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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How to Sanctify the Lord’s Day – David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Get To Know St. Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein): My List of Must-Read Books – Cath Spir Dir
Brain Death Isn’t Real – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

August is the Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary:
August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, This is Why – Church Pop

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Archbishop of San Juan, Puerto Rico – Catholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV’s Face Featured on New Set of Vatican Coins – National Catholic Register
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s General Audience Given August 5, 2026 – The Holy See

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Rupnik Priest Perversion “Art” Covered for Pope Leo’s Visit to Lourdes – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Cardinal Sarah Makes the Case for Letting Traditionis Custodes Wither & Die – Diane Montagna
Catholic Bishops Owe Restitution for C.O.V.I.D. Overreach – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Standing Right In The Middle of the Universe – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand Magazine
Rev.: Genesis Vol. of the Cath. Commentary on Sacr. Script.; Q&A w/Dr. Ma. Healy – Cath Bib Talk
Satire: Anglicans Propose the “Catholic Ordinariate of King Henry VIII” – The Daily Anathema
Raphael’s Transfiguration of Christ – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Eastern Orthodoxy? Orthodox Proofs f/Chalcedon Undermine Their Own Case – The WM Review
How Spiritual Contraception Paralysed Us – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Previously Unpublished Letters Add to Rupnik Abuse Case Allegations – F. Tourn at OSV News
Virgin Mary State Desecrated in New York City – Daniel Payne at EWTN News
‘Shrinking’ Vocations: The McGrath Report on Seminary Reform – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at C Cult
When the Bishops Closed the Churches – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers Magazine
Video: Why Does the Transfiguration Matter? – St. Paul Center
On the Publication of the Secret in 2000 – Kevin J. Symonds, M.A., at 1 Peter 5
Video: Why Mel Gibson Waited 20 Years for The Resurrection of the Christ – Raymond Arroyo
The Spiritual Vacuum Facing Generation-Z – Ruadhan Jones at Catholic Herald
Jeanne le Ber: The Canadian Adorer on the Path to Canonization – Maria Rivera at Catholic Insight
Joan Leslie: Classic Hollywood Star Who Was True to Her Faith – Mary Claire Kendall at Aleteia
“For All” or “For Many”? Clearing Up the Controversy – Mark Haas at Crisis Magazine
2026 New Associate Pastor Assignments in the Los Angeles Archdiocese – Angelus News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Did Ann Widdecombe Die A Political & Catholic Martyr? – Terry Mattingly at Religion Unplugged
Video: You’ll Never See I.V.F. the Same Again – Matt Fradd at Pints With Aquinas
Growing Up Donor-Conceived is a No-Win Situation – Them Before Us
Surrogacy Is a Form of Slavery, It Should Be Abolished – John Daniel Davidson at The Federalist
The Man Who Built the Trojan Horse – John Byron Kuhner at First Things

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Johns Hopkins Researcher Urges Data-Driven Debate as Homeschooling Booms! – Zeale

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Thursday Edition:
1. LeoWatch: Big of Him – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Communion in the Hand: Ancient Norm, Humanist Myth, or Protestant Rebellion – NLM
3. Super Seminarian – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Catholicism/Orthodoxy vs. Protestantism in a Nutshell – Erick Ybarra
5. How Could the Church in the Netherlands Disappear So Quickly? – Rob. Leusink at Gorcum 17
6. The One Prayer Habit That Changes Everything (According to the Saints) – Scepter Blog
7. When the Princes of the Church No Longer Speak Latin – David Berger at Rorate Cæli
8. How the Bugnini Mass was Slowly Introduced, Like a Boiling Frog Way – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
9. New Notre Dame Report Lists 12 Key Proposals to Improve Seminary Formation – OSV News
10. Toward a Papacy Without Limits & Without Power – Hilary White at Heritage Standard

Honorable Mentioned:
The Way Not Taken – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Reminder: “The Life of Little Saint Placid” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Leo Encourages Catholics to Deepen Prayer Thru Liturgy of the Hours – The Catholic Register

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Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
“Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, Western Civ Has Got to Go!” – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Michiganstan? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: The Right-Wing Burrito Fight Explained – Michael Knowles
Nothing Says Democracy Like Banning a Political Party – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
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THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 6 August AD 2026 12:01 am

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Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Thursday Edition:
1. LeoWatch: Big of Him – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Communion in the Hand: Ancient Norm, Humanist Myth, or Protestant Rebellion – NLM
3. Super Seminarian – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Catholicism/Orthodoxy vs. Protestantism in a Nutshell – Erick Ybarra
5. How Could the Church in the Netherlands Disappear So Quickly? – Rob. Leusink at Gorcum 17
6. When the Princes of the Church No Longer Speak Latin – David Berger at Rorate Cæli
7. New Notre Dame Report Lists 12 Key Proposals to Improve Seminary Formation – OSV News
8. How the Bugnini Mass was Slowly Introduced, Like a Boiling Frog Way – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
9. The One Prayer Habit That Changes Everything (According to the Saints) – Scepter Blog
10. Toward a Papacy Without Limits & Without Power – Hilary White at Heritage Standard

Honorable Mentioned:
Reminder: “The Life of Little Saint Placid” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Leo Encourages Catholics to Deepen Prayer Thru Liturgy of the Hours – The Catholic Register
The Way Not Taken – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Francis-The Whole World is a Friary – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
New Notre Dame Report Lists 12 Key Proposals to Improve Seminary Formation – OSV News
Reminder: “The Life of Little Saint Placid” – Fr. Z’s Blog

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Calls on Knights of Columbus to Be ‘Prophets of Harmony’ – EWTN News
Pope to Visit Uruguay, Argentina, & Peru in November – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome Blog
Leo Encourages Catholics to Deepen Prayer Thru Liturgy of the Hours – The Catholic Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
One Take: Traditionis at Five – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
Our Lady of the Snows: Mary’s Miraculous Fall of Snow – Deacon T.L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
The Transfiguration of Our Lord – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
August 5th: Solemnity of Our Lady of Snows (In Dedicationie St. Mariae Ad Nives) in Rome – LAJ
LeoWatch: Big of Him – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Communion in the Hand: Ancient Norm, Humanist Myth, or Protestant Rebellion – New Lit Mov
Super Seminarian – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Catholicism/Orthodoxy vs. Protestantism in a Nutshell – Erick Ybarra
How Could the Church in the Netherlands Disappear So Quickly? – Robbert Leusink at Gorcum 17
When the Princes of the Church No Longer Speak Latin – David Berger at Rorate Cæli
How the Bugnini Mass was Slowly Introduced, Like a Boiling Frog Way – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Toward a Papacy Without Limits & Without Power – Hilary White at Heritage Standard

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Our Lady of Knock Was Not Alone: What Really Happened in Ireland in 1879? – Steve Ray
Cardinal Burke: Be Ready for ‘Martyrdom’ in Defense of Marriage & Family – Michael Haynes
Quantum Physics & the Mystery of God’s Creation – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Ceuto: The Failure of Liberal Immigration Rhetoric – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Is America Becoming More Conservative Morally? – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Don’t Let Your Soul Take a Summer Break: 7 Catholic Tips to Live Faith on Vacation – Church Pop
The Odyssey Is Proof That Old Things Still Matter, Maybe More Than Ever – Catholic World Rep
He Just Wanted to Go Home—On Reading Homer’s The Odyssey – Regis Martin, S.T.D.
How the Cardinal Virtues Can Guide the Young – Msgr. James Shea at Word On Fire
The One Prayer Habit That Changes Everything (According to the Saints) – Scepter Blog
The Way Not Taken – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The 2026 Vote: ‘It’s Brownshirts Vs. Commies’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Is “All Creatures Great and Small” Healing Television? – The Swish
Why America Should Fear The Decline Of Religious Women – John Mac Ghlionn at Religion Unpl
Infographic: Five Timeless Virtues of The Odyssey – The Epoch Times

