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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 4 November AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING ROUND UP at 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Tan Books Massive Douay-Rheims Reader’s Edition Discount – Catholic Bible Talk
The Mainz-Baron von Bettendorf Requiem Chasuble – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
New Free, Comprehensive Patristics Resource! – Tom at Tom’s Digest

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
In Secular Uruguay, Leo Will Visit Virgin Bound to Nation’s Birth – The Sydney Catholic Weekly
Vatican: Leo ‘Enthusiastic’ & ‘Clinically Fit’ for Hectic Latin America Homecoming – OSV News
How Peru Shaped Pope Leo XIV – Jonathan Liedl at National Catholic Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Ignorant of the Day: Joyce Carol Oates – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
I Have Some Reservations on E.W.T.N. Shutting Down Their Shortwave Radio Service – Fr. Z’s Blog
Karen Quinlan & the “Right to Die” – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand Magazine
Liturgical Eye Candy – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Icon Veneration: Mark of Ephesus & Doctrinal Development – Erick Ybarra
The Screen-Addicted Masses Are Creating Their Own Dark Age – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed.
The Pre-1955 Lifestyle – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Let’s Face It: Our Bishops Are Democrats! – Christopher E. Manion, K.M., Ph.D.
Shaken, Not Stirred: Why James Bond Is Almost Certainly Catholic – Crucesignati
Every Catholic Should Meditate Daily, Few Were Ever Taught How – Heritage Standard
Modernity Is An Anti-Sacrament – James Green at Grain Of Wheat

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Cardinal Vesco’s Contempt for the Missionary Martyrs – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Cath Culture
Paris Was Burning – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S., at Crisis Magazine
Polite Talk on Islam Is Not Going to Be Enough – A.M. Fernandez at National Catholic Register
Natl Vocation Awareness Week Highlights Call to Priesthood, Religious Life – EWTN News
What to Do When Visiting a Cemetery – Fr. Edward Looney at Catholic Exchange
When People Hear from the Dead – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
She Reported on a “Prairie Fire From Hell”: Author Donna Steichen Dies at 97 – The CWR
Facing a ‘Pivotal Choice’ – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
The Nuns Who Were Kidnapped & Evangelized Their Captors – Alma Recinas at Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
A Cautionary Tale for Methodist Bishops – Dale M. Coulter, Ph.D., at First Things
What Is Sharia Law, & Why Is It So Controversial in the United States? – The Conversation

Top-Ten News Stories for the Tuesday Edition:
1. James Likoudis, the Forgotten ’65 Mass, & Ruin Done in Vatican II’s Name – Nuntiatoria
2. Stephen: What It Cost Him When Dad Left Family for New Relationship – Them Before Us
3. Thoughts On A Day Of Reckoning – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
4. Why did A.O.C. Preach in a Catholic Church? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
5. 2026 U.S. Elections: No Final Victories, No Final Defeats – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
6. Princeton Philosopher Converted by Catholic Miracles – California Catholic Daily
7. St. Gaspar del Bufalo – “Hammer of Freemasons” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Traditional Catholic Ecumenicalism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. Altar against Altar? Just One Question – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
10. Lies on the Crusades – Matthew at A Catholic Life

Honorable Mentioned:
Dating Advice From a Priest – Alyssa Murphy at Church Pop
Lutherland: Martin Luther Theme Park You Never Knew You Needed – The American Spectator
Prison Conversions & the Death Penalty – Fr. David J. Nix & Jesse Romero at Pilgrim Priest
Bible Mysteries: Why Did Christ Compare His Crucifixion To A Snake? – Spirit Daily Blog
Remembering Mother Teresa – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Catholic Sisters’ Visit to Buddhist Temple Stirs Controversy in Vietnam – Cath World Report
The Miracles of St. Martin de Porres – Dawn Marie Beutner at Becoming Saints

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Art: Signing of the Constitution at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 – The American Catholic

TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 3 November AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING UP DATE at 6:37 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

2026 U.S. Elections: No Final Victories, No Final Defeats – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
The Miracles of St. Martin de Porres – Dawn Marie Beutner at Becoming Saints
2026 U.S. Mid-Terms Open Thread – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
St. Martin de Porres, the Father of the Poor, vs. the Prince of Darkness – Catholic Exchange
Thoughts On A Day Of Reckoning – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

EVENING UP DATE at 6:33 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories for the Tuesday Edition:
1. James Likoudis, the Forgotten ’65 Mass, & Ruin Done in Vatican II’s Name – Nuntiatoria
2. The Debate About Converting People to the Catholic Faith – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Why did A.O.C. Preach in a Catholic Church? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
4. Lies on the Crusades – Matthew at A Catholic Life
5. Princeton Philosopher Converted by Catholic Miracles – California Catholic Daily
6. Altar against Altar? Just One Question – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
7. Stephen: What It Cost Him When Dad Left Family for New Relationship – Them Before Us
8. Catholic Sisters’ Visit to Buddhist Temple Stirs Controversy in Vietnam – Cath World Report
9. St. Gaspar del Bufalo – “Hammer of Freemasons” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
10. Traditional Catholic Ecumenicalism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
Lutherland: Martin Luther Theme Park You Never Knew You Needed – The American Spectator
Remembering Mother Teresa – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bible Mysteries: Why Did Christ Compare His Crucifixion To A Snake? – Spirit Daily Blog

MORNING ROUND UP at 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Key Issues in the 2026 Mid-term Elections – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
Sir Philip Sidney’s Defense of the English Major – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowledge
Prison Conversions & the Death Penalty – Fr. David J. Nix & Jesse Romero at Pilgrim Priest
A Tour of the Parkminster Charterhouse – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
James Likoudis, the Forgotten ’65 Mass, & Ruin Done in Vatican II’s Name – Nuntiatoria
The Debate About Converting People to the Catholic Faith – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Why did A.O.C. Preach in a Catholic Church? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Lies on the Crusades – Matthew at A Catholic Life
Princeton Philosopher Converted by Catholic Miracles – California Catholic Daily
St. Gaspar del Bufalo – “Hammer of Freemasons” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
Traditional Catholic Ecumenicalism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Remembering Mother Teresa – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bible Mysteries: Why Did Christ Compare His Crucifixion To A Snake? – Spirit Daily Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Card. Vesco Episode: ‘Woe To Me If I Do Not Preach’ – Fr. B. Kiely at The Catholic Thing
Christians Should Pray for the Dead – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Catholic Answers Magazine
From Theocentric to Anthropocentric Spirituality thence to Synodality – David Torkington
Dating Advice From a Priest – Alyssa Murphy at Church Pop
Mining Maritain’s Philosophy of Beauty for a Theology of Liturgical Art – Adoremus
Brewing Beer, Building Culture – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., O.S.B. Obl., at Hearth and Field
E.W.T.N. to End Shortwave Radio Operations After 34 Years – National Catholic Register
Pew Report Challenges Narrative on Rising Religiosity in U.S. – M. Elhabbal at EWTN News
Mexico & Brazil: Turnout Surge at Our Lady of Aparecida & Our Lady of Zapopan Shrines – Zenit
Four Ways to Make Family Dinners a Priority Again – M. Stokman, et al., at Catholic Exchange
Altar against Altar? Just One Question – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Catholic Sisters’ Visit to Buddhist Temple Stirs Controversy in Vietnam – Cath World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Logos Built Into Nature – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Stephen Shares What It Cost Him When Dad Left Family for New Relationship – Them Before Us
Lutherland: Martin Luther Theme Park You Never Knew You Needed – The American Spectator

