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October 8th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Bridget of Sweden! President Donald Trump emphasized the need to defend American cities against potential Iranian aggression Wednesday, warning of catastrophic consequences if Tehran were to obtain a nuclear weapon. Some news outlets then reported that he was threatening left-leaning cities. Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is awake and speaking after surviving a failed lethal injection attempt. A judge ordered execution evidence preserved Oct. 7 as her attorneys continue seeking clemency. FOCUS has unanimously selected Jonathan Reyes as its next chief executive officer. A co-founder of the Augustine Institute, Reyes returns to the missionary organization where he once helped form Catholics to share the faith. President Donald Trump urged Texans to elect Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton and preserve GOP control of Congress amid polls showing Democratic opponent James Talarico ahead in the toss-up race. Pope Leo XIV will join religious leaders from around the world in Assisi Oct. 27 to pray for peace. The visit marks 40 years since Pope John Paul II’s infamous visit. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will elect a conference secretary and leaders for six committees at its Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore next month. Bishop Emeritus Frank Dewane, who led the Diocese of Venice in Florida for nearly two decades until his retirement earlier this year, died yesterday at 76 years old. 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