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Wednesday Edition:
1. Sometimes Priests & Prelates Should Just Keep Their Mouths Shut – Gene M. Van Son at CSM
2. Mexico: “Bishop” Publicly States Rainbow Sin Is “Natural” & “Not a Sin” – Radical Fidelity
3. Leo Would Sooner Chew Ground Class Than Give Trump a Papal Visit – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
4. What the Liturgical Wars were Like Prior to Vatican II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
5. Bravo: Diocese of El Paso Forced to End Child Trafficking Operation – Complicit Clergy
6. The Insidious Deception of the Born Again Sect – David Martin at The Daily Knight
7. A WWII Spy Novel That Reinvigorates the Genre for a New Audience – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis
8. The Real Reason that Substack is Collapsing – Scott Carney at Magnetic North
9. The Tomb of the Man Who Built the Trojan Horse – John Byron Kuhner
10. An Explanation of the 2026 Ceuta Border Incident – Leo Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
Are You an American Catholic in Rome? The Place to Go to See Leo Up Close – Rome Reports
Fr. Javier Aizpún of Pamplona Calls for the Reconquista of Morocco, Finish the Job! – Cath Arena
The Intellectual Genocide of the Church in the Netherlands – Robbert Leusink at Gorcum 17

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Tired of Your Life? Visit New Mexico: A Democratic Utopia! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Ceuta Reveals the Naked Truth About Europe’s Migration Crisis – The European Conservative
Roger Casement: Irish Catholic Hero – Catholic Arena
Video: What Is A Woman? Head Coach Shows Why The W.N.B.A. Is A Joke – Michael Knowles
#1 Women’s Tennis Players Says Girls’ Sports are For. . .Wait for It. . .Girls – Creative Minority Rep

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 5 August AD 2026 12:01 am

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Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Wednesday Edition:
1. Sometimes Priests & Prelates Should Just Keep Their Mouths Shut – Gene M. Van Son at CSM
2. Mexico: “Bishop” Publicly States Rainbow Sin Is “Natural” & “Not a Sin” – Radical Fidelity
3. Leo Would Sooner Chew Ground Class Than Give Trump a Papal Visit – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
4. What the Liturgical Wars were Like Prior to Vatican II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
5. Bravo: Diocese of El Paso Forced to End Child Trafficking Operation – Complicit Clergy
6. A WWII Spy Novel That Reinvigorates the Genre for a New Audience – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis
7. Are You an American Catholic in Rome? The Place to Go to See Leo Up Close – Rome Reports
8. The Insidious Deception of the Born Again Sect – David Martin at The Daily Knight
9. An Explanation of the 2026 Ceuta Border Incident – Leo Magazine
10. The Tomb of the Man Who Built the Trojan Horse – John Byron Kuhner

Honorable Mentioned:
Fr. Javier Aizpún of Pamplona Calls for the Reconquista of Morocco, Finish the Job! – Cath Arena
The Real Reason that Substack is Collapsing – Scott Carney at Magnetic North
The Intellectual Genocide of the Church in the Netherlands – Robbert Leusink at Gorcum 17

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Blessed Rother Film Sparks Hope for New Saints Inspired by Martyr’s Life – OSV News
A WWII Spy Novel That Reinvigorates the Genre for a New Audience – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis
The Tomb of the Man Who Built the Trojan Horse – John Byron Kuhner

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Are You an American Catholic in Rome? The Place to Go to See Leo Up Close – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
New Find of Ancient Aramaic Bible Manuscript Shows Usage of Icons in 1st Century – Xing, Ph.D.
Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Markos Kampanis’ Work for Two Byzantine Private Family Chapels – Liturgical Arts Journal
Foreigner as Curse: Holistic Reading of the Old Testament on Migration – Unam Sanctam Cathol
St. Athanasius & the Deuterocanon (vs. Javier Perdomo) – Dave Armstrong at Biblical Evidence. . .
Video: I Went to Break My Family’s Spiritual Chains – Here’s What Actually Happened – UM
Sometimes Priests & Prelates Should Just Keep Their Mouths Shut – Gene M. Van Son at CSM
Mexico: “Bishop” Publicly States Rainbow Sin Is “Natural” & “Not a Sin” – Radical Fidelity
Leo Would Sooner Chew Ground Class Than Give Trump a Papal Visit – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
What the Liturgical Wars were Like Prior to Vatican II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Bravo: Diocese of El Paso Forced to End Child Trafficking Operation – Complicit Clergy
The Insidious Deception of the Born Again Sect – David Martin at The Daily Knight
An Explanation of the 2026 Ceuta Border Incident – Leo Magazine
Fr. Javier Aizpún of Pamplona Calls for the Reconquista of Morocco, Finish the Job! – Cath Arena
The Intellectual Genocide of the Church in the Netherlands – Robbert Leusink at Gorcum 17

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Church of Wellness Is Not Making the Cut – Johanna Duncan at Word On Fire
Mary Statue Stands Alone & Gives Hope After Fires Wipe Out Parts of Spokane – Church Pop
Spanish Bishops’ President: ‘The Invasion of Ceuta Is a Test, Demography Is a Weapon’ – The Reg
Bp. Schneider: Nothing More Dangerous for Religion than Interference w/Liturgy – Mch. Haynes
How Harsh Should Your Penance Be? – Fr. Gabriel Mosher at Catholic Answers Magazine
Video: Anthony Stine: Cupich Says T.L.M. Weakens the Catholic Church on What? – Joe McLane
31 Christians Killed in Nigeria, Including Eleven Children & a Priest – Catholic World Report
What Might Be Pope Leo’s Goal for China? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Cardinal: Nigeria’s Pres. Has Rejected Bishops’ Concerns About State of Country – EWTN News
Spokane Bishop Calls for Prayer as Wildfires Force 65,000 to Evacuate – Angelus News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Wreckovation of the Zurich Convention Center: 1900 vs. 2026 – The Art Of Purpose
15th-Century German Armor Went Hard – Thinking West
Video: No Longer a “Conspiracy Theory”; Birth Control in Our Drinking Water – The Loop Cast
Court Temporarily Shields Catholic Groups From New York Assisted Suicide Law – Live Action

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Tuesday Edition:
1. Spanish Report Fuels Anxiety Over Pope Leo’s Intention Regarding the T.L.M. – Diane Montagna
2. The Real Reason that Substack is Collapsing – Scott Carney at Magnetic North
3. Rome: Sodom & Gomorrah Struck Down for Anti-Immigration, Not Homosexuality – ChristianH
4. Please Pray For Frederica Mathewes-Green! – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
5. Spanish Publication Alleges Leo Against the T.L.M., Thinks It’s Unimportant – Niwa Limbu
6. A Tale of Two Cardinals: Unity in Diversity vs. Unity in Uniformity; Sarah & Cupich – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. The Great Deception: How The West Was Lost, & How to Win It Back – David Torkington
8. St. Joseph Was Not Silent in Scripture, So What Did He Say? – Scott Smith, Esq.
9. Is Pope Leo Maintaining a T.L.M. ‘Gray Area’? – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
10. Statue Survives Shocking Fires in Spokane, Washington – Catholic Arena

