Deal, Cardinal Zuppi Visits D.C.
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Crimean Bridge Explosions
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/07/17/world/russia-ukraine-newsRussia Suspends Black Sea Grain Deal
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-halts-participation-black-sea-grain-deal-kremlin-says-2023-07-17/Cardinal Zuppi Visits D.C.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-07/pope-francis-sends-cardinal-zuppi-usa-peace-mission-ukraine.htmlAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
The Papacy and Prudence
Today, let's talk about the papacy and what we can do when we feel challenged by our Holy Father.
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On Care for Creation
Pope Benedict's Quote Origin:
https://www.cuapress.org/9780813225791/the-garden-of-god/Pope Francis' Quote Origin:
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2016/september/documents/papa-francesco_20160908_simposio-americas.htmlCheck out more at spokestreet.com!
A Consistent Ethic of Life
Let's talk about why life matters (at every phase).
Let's Talk about the Supreme Court
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Looking Back at the Ukraine-Russia War
Today, we're taking a bigger-picture look back at the war in Ukraine: how it started, how it's going, and how it might end.
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UPS Strike Likely, Fukushima Waste Release, Francis to Visit Fatima
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UPS Strike Likely
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66093113Fukushima Waste Release
https://apnews.com/article/japan-fukushima-radioactive-water-a4dcc4457c95f15ac7636fde4aca1df3Francis to Visit Fatima
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-07/pope-francis-portugal-fatima-second-visit-peace-ukraine.htmlAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Sweden / NATO Timeline, Israel and Palestine in Conflict Again, World’s Hottest Recorded Day
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Sweden / NATO Timeline
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/05/us/politics/biden-sweden-prime-minister-nato-turkey.htmlIsrael and Palestine in Conflict Again
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-66111228World’s Hottest Recorded Day
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-66104822Also, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Three Pillars for Catholics Reading the News
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Happy Fourth of July!
Happy Fourth of July!
The Supreme Court Releases Flurry of Rulings
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The Supreme Court Releases Flurry of Rulings
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/us/politics/supreme-court-religion-sabbath-postal-worker.htmlhttps://www.npr.org/2023/06/29/1181138066/affirmative-action-supreme-court-decisionhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/us/politics/student-loan-forgiveness-opinions-dissent-scotus-highlights.htmlAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
The Supreme Court and Gerrymandering, Russia Revolt Drama, Cardinal Zuppi Heads to Moscow Continues to Unfold,
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The Supreme Court and Gerrymandering
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/us/politics/supreme-court-state-legislature-elections.htmlRussia Revolt Drama Continues to Unfold
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/06/27/world/russia-ukraine-newsCardinal Zuppi Heads to Moscow
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-06/pope-francis-russia-ukraine-war-archbishop-zuppi-moscow.htmlAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Ruling in Colorado Club Mass Shooting Case, St. Josemaria Escriva, Pope Francis Encourages Us
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Ruling in Colorado Club Mass Shooting Case
https://apnews.com/article/colorado-springs-mass-shooting-suspect-sentencing-a66a937b8e590b506d457f671395c42dSt. Josemaria Escriva
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254662/saint-josemaria-escriva-s-call-to-sanctify-daily-work-is-a-modern-spiritual-call-to-armsPope Francis Encourages Us
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254653/pope-francis-do-not-be-afraid-to-suffer-criticism-or-economic-loss-to-be-faithful-to-the-gospelAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Rebellion in Russia Ends, Investigation to Follow Titan Submersible Tragedy
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Rebellion in Russia Ends
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-wagner-prigozhin-belarus-deal-6782455ddc4234816bfb2d7d388d8a9aInvestigation to Follow Titan Submersible Tragedy
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-wagner-prigozhin-belarus-deal-6782455ddc4234816bfb2d7d388d8a9aAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Titanic Exploration Vessel Update, Ukraine Offensive Slowing
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Titanic Exploration Vessel Update
https://apnews.com/article/schiff-censure-house-republicans-russia-trump-318300df0f7b4f51c5b0ba5dd91edd23https://www.npr.org/2023/06/20/1183167120/titanic-submarine-hamish-hardingUkraine Offensive Slowing
https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-ukraine-counteroffensive-progress-slow-war/Cardinal Tagle Talks on the Eucharist
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2023-06/cardinal-tagle-the-eucharist-makes-us-god-s-family.htmlAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Lost Titanic Exploration Vessel, Eucharistic Revival Update, Amazon Under Scrutiny, Pope Francis Addresses Astronomers
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Lost Titanic Exploration Vessel