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 2 November AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING UP DATE at 7:44 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from the Monday Edition:
1. Pics of New Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham, Houston, Texas – A Treasure To Be Shared
2. The Papacy Is Not His to Politicise: His Vote is the Whole Church’s Problem – Nuntiatoria
3. Bishop Barron Shouldn’t Have to Do This Alone – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
4. Pope Leo XIV’s Ballot Casting Raises Real Questions – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux
5. A Leonine Program of Liturgical Renewal – Michael H. Brummond, S.T.D., at Adoremus
6. Rome Excoriates Publisher of a “Credibly Accused” List – Michael J. Mazza, J.D., J.C.D., at CWR
7. First Look at Ascension Press Liturgy of the Hours – Tim Wildsmith at Catholic Bible Talk
8. The Power of the Rosary – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
9. The Cardinal Vesco & Bishop Barron Exchange, the Needle is Moving – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. Man Born f/Sperm Donor Calls I.V.F. & Surrogacy Psychological Terror for a Child – Live Action

Honorable Mentioned:
Here’s How Catholics Can Get 8 Plenary Indulgences During First Week of November – The Reg
Pope Leo XIV Votes: A Pope Who Wants to Be a Citizen – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Detroit Archbishop Joins Anti-I.C.E. Protest – Complicit Clergy

MORNING ROUND UP at 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Africa Surpasses Europe in Catholic Population; Church Highlight Missionary Role – EWTN News
Pics of The New Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham, Houston, Texas – A Treasure To Be Shared
The Power of the Rosary – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Vatican Confirms Pope Leo XIV Voted by Mail in Illinois Midterms – The Sydney Catholic Weekly
Pope Leo XIV: ‘Holiness Is Not a Privilege Reserved for a Few’ – The Catholic World Report
A Leonine Program of Liturgical Renewal – Michael H. Brummond, S.T.D., at Adoremus

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
German Dioceses Publishes Same-Sex Blessing Handbook Despite Vatican Rebuke – Comp Clergy
When Did Conversion Become a Dirty Word? The Cardinal Vesco Episode – Catholic Unscripted
Video: Housing Crisis: How Red Tape is Crushing the American Dream for Families – Jes. Romero
Pope Leo XIV Meets With Radical Anti-I.C.E. Activists at Vatican – Complicit Clergy
Is Ad Orientem Posture Still Banned in the Archdiocese of Detroit? – Frater Spiritus
The Papacy Is Not His to Politicise: His Vote is the Whole Church’s Problem – Nuntiatoria
First Look at Ascension Press Liturgy of the Hours – Tim Wildsmith at Catholic Bible Talk
Pope Leo XIV Votes: A Pope Who Wants to Be a Citizen – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Detroit Archbishop Joins Anti-I.C.E. Protest – Complicit Clergy

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
America’s First Martyrs for Marriage: The Georgia Martyrs Declared ‘Blessed’ – NC Register
Another Apostolic Visitor Appointed to Medjugorje – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
Quebec Church Shows Signs of Rebound – Quinton Amundson at The Toronto Catholic Register
Video: Leo’s New Communications Chief: Inside Historic Appointment – Tim Busch & M. Alvarado
Pledge Against A.I. Catholic Content & Text (P.A.A.C.C.T.) – Catholic Culture
Bishop Barron Shouldn’t Have to Do This Alone – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
Pope Leo XIV’s Ballot Casting Raises Real Questions – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux
Rome Excoriates Publisher of a “Credibly Accused” List – Michael J. Mazza, J.D., J.C.D., at The CWR
Here’s How Catholics Can Get 8 Plenary Indulgences During First Week of November – The Reg

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Video: Live: 2026 Election Night Coverage, Begins Tuesday – The LOOPcast
Halloween, The Demonic, & Skepticism – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Property Tax Is An Immoral Tax – Cowboy State Daily
Man Born f/Sperm Donor Calls I.V.F. & Surrogacy ‘Psychological Terror for a Child’ – Live Action

Top-Ten News Stories from the Sunday Edition:
1. The Cardinal Vesco & Bishop Barron Exchange, the Needle is Moving – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. How can I be Happy in Heaven, if My Children are in Hell? – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D.
3. Lay Catholics Appeal Their Bishop’s Ban On Ad Orientem Masses – Complicit Clergy
4. The Brutal Harvard Class That Suddenly Everyone Wants to Take – The Wall Street Journal
5. Leo Approves Text Against Dogmatic & Moralistic language; Red Flags – Tay. R. Marshall, Ph.D.
6. Goodbye Sam’s Club Mega-Church, Hello Stained Glass: Protestants Go Traddy – Christiani Tod
7. France After the Guillotine: Why Restoration May Be the Way Back from Chaos – Real Cl Cath
8. The Submissive Wife: The Right Way to Love Your Husband – Mary Stanford, et al, at Cath Gentl
9. Loudcasting: The Tyranny of Unwelcome Music – John Cassara at Crisis Magazine
10. Video: The Final Battle for Europe? – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D., at iCatholic Radio

Honorable Mentioned:
The Multi-Layered Immorality of in Vitro Fertilization – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Cath Wor Rep
An Evocative Wood-Carving of the Beloved Disciple, St. John, by Hape Sculpture – Lit Arts Journal
Forgiveness Opens a Path to Sainthood – Patti Maguire Armstrong at Catholic Exchange

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Elections That Get Stolen in the Night – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Non-Citizen Voting Could Shape the Midterm Elections – S.A. McCarthy at Zeale
E.W.T.N. News Announces Expanded U.S. Midterm Elections Coverage – National Catholic Register
Michigan Democrat Endorses G.O.P. Mike Rogers for Senate in Stunning Party Break – Zeale
Honors – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 1 November AD 2026 10:06 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE at 2:26 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories for today’s Sunday Edition:
1. The Cardinal Vesco & Bishop Barron Exchange, the Needle is Moving – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. How can I be Happy in Heaven, if My Children are in Hell? – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D.
3. Lay Catholics Appeal Their Bishop’s Ban On Ad Orientem Masses – Complicit Clergy
4. The Brutal Harvard Class That Suddenly Everyone Wants to Take – The Wall Street Journal
5. Leo Approves Text Against Dogmatic & Moralistic language; Red Flags – Tay. R. Marshall, Ph.D.
6. The Submissive Wife: The Right Way to Love Your Husband – Mary Stanford, et al, at Cath Gentl
7. France After the Guillotine: Why Restoration May Be the Way Back from Chaos – Real Cl Cath
8. Loudcasting: The Tyranny of Unwelcome Music – John Cassara at Crisis Magazine
9. Goodbye Sam’s Club Mega-Church, Hello Stained Glass: Protestants Go Traddy – Christiani Tod
10. Video: The Final Battle for Europe? – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D., at iCatholic Radio

Honorable Mentioned:
Forgiveness Opens a Path to Sainthood – Patti Maguire Armstrong at Catholic Exchange
The Angelic World In Catholic Theology – The Crucesignati
An Evocative Wood-Carving of the Beloved Disciple, St. John, by Hape Sculpture – Lit Arts Journal

MORNING ROUND UP at 10:06 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sacred Music, the Need for Beauty, & the Beatific Vision – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Forgiveness Opens a Path to Sainthood – Patti Maguire Armstrong at Catholic Exchange
The Angelic World In Catholic Theology – The Crucesignati

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Faith Must Shape Culture, Not Fight It, Pope Leo XIV Tells Faithful at Audience – Angelus News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Catholics Not Here to Convert Darn It! Card. Vesco’s Silly Claim – Prayerful Posse via TACatholic
Virtue & Classical Education: Leaving Plato’s Cave & Becoming Truly Human – Robin Mark Phillips
The Cardinal Vesco & Bishop Barron Exchange, the Needle is Moving – Fr. Z’s Blog
How can I be Happy in Heaven, if My Children are in Hell? – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D.
Lay Catholics Appeal Their Bishop’s Ban On Ad Orientem Masses – Complicit Clergy
Leo Approves Text Against Dogmatic & Moralistic language; Five Red Flags – T.R. Marshall, Ph.D.
The Submissive Wife: The Right Way to Love Your Husband – Mary Stanford, et al, at Cath Gentl
France After the Guillotine: Why Restoration May Be the Way Back from Chaos – Real Clear Cath
An Evocative Wood-Carving of the Beloved Disciple, St. John, by Hape Sculpture – Lit Arts Journal