Honorable Mentioned:
Exploring Carthusian Liturgical Architecture – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Fishwrap was Fair on S.S.P.X. Schism, but Let Me Rant! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Video: Nude Pride Display at a Cathedral. . . The Bishop’s Astonishing Response – Raymond Arroyo
The Wondrous Gift of the Priesthood – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Spokane Blazes Not “Climate Change”, Sorry, Nut-Jobs – Dad29
Video: Why Marco Rubio Won’t Run Against J.D. Vance – Michael Knowles

TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 4 August AD 2026 12:01 am

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Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Tuesday Edition:
1. Spanish Report Fuels Anxiety Over Pope Leo’s Intention Regarding the T.L.M. – Diane Montagna
2. Rome: Sodom & Gomorrah Struck Down for Anti-Immigration, Not Homosexuality – ChristianH
3. The Real Reason that Substack is Collapsing – Scott Carney at Magnetic North
4. Spanish Publication Alleges Leo Against the T.L.M., Thinks It’s Unimportant – Niwa Limbu
5. The Great Deception: How The West Was Lost, & How to Win It Back – David Torkington
6. Statue Survives Shocking Fires in Spokane, Washington – Catholic Arena
7. A Tale of Two Cardinals: Unity in Diversity vs. Unity in Uniformity; Sarah & Cupich – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Please Pray For Frederica Mathewes-Green! – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
9. Exploring Carthusian Liturgical Architecture – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
10. Is Pope Leo Maintaining a T.L.M. ‘Gray Area’? – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar

Honorable Mentioned:
St. Joseph Was Not Silent in Scripture, So What Did He Say? – Scott Smith, Esq.
Fishwrap was Fair on S.S.P.X. Schism, but Let Me Rant! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Wondrous Gift of the Priesthood – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Tiny Church that Beat the Gold Rush & Became Australia’s Busiest Parish – Church Pop
The Great Deception: How The West Was Lost, & How to Win It Back – David Torkington
Statue Survives Shocking Fires in Spokane, Washington – Catholic Arena

August is the Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary:
August & the Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – S. Brewster at Catholic Exchange

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
A Benefit of At-Fault Divorce – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Book Review: “The Once and Future Roman Rite” Questions Liturgical Revolution – Rorate Cæli
Video: George Washington’s Mysterious Heavenly Visitor Revealed – The Jesse Romero Show
Catholics: Be In the World, Not of It – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand Magazine
Spanish Report Fuels Anxiety Over Pope Leo’s Intention Regarding the T.L.M. – Diane Montagna
Rome: Sodom & Gomorrah Struck Down for Anti-Immigration, Not Homosexuality – Christian H.
Spanish Publication: Alleges Leo is Against the T.L.M., Thinks It’s Unimportant – Niwa Limbu
A Tale of Two Cardinals: Unity in Diversity vs. Unity in Uniformity; Sarah & Cupich – Fr. Z’s Blog
Exploring Carthusian Liturgical Architecture – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
St. Joseph Was Not Silent in Scripture, So What Did He Say? – Scott Smith, Esq.
Fishwrap was Fair on S.S.P.X. Schism, but Let Me Rant! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Wondrous Gift of the Priesthood – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Leo Meets With His New E.W.T.N. Prefect for Communications at the Vatican – Silere Non Possum
Video: Nude Pride Display at a Cathedral. . . The Bishop’s Astonishing Response – Raymond Arroyo
Paul Revere Became Catholic (The Patriot’s Great-Grandson, That Is) – National Catholic Register
Video: Why a Bishop Wants the Latin Mass Gone – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D., & Joe McLane
Not Predestined? There’s Still Hope for You! – Parker Manning at Catholic Answers Magazine
Cardinal Sarah Calls for a Return to Summorum Pontificum – Michael Haynes at Catholic Herald
€2B Euros, 5K Properties, & a Gold Reserve: The Wealth of the Holy See – Rome Reports
Toronto Catholics Launch First Conference for Young Professionals – Catholic World Report
Christians in West Bengal Face New Round of Intimidation, Threats – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
Is Pope Leo Maintaining a T.L.M. ‘Gray Area’? – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Don’t Worry, Be Conservative – Ben Peterson at Public Discourse
Odyscenes: The Twelve Best Bits of the Odyssey – Edmund Stewart at Antigone
A Catholic Moment or an Evangelical Century? – Timon Cline, J.D., at First Things
Video: What Does the ‘W’ in W.N.B.A. Stand For? – Michael Knowles
Video: The Instagram “Christian Aesthetic” Is a Problem – Matt Fradd
The Real Reason that Substack is Collapsing – Scott Carney at Magnetic North
Please Pray For Frederica Mathewes-Green! – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Monday Edition:
1. This Is One of the Reasons Why Church Pews Were Invented – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
2. The Antipope Venerated as a Saint – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
3. Why Priests Leave or Are Dismissed – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
4. Archbishop Cordileone Questions Future of Traditionis Custodes: Not Realistic – Advaticanum
5. The Fauci Diary Hearings – Leila Marie Lawler & Phillip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Happy Despite Them
6. Lost Traditions: The Falda & Subcinctorium – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
7. ‘No Contact’: Can I Cut Off My Parents? – Drew Belsky at Indulgence Blog
8. Loaves & Fishes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. The Catholic Study Bible That Isn’t Afraid of Your Kid’s Science Teacher – Magis Center
10. ‘What Trap Is This?’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Honorable Mentioned:
For This Reason a Man Shall Leave His Father &. . . – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
The Church of the “New Gaze” – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
The Most Important Event of the Year: Inside the 2026 Napa Institute Summer Conf. – The Reg

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Warmth of Collectivism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How to Read Value in a World Without Standards – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Memories of Phone Slams Past – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 3 August AD 2026 12:01 am

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Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Monday Edition:
1. This Is One of the Reasons Why Church Pews Were Invented – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
2. The Antipope Venerated as a Saint – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
3. Why Priests Leave or Are Dismissed – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
4. Archbishop Cordileone Questions Future of Traditionis Custodes: Not Realistic – Advaticanum
5. The Fauci Diary Hearings – Leila Marie Lawler & Phillip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Happy Despite Them
6. Lost Traditions: The Falda & Subcinctorium – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
7. ‘No Contact’: Can I Cut Off My Parents? – Drew Belsky at Indulgence Blog
8. Loaves & Fishes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. The Catholic Study Bible That Isn’t Afraid of Your Kid’s Science Teacher – Magis Center
10. ‘What Trap Is This?’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
This Is One of the Reasons Why Church Pews Were Invented – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The Antipope Venerated as a Saint – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Five Tips for Being a Better Godparent or Confirmation Sponsor – Diego L. Colín at EWTN News