https://apnews.com/article/titanic-wreckage-missing-submersible-9f0e66fc1df5d9f1e8d262dc7ce0135eEucharistic Revival Update
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251579/national-eucharistic-revival-heres-what-you-need-to-knowAmazon Under Scrutiny
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-bernie-sanders-senate-investigation-labor-practices/Pope Francis Addresses Astronomers
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254618/pope-francis-to-young-astronomers-keep-love-and-wonder-aliveAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Blinken and Xi Jinping Meet, Pope Francis and Blaise Pascal
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Blinken and Xi Jinping Meet
https://apnews.com/article/us-china-blinken-xi-biden-ce8bf13e5a02977a5291c001761ae0b3Pope Francis and Blaise Pascal
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254599/pope-francis-publishes-apostolic-letter-on-blaise-pascalAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Shooting at Juneteenth Celebration, Russia Refuses Dam Aid, U.S. Bishops and Healthcare Guidance, Pope Francis Back in Action
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Shooting at Juneteenth Celebration
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/18/1182998529/chicago-suburb-mass-shooting-willowbrook-illinoisRussia Refuses Dam Aid
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/18/1182998529/chicago-suburb-mass-shooting-willowbrook-illinoisU.S. Bishops and Healthcare Guidance
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254597/us-bishops-approve-plan-for-guidance-to-catholic-healthcare-institutions-on-transgender-issueshttps://www.usccb.org/resources/ethical-religious-directives-catholic-health-service-sixth-edition-2016-06_0.pdfPope Francis Back in Action
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254598/pope-francis-makes-first-public-speech-since-hospitalization-for-abdominal-surgeryAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Deadly Highway Crash in Canada, Massive Tornado Hits Texas, Jesuits Move Against Rupnik Southern Baptists and Women Pastors,
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Deadly Highway Crash in Canada
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/least-10-dead-after-vehicle-crash-manitoba-province-cbc-news-2023-06-15/Massive Tornado Hits Texas
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65886206Southern Baptists and Women Pastors
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/14/1182141691/southern-baptist-convention-sbc-women-pastors-saddleback-megachurchJesuits Move Against Rupnik
https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/jesuit-order-expels-fr-marko-rupnikAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Deadly Migrant Shipwreck Near Greece, Trump Raises Concerns and Money, Pope Points to Poor
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Deadly Migrant Shipwreck Near Greece
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/seventeen-drown-100-rescued-after-migrant-shipwreck-off-greece-2023-06-14/Trump Raises Concerns and Money
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/14/trump-2-million-arraignment-fundraiser-00101931Pope Points to Poor
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-06/pope-francis-world-poor-day-message-politics-tobit.htmlAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Trump’s Trouble Turns to Trial, Ukraine Sees Series of Successes, Sad Sajak Says, “See Ya!”, Pope Points to Poor
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Trump’s Trouble Turns to Trial
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/08/trump-indictment-classified-documents-what-to-expect-00101159https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/08/trump-says-hes-been-indicted-in-classified-documents-probe-00101165Ukraine Sees Series of Successes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/06/13/borrowing-tactics-from-the-us-army-the-ukrainian-marine-corps-is-thundering-through-russian-lines-in-fast-moving-columns/?sh=7cdf5e715fb6Sad Sajak Says, “See Ya!”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/06/13/borrowing-tactics-from-the-us-army-the-ukrainian-marine-corps-is-thundering-through-russian-lines-in-fast-moving-columns/?sh=7cdf5e715fb6Also, check out more at spokestreet.com!
President Trump's Arraignment, NATO Air Force in Germany, Minimum Wage Bump for NYC Food Delivery Workers, Pope Francis Is Recovering Well
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President Trump's Arraignment
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/us/politics/trump-documents-court-miami.htmlNATO Air Force in Germany
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/06/12/natos-largest-ever-air-defense-exercise-starts-in-germany/Minimum Wage Bump for NYC Food Delivery Workers
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/nyregion/nyc-delivery-workers-minimum-wage.htmlPope Francis Is Recovering Well
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-06/pope-francis-update-from-rome-gemelli-hospital-12062023.htmlAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Partial Highway Collapse in Philadelphia
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The Unabomber Has Died
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/us/ted-kaczynski-dead.htmlPartial Highway Collapse in Philadelphia
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/11/us/philadelphia-i-95-collapse-fire/index.htmlAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
What’s to Follow in the Canadian Wildfires?, Cuba and China Collaborate, Pope Francis on the Mend
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What’s to Follow in the Canadian Wildfires?
