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SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 14 November AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UP DATE at 5:33 P.M. U.S. STANDARD TIME:

Pope Leo XIV Crowns Beloved Image of the Virgin Mary – Video – Rome Reports
Video: Catholic Charities Relaunching Their Subversive Immigration Programs – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
November 14, 1851: Moby Dick Published – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Summer 2027 Classes at the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music – New Liturgical Movement
N.Y. Archbishop Vows Catholic Health Providers Won’t Comply With Euthanasia Law – Zeale
Vatican to Mark 10th World Day of the Poor With Mass, Lunch, & Donated Hygiene Kits – The Reg
Is It Possible for Kids to Skip Social Media? – Kelly Salomon at The Cardinal Newman Society
Video: Wes Huff, Bishop Barron, Dave Chappelle, Charlie Kirk: Where’s the Charity? – Jason Jones
Useful Resource: Traditional Ordo Available Online – Rorate Cæli
National Air Spookiness for Friday the 13th – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Caviezel Says Jesus Appeared To Him – John Brown at The Christian Post

AFTERNOON UP DATE at 12:33 P.M. U.S. STANDARD TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from today’s Saturday Edition:
1. On the Orans Posture & Why the Laity Do It – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Lit Mov
2. Pope Leo XIV’s Clarity! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
3. Cardinal Marx: Priests Who Support Priestesses Can Now Become Bishops – Advaticanum
4. Exclusive*: Satan Teaches Everything On Parenting – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
5. Maybe Sneaky Medieval Monks Are Innocent – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
6. The Holy Souls Altar & Charnel House of St. Leonhard’s Parish in Austria – Liturgic Arts Journal
7. The Carmelite All-Stars: Four Powerhouse Saints You Should Know – Alyssa Murphy at Ch Pop
8. Tattoos Affect Your Immune System that Scientists Only Beginning to Grasp – Science Alert
9. Five Surprising Things to Do to Flourish – Susan B. Arico at For The Sake Of The Good
10. Ethan Muse & Matt Fradd Don’t Like the S.S.P.X., so They Said Stuff. . . – Kennedy Hall

Honorable Mentioned:
When Prosperity Becomes a Curse: The Fall of Texas – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed., at Crisis
My Parents Had a Theory, Children Were the Experiment – Them Before Us
How to Get to Mormon Heaven – Wesley Saban at Catholic Answers Magazine

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Freedom in Prison – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Holy Souls Altar & Charnel House of St. Leonhard’s Parish in Austria – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Carmelite All-Stars: Four Powerhouse Saints You Should Know – Alyssa Murphy Church Pop

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
There Is Only One ‘Papa’: Pizza Chain Changes Its Name for Leo’s Visit to Peru – Church Pop
Leo in His Chiclayo: Without Truth, Love Degenerates Into Mere Sentimentality – Rorate Cæli
Pope Leo XIV Cites Pope Benedict XVI on Love – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Pope Leo XIV’s Clarity! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Once a Catholic, Always a Catholic? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
“Holy Communion”, by Angelo Graf von Courten (1848-1925) – The American Catholic
Video: Major S.S.P.X. Leader Leaves After The Excommunications, Joins F.S.S.P. – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
‘The Pope’s Latinist’, Publishing December 17 – John Byron Kuhner
Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter: 600+ Members, 25 Priestly Ordinations This Year – Rorate Cæli
Houellebecq, Belloc, & the Silence That Censors Thought – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
England’s Fr. Mumford, Hero for the Holy Souls – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
On the Orans Posture & Why the Laity Do It – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Lit Mov
Cardinal Marx: Priests Who Support Priestesses Can Now Become Bishops – Advaticanum
Exclusive*: Satan Teaches Everything On Parenting – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Maybe Sneaky Medieval Monks Are Innocent – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Five Surprising Things to Do to Flourish – Susan B. Arico at For The Sake Of The Good
Ethan Muse & Matt Fradd Don’t Like the S.S.P.X., so They Said Stuff. . . – Kennedy Hall