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus Address Given August 02, 2026 – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Satire: Vatican Likely to Reject Experimental “Biker Gang” Religious Order – Irkutsk Ice Truckers
Extreme Unction: Administration – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
The Forty Hours’ Devotion – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Sacred Scripture Permeates Every Aspect of Divine Worship – A Treasure To Be Shared
Publican & Pharisee – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
The Saints Show Us the Corporal Works of Mercy – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand Magaz
Video: Powerful Catholic Prayers for Dark Times & Hope – The Jesse Romero Show
Why Priests Leave or Are Dismissed – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Archbishop Cordileone Questions Future of Traditionis Custodes: Not Realistic – Advaticanum
The Fauci Diary Hearings – Leila Marie Lawler & Phillip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Happy Despite Them
Lost Traditions: The Falda & Subcinctorium – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
Loaves & Fishes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
For This Reason a Man Shall Leave His Father &. . . – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Longanimity: The Christian Virtue Homer Understood – Clement Harrold at Catholic Herald
Victory Through Suffering – Fr. Thomas Kuffel at The Catholic Thing
How to Pray a Novena to the Nine Choirs of Angels – Michael J. Lichens at Catholic Exchange
Video: Why Doesn’t God Save Everyone From Hell? – Matt Fradd
Video: Five Simple Ways to Actually Change Your Life with Fr. Jonathan Meyer – Chris Stefanick
Simple Crafts, Activities, & Lessons to Teach About Our Country’s Founding – Zeale
‘No Contact’: Can I Cut Off My Parents? – Drew Belsky at Indulgence Blog
The Catholic Study Bible That Isn’t Afraid of Your Kid’s Science Teacher – Magis Center
The Church of the “New Gaze” – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
The Most Important Event of the Year: Inside the 2026 Napa Institute Summer Conf. – The Reg

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Anti-Woke, or Just Wounded? A Typology of Two Types of Anti-Woke Intellectuals – S.B. Kaufman
Fired for Being Pro-Life: A Teacher’s Stand for the Preborn in Scotland – A. Tan at Live Action
Archbishop Cordileone Calls for Wider Access to T.L.M. – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectat
America Has Always Been a Christian Nation – Riley M. Moore at First Things
Video: God’s Berserker – Hymn in Old Norse – The Skaldic Bard
Academic Freedom, Cancellation, & Recent Debates About Sex & Gender – Alex Byrne

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Sunday Edition:
1. Before & After: Still Further Updates to St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach, Florida – LAJ
2. How Did We Get to “Papolatry”? – Hilary White at Heritage Standard
3. The Shocking Way the Passover Lambs were Slaughtered, Exactly Like Jesus – S. Smith, Esq.
4. Angelic Mass for a Reposed Toddler – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
5. ‘What Trap Is This?’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
6. The Disturbing Roots of the Protestant Revolt – Eternal Christendom
7. The Anti-Jesuit – Peter Swindal at Catholic Culture
8. Easier to Wear Slippers than to Carpet the Whole of Earth; Gospel for 18th Sun. – Msgr. C. Pope
9. Video: Why Did 26 Priests Defy Their Cardinal? – Prayerful Posse
10. Catholic Questions for Protestants – Joel S. Peters at Catholic Answers Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
The Portiuncula Indulgence – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Six Great Christian Authors & How to Start Reading Them – OSV News
Video: Your Family in Purgatory & their Past is What’s Holding you Back, Here’s What to Do – UM
Jerusalem Council vs. James White & Sola Scriptura – Dave Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For. . .

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On Being Belgian: A Love Letter to a Disappearing Nation – David Engels at Leo Magazine
Preach It Bill (Maher)! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Head Turners – Catch Light

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
At Least He Wouldn’t Be Kept on Hold Endlessly – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic

SVNDAY EDITION

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Before & After: Still Further Updates to St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach, Florida – LAJ

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Liturgical Notes on the Feast of St. Peter’s Chains – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Herod’s Shame-Dream – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
W.D.T.P.R.S.: 10th Sun. after Pentecost; Vetus Ordo: Mercy & Justice aren’t Opposed – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Priest’s Prayers for Before & After Hearing Confessions – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Does It Mean To Serve? – Brother Without Order
Medieval Pilgrimage & the Journey of Life – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Via Mediævalis
The Church of Sts. Peter & Paul in Biasca, Switzerland – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Mov
All Saints Have This in Common. . . – Philip Kosloski at Voyage
Video: Unleash Supernatural Power: Fasting & Prayer Secrets Revealed – Jesse Romero
How Did We Get to “Papolatry”? – Hilary White at Heritage Standard
The Shocking Way the Passover Lambs were Slaughtered, Exactly Like Jesus – Scott Smith, Esq.
Angelic Mass for a Reposed Toddler – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Easier to Wear Slippers than to Carpet the Whole of Earth; Gospel for 18th Sun. – Msgr. Ch. Pope
The Portiuncula Indulgence – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Video: Your Family in Purgatory & their Past is What’s Holding you Back, Here’s What to Do – UM
Jerusalem Council vs. James White & Sola Scriptura – Dave Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For. . .

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Caught on Camera: Ultrasound Captures Unborn Baby Smiling as Her Father Speaks – A. Murphy
St. Leo the Wall Builder – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Video: You’ll Never See Purgatory the Same – Dr. Ralph Martin & Matt Fradd
The Dangerous Weapon of Contraception – Fr. Kevin Drew at Catholic Exchange
Hidden for 200 Yrs, Vast Baroque Murals Rediscovered in Vilnius’ St. John’s Chur. – EWTN News
‘Hope, Faith, Humor’: Why Flannery O’Connor Still Speaks to Catholics – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
Catholic Book Clubs: Tips for Building Community & Growing in Faith – Catholic World Report
Video: Comfort Is Killing You – Chris Stefanick
Prayer, Fasting, & Mercy – St. Peter Chrysologus via The Catholic Thing
The Disturbing Roots of the Protestant Revolt – Eternal Christendom
The Anti-Jesuit – Peter Swindal at Catholic Culture
Catholic Questions for Protestants – Joel S. Peters at Catholic Answers Magazine
Six Great Christian Authors & How to Start Reading Them – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Classics v. Classics – Peter J. Leithart at First Things
‘What Trap Is This?’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Saturday Edition:
1. Fire Swept Through Twice: Story Behind Crucifix Photo Everyone’s Talking About – Church Pop
2. Should Cardinal Roche be believed about the Latin Mass? – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam. . .
3. Top-14 Catholic Sites – A Treasure To Be Shared
4. Are These Catholics, All in Communion w/Leo, Unified in Their Style of Liturgy – Fr. McDonald
5. The Massachusetts Bishops’ Polite Collapse – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
6. A Message for Fr. Paul Fliss of Wisconsin, Who Thinks T.L.M.ers are ‘Underdeveloped’ – Dad29
7. Which Is It John-Henry Westen: Is Leo a Pope or an Antipope? – S. O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
8. Fauci, the Science, & the Church – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
9. Learning How to Adore God Like a Saint – Dawn Marie Beutner at Becoming Saints
10. Glorias – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
Fr. James Martin to Lead L.G.B.T.Q. Catholic History Pilgrimage in New York City – Com Clergy
The Current State of Spiritual Warfare: Are We Winning? – Trey Duncan at Catholic Stand Magaz
Parents Lose Custody of Gender-Confused Child – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

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Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

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Robert Edwards 1 August AD 2026 1:36 pm

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Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Saturday Edition:
1. Fire Swept Through Twice: Story Behind Crucifix Photo Everyone’s Talking About – Church Pop
2. Should Cardinal Roche be believed about the Latin Mass? – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam. . .
3. Top-14 Catholic Sites – A Treasure To Be Shared
4. Are These Catholics, All in Communion w/Leo, Unified in Their Style of Liturgy – Fr. McDonald
5. A Message for Fr. Paul Fliss of Wisconsin, Who Thinks T.L.M.ers are ‘Underdeveloped’ – Dad29
6. The Massachusetts Bishops’ Polite Collapse – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
7. Which Is It John-Henry Westen: Is Leo a Pope or an Antipope? – S. O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
8. Fr. James Martin to Lead L.G.B.T.Q. Catholic History Pilgrimage in New York City – Com Clergy
9. Learning How to Adore God Like a Saint – Dawn Marie Beutner at Becoming Saints
10. Fauci, the Science, & the Church – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

