TERRORISM IN FRANCE // Prayers for the people of Nice, France, as a terrorist drove a semi truck past a barricade and into a crowd for over a mile as people were celebrating Bastille Day. At least 80 were killed. Here’s the latest: http://cvote.it/29J5Rnc
2016 // Because of the terrorist attack, Donald Trump postponed the announcement of his running mate, which had been scheduled for 11 am ET this morning. Rumor circulated yesterday that Trump had selected Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his VP, but Trump’s campaign denied that any final decision had been made. http://cvote.it/29HyFfC
2016 // Whatever you think of Donald Trump, the Republican Party is no longer and can never again be the party of the country club, of the wealthy, of Wall Street, writes columnist Tim Carney. http://cvote.it/29HALvU
ABORTION // Exactly one year after exposing Planned Parenthood for the sale of baby body parts, David Daleiden said the videos made an impact because they “strike at the core of our humanity.” http://cvote.it/29TUScu
THE VATICAN // Was Cardinal Sarah’s speech on ad orientem a secret success? http://cvote.it/29Hx1dR
ON THIS DAY // 1964 – Barry Goldwater is nominated for president by the Republican Party. http://cvote.it/29HyfGi
SAINT OF THE DAY // Saint Bonaventure – http://cvote.it/Daily-Saint
DAILY READINGS // Today’s readings – http://cvote.it/Daily-Readings
WHOA // Sister Blandina Segale, a 19th century nun who stood up to outlaws such as Billy the Kid and who protected immigrants, is in line to become the first saint from the state of New Mexico, and now she’s set to be the subject of a new TV series. http://cvote.it/29HBeOH