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Seminarians’ Heresy: Bultmann v. the Resurrection – Peter D. Martino at Catholic Exchange
Dignity & Representation: The U.S.C.C.B.’s Abuse of the English Language – Chris Tarantino
Impressions of Catholic France – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
The Genius of Ritual – Fr. Timothy Danaher at Dominicana
Lectio for Lovers: Praying Lectio Divina as a Couple – Shawn Chapman at Aleteia
The Catholic A.I. Slop Issue: Authors & Publishers Fight Flood of A.I.-Generated Books – The Reg
A Message from the President of the C.M.A.A., Fr. Robert Pasley – New Liturgical Movement
When Prosperity Becomes a Curse: The Fall of Texas – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed., at Crisis
How to Get to Mormon Heaven – Wesley Saban at Catholic Answers Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
My Classmates Plan for Their Careers, Why Not Their Marriages? – Institute for Family Studies
Tattoos Affect Your Immune System in Ways Scientists Only Beginning to Grasp – Science Alert
My Parents Had a Theory, Children Were the Experiment – Them Before Us

Top-Ten News Stories from yesterday’s Friday Edition:
1. Translators of the Current I.C.E.L. Version Blew It–And With Your Spirit – Father Z’s Substack
2. Why I Find Pope Leo XIV Mildly Emetic – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
3. Pope Leo Goes Where Pope Francis Never Would – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
4. Pope Leo XIV’s Proper Interpretation of Pope Francis’ Populist Jargon – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
5. Friday the 13th? The Spooky History & Catholic Truth Behind Unlucky #13 – Church Pop
6. Adult Children Are Increasingly “Going No-Contact” With Their Parents – Fr. Joseph Gill
7. The U.S.C.C.B. & Catholic Relief Services are Just Two More Leftist N.G.O.’s – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
8. Archdiocese of Portland: No Hand-Holding or “Orans” Posture at Mass – EWTN News
9. Trump Lost Us the Country, Now What? – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
10. Javier Milei in Tears Saying Goodbye to Pope Leo XIV – Catholic Arena

Honorable Mentioned:
When a Generation Grows up Watching “Friends” that Showcases No Family – Katy Faust
Should Catholics Dump Trump? – John Yep & Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
There’s a Huge Religious Freedom Case in Front of the Court – Creative Minority Report

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:
Well Said Samurai – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bats in the Belfry – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

FRIDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 13 November AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING UP DATE at 7:43 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from today’s Friday Edition:
1. Translators of the Current I.C.E.L. Version Blew It–And With Your Spirit – Father Z’s Substack
2. Why I Find Pope Leo XIV Mildly Emetic – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
3. Pope Leo XIV’s Proper Interpretation of Pope Francis’ Populist Jargon – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. Pope Leo Goes Where Pope Francis Never Would – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
5. Friday the 13th? The Spooky History & Catholic Truth Behind Unlucky #13 – Church Pop
6. Adult Children Are Increasingly “Going No-Contact” With Their Parents – Fr. Joseph Gill
7. The U.S.C.C.B. & Catholic Relief Services are Just Two More Leftist N.G.O.’s – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
8. Archdiocese of Portland: No Hand-Holding or “Orans” Posture at Mass – EWTN News
9. Trump Lost Us the Country, Now What? – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
10. Javier Milei in Tears Saying Goodbye to Pope Leo XIV – Catholic Arena

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Take Heart: Purgatory Is Not Forever – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Flourishing: Why Religion Matters More Than Ever for Young Americans – Inst for Family Studies
Friday the 13th? The Spooky History & Catholic Truth Behind Unlucky #13 – Church Pop