Honorable Mentioned:
Glorias – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Current State of Spiritual Warfare: Are We Winning? – Trey Duncan at Catholic Stand Magaz
Charlie Kirk Recieved a Catholic Funeral Mass inside a Catholic Church – Bree Solstad

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Fire Swept Through Twice: Story Behind Crucifix Photo Everyone’s Talking About – Church Pop
Learning How to Adore God Like a Saint – Dawn Marie Beutner at Becoming Saints
The Current State of Spiritual Warfare: Are We Winning? – Trey Duncan at Catholic Stand Magaz

August is the Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary:
Month of the Immaculate Heart – Catholic Culture

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
This Is Leo’s Prayer Intention for the Month of August – Francesca Pollio Fenton at EWTN News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Parents Lose Custody of Gender-Confused Child – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
New Fundamental Law of Vatic. City State, Swapping Francis’ ’23 Version (English) – Rorate Cæli
Strange Fruit: The Secret Vatican-China Deal – Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
W.D.T.P.R.S.: 18th Ordinary (Novus Ordo) Sunday: Cold Reality – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Alphonsus Liguori – August 1 – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
New Liturgical Movement’s Twenty-First Anniversary – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Mov
Six-Step Method for Passing on Your Faith & Culture to the Next Generation – Heritage Standard
Ceuta & Its Connection to the St. Vincent Panels – Catch Light
Are These Catholics, All in Communion with Leo, Unified in Their Style of Liturgy – Fr. McDonald
A Message for Fr. Paul Fliss of Wisconsin, Who Thinks T.L.M.ers are ‘Underdeveloped’ – Dad29
Should Cardinal Roche be believed about the Latin Mass? – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam. . .
Top-14 Catholic Sites – A Treasure To Be Shared
Which Is It John-Henry Westen: Is Leo a Pope or an Antipope? – S. O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Fr. James Martin to Lead L.G.B.T.Q. Catholic History Pilgrimage in New York City – Compl Clergy
Glorias – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
What Is the Apostolic Signatura? Archb. Cordileone’s New Vatican Position Explained – The Reg
Catholic Liturgical Living Guide for August – Becky Roach at Catholic Link
Scottish Bishop Excommunicates Rector of Redemptorists After Illicit Ordination – EWTN News
Our New Website Is Live! – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
Video: Where the Mass is Found in Scripture – Scott Hahn at St. Paul Center
Three Catholic Churches Desecrated in a Single French Archdiocese – Catholic World Report
Listen to Homer, Skip the Movies – Robert L. Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Polls Show Support for Same-Sex “Marriage” & L.G.B.T. Issues Declining – Catholics For Catholics
Three Key Ways Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Is Timelessly Compelling – Dr. Kody W. Cooper at Word On Fire
What Difference Will Britain’s First “Catholic” Prime Minister Make? – Catholic Herald
Fauci, the Science, & the Church – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
‘GG’ Didn’t Want Euthanasia, but Her Doctors Killed Her Anyway – Cassy Cooke at Live Action
Denial Is the Rule: Triple Stabbing in the Name of Allah ‘Psychiatric Disorder’ – The Europ Cons

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Friday Edition:
1. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone Corrects Cardinal Roche Over T.L.M. – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. Charlie Kirk Recieved a Catholic Funeral Mass inside a Catholic Church – Bree Solstad
3. The Massachusetts Bishops’ Polite Collapse – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
4. More Extraordinary Gaslighting: Cardinal Roche on the T.L.M. Yet Again – Diane Montagna
5. LeoWatch: The Fix is In; Rupnik Protected – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. The Lost Sermons of St. Augustine of Hippo Found & Analyzed! – Jimmy Akin at Cathol Answers
7. Is Leo Trying Really Hard to Prevent Card. Marx From Going Into Schism? – Fr. A.J. McDonald
8. Beyond Illusion: What “Yoga” Truly Is – Robert L. Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
9. Ask Father: What’s Your Preferred English Translation of the Bible? – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. Bishop of Providence Going on a Gay Pride Propaganda Tour – Bree Solstad

Honorable Mentioned:
Anthony Fauci & Lukewarm Catholicism – Matthew Becklo at Catholic World Report
Honolulu’s New Bishop in ‘Awe’ That God Chose Him in His ‘Unworthiness’ – OSV News
Quod Gratis Asseritur, Gratis Negatur: Banning the T.L.M. with No Reason. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A U.S. Senate Candidate Converted to Islam to Avoid Criticism for Shagging His Cousin – TACath
Video: Curious About the Roman Cult of Mithras – Religion For Breakfast

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
John Byrne Returns to X-Men, the Superheroes that Made Him Famous, to Say Goodbye – THR

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FRIDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 31 July AD 2026 5:19 pm

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Top-10 News Stories from Friday’s Edition:
1. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone Corrects Cardinal Roche Over T.L.M. – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. Charlie Kirk Recieved a Catholic Funeral Mass inside a Catholic Church – Bree Solstad
3. More Extraordinary Gaslighting: Cardinal Roche on the T.L.M. Yet Again – Diane Montagna
4. LeoWatch: The Fix is In; Rupnik Protected – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. The Massachusetts Bishops’ Polite Collapse – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
6. The Lost Sermons of St. Augustine of Hippo Found & Analyzed! – Jimmy Akin at Cathol Answers
7. Is Leo Trying Really Hard to Prevent Card. Marx From Going Into Schism? – Fr. A.J. McDonald
8. Ask Father: What’s Your Preferred English Translation of the Bible? – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Beyond Illusion: What “Yoga” Truly Is – Robert L. Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
10. Honolulu’s New Bishop in ‘Awe’ That God Chose Him in His ‘Unworthiness’ – OSV News

Honorable Mentioned:
Quod Gratis Asseritur, Gratis Negatur: Banning the T.L.M. with No Reason. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Anthony Fauci & Lukewarm Catholicism – Matthew Becklo at Catholic World Report
Sometimes Tolerance Means Making Children Cry – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Little Sister’s Great Mission: The Legacy of Mother Maria Stieren – Ed Pentin at NC Register
The Lost Sermons of St. Augustine of Hippo Found & Analyzed! – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers
Honolulu’s New Bishop in ‘Awe’ That God Chose Him in His ‘Unworthiness’ – OSV News

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV’s Itinerary for the Rest of 2026 – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV Issues New Constitution for Vatican City State – Catholic World Report
Is Leo Trying Really Hard to Prevent Card. Marx From Going Into Schism? – Fr. A.J. McDonald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Modern Reform: A Cure for Which There Is No Disease – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal
A Must Read! Great History of Liberal Heterodoxy in the Archd. of Baltimore – Fr. A.J. McDonald
The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for August 2026 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand Mag
Pope Leo will Not Restore Latin Mass Permissions, Cardinal Roche Says – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
St. Francis of Assisi: The Gospel Way of Life – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone Corrects Cardinal Roche Over T.L.M. – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Charlie Kirk Recieved a Catholic Funeral Mass inside a Catholic Church – Bree Solstad
More Extraordinary Gaslighting: Cardinal Roche on the T.L.M. Yet Again – Diane Montagna
LeoWatch: The Fix is In; Rupnik Protected – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bishop of Providence Going on a Gay Pride Propaganda Tour – Bree Solstad
Ask Father: What’s Your Preferred English Translation of the Bible? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Beyond Illusion: What “Yoga” Truly Is – Robert L. Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
Quod Gratis Asseritur, Gratis Negatur: Banning the T.L.M. with No Reason. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Sometimes Tolerance Means Making Children Cry – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Hammers & Sickles Coming Soon to a Town Near You – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
“Shrinking” Vocations: The McGrath Report on Seminary Reform – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at CC
Archb. Cordileone Discusses Future of T.L.M. Restrictions, Wants ‘Easier Access’ – EWTN News
How a Philly Priest Used A.I. & LeBron James to Fill the Pews – Alyssa Murphy at Church Pop
St. Ignatius of Loyola: Madman or Militant Monk? – Sean Fitzpatrick at Catholic Exchange