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Many Faces of Evil: Church Teaching, Scripture Highlight Devil’s Many Guises – Carl E. Olson
Why Postpartum Care Is the Next Pro-Life Frontier – Dr. June Joseph at The Catholic Weekly
The Multi-Layered Immorality of in Vitro Fertilization – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Cath Wor Rep
Pope Leo XIV Names New Theologians to Vatican Advisory Body – Edward Pentin at NC Register
‘Catholic’ Georgetown University Celebrates “OUTober” & a “Pride Sabbath” – Info Vaticana
Loudcasting: The Tyranny of Unwelcome Music – John Cassara at Crisis Magazine
Video: The Final Battle for Europe? – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D., at iCatholic Radio

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
On Many College Campuses, Some Students Are Turning to Catholicism – Religion Unplugged
Christian Persecution Continues – John Burger at Aid to the Church in Need
Announcing Next Catholic Champion Crusade Stop: Southern Methodist Univ. – Cath For Cath
Rural Pennsylvania Nuns Building Massive Stone Monastery by Hand – New York Post
No, Two Men Failing to Make A Baby Together Is Not ‘Infertility’– N. Blake at The Federalist
The Retreat from Reading – Elizabeth Kantor at The Libertist
The Brutal Harvard Class That Suddenly Everyone Wants to Take – The Wall Street Journal
Goodbye Sam’s Club Megachurch, Hello Stained Glass: Protestants Go Traddy – Christianity Today

Top-Ten News Stories from the Saturday Edition:
1. Cardinal Vesco Rebukes Bishop Barron, Wherein I Fisk the Whole Exchange – Amy Welborn
2. My Mistake: An Apology for a Misleading Article – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
3. If Priest Explains Away a Mortal Sin, & Penitent Believes Him, Is Absolution Valid? – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. All Saints’ Day 2026: What Catholics Should Know About This Holy Day of Obligation – The Reg
5. The Origin Story of a Distinctive Memento Mori Vestment Design From the 1600’s – LAJ
6. Robert Prevost Requests to Vote in Illinois, Unprecedented in Papal History – Info Vaticana
7. The Bishops Go Full Leo XIII This Election – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
8. The Most Helpful Spiritual Work I Have Ever Read – Leila Miller
9. The Battle According to Q(Anon) – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
10. Fulton Sheen, St. Thérèse, & the Help of the Holy Souls – Catholic Exchange

Honorable Mentioned:
Divine Mercy Is Not a ‘Super-Indulgence’ – Fr. Mike J. Driscoll, Ph.D., at Cathol Answers Magaz
Inside Dallas’ Methodist Church Wars: Dallas Seceded from Liberal, Shrinking U.M.C. – Relig Unpl
What are Acceptable Halloween Costumes This Woke Year? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 31 October AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING UPDATE at 7:12 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from today’s Saturday Edition:
1. Cardinal Vesco Rebukes Bishop Barron, Wherein I Fisk the Whole Exchange – Amy Welborn
2. My Mistake: An Apology for a Misleading Article – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
3. If Priest Explains Away a Mortal Sin, & Penitent Believes Him, Is Absolution Valid? – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. All Saints’ Day 2026: What Catholics Should Know About This Holy Day of Obligation – The Reg
5. The Origin Story of a Distinctive Memento Mori Vestment Design From the 1600’s – LAJ
6. Robert Prevost Requests to Vote in Illinois, Unprecedented in Papal History – Info Vaticana
7. The Bishops Go Full Leo XIII This Election – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
8. Fulton Sheen, St. Thérèse, & the Help of the Holy Souls – Catholic Exchange
9. The Most Helpful Spiritual Work I Have Ever Read – Leila Miller
10. Divine Mercy Is Not a ‘Super-Indulgence’ – Fr. Mike J. Driscoll, Ph.D., at Cathol Answers Magaz

Honorable Mentioned:
Inside Dallas’ Methodist Church Wars: Dallas Seceded from Liberal, Shrinking U.M.C. – Relig Unpl
The Battle According to Q(Anon) – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
What are Acceptable Halloween Costumes This Woke Year? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

MORNING ROUND UP at 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
All Saints’ Day 2026: What Catholics Should Know About This Holy Day of Obligation – The Reg
The Origin Story of a Distinctive Memento Mori Vestment Design From the 1600’s – LAJ
Fulton Sheen, St. Thérèse, & the Help of the Holy Souls – Catholic Exchange

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Has Leo Recovered? Here’s the Pope’s Health Before His Trip to Latin America – Rome Reports
1.5M to Attend Leo’s Lima Mass; Tix Available Thru Ticketmaster; & a Papacopter in Peru – Zenit
Robert Prevost Requests to Vote in Illinois, Unprecedented in Papal History – Info Vaticana

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: Wes Huff Didn’t Answer the Question Bartlett Asked – Brian Holdsworth
Allhallowtide: The Roots of Halloween – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald, O.S.B. Obl., at Weird Cath
On “To Boo or Not to Boo?” – Susan B. Arico at For The Sake Of The Good
The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for November 2026 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
The Gift of Grace – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
And With Your Spirit: All Saints – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Father Z’s Substack
Exorcism, the Supernatural & the Catholic Church – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Video: Four Girls Praying in a Cemetery Saw Our Lady 300 Times – Uniquely Mary
Cardinal Vesco Rebukes Bishop Barron, Wherein I Fisk the Whole Exchange – Amy Welborn
If Priest Explains Away a Mortal Sin, & Penitent Believes Him, Is Absolution Valid? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Bishops Go Full Leo XIII This Election – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
What are Acceptable Halloween Costumes This Woke Year? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Pre-55 Halloween & the Octave of All Saints – Matthew Plese at 1 Peter 5
When Things Go Bump in the Night, Who You Gonna Call? A Priest – National Catholic Register
Skulls on Desks & Skeleton Decor: Five Things to Know About Memento Mori – Church Pop
Of Vampires & Virtue: Friendship in Bram Stoker’s Dracula – Patrick Giroux at Crisis Magazine
The Gospel, Not ‘Listening,’ Is the Message – George Weigel at National Catholic Register
My Mistake: An Apology for a Misleading Article – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Divine Mercy Is Not a ‘Super-Indulgence’ – Fr. Mike J. Driscoll, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magaz
The Battle According to Q(Anon) – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Washington Irving’s American Ghost – Michael Lucchese at Law & Liberty
Inside Dallas’ Methodist Church Wars: Dallas Seceded from Liberal, Shrinking U.M.C. – Relig Unpl

Top-Ten News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. The Most Helpful Spiritual Work I Have Ever Read – Leila Miller
2. Some Very Interesting Comments by Cardinal Fernandez – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
3. Vatican Claims ‘Division’ Caused by Catholics Kneeling for Communion – Complicit Clergy
4. Whoa! I.V.F. Children Have Double the Cancer Rates – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
5. Idiot Cardinal Vesco of Algiers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. Bishop Eleganti: Rome is Putting on a Bad Show, the So-Called Synodality – Michael Haynes
7. Confessions of a Former Witch: A Warning for Our Times – Grady Connolly at Church Pop
8. Portland Archbishop Lays Out Road Map for Spiritual Renewal – Zelda Caldwell at NC Register
9. Restored Chapel of the Annunciation (Cappella Lando), Chiesa di San Sebastiano, Venice – LAJ
10. Fisking Cardinal Fernandez & Bishop Mutsaerts – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Honorable Mentioned:
Why Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre Did Not Have to Obey Exactly Like Padre Pio – Mary O’Regan
Fr. James Martin, S.J., & Mendacity – Katherine Bennett at Catholic Unscripted
Five Reasons Why a Catholic Should Not Celebrate Halloween – Tradition, Family, & Property

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Muslim U.S. Senate Candidate Grilled Again for Comparing Canon Law to Sharia Law – The CWR
What the Frankie Heck? – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Alexis de Tocqueville: The Political Prophet of the Twenty-First Century – Leo Magazine

FRIDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 30 October AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE at 2:32 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from today’s Friday Edition:
1. The Most Helpful Spiritual Work I Have Ever Read – Leila Miller
2. Some Very Interesting Comments by Cardinal Fernandez – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
3. Vatican Claims ‘Division’ Caused by Catholics Kneeling for Communion – Complicit Clergy
4. Restored Chapel of the Annunciation (Cappella Lando), Chiesa di San Sebastiano, Venice – LAJ
5. Whoa! I.V.F. Children Have Double the Cancer Rates – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
6. Bishop Eleganti: Rome is Putting on a Bad Show, the So-Called Synodality – Michael Haynes
7. Idiot Cardinal Vesco of Algiers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Portland Archbishop Lays Out Road Map for Spiritual Renewal – Zelda Caldwell at NC Register
9. Confessions of a Former Witch: A Warning for Our Times – Grady Connolly at Church Pop
10. Fisking Cardinal Fernandez & Bishop Mutsaerts – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Honorable Mentioned:
Fr. James Martin, S.J., & Mendacity – Katherine Bennett at Catholic Unscripted
Why Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre Did Not Have to Obey Exactly Like Padre Pio – Mary O’Regan
Five Reasons Why a Catholic Should Not Celebrate Halloween – Tradition, Family, & Property

MORNING ROUNDUP at 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Most Helpful Spiritual Work I Have Ever Read – Leila Miller
Restored Chapel of the Annunciation (Cappella Lando) in Chiesa di San Sebastiano, Venice – LAJ
Portland Archbishop Lays Out Road Map for Spiritual Renewal – Zelda Caldwell at NC Register

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Five ‘God-Incidences’ Will Mark Pope Leo XIV’s Upcoming Trip to South America – NC Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Cardinal Cupich Presents Award To L.G.B.T.Q.+ Ministry Leader – Complicit Clergy
Resetting Our ‘Spiritual’ Hearts – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand Magazine
What the Bible Reveals about Ghosts & Spirits – Bradley W. Shumaker, J.D., at The Everym Comm
Some Very Interesting Comments by Cardinal Fernandez – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Vatican Claims ‘Division’ Caused by Catholics Kneeling for Communion – Complicit Clergy
Whoa! I.V.F. Children Have Double the Cancer Rates – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Bishop Eleganti: Rome is Putting on a Bad Show, the So-Called Synodality – Michael Haynes
Idiot Cardinal Vesco of Algiers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fisking Cardinal Fernandez & Bishop Mutsaerts – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Fr. James Martin & Mendacity – Katherine Bennett at Catholic Unscripted
Why Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre Did Not Have to Obey Exactly Like Padre Pio – Mary O’Regan

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Dialogue Obscuring Proclamation, the Case of Cardinal Vesco – S. Paciolla at New Oxford Review
Latin Mass Pilgrimage to Rome: True & False News – Michael Haynes & The Wanderer
The Hidden Life of Exorcists – Fr. Joseph Gill at Crisis Magazine
As All Hallow’s Eve Approaches – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
The Biblical Origins of Halloween – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Elections, Conscience, & Catholics – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
This Isn’t a Haunted House, It’s a Catholic Church – Jacob Stein at Church Pop
Confessions of a Former Witch: A Warning for Our Times – Grady Connolly at Church Pop
Five Reasons Why a Catholic Should Not Celebrate Halloween – Tradition, Family, & Property

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Catholic Leaders Decry U.S.C.C.B. Lawyer’s ‘Personhood’ Comments on Census Count – Zeale
Video: Why Does Modern Culture Encourage “No Contact”? – Noelle Mering via The Loop Cast
Pope Leo’s Cancer Diagnosis Is ‘Bit of a Game-Changer,’ Vatican Foreign Minister Says – Zeale
Confessions & Defenses of a 17th Century Witch Hunter – Mt. Peterson at Religion Unplugged

Top-Ten News Stories from the Thursday Edition:
1. Bishop McManus Ignored Priest’s ‘Increasingly Disturbing Behavior’ – Complicit Clergy
2. Cardinal Fernandez Explains Why His Latest Message Is Not Popular – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D.
3. Fr. James Martin, S.J., Publishes an “L.G.B.T.Q. Confiteor” Invoking “Queer Saints” – Info Vatic
4. Massachusetts Pro-Life Activist’s Sainthood Cause Suspended – Gina Christian at OSV News
5. Ohio Protestant Pastor Announces Second Wife, Embraces Polygamy – Religion Unplugged
6. The Crisis in Family Estrangement – Noelle Mering & Albert Mohler via Family Revival
7. What is the Corrupt Theology behind the 1980 Wreckovation? Look at It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8. Threatening Like a Bully: Cardinal Roche & Traditional Liturgy – Bishop Mutsaerts via Ror Cæli
9. Irish Government Warning Against. . .Hugs? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
10. U.S.C.C.B. Election Highlights Shift in General Secretary Role – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar

Honorable Mentioned:
Fringe Groups of Liberal Wackos Using Synodality to Push for Women’s Ordination – Fr. Z’s Blog
Re-Enchanting Catholic Speech – Luke J. Ayers at Crisis Magazine
Pray for Pope Leo XIV to Walk in the Footsteps of Pope Leo IX – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bolsonaro to Create a Government in Exile – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Election Fraud – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Americ Catholic
Some Alexis de Tocqueville Wisdom on Economics – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Requiescat in Pace: Patrick Stewart – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 29 October AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING UPDATE at 8:24 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Thursday Edition:
1. Bishop McManus Ignored Priest’s ‘Increasingly Disturbing Behavior’ – Complicit Clergy
2. Cardinal Fernandez Explains Why His Latest Message Is Not Popular – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D.
3. The Crisis in Family Estrangement – Noelle Mering & Albert Mohler via Family Revival
4. Threatening Like a Bully: Cardinal Roche & Traditional Liturgy – Bishop Mutsaerts via Ror Cæli
5. Fr. James Martin, S.J., Publishes an “L.G.B.T.Q. Confiteor” Invoking “Queer Saints” – Info Vatic
6. Re-Enchanting Catholic Speech – Luke J. Ayers at Crisis Magazine
7. What is the Corrupt Theology behind the 1980 Wreckovation? Look at It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8. Ohio Protestant Pastor Announces Second Wife, Embraces Polygamy – Religion Unplugged
9. Massachusetts Pro-Life Activist’s Sainthood Cause Suspended – Gina Christian at OSV News
10. Irish Government Warning Against. . .Hugs? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Honorable Mentioned:
Fringe Groups of Liberal Wackos Using Synodality to Push for Women’s Ordination – Fr. Z’s Blog
U.S.C.C.B. Election Highlights Shift in General Secretary Role – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Pray for Pope Leo XIV to Walk in the Footsteps of Pope Leo IX – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

MORNING ROUNDUP at 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A General Survey of Some Choir Architecture – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
60+ Killed in Attacks Targeting Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia – Catholics For Catholics
Re-Enchanting Catholic Speech – Luke J. Ayers at Crisis Magazine