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo in Argentina: What Place Do Children Yet Unborn Occupy in Our Decision-Making? – R Cæli
Pope Leo XIV’s Proper Interpretation of Pope Francis’ Populist Jargon – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Pope Leo Goes Where Pope Francis Never Would – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Javier Milei in Tears Saying Goodbye to Pope Leo XIV – Catholic Arena

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Ask Father: Definition & the Duties of a Pastoral Associate – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
Pennies From Heaven – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand Magazine
Cardinal Ranjith in Major Interview: The West Needs to Return to its Liturgical Roots – Ror Cæli
A New Edition of an Early Dominican Breviary – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
6th Century Apse Mosaic at Kiti Panagia Angeloktisti Church in Cyprus – Liturgical Arts Journal
Why did President Milei Cry with Pope Leo XIV – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
The Translators of the Current I.C.E.L. Version Blew It–And With Your Spirit – Father Z’s Substack
Why I Find Pope Leo XIV Mildly Emetic – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
The U.S.C.C.B. & Catholic Relief Services are Just Two More Leftist N.G.O.’s – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
Should Catholics Dump Trump? – John Yep & Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
There’s a Huge Religious Freedom Case in Front of the Court – Creative Minority Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Unauthorized Copying Is Stealing – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
White Martyr Family – George Weigel at National Catholic Register
We Need to Defend a Catholic Sense of “Triumphalism” – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Sharing the Gospel with Our Muslim Neighbors – Matteo Salonia at Catholic Exchange
Holiness is More than Being “Nice” – Msgr. Charles Pope at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Hidden Spiritual Truth Behind the Feast of St. John Lateran – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Wither Sacramental Marriage: Issues Are Cultural & Catechetical – Msgr. R.J. Batule, S.T.L.
Take Up & Read: Resisting the Post-Literate Dark Age – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed., at TCT
To Make All Things New – Jayd Hendricks at The Catholic World Report
Adult Children Are Increasingly “Going No-Contact” With Their Parents – Fr. Joseph Gill at Crisis
Archdiocese of Portland: No Hand-Holding or “Orans” Posture at Mass – EWTN News
Trump Lost Us the Country, Now What? – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
‘Stagger Onward Rejoicing’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Catholic Faith Is No Excuse for Political Surrender – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
When a Generation Grows up Watching “Friends” that Showcases No Family – Katy Faust

Top-Ten News Stories from yesterday’s Thursday Edition:
1. Recognizing Christianity’s Evil Twin – Jerome German at Catholic Stand Magazine
2. X: Traditionis Custodes Was a Solution in Search of a Problem – Archbishop Broglio
3. All of the Latin Rite Should Have an Indult for Marian Blue Vestments! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. Good-Bye Salon & Good Riddance! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
5. The Real Issue Behind the Co-Redemptrix Debate – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., O.S.B. Obl.
6. “A Lying Mouth Kills the Soul” – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
7. Navigating My Way as a Single, Catholic, Millennial in the World. . . – Christina M. Sorrentino
8. Restoring the Sacred: Why The Church Needs The Dies Iræ In Funeral Liturgy – The Wanderer
9. The Mathematics of Beauty: The Five Fields of Study – David Clayton at The Way Of Beauty
10. It Was Worth the Wait! The Emotion of a 95-Year-Old Woman Upon Seeing Leo – Church Pop

Honorable Mentioned:
Catholic Numbers in Latin America: Collapse, Brazil Lost Its Catholic Majority – Rorate Cæli
Virus-Detecting Device Could Avoid Costly Lockdowns – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Cathol Cult
U.S.C. Football General Manager on His Catholic Conversion: ‘I Need to Do This’ – Angelus News

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump Second Term Blues – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
“Homecoming Marine”, by Norman Rockwell – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Rudyard Kipling’s Only Son Never Found After Battle of Loos During Great War – TACatholic

THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 12 November AD 2026 5:34 am