Video: Who Can Interpret the Bible? – John Bergsma at St. Paul Center
Announcing the Winners of the 2026 Jane Greer Memorial Poetry Contest – Dappled Things

The Massachusetts Bishops’ Polite Collapse – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Anthony Fauci & Lukewarm Catholicism – Matthew Becklo at Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
‘Insulted’ Mom Yanks Kids From School After Pride Video Shown Without Notice – California Post
Rallies Planned for Upcoming Fever Games After Sophie Cunningham-Storm Drama – NY Post
The Left Can’t Erase Moms & Dads Despite How Hard They Try – Josh Wood at The Federalist
Do Step-Parents Matter? – Nick Spencer at Them Before Us

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Raw Broadside against the Hypocrisy of America’s Elite Universities – E.J. Prince at Chronicles

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Thursday Edition:
1. Does It Feel to You as if Something Is Building to an Explosive Point? – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Overnight, Funeral Rites Got Corrupted Until These Became Normal – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Ross Douthat Leaves, Joins 60 Minutes – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
4. The Catholic Left in a Nutshell – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. The Questions the Providence Diocese Would Not Answer – Lepanto Institute
6. I Guess the Science Wasn’t Settled – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Rhode Isl. Shooting Suspect Was Recipient of Miraculous Healing Decreed by Vatican – CWR
8. Nolan’s Odyssey – Or Why Conservatism Will Always Lose – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
9. Divine Worsh. Prefect Roche: Leo Won’t Change Traditionis or Go Back to Summorum – R Cæli
10. Video: Demonic Pagan Worship In Cathedr. Scandalizes Catholics Everywhere – A. Stine, Ph.D.

Honorable Mentioned:
The Lebron James Mass Photo Was Fake, Priest Who Posted It Has No Regrets – Zelda Caldwell
‘My Family were Both Slaves & Slaveowners’ Pope Leo – Catholic Arena
The Worst Kind of Catholic Politician – Edward Barrett-Shortt at Catholic Herald
Pope Leo Speaks on Being American & When He’ll Visit the United States – Angelus News

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For Americans Who Think It Can’t Happen Here – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fails Every Time It Is Tried – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Yes on the A.M. Radio in Every Vehicle Act – Star Parker at Townhall
Poland, the Knight of Nations – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Canaries in the Mine: Jews Fleeing Canada Due to Anti-Semitic Violence – The Americ Catholic
Rare Ceiling Fresco f/Pompeii; Archaeologists Reassembling Like a Puzzle – Smithsonian

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Uber Drivers Reveal Rider Red Flags-They Reject Trips; Habits that Tank Ratings – Travel + Leis
Lest We Forget – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
12 Essential Drinks that Offer a Sip of American History – Shannon Mustipher at Saveur

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Robert Edwards 30 July AD 2026 12:37 pm

EVENING UPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Thursday Edition:
1. Ross Douthat Leaves, Joins 60 Minutes – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
2. Overnight, Funeral Rites Got Corrupted Until These Became Normal – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Does It Feel to You as if Something Is Building to an Explosive Point? – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. The Catholic Left in a Nutshell – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Divine Worsh. Prefect Roche: Leo Won’t Change Traditionis or Go Back to Summorum – R Cæli
6. The Questions the Providence Diocese Would Not Answer – Lepanto Institute
7. Nolan’s Odyssey – Or Why Conservatism Will Always Lose – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
8. ‘My Family were Both Slaves & Slaveowners’ Pope Leo – Catholic Arena
9. Rhode Isl. Shooting Suspect Was Recipient of Miraculous Healing Decreed by Vatican – CWR
10. Video: Demonic Pagan Worship In Cathedr. Scandalizes Catholics Everywhere – A. Stine, Ph.D.

Honorable Mentioned:
Pope Leo Speaks on Being American & When He’ll Visit the United States – Angelus News
The Lebron James Mass Photo Was Fake, Priest Who Posted It Has No Regrets – Zelda Caldwell
I Guess the Science Wasn’t Settled – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Nuns Who Make Altar Linens in Rome: Figlie di San Giuseppe di Rivalba – Liturgical Arts Journal
Five Back-To-School Lessons From “Nun Girl Summer” – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Ross Douthat Leaves, Joins 60 Minutes – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV: I Still Have a Great Love for America – Catholic World Report
‘My Family were Both Slaves & Slaveowners’ Pope Leo – Catholic Arena
Pope Leo Speaks on Being American & When He’ll Visit the United States – Angelus News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Be Silent, Be Still – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
Archbishop Wester Claims Muslims Have ‘God-Given Right’ To Build Mosque – Complicit Clergy
Fix Your Eyes on the Crucifix & Everthing Becomes Small for You – St. Teresa of Avila
The Liturgical Theology of Priestly Vestments – Tarcicius via The American Catholic
Blessed Solanus Casey – July 30 – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Overnight Funeral Rites Got Corrupted Until These Became Normal – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Does It Feel to You as if Something Is Building to an Explosive Point? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Catholic Left in a Nutshell – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Divine Worship Prefect Roche: Leo Won’t Change Traditionis or Go Back to Summorum – R Cæli
Nolan’s Odyssey – Or Why Conservatism Will Always Lose – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Video: Demonic Pagan Worship In Cathedral Scandalizes Catholics Everywhere – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Worst Kind of Catholic Politician – Edward Barrett-Shortt at Catholic Herald
Blessed Solanus Casey Took the Name “Solanus” for a Reason – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
America’s Housing Shortage Is Turning Into a Moral Crisis – National Catholic Register
Video: My Official Position on Medjugorje: Is it Legit? – Joe McLane
Medjugorje Statue Fully Restored After Vandalism, Suspect Arrested – Church Pop
Archb. Wester Defends Mosque in New Mexico, Attacks ‘Anti-Muslim Sentiment’ – EWTN News
Why Families Should See Children as Contributors, Not Costs – J.C. Miller at Crisis Magazine
Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’: Seeing Homer’s Story Through Epic Tradition – Dr. Alex Taylor at Word On Fire
Wildfires in Spain Force Augustinian Nuns to Evacuate Monastery – Toronto Catholic Register
Studies Find Snapchat Exposes Children to Sexual, Violent Content – Mary Rose at Zeale
Lawyer for Rupnik Victims Being ‘Fobbed Off’ by Vatican’s Total Secrecy – Michael Haynes at CH
The Questions the Providence Diocese Would Not Answer – Lepanto Institute
Rhode Island Shooting Suspect Was Recipient of Miraculous Healing Decreed by Vatican – CWR
The Lebron James Mass Photo Was Fake, Priest Who Posted It Has No Regrets – Zelda Caldwell

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Summer Reading List: 2026 – George Weigel at First Things

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Lost History – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Brussels’ Silence on Turkish Occupation of Cyprus “Cowardice in a Diplomat’s Suit” – TEC
I Guess the Science Wasn’t Settled – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Robert Edwards 29 July AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING ROUNDUP:

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Little Vatican Summer Fundraising Campaign – Tito Edwards at Catholic Stand Magazine