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Vatican Publishes Pope Leo XIV’s Mass Schedule From All Souls’ Day to Dec. 20 – NC Register
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s General Audience Given October 28, 2026 – OSV News
Pray for Pope Leo XIV to Walk in the Footsteps of Pope Leo IX – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: Pope Leo Promotes a Bishop Who Praised Fr. James Martin, S.J. – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
What Will the Bishops Be Voting on at the November Plenary Assembly? – M. La Rosa at The Pillar
Artificial Intelligence, What it is & What it is Not – Brother Jos. Freyaldenhoven at Catholic Stand
Bishop McManus Ignored Priest’s ‘Increasingly Disturbing Behavior’ – Complicit Clergy
The Crisis in Family Estrangement – Noelle Mering & Albert Mohler via Family Revival
Threatening Like a Bully: Cardinal Roche & Traditional Liturgy – Bishop Mutsaerts via Rorate Cæli
Irish Government Warning Against. . .Hugs? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Fringe Groups of Liberal Wackos Using Synodality to Push for Women’s Ordination – Fr. Z’s Blog
U.S.C.C.B. Election Highlights Shift in General Secretary Role – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Election Cycle Will Influence When Leo Heads to U.S., Top Vatican Diplomat Says – OSV News
Twelve Bishops & Trump: Controversy & Context – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, Ed.D., S.T.D., at CWR
Cardinal Tobin Asks for Prayers as He Heads to Surgery for Mass in Kidney – EWTN News
China-Vatican Deal Has Imperfections, Vatican’s Foreign Minister Says – Catholic World Report
The Art of Holiness: St. Augustine by Philippe de Champaigne – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
Young People Don’t Know How to Date Anymore, Can ‘The Dating Project’ Help? – Angelus News
New Scientific Study Reveals the Happiest People are Those Who Pray & Attend Mass – Zenit
Cardinal Fernandez Explains Why His Latest Message Is Not Popular – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D.
Fr. James Martin, S.J., Publishes an “L.G.B.T.Q. Confiteor” Invoking “Queer Saints” – Info Vaticana
Massachusetts Pro-Life Activist’s Sainthood Cause Suspended – Gina Christian at OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Texas Children’s Hospital Opens Nation’s First Detransition Clinic Under Settlement – Zeale
Global Surrogacy Projected to Be a $79 Billion Industry in Five Years – S. Rodriguez at Live Action
Ohio Protestant Pastor Announces Second Wife, Embraces Polygamy – Religion Unplugged

Top-Ten News Stories from the Wednesday Edition:
1. What is the Corrupt Theology behind the 1980 Wreckovation? Look at It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. One of the Largest U.M.C. Churches in the U.S. Just Voted to Leave the Denomination – RNS
3. Catholic Priest Warns Against Deliverance Prayers – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
4. New Letters Refute Rome’s Claim of T.L.M. Pilgrim Failing to Specify Its Request – D. Montagna
5. Must Our Hapless Bishops Work Overtime to Third Worldize the U.S. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
6. Seven Arrested Following Break-In at Minneapolis Basilica – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
7. The Day the Plastic Baby Came to School – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
8. Pope Bob Contradicts Pope Urban II on Holy Wars – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Cathol
9. Rome’s Confusing Signals on Liturgy – Dad29
10. Bad Marriages are a Gift from Satan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
Prophecies on the Fall of France – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Were the Ancient Romans Tolerant about Sex? – Samuel Hughes at Works In Progress
Dear Bishops: Your Apologies Reveal Your Priorities – Greg Schlueter at Gregorian Rant

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Detransitioners Score a Big Win Just Days Before Midterms – Catholics For Catholics
The High Mountain Ohio’s G.O.P. Must Climb – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
At Least 68 People Killed by Train Collision in Spain – McKenna Snow at Zeale

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Catholic Drinking Habits Are Changing as Americans Rethink Alcohol’s Risks – Fox News
Is the Music Business Collapsing? – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker
Ovaries Develop an Intriguing Second Role after Menopause – Jess Cockerill at Science Alert

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 28 October AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE at 4:57 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories since the 10:51 a.m. Wednesday Edition:
1. What is the Corrupt Theology behind the 1980 Wreckovation? Look at It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. New Letters Refute Rome’s Claim of T.L.M. Pilgrim Failing to Specify Its Request – D. Montagna
3. One of the Largest U.M.C. Churches in the U.S. Just Voted to Leave the Denomination – RNS
4. Catholic Priest Warns Against Deliverance Prayers – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
5. Must Our Hapless Bishops Work Overtime to Third Worldize the U.S. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
6. Pope Bob Contradicts Pope Urban II on Holy Wars – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Cathol
7. Seven Arrested Following Break-In at Minneapolis Basilica – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
8. The Day the Plastic Baby Came to School – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
9. Bad Marriages are a Gift from Satan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Rome’s Confusing Signals on Liturgy – Dad29

Honorable Mentioned:
Prophecies on the Fall of France – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Dear Bishops: Your Apologies Reveal Your Priorities – Greg Schlueter at Gregorian Rant
Were the Ancient Romans Tolerant about Sex? – Samuel Hughes at Works In Progress
Disowned by His Muslim Family, He Gave His Life to Christ & Became a Catholic Priest – The Reg
History Rhymes: Lula Imprisons Opposition, Bolsonaro Escapes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

MORNING UPDATE at 10:51 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Dear Bishops, Newsflash! Jesus Met with Sinners! – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Why You Should Host an All Saints’ Day Party – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
No Clear Winner in Israel’s Elections – Catholics For Catholics
What is the Corrupt Theology behind the 1980 Wreckovation? Look at It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
New Letters Refute Rome’s Claim That T.L.M. Pilgrim Failed to Specify Its Request – D. Montagna
One of the Largest U.M.C. Churches in the Country Just Voted to Leave the Denomination – RNS
Must Our Hapless Bishops Work Overtime to Third Worldize the U.S. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Pope Bob Contradicts Pope Urban II on Holy Wars – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Amer Catholic
The Day the Plastic Baby Came to School – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
Rome’s Confusing Signals on Liturgy – Dad29
History Rhymes: Lula Imprisons Opposition, Bolsonaro Escapes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

MORNING UPDATE at 8:35 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Wednesday Edition:
1. Catholic Priest Warns Against Deliverance Prayers – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
2. Dear Bishops: Your Apologies Reveal Your Priorities – Greg Schlueter at Gregorian Rant
3. Disowned by His Muslim Family, He Gave His Life to Christ & Became a Catholic Priest – Regist
4. Bad Marriages are a Gift from Satan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Prophecies on the Fall of France – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
6. Oremus: Where’s the Controversy of Bishops Praying with the President? – Amy Welborn
7. A Question about Those French Riots – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
8. Were the Ancient Romans Tolerant about Sex? – Samuel Hughes at Works In Progress
9. How to Face Tragedy & Still Affirm God is Your Friend? The Answer. . . – Catholic World Report
10. Baroque Sacred Art: Hope that Transcends Suffering – David Clayton at New Liturg Movement

Honorable Mentioned:
Fr. Ripperger Silenced? Bishop Asked for One Year – Why? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
The White House Meeting & the Bishops’ Meeting – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Contraception: A Litmus Test for Catholics – Donald T. DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange

MORNING ROUNDUP at 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Rebuilding Western Civilization, One Village at a Time – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowled
Disowned by His Muslim Family, He Gave His Life to Christ & became a Catholic Priest – The Reg
Baroque Sacred Art: Hope that Transcends Suffering – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: Is the Catholic Church Failing the West? – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D., et al.
Who is Killing Christians in Ethiopia? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
St. John Paul II & Science; What the A.I. Debate Needs Now – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at TACatholic
St. Simon & St. Jude, Apostles – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Faith Through Analogies – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
Standing Firm in Truth: Confronting Lies Without Losing Peace – A Treasure To Be Shared
Vanity & Living in the World – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
France Smolders: The Deadly Alliance Behind the Flames – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
Echoes of Yesterday – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand Magazine
Catholic Priest Warns Against Deliverance Prayers – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
Dear Bishops: Your Apologies Reveal Your Priorities – Greg Schlueter at Gregorian Rant
Bad Marriages are a Gift from Satan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Prophecies on the Fall of France – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Oremus: Where’s the Controversy of Bishops Praying with the President? – Amy Welborn
A Question about Those French Riots – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Fr. Ripperger Silenced? Bishop Asked for One Year – Why? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
The White House Meeting & the Bishops’ Meeting – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Five Fun Things to Know About St. Jude, Patron Saint of Lost Causes – A. Murphy at Church Pop
How to Face Tragedy & Still Affirm God Is Your Friend? The Answer. . . – Catholic World Report
Contraception: A Litmus Test for Catholics – Donald T. DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
He Has a Father: Debunking Same-Sex Attracted Surrogacy Talking Points – Them Before Us
Anarchy in France – Theodore Dalrymple at Law & Liberty
Why Democrats Should Reject Abdul El-Sayed – Elise Winland at Zeale
Court Awards Grieving Father Damages after Losing Child to Abortion – Live Action
Were the Ancient Romans Tolerant about Sex? – Samuel Hughes at Works In Progress