EVENING UP DATE at 9:27 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from today’s Thursday Edition:
1. Recognizing Christianity’s Evil Twin – Jerome German at Catholic Stand Magazine
2. X: Traditionis Custodes Was a Solution in Search of a Problem – Archbishop Broglio
3. All of the Latin Rite Should Have an Indult for Marian Blue Vestments! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. Good-Bye Salon & Good Riddance! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
5. The Real Issue Behind the Co-Redemptrix Debate – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., O.S.B. Obl.
6. “A Lying Mouth Kills the Soul” – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
7. Restoring the Sacred: Why The Church Needs The Dies Iræ In Funeral Liturgy – The Wanderer
8. Navigating My Way as a Single, Catholic, Millennial in the World. . . – Christina M. Sorrentino
9. Catholic Numbers in Latin America: Collapse, Brazil Lost Its Catholic Majority – Rorate Cæli
10. Virus-Detecting Device Could Avoid Costly Lockdowns – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Cathol Cult

Honorable Mentioned:
The Mathematics of Beauty: The Five Fields of Study – David Clayton at The Way Of Beauty
It Was Worth the Wait! The Emotion of a 95-Year-Old Woman Upon Seeing Leo – Church Pop
U.S.C. Football General Manager on His Catholic Conversion: ‘I Need to Do This’ – Angelus News

MORNING ROUND UP at 5:34 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
X: Traditionis Custodes Was a Solution in Search of a Problem – Archbishop Broglio
All of the Latin Rite Should Have an Indult for Marian Blue Vestments! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
“A Lying Mouth Kills the Soul” – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
It Was Worth the Wait! The Emotion of a 95-Year-Old Woman Upon Seeing Leo – Church Pop

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
The Geghard Monastery in Armenia – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Cardinal Zen Urges Pope Leo XIV To Stop Synod, Remove Cardinal Fernández – Complicit Clergy
The Art of Silence: The Carthusian Series of Santa María de El Paular – Liturgical Arts Journal
Recognizing Christianity’s Evil Twin – Jerome German at Catholic Stand Magazine
Good-Bye Salon & Good Riddance! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Navigating My Way as a Single, Catholic, Millennial in the World Today – Christina M. Sorrentino
Catholic Numbers in Latin America: Collapse, Brazil Lost Its Catholic Majority – Rorate Cæli
The Mathematics of Beauty: The Five Fields of Study – David Clayton at The Way Of Beauty

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Confession Is Not Psychotherapy, Says the Vatican: Four Keys to a Good Confession – Zenit
St. Dominic’s ‘Immortal’ Orange Tree in Rome – Cyriac Zeller at Aleteia
So You Mortally Sinned, Now What? – Brayden Cook at Catholic Answers Magazine
Communion from the Chalice, & Reverence in the Novus Ordo – National Catholic Register
1700 Years of the Basilica of St. John Lateran – Duncan G. Stroik, A.I.A., at Sacred Architecture
An Informative Introduction to the Newest Doctor of the Church: Newman – Fr. T.G. Weinandy
The Why: Contraception, I.V.F., & Surrogacy – Caroline Manno at Crisis Magazine
Euthanasia: A Gesture of False Compassion – Marie Brousseau at Catholic Exchange
Video: “Official Theology” vs. “Dogmatic Theology”, Re: S.S.P.X. – Thomas L.M. Pink, Ph.D., et al.
Video: Politics—A Blood Sport? – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D., at iCatholic Radio
Exit Polling: Catholics Evenly Split Between Democrats, GOP in Midterms – EWTN News
Holy Wars, Just Wars, & Other Wars – Luis E. Lugo at The Catholic Thing
The Real Issue Behind the Co-Redemptrix Debate – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., O.S.B. Obl.
Restoring the Sacred: Why The Church Needs The Dies Iræ In Her Funeral Liturgy – The Wanderer
Virus-Detecting Device Could Avoid Costly Lockdowns – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Cathol Culture
U.S.C. Football General Manager on His Catholic Conversion: ‘I Need to Do This’ – Angelus News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Occulture In Our Time – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Joyce Carol Oates vs. Flannery O’Connor – Cassandra Nelson at First Things
The School Apps are Out of Control – Stephanie H. Murray at The Atlantic
St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) Relic Stolen, Burned, & Crushed in French Basilica – Brussels Signal
Gambling Scandals: Disgrace in Dishonest World of College Athletics – Minding The Campus