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Who’s in & Who’s Out? Leo’s Revamp of Vatican Supreme Court – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Amazing Latin Mass Global Search Map – The Daily Knight
The Seminary at the Baltimore Archdiocese in the 1970s; Total Devastation – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
LeoWatch: Superstition – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
James Martin vs. Vigano & S.S.P.X.: Who Does the Church Correct? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
The Endless Synod of Synodal Synodality Assembly – Fr. Z’s Blog
Holiness in Ordinary Life – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
Arson at Catholic Church in Mejudgorje – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Introducing Aidan Hart’s Consultancy: KALOS Liturgical Design – New Liturgical Movement
Odyssey Film: I wanted to Hate it. . .but I Liked it! – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Liturgical Catastrophe That Engulfed Church of Nativity of Mary in Aschaffenburg – Cath Concl

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Wisconsin Priest Criticised After Describing Latin Mass as ‘A Step Backward’ – Catholic Herald
Pakistan: Where Justice Protects Those Who Burn Christians – Daily Compass
Liturgical Reform Case Study: the Catholic City of Baltimore. . . Destroyed – Adam Tate, Ph.D.
White House Marks 45th Anniversary of Martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Rother – EWTN News
The Rise of the Gen-X Bishops – Jonathan Liedl at National Catholic Register
St. Joseph the Worker Col. to Repurpose Masonic Temple Into Shrine, Restaurant, Theater – CWR
Las Palmas Bishop Defends Painted Naked People as Pride Flag Outside Cathedral – Info Vaticana
The Shepherd Cannot Run: Blessed Stanley Rother – Isabelle Larivee at Word On Fire
What Satan Fears the Most Is What You Often Take for Granted. . . – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Pascal’s Wager: Why Believing in God May Be the Most Rational Choice – Catholic Exchange
Being Saved; As Protestants Say – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Video: The Heresy of “Personal Interpretation” with Fr. Stephen Imbarrato – Full Sheen Ahead
How & Why Catholic Should Have a Daily Prayer Routine – Kim Dias at Catholic Link
Fr. Ripperger on Shawn Ryan: Satan Said ‘It’s How I Took Your Govt Out’ – Catholics 4 Catholics
Europe’s New Martyrs: The Relics That Survived the Spanish Civil War – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Visiting Nigeria’s Jerusalem: Christian Site Where Pilgrims Seek Miracles – Religion Unplugged
Diana Pasulka’s Great New Book – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Library
Dr. Haywood Robinson, Abortionist Turned Pro-Life Activist, Has Passed Away – Live Action
Five Lies Culture Tells Gen-Z Women – Michaela Estruth at Them Before Us
African Migrants Are Keeping Christianity Alive in Europe – Rakib Ehsan at Spiked
Essential Catholic Literature – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Tuesday Edition:
1. A Jesuit: If You Can Confess Monthly but Refuse, I Won’t Answer for Your Soul – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. When Does a Schism Trending Bishop Get Excommunicated – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Three Words That Can Change Your Life – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
4. Video: Priest Screamed At On Deathbed: Shook To Repent From A.I.D.S. Lies – Jesse Romero
5. Every Time Card. Grech Speaks on Synodality, They Guarantee Its Demise – Fr. A.J. McDonald
6. Alarming Study Finds Abortion-Inducing Drug in Drinking Water of Three U.S. Cities – Zeale
7. St. Charbel’s Tips on Protecting your Family from Satan – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
8. What’s Happened to Hospice? – Gigi Duncan at National Catholic Register
9. New Zealand’s First New Catholic Cathedral in 120 Years Unveiled in Christchurch – CWR
10. A Book Ahead of Its Time – Beverly Willett at Institute for Family Studies

Honorable Mentioned:
Leo Names Archbishop Cordileone to Vatican’s Highest Court – Michael Haynes at Catholic Her
J. Boreing & Me On Tucker/Groypers/Demons – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
A Calendar Wheel in Lyon Cathedral – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Denial Is the Rule: Triple Stabbing in the Name of Allah in Paris – The European Conservative
Europe Is Suicidally Complacent About the Islamist Threat – Fraser Myers at Spiked
How Socialism Actually Works – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
LeBron James at Mass? Maybe That’s Not the Real Story – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

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TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 28 July AD 2026 12:48 am

MORNING UPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Tuesday Edition:
1. A Jesuit: If You Can Confess Monthly but Refuse, I Won’t Answer for Your Soul – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. When Does a Schism Trending Bishop Get Excommunicated – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Every Time Card. Grech Speaks on Synodality, They Guarantee Its Demise – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. Three Words That Can Change Your Life – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
5. Alarming Study Finds Abortion-Inducing Drug in Drinking Water of Three U.S. Cities – Zeale
6. New Zealand’s First New Catholic Cathedral in 120 Years Unveiled in Christchurch – CWR
7. Video: Priest Screamed At On Deathbed: Shook To Repent From A.I.D.S. Lies – Jesse Romero
8. What’s Happened to Hospice? – Gigi Duncan at National Catholic Register
9. Leo Names Archbishop Cordileone to Vatican’s Highest Court – Michael Haynes at Catholic Her
10. A Calendar Wheel in Lyon Cathedral – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Honorable Mentioned:
St. Charbel’s Tips on Protecting your Family from Satan – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
A Book Ahead of Its Time – Beverly Willett at Institute for Family Studies
J. Boreing & Me On Tucker/Groypers/Demons – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Little Vatican Summer Fundraising Campaign – Robert “Tito” Edwards at The American Catholic

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo Names Archbishop Cordileone to Vatican’s Highest Court – Michael Haynes at Catholic Herald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: Open Rebellion In Germany: Bishops & Laity at War Over the Faith – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Archb. Gänswein on the Problems of Synodality & Church in Germany – Katholisch via Cath Concl
To Grandparents & the Elderly – “Be Born Anew” – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand Magaz
Universalism in Christianity & Liberalism – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Video: Kwasniewski Chats w/Deal Hudson on Good Music, Sacred Music, & Silence – Kwasniewski
A Jesuit: If You Can Confess Monthly but Refuse, I Won’t Answer for Your Soul – Fr. Z’s Blog
When Does a Schism Trending Bishop Get Excommunicated – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Every Time Card. Grech Speaks on Synodality, They Guarantee Its Demise – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Three Words That Can Change Your Life – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Video: Priest Screamed At On Deathbed: Shook To Repent From A.I.D.S. Lies – Jesse Romero
A Calendar Wheel in Lyon Cathedral – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Did Pope St. John XXIII Disobey Fatima? – Kevin J. Symonds, M.A., at 1 Peter 5
Woman Gives Joint Homily With German Bishop Despite Vatican Ban – Michael Haynes
The Therapeutic Erasure of Sin – John Melnikov at Crisis Magazine
The Early Church Fathers & Paganism – Jon Sorensen at Catholic Answers Magazine
Europe’s Right to Remain European: Why Preserving Civilization Is a Moral Responsibility – TFP
Liturgical Teaching on How to Avoid Separation f/God, 18th Sun. of O.T., Year A – D.L. Gray, Th.M.
Abortion Count Rises as Women Turn to Chemical Abortions, per New Data – EWTN News
Video: Every Sunday She Invited Him, One Day He Said Yes – Chris Stefanik
Priest Raises Warning About West Bank Attacks on Christians – Fr. Ibrahim Faltas at Vatican News
Video: Should Gay Men Be Ordained to the Catholic Priesthood? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
Video: Where did the Church Fathers Quote the Deuterocanon? – Mike Aquilina at St. Paul Center
Alarming Study Finds Abortion-Inducing Drug in Drinking Water of Three U.S. Cities – Zeale
New Zealand’s First New Catholic Cathedral in 120 Years Unveiled in Christchurch – CWR
What’s Happened to Hospice? – Gigi Duncan at National Catholic Register
St. Charbel’s Tips on Protecting your Family from Satan – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Market Has Reached the Womb – Michael J. Robinson at The European Conservative
Australia’s Social Media Policy Is Succeeding – Ravi Iyer, Jon Haidt, & Zach Rausch at After Babel
Boys in Girls’ Sports is Start of Deeper War Over Children, Family & Gay Agenda – S.A. McCarthy
A Book Ahead of Its Time – Beverly Willett at Institute for Family Studies
J. Boreing & Me On Tucker/Groypers/Demons – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
An Educational Perfect Storm – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Monday Edition:
1. What the Cordileone Move to the Vatican Highest Court Means – California Catholic Daily
2. The Dead Priest Who Rose Up at His Own Funeral, Thrice! – D. McClarey The American Catholic
3. Leo XIV: The Risk of Schism – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
4. Why the Hell! – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
5. In the 1950s, the U.S. was on Pace to be Majority Catholic, Then Vatican II Happned – TACathol
6. What Protestants Don’t Get about Worship – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magaz
7. German Priests Loyal to Leo Respond to Own Bishops, Pressuring to Bless Gay Couples – Zenit
8. Communism & Same-Sex Attraction in the Seminary – S.A. McCarthy at The Americ Spectator
9. A Brief History of the Old Catholics – Walker Larson at Crisis Magazine
10. Eight Catholic Baby Girl Names Inspired by Some Very Cool Nuns! – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Honorable Mentioned:
New Scientific Research Casts Doubt on Original Mecca, Undermining Origins of Islam – Zenit
The Rupnik Case Farce – Info Vaticana
On Monastic Piety & Ordinary Parish Intensity – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Answers Are Always Mass Graves For Communist Regimes – The American Catholic
Video: U.S.A. vs. China: Victor Davis Hanson on Who’s Really Winning – Raymond Arroyo