Top-Ten News Stories from the Tuesday Edition:
1. Does This Explain the Election of Pope Leo XIV? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. Cupich Uber Alles: Pope Bob Will Deal With This on the Seventh of Never – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
3. I Wonder if Most Bishops Believe in Anything Other Than Their Careers – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
4. Anti-Catholicism Lives with El-Sayed in Michigan – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
5. The Alleged Evils of Mother Teresa – Patrick Novecosky at Catholic Answers Magazine
6. When Praying for a President Becomes a Scandal – Marcus Peter at The Catholic World Report
7. Ripperger Silenced? Punished Or Protected? – The Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
8. A Fortress Of Faith Rises In Pennsylvania: Carmelites Building a Stone Monastery – Rod Dreher
9. Five Bishops Issue Apology, Clarifications on Trump Meeting – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia
10. On the Success of the Rome T.L.M. Pilgrimage – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5

Honorable Mentioned:
Remembering When Tulsa Kicked-Out Fr. Ripperger – Complicit Clergy
Guatemala Dioc. Investigates Eucharistic Miracle Involving Host with Red Stains – EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV Names Six New Venerables, Including Padre Pio’s Spiritual Son – Angelus News

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Frank Centinello Doesn’t Know His U.S. War History – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Catapult Books to Close: What Will Happen to Wendell Berry’s Books? – John Byron Kuhner
Prince of Politicians – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
This Social Media Influencer Visited All 94 Basilicas in the U.S.! – Alyssa Murphy at Church Pop
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Wrong on Reagan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Priest Escorted His Sister as Homecoming Queen & His Post Went Viral! – Church Pop

TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 27 October AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING UPDATE at 7:18 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories for this evening:
1. Does This Explain the Election of Pope Leo XIV? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. Cupich Uber Alles: Pope Bob Will Deal With This on the Seventh of Never – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
3. I Wonder if Most Bishops Believe in Anything Other Than Their Careers – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
4. The Alleged Evils of Mother Teresa – Patrick Novecosky at Catholic Answers Magazine
5. Anti-Catholicism Lives with El-Sayed in Michigan – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
6. Ripperger Silenced? Punished Or Protected? – The Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
7. When Praying for a President Becomes a Scandal – Marcus Peter at The Catholic World Report
8. A Fortress Of Faith Rises In Pennsylvania: Carmelites Building a Stone Monastery – Rod Dreher
9. Remembering When Tulsa Kicked-Out Fr. Ripperger – Complicit Clergy
10. Five Bishops Issue Apology, Clarifications on Trump Meeting – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia

Honorable Mentioned:
On the Success of the Rome T.L.M. Pilgrimage – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
I Believe in JP2’s Teaching on the Death Penalty, That’s the Problem – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D.
Pope Leo XIV Names Six New Venerables, Including Padre Pio’s Spiritual Son – Angelus News

MORNING UPDATE at 8:59 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Guatemala Dioc. Investigates Eucharistic Miracle Involving Host with Red Stains – EWTN News
Montse Alvarado Prepares to Step Into Vatican Communications Prefect Role Nov. 1 – OSV News
Liechtenstein’s Prince Vetoes Law Relaxing Abortion Ban – Matthew Green at Aleteia
St. Hilarion: A Testimony For Ordinary Souls – Vincent Obiajulu at Catholic Stand Magazine
Bishop Joensen Says Trump Meeting Exploited for Politics, Others Clarify Backstory – The CWR
Cupich Uber Alles: Pope Bob Will Deal With This on the Seventh of Never – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
Anti-Catholicism Lives with El-Sayed in Michigan – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
I Wonder at Times if Most Bishops Believe in Anything Other Than Their Careers – Don McClarey
When Praying for a President Becomes a Scandal – Marcus Peter at The Catholic World Report
Five Bishops Issue Apology, Clarifications on Trump Meeting – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
On the Success of the Rome T.L.M. Pilgrimage – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5

MORNING UPDATE at 8:25 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Tuesday Edition:
1. Does This Explain the Election of Pope Leo XIV? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. Ripperger Silenced? Punished Or Protected? – The Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
3. A Fortress Of Faith Rises In Pennsylvania: Carmelites Building a Stone Monastery – Rod Dreher
4. The Alleged Evils of Mother Teresa – Patrick Novecosky at Catholic Answers Magazine
5. Which of the Medieval Spheres Do You Belong To: Quiz on 7 Heavens Lewis Loved – Myth Mind
6. Banned From the Vatican: Why They Treat Traditionalists Worse Than the S.S.P.X. – Ken. Hall
7. Pope Leo XIV Names Six New Venerables, Including Padre Pio’s Spiritual Son – Angelus News
8. The Math On Eastern Orthodoxy Growth Doesn’t Add Up. . .Yet – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Rel Un
9. I Believe in JP2’s Teaching on the Death Penalty, That’s the Problem – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D.
10. Vatican: T.L.M. Procession Application Not Specific Enough – Edgar Beltran at The Pillar

Honorable Mentioned:
Book Review: American Catholics and the Church of Tomorrow – Amy Welborn at Trust Walk
When the News is About Obfuscation – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Remembering When Tulsa Kicked-Out Fr. Ripperger – Complicit Clergy

MORNING ROUNDUP at 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Mystery of Long-Enduring Suffering – M.C. Holbrook at Catholic Exchange
A Fortress Of Faith Rises In Pennsylvania: Carmelites Building a Stone Monastery – Rod Dreher
Which of the Medieval Spheres Do You Belong To: Quiz on 7 Heavens Lewis Loved – Mythic Mind

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
‘It Fills Me With Joy’: Pope Leo Confirms His Trip to Uruguay, Argentina, & Peru – EWTN News
Pope Names Six New Venerables, Including Padre Pio’s Spiritual Son – Angelus News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Latin Mass Pilgrimage Lock Out Controversy – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Caring for Our Common Home – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand Magazine
Abuse Cases Overshadow Bishops’ Immigration Campaign – Christopher E. Manion, K.M., Ph.D.
Ripperger Silenced? Punished Or Protected? – The Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
Banned From the Vatican: Why They Treat Traditionalists Worse Than the S.S.P.X. – Kennedy Hall
Book Review: American Catholics and the Church of Tomorrow – Amy Welborn at Trust Walk
When the News is About Obfuscation – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The T.L.M. Pilgrimage in Rome & the Call for “Liturgical Peace” – Michael Haynes at 1 Peter 5
Things Fall Apart: The Catholic Church & Europe’s Vanishing Center – Alberto M. Fernandez
Is this the End for France? Europe? – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D., at iCatholic Radio
Vatican Denies Traditional Pilgrim Group Permission to Pray Together in St. Peter’s – Ed Pentin
Following the Science – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Archdiocese of New York Will Pay Out $800 Million in Sexual Abuse Settlement – EWTN News
To Make A.I. Morally Good, Tech Companies are Turning to Religion – Krysta Fauria & AP via Crux
Dating, Cringe, & St. Thomas Aquinas – Jack Trent at Crisis Magazine
After an Act of Vandalism, Catholic Students Resurrect a Symbol of Hope – Church Pop
Does This Explain the Election of Pope Leo XIV? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
The Alleged Evils of Mother Teresa – Patrick Novecosky at Catholic Answers Magazine
I Believe in JP2’s Teaching on the Death Penalty, That’s the Problem – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D.
Vatican: T.L.M. Procession Application Not Specific Enough – Edgar Beltran at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Do We Know the Original Text of the Torah? – Emanuel Tov, Ph.D., at The Torah
We Can Build a Better Way for Women – Erika Bachiochi at First Things
The Math On Eastern Orthodoxy Growth Doesn’t Add Up. . .Yet – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Rel Unpl