Top-Ten News Stories from yesterday’s Wednesday Edition:
1. The Vindication of Thomas Aquinas College – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
2. LeoWatch: Comrade Bob – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Seven Mind-Blowing Facts About the Oldest & Coolest Church in Rome – Alyssa Murphy
4. Bones of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) Destroyed in France by Hmmm. . . – Dad29
5. Is Pope Leo XIV Planning to Canonize the Satanist, Cardinal Bernardin? – The Daily Knight
6. I Can’t Imagine That Leo is Pleased with the Inter-Dicastery Conundrum – Fr. A.J. McDonald
7. An Illustration of How Sacred Art Can Inform Profane Art – David Clayton at New Lit Movement
8. Why Is She Saying “No” to Three Dates? – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
9. Pope Leo XIV: A Man With a ‘Mona Lisa Smile’? – Andrea Gagliarducci
10. Houellebecq & ‘Islamophobia’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Honorable Mentioned:
The Once-Banned ‘The Devils’, Anti-Catholic Film, is a Gen-Z Hit – The Wall Street Journal
A Gift That Fits: The Moving Story Behind Pope Leo XIV’s New Zucchetto – Rome Reports
They Can’t be Serious: Bernardin for Canonization? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
President Trump’s Letter for President Biden, Obtained – Don McClarey at The American Catholic

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 11 November AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING UPDATE at 7:53 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from today’s Wednesday Edition:
1. The Vindication of Thomas Aquinas College – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
2. Seven Mind-Blowing Facts About the Oldest & Coolest Church in Rome – Alyssa Murphy
3. LeoWatch: Comrade Bob – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Bones of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) Destroyed in France by Hmmm. . . – Dad29
5. Is Pope Leo XIV Planning to Canonize the Satanist, Cardinal Bernardin? – The Daily Knight
6. I Can’t Imagine That Leo is Pleased with the Inter-Dicastery Conundrum – Fr. A.J. McDonald
7. An Illustration of How Sacred Art Can Inform Profane Art – David Clayton at New Lit Movement
8. Why Is She Saying “No” to Three Dates? – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
9. Pope Leo XIV: A Man With a ‘Mona Lisa Smile’? – Andrea Gagliarducci
10. A Gift That Fits: The Moving Story Behind Pope Leo XIV’s New Zucchetto – Rome Reports

Honorable Mentioned:
The Once-Banned ‘The Devils’, Anti-Catholic Film, is a Gen-Z Hit – The Wall Street Journal
Houellebecq & ‘Islamophobia’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
What Leo’s Latest Appointments Reveal About the Future of the Church – Andrea Gagliarducci
They Can’t be Serious: Bernardin for Canonization? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Vindication of Thomas Aquinas College – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Seven Mind-Blowing Facts About the Oldest & Coolest Church in Rome – Alyssa Murphy
An Illustration of How Sacred Art Can Inform Profane Art – David Clayton at New Lit Movement