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
We Asked Three Chefs to Name the Best Chocolate Ice Cream, They All Picked the Same One – RS
My Two Cats Concur – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
‘The Chosen’ Unveils Emotional Season Six Trailer Depicting Christ’s Passion – NC Register

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MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 27 July AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING UPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Monday Edition:
1. What the Cordileone Move to the Vatican Highest Court Means – California Catholic Daily
2. The Dead Priest Who Rose Up at His Own Funeral, Thrice! – D. McClarey The American Catholic
3. Leo XIV: The Risk of Schism – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
4. Why the Hell! – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
5. In the 1950s, the U.S. was on Pace to be Majority Catholic, Then Vatican II Happned – TACathol
6. What Protestants Don’t Get about Worship – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magaz
7. German Priests Loyal to Leo Respond to Own Bishops, Pressuring to Bless Gay Couples – Zenit
8. On Monastic Piety & Ordinary Parish Intensity – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
9. A Brief History of the Old Catholics – Walker Larson at Crisis Magazine
10. Eight Catholic Baby Girl Names Inspired by Some Very Cool Nuns! – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Honorable Mentioned:
Communism & Same-Sex Attraction in the Seminary – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Five takeaways from Leo’s message for the World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly – OSV News
The Rupnik Case Farce – Info Vaticana
New Scientific Research Casts Doubt on Original Mecca, Undermining Origins of Islam – Zenit

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Dead Priest Who Rose Up at His Own Funeral, Thrice! – Don McClarey The American Catholic

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Five takeaways from Leo’s message for the World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Dispelling the Myth: Pp. Honorius was Condemned for “Negligence”, Not Heresy – Erick Ybarra
Living Bishops as Consecrators – David M. Cheney at David’s Ruminations
Video: Archb. Mario Delpini of Milan Celebrates Horrifying Sins in His Cathedral – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Prayer—Consistency Matters More Than Method – Boniface at Unam Sanctam Catholicam
Video: Demons Attacked Me for Praying on the Bus: Real Spiritual Warfare in L.A. – Jesse Romero
Faithfulness to Promises – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
Give Us Your Input to Improve The American Catholic Website – The American Catholic
What do Catholics Mean by the Holy Trinity? – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
Ardent Saint: St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria – Vincent Obiajulu at Catholic Stand Magazine
An Epistemic Disparity Between Christianity & Naturalism – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at JT
What the Cordileone Move to the Vatican Highest Court Means – California Catholic Daily
Leo XIV: The Risk of Schism – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Why the Hell! – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
In the 1950s, the U.S. was on Pace to be Majority Catholic, Then Vatican II Happned – TACatholic
On Monastic Piety & Ordinary Parish Intensity – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Sedevacantist Scottish Monks Perform Illicit Consecration of Bishop Despite Warnings – CWR
Why Do Monks & Nuns Live Longer? New 30-Year Study Offers Clues to Healthy Aging – The Reg
Survey: Brazil’s Catholic Youth Want More Doctrine, a Reverent Liturgy, & Less Politics – CWR
Inside Cave in France Where Many Believe Mary Magdalene Spent her Final Years – EWTN News
Video: Why Young People Flood The T.L.M.: Archduke Eduard Habsburg – Matt Fradd
Franciscans Ask M. Rubio for Help in Face of Persecution by Jewish Settlers in Holy Land – Zenit
Looking for a Faith-Filled Family Getaway? This New Mexico Day Trip Is Awesome! – Church Pop
Oklahoma Film Festival Features Doc. on Religious Sisters Beloved by Community – Zeale
Can the European Union Rediscover Its Catholic Roots? – C. Douglas-Young at Catholic Herald
Video: Understanding the Role of John the Baptist with Scott Hahn – St. Paul Center
What Protestants Don’t Get about Worship – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
German Priests Loyal to Leo Respond to Own Bishops, Pressuring to Bless Gay Couples – Zenit
A Brief History of the Old Catholics – Walker Larson at Crisis Magazine
Eight Catholic Baby Girl Names Inspired by Some Very Cool Nuns! – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
The Rupnik Case Farce – Info Vaticana

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Communism & Same-Sex Attraction in the Seminary – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday ‘s Sunday Edition:
1. Would a Marriage Impediment Apply in This Case – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Why Doesn’t Where Peter Is & Fishwrap Post on Liberal Schism After Vatican II – Fr. McDonald
3. New Scientific Research Casts Doubt on Original Mecca, Undermining Origins of Islam – Zenit
4. Cardinal Fernández’s Opera Omnia (Dissertationibus Haud Repertis): Report – Rorate Cæli
5. Schismatic Popes & Excommunicated Saints: Modern Catholic Mind Cannot Get – K. Hall
6. Marriage & Annulment, Then Versus Now – Leila Miller
7. The Deconstruction of The Odyssey – Leo & David Boos at Leo Magazine
8. Satanic Attacks & the Prayer “Especially Suited” to Conquering Evil – Catholic Exchange
9. The Possessor, Ba’al, & X – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
10. Playing Board Games with Children – Helena Romano at Hearth & Field

Honorable Mentioned:
The Conformity Gap: What American Catholics Actually Believe & Practice – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D.
50 Biblical Disproofs of “Evident Clearness” of the Bible – Dave Armstrong at Biblical. . .
The Gift of Generations: God Is at Work in Families to Heal Generational Trauma – Fr. M. Rennier

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Te Deum Number 2 in C – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Words to Remember – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Weirdest U.S. President We Ever Had? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Life Surrounded by Love is Always a Good One – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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