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/08/weather/air-quality-smoke-nyc-northeast-thursday/index.htmlCuba and China Collaborate
https://www.wsj.com/articles/cuba-to-host-secret-chinese-spy-base-focusing-on-u-s-b2fed0e0Pope Francis on the Mend
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-06/pope-francis-surgery-recovery-holy-see-press-office-bulletin-pm.htmlAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Air Quality Drops in NE U.S., Ukrainian Dam Update, Trump Targeted in Criminal Investigation,
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Air Quality Drops in NE U.S.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/06/07/us/canada-wildfires-air-quality-smokeUkrainian Dam Update
https://abcnews.go.com/International/catastrophe-experts-fear-dramatic-consequences-ukraine-dam-collapse/story?id=99911625Trump Targeted in Criminal Investigation
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/07/trump-notified-that-he-is-the-target-of-an-ongoing-criminal-investigation-00100920Lionel Messi to Join Inter Miami
https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2023-06-07/lionel-messi-joining-mls-inter-miami-david-beckhamPope Francis Undergoes Successful Surgery
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/pope-francis-have-abdominal-surgery-wednesday-vatican-2023-06-07/https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-06...Texas Sheriff v. DeSantis, Canadian Wildfires, Dam Destroyed in Ukraine
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Texas Sheriff v. DeSantis
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/06/texas-migrants-flight-marthas-vineyard-charges-sheriffhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gavin-newsom-florida-committed-crimes-sending-migrants-california-rcna88043https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/06/us/politics/desantis-florida-migrant-flights.htmlCanadian Wildfires
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/toronto-ottawa-covered-smoke-wildfires-2023-06-06/Dam Destroyed in Ukraine
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65819591Also, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Update on Virginia Plane Crash, Immigration and Charity
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Update on Virginia Plane Crash
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/05/us/virginia-plane-crash-fighter-jets-investigation-monday/index.htmlImmigration and Charity
https://apnews.com/article/migrants-dropped-off-california-texas-florida-2ea4ea9cc6e976e97358c64bcae164f4https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/05/migrants-florida-sacramento-desantis-00100294https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254491/who-flew-a-group-migrants-to-california-and-dropped-them-off-at-the-diocese-of-sacramento-officesThe New Colossus: https://youtu.be/NaKUuk78L1AAlso, check out more at spokestreet.com!
Russia Repels Ukraine Counter-Offensive, Pope Francis’ Catechesis
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Russia Repels Ukraine Counter-Offensive
https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-missile-strikes-children-74a6df9c7a2c4628cdb3dfcd1a3834fbPope Francis’ Catechesis
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254483/pope-francis-explains-why-catholics-make-the-sign-of-the-crossAlso, be sure to check out other great content at spokestreet.com!
The Senate and Student Loan Relief, NATO Looking to Grow, The Sacred Heart of Jesus
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The Senate and Student Loan Relief
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-vote-block-bidens-student-debt-relief-program-rcna87223NATO Looking to Grow
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2023/06/01/ukraine-russia-war-live-updates/70276311007/The Sacred Heart of Jesus
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251588/why-is-june-the-month-of-the-sacred-heart-of-jesusAlso, be sure to check out other great content at spokestreet.com!
House Passes Debt Ceiling Bill, Ukraine and Russia Exchange Blows, Pope Francis' Intention for June, Rocco Buttiglione on the Pillar
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House Passes Debt Ceiling Bill
https://www.ft.com/content/e7763cd8-60f1-4149-b9cd-48cedb7e6ca6Ukraine and Russia Exchange Blows
https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/31/europe/russia-belgorod-shelling-ukraine-intl/index.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/30/who-was-behind-the-drone-attacks-on-moscow-and-what-do-strikes-mean-for-ukraine-warPope Francis' Intention for June
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254457/this-is-pope-francis-prayer-intention-for-the-month-of-juneRocco Buttiglione on the Pillar
https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/the-church-dies-and-resurrects-againAlso, be sure to check out other great content at spokestreet.com!
Apartment Collapse in Davenport, Debt-Ceiling Deal Faces Detractors, Drone Situation in Moscow, Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant Situation, Las Vegas Diocese Elevated
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Apartment Collapse in Davenport
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65753750Debt-Ceiling Deal Faces Detractors
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-and-mccarthys-debt-ceiling-deal-faces-crucial-first-test-in-house-8ae0140eDrone Situation in Moscow
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/world/europe/moscow-drone-strike-russia-ukraine.htmlUkrainian Nuclear Power Plant Situation
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/un-nuclear-watchdog-asks-russia-ukraine-protect-zaporizhzhia-plant-2023-05-30/Las Vegas Diocese Elevated
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254445/pope-francis-elevates-las-vegas-to-a-metropolitan-archdioceseAlso, be sure to check out other great content at spokestreet.com!
This just in: The World is GOOD!
A break from the news for this reminder.
Pray for Our Priests!
Pray along for our priests with this prayer from the USCCB:
"Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the...
DeSantis Enters Presidential Race, Debt Ceiling Talks Continuing, Tina Turner Has Died, Pope Francis’ Words to Chinese Catholics
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DeSantis Enters Presidential Race
Ron DeSantis launches 2024 presidential campaign ahead of Twitter chat with Elon Musk | AP NewsDebt Ceiling Talks Continuing
Republicans, White House see progress in US debt ceiling talks | ReutersTina Turner Has Died
Tina Turner, Magnetic Singer of Explosive Power, Is Dead at 83 - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Pope Francis’ Words to Chinese Catholics
Pope Francis expresses closeness to Chinese Catholics 'who suffer' - Vatican NewsAlso, be sure to...
Illinois Attorney General Releases Investigative Report
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Illinois Attorney General Releases Investigative Report
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/us/illinois-catholic-church-sex-abuse.htmlAlso, be sure to check out other great content at spokestreet.com!