Top-Ten News Stories from the Monday Edition:
1. Remembering When Tulsa Kicked-Out Fr. Ripperger – Complicit Clergy
2. Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
3. The Female Padre Pio of Our Times – California Catholic Daily
4. Fr. James Martin—Perfidious Priest? – Christine Niles, J.D., & Fr. Joseph DeMarzo at Forward Boldly
5. Pope Bob Raises Habitless “Nuns” to Positions of Power, Why? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
6. Behold the New Face of the Synodal Priesthood: Fr. Roberto Fiscer, Tranny Cosplayer – Com Cl
7. Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
8. Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Not All Are Welcome at the Vatican: Sodomites, Yes. TLMers, No. – M.A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes
10. The Slippery Tales of Fr. James Martin S.J. – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis

Honorable Mentioned:
The Girl Who Reversed Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cardinal Koovakad Elevates Assisi Prayer Meeting as Dogma – The American Catholic
Pope Leo XIV: Everything Is As It Was? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump Deserves Everlasting Thanks to Putting Paid to Hilary’s Political Ambitions – D. McClarey
Rush Limbaugh Knew Already about Ilhan Omar – Fr. Z’s Blog
Safe & Secure Where Guns are Allowed – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Requiescat in Pace: Walter Koenig – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
1M Views & Counting! Watch Our Catholic Champion Crusades in Action – Catholics For Catholics
Watch Out, YouTube — Instagram Goes From Short-Form to 90-Minute Videos – Tech Crunch
Dominican Sisters Go Viral Visiting Quarterback Jared Goff in Ultimate Pregame Blessing – ChP
Fjord’s Cold Reality – Charlotte Allen at First Things
Christian Movies Are Coming For Hollywood – Mira Fox at Religion Unplugged
A 17-Step Guide to Designing a Garden from Scratch – Angel Collins at House & Garden UK

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 26 October AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE at 5:34 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories since the morning update:
1. Remembering When Tulsa Kicked-Out Fr. Ripperger – Complicit Clergy
2. Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
3. Fr. James Martin—Perfidious Priest? – Christine Niles, J.D., & Fr. Joseph DeMarzo at Forward Boldly
4. Pope Bob Raises Habitless “Nuns” to Positions of Power, Why? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
5. The Female Padre Pio of Our Times – California Catholic Daily
6. Behold the New Face of the Synodal Priesthood: Fr. Roberto Fiscer, Tranny Cosplayer – Com Cl
7. Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
9. Not All Are Welcome at the Vatican: Sodomites, Yes. TLMers, No. – M.A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes
10. The Girl Who Reversed Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
The Slippery Tales of Fr. James Martin S.J. – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis Magazine
Pope Leo XIV: Everything Is As It Was? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Cardinal Koovakad Elevates Assisi Prayer Meeting as Dogma – The American Catholic

MORNING UPDATE at 10:37 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:
Surrender Your Trials & Addictions to God – Patty Knapp at Catholic Stand Magazine
St. Demetrius the Great-Martyr – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
October 26, 1921: Warren G. Harding Speaks About Race in Birmingham, AL – The Americ Catholic
Remembering When Tulsa Kicked-Out Fr. Ripperger – Complicit Clergy
Fr. James Martin—Perfidious Priest? – Christine Niles, J.D., & Fr. Joseph DeMarzo at Forward Boldly
Pope Bob Raises Habitless “Nuns” to Positions of Power, Why? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Not All Are Welcome at the Vatican: Sodomites, Yes. TLMers, No. – M.A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Cardinal Koovakad Elevates Assisi Prayer Meeting as Dogma – The American Catholic

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Monday Edition:
1. Behold the New Face of the Synodal Priesthood: Fr. Roberto Fiscer, Tranny Cosplayer – Com Cl
2. The Female Padre Pio of Our Times – California Catholic Daily
3. Pope Leo XIV: Everything Is As It Was? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
4. Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
5. Letter Confirms Rome Barred T.L.M. Pilgrimage from Entering St. Peter’s – Diane Montagna
6. A Historic Altarpiece Brought Back to Life – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
7. Venite Ad Me Released by the Vatican – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
8. Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. The Slippery Tales of Fr. James Martin S.J. – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis Magazine
10. Milwaukee Archbishop Grob Issues ‘Public Apology’ Over White House Meeting – NC Register

Honorable Mentioned:
611 Years Since Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
The Girl Who Reversed Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MORNING ROUNDUP at 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Rights Group Urges Quick Release of Christians Detained Over TikTok Video in Egypt – The Reg
Ahead of Halloween, Catholic Group’s Timely Reminder – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
A Historic Altarpiece Brought Back to Life – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus Address Given October 25, 2026 – OSV News
King Charles Bestows a Title Associated with Windsor Castle to Pope Leo XIV – Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Henry V, Shakespeare, & Just War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Ominous Beauty of a Medieval October – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowledge
Contemplate the Rosary: More Aids – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Protomartyr of Wales – Denis Trull at The Inscapist
God has High Expectations for All Sinners – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
Joy in Finding Jesus – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand Magazine
Fr. Chad Ripperger Got the “Let’s Take a Break” Talk – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
Novena to St. Raphael, Angel of Joy & Healing – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Traditionalism & Orthodoxy—The Two Don’t Necessarily Go Together – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Behold the New Face of the Synodal Priesthood: Fr. Roberto Fiscer, Tranny Cosplayer – Com Cler
The Female Padre Pio of Our Times – California Catholic Daily
Pope Leo XIV: Everything is as It Was? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Letter Confirms Rome Barred T.L.M. Pilgrimage from Entering St. Peter’s – Diane Montagna
Venite Ad Me Released by the Vatican – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
The Girl Who Reversed Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
611 Years Since Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Idolatry of Politics – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, Ed.D., S.T.D., at The Catholic World Report
Cupich Facing New Controversy Over Award Given to Pro-Abortion Donor – Tim Daniels at Zenit
The Difficulties of Forgiving & a Practical Path into Choosing Mercy – Catholic Exchange
The Slippery Tales of Fr. James Martin S.J. – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D. at Crisis Magazine
Milwaukee Archbishop Grob Issues ‘Public Apology’ Over White House Meeting – NC Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Spiritual Yearning in an Age of Secularization – David McPherson, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Bishop Barron Shows Germany’s Critics What Courage Looks Like – S.A. McCarthy at Am Spect

Top-Ten News Stories from the Sunday Edition:
1. Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
2. Leo Appoints a Theologian Who Criticized P. Francis & Traditionis Custodes – Fr. A.J. McDonald
3. Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
5. When I Felt the Smoke of Satan – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
6. Leo Will Not Participate in Controversial Ecumenical Assisi Prayer Summit – Zenit
7. Do You Do This Without Realizing It? Popular Superstitions That Confuse Catholics – Chur Pop
8. Celebrity Bishops & Priests Should Be Rare but Safe – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
9. Archb. Cordileone on Why Young Catholics are Picking Catholicism Over Secularism – Ch Pop
10. New Vatican Theologians Highlight Doctrinal Chaos at Heart of the Curia – Michael Haynes

Honorable Mentioned:
The Search for Catholic Community Doesn’t Have to End at Sunday Mass – Natl Catholic Register
My Stepdad Is Serving 200 Years – Them Before Us
Diana Montagna Discusses Leo & T.L.M.; What’s Really Happening in Rome? – Complicit Clergy

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Decline & Fall – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Christ the Redeemer, Brazil – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
You Do Not Distrust Polling Enough – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
America’s New Right Believes That Savagery Is the Key to Victory – Noah Smith at Noahpinion
Predicting the Future is Challenging – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
She Wants You In Jail or Dead – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
CBS/YouGov Poll: Predicted Harris Over Trump by 3, Now Talarico by 2 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Accuracy of Prediction Markets – Alex Tabarrok at Marginal Revolution
Viking Kitten! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pp. Leo, Chris Pratt Come Together for New Documentary About Tomb of St. Peter – EWTN News

SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 25 October AD 2026 8:33 am

EVENING UPDATE at 8:12 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Sunday Edition:
1. Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
2. Leo Appoints a Theologian Who Criticized P. Francis & Traditionis Custodes – Fr. A.J. McDonald
3. Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
5. When I Felt the Smoke of Satan – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
6. Leo Will Not Participate in Controversial Ecumenical Assisi Prayer Summit – Zenit
7. Do You Do This Without Realizing It? Popular Superstitions That Confuse Catholics – Chur Pop
8. Celebrity Bishops & Priests Should Be Rare but Safe – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
9. Archb. Cordileone on Why Young Catholics are Picking Catholicism Over Secularism – Ch Pop
10. New Vatican Theologians Highlight Doctrinal Chaos at Heart of the Curia – Michael Haynes

MORNING ROUNDUP at 8:33 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The True Meaning of the Law Is Love: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Catholic Exchange
Archb. Cordileone on Why Young Catholics are Picking Catholicism Over Secularism – Chur Pop
The Search for Catholic Community Doesn’t Have to End at Sunday Mass – Natl Catholic Register

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
No Further Cancer Treatment Needed for Pope Leo XIV – Lauran Neergaard at Associated Press
Leo Appoints a Theologian Who Criticized Pp. Francis & Traditionis Custodes – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Leo Will Not Participate in Controversial Ecumenical Assisi Prayer Summit – Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
My Musings on Cardinal Parolin’s Comments on Pope Leo XIV – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Storied Pavement of the Duomo of Siena Results in an ‘Other Modern’ Like Design – LAJ
How the Dutch Church Lost Its Memory on Purpose – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
Video: Is Watching Horror a Sin? – Brian Holdsworth
Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
When I Felt the Smoke of Satan – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Celebrity Bishops & Priests Should Be Rare but Safe – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
New Vatican Theologians Highlight Doctrinal Chaos at the Heart of the Curia – Michael Haynes

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Scandal of a Woman-Priest-Promoter in the Vatican – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
Bring Back the Betrothal – K.E. Colombini at The Catholic Thing
What Are French Bishops Saying About the Riots? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Catholics, Ghosts, & Halloween – Fr. Mike J. Driscoll, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
On 20th Anniversary of The God Delusion: Has the New Atheism Unraveled? – Scott Ventureyra
Evangelizing Secular Society – Abbé Damien Verley at What We Need Now
Catholic Ethicists Debate Morality of Embryo Adoption – The Catholic World Report
Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
Do You Do This Without Realizing It? Popular Superstitions That Confuse Catholics – Church Pop
Bish. Barron Slams ‘Clownish Irrelevance’ of German Catholic Academy – Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Byung-Chul Han On The Importance Of Ritual – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
No-Fault Divorce Was an Unmitigated Disaster for Children: ‘Good Guy’ Divorce – Them Bef Us
Ten Non-Candy Tricks & Treats – Brittany Makely at Zeale

Top-Ten News Stories from the Saturday Edition:
1. Rome’s Ban of Traditional Pilgrimage, Danger of Traditional Liturgical Concession – Nuntiatori
2. Diana Montagna Discusses Leo & T.L.M.; What’s Really Happening in Rome? – Complicit Clergy
3. A Very Curious Legend of St. Raphael – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
4. Abuse Covered Up by Pope, Bishops, & Media – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
5. Traditional Pilgrims Blocked by Vatican from Entering Holy See – Michael Haynes via Rora Cæli
6. The Halloween Surprise of “Carmina Burana” – The Classical Girl
7. Scandinavian Catholics Debate How to Handle New Wave of Conversions – OSV News
8. Our Lady of Zeitoun Apparition; U.S. Govt Info Dump on Skinwalker Ranch – Rod Dreher
9. Can the Bishop of Knoxville Ban the St. Michael Prayer After Mass? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
10. My Stepdad Is Serving 200 Years – Them Before Us

Honorable Mentioned:
It Is False to Claim Benedict XVI Was Forced to Resign – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Pope Leo XIV Warns Against “Digital Solitudes” – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Jordan Reels After Terrorist Attack on Church, King Vows ‘Harshest Retaliation’ – OSV News

SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 24 October AD 2026 4:34 pm

SVNDAY MORNING UPDATE, 2:29 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:
(for the Saturday Edition)

Top-Ten News Stories:
1. Rome’s Ban of Traditional Pilgrimage, Danger of Traditional Liturgical Concession – Nuntiatori
2. Diana Montagna Discusses Leo & T.L.M.; What’s Really Happening in Rome? – Complicit Clergy
3. A Very Curious Legend of St. Raphael – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
4. Abuse Covered Up by Pope, Bishops, & Media – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
5. Traditional Pilgrims Blocked by Vatican from Entering Holy See – Michael Haynes via Rora Cæli
6. The Halloween Surprise of “Carmina Burana” – The Classical Girl
7. Scandinavian Catholics Debate How to Handle New Wave of Conversions – OSV News
8. Our Lady of Zeitoun Apparition; U.S. Govt Info Dump on Skinwalker Ranch – Rod Dreher
9. Can the Bishop of Knoxville Ban the St. Michael Prayer After Mass? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
10. My Stepdad Is Serving 200 Years – Them Before Us

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AFTERNOON ROUNDUP, 4:34 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Very Curious Legend of St. Raphael – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Halloween Surprise of “Carmina Burana” – The Classical Girl
Scandinavian Catholics Debate How to Handle New Wave of Conversions – OSV News

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Warns Against “Digital Solitudes” – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Domenico Fetti: Contemplating the Beauty of His Art – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Angelic Assistance in Bearing Good Fruit – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei Catholic
An Autumnal Attention to Stewardship – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
Rome’s Ban of Traditional Pilgrimage, Danger of Traditional Liturgical Accommodation – Nuntiat
Diana Montagna Discusses Leo & T.L.M.; What’s Really Happening in Rome? – Complicit Clergy
Abuse Covered Up by Pope, Bishops, & Media – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Traditional Pilgrims Blocked by Vatican from Entering the Holy See – Michael Haynes via R Cæli
Can the Bishop of Knoxville Ban the St. Michael Prayer After Mass? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
It Is False to Claim Benedict XVI Was Forced to Resign – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
How Should a Catholic Think about Anti-Semitism – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers
Understanding the Virtue of Meekness – Fr. Lawrence Carney at Catholic Spiritual Direction
An African Who Wants The West To Be Itself – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
Did You Know Bone Chapels were a Thing in the Catholic Church? Here’s Five – Church Pop
Died Doing What He Loved: Memories of Ecuadorian Priest Who Died at the Altar – EWTN News
Learning to Surrender & Trust with St. John Henry Newman – B. Harvey at Catholic Exchange
Video: Death of Catholic Identity in France: A Warning to the World – Joe McLane & Michael Matt
Leo Increases Lay Appointments to International Theology Commission – Catholic World Report
Jordan Reels After Terrorist Attack on Church, King Vows ‘Harshest Retaliation’ – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Happiness Crash: As Young Adult Happiness Drops, Two Groups Thriving – W.B. Wilcox, Ph.D.
Man Found Guilty in Grisly Murders of His Sister & Her Preborn Baby – N. Flanders at Live Action
Catholic Commentator Challenges El-Sayed’s Comparison to J.F.K.: You’re No Jack Kennedy – Zeale
Medieval Catholic Pilgrim Badges – Bensozia
Our Lady Of Zeitoun Apparition; U.S. Government Info Dump On Skinwalker Ranch – Rod Dreher
My Stepdad Is Serving 200 Years – Them Before Us

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Three Perfect Films – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How the Seersucker Suit Became a Pillar of Style – John Berendt at Garden & Gun
The True History of the American Revolution – Michael Lucchese at City Journal

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