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Photos: Pope Leo XIV in Uruguay – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Pope Leo XIV Urges Youth to Shun ‘the Idols of Our Time’ & Turn to Christ – Francis X. Rocca
Meet the Argentine Saints & Blesseds Leo Mentioned in Córdoba – National Catholic Register
Pope Leo XIV Lauds an Argentine City as a ‘Home of Saints’ – Francis X. Rocca at NC Register
Pope Leo XIV’s Appeal to Mothers: ‘Never Tire of Passing on the Faith!’ – Francis X. Rocca
Pope Leo XIV: A Man With a ‘Mona Lisa Smile’? – Andrea Gagliarducci
A Gift That Fits: The Moving Story Behind Pope Leo XIV’s New Zucchetto – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
As Leo Arrived In Argentina, Posters Lined Streets Calling for Him to Fire Fernández – Com Clerg
T.L.M. is Better for People with Autistic Traits – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
Cardinal Zen Calls on Pope Leo XIV to Stop ‘Synodality’ – Dad29
Happy 251st Birthday to the Corps! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Heart He Made for Himself – Taylor Willis at Catholic Stand Magazine
37 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Archbishop Héctor Agüer: Rest in Peace – Rorate Cæli
Donatus & the Problem of Disgust – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand Magazine
St. Francis of Assisi: The Canticle to Brother Sun – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
New CatholicTV Doc Series Highlights Black Catholics on the Path to Sainthood – Ignitum Today
LeoWatch: Comrade Bob – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bones of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) Destroyed in France by Hmmm. . . – Dad29
Is Pope Leo XIV Planning to Canonize the Satanist, Cardinal Bernardin? – The Daily Knight
I Can’t Imagine That Leo is Pleased with the Inter-Dicastery Conundrum – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
We Cannot Talk Our Way Back to Christendom – Katherine Bennett at Catholic Unscripted
The Abuse Victims Not Appearing In Pope Leo XIV’s Peruvian Journey – Info Vaticana
Nationwide Tax-Funded Abortion Is Top Priority for Democrats in Next Session – EWTN News
What Leo’s Latest Appointments Reveal About the Future of the Church – Andrea Gagliarducci

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
What We Do When We Refuse Forgiveness – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
The Rebirth of National Education – Jason Bedrick & Mark Bauerlein at First Things
Why Is She Saying “No” to Three Dates? – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
The Once-Banned ‘The Devils’, Anti-Catholic Film, is a Gen-Z Hit – The Wall Street Journal
Houellebecq & ‘Islamophobia’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Top-Ten News Stories from yesterday’s Tuesday Edition:
1. They Can’t be Serious: Bernardin for Canonization? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
2. Australia’s Incredible Solution to Catholic School Renewal – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
3. The Leo Pontificate & Reading the Tea Leaves & Listening to Vatican Gossip – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. For November, Here are Ten Ways You can Help the Souls in Purgatory – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V.
5. Not One Thin Dime for Catholic Campaign for Human Development – Don McClarey
6. Bish. Daniel Thomas of Toledo, OH, Offers Funeral Mass for Man in S.S.A. ‘Marriage’ – Lep Inst
7. From Sibling Rivalry to Sacred Calling: Brother & Sister Share Realities of Religious Life – Ch P
8. Syracuse Bishop Orders Retirement of Leftist Priest Whose Parish Hosted A.O.C. Event – Zeale
9. Leo Appoints Three Bishops Linked to Spirit Rites, Pachamama, & Masons – Complicit Clergy
10. Archbishop Aguer Calls For Repeal of Traditionis Custodes During Leo’s Visit – Info Vaticana

Honorable Mentioned:
2.5M Attend Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Buenos Aires, Argentina. . ! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Traditional Latin Mass & the Struggle for Power in the Vatican – Serre Verweij via Rorate Cæli
The Problem With “Being Bad at N.F.P.” – Emily Dinneny at Indulgences Blog
Trump: America’s First Post-Christian President – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Too Bad We Can’t Run the Pres. of El Salvador Here for President in 2028 – The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Why Is British Design so Enduringly Popular in American Homes? – House & Garden UK

TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 10 November AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING UP DATE at 6:46 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from today’s Tuesday Edition:
1. They Can’t be Serious: Bernardin for Canonization? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
2. Australia’s Incredible Solution to Catholic School Renewal – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
3. The Leo Pontificate & Reading the Tea Leaves & Listening to Vatican Gossip – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. For November, Here are Ten Ways You can Help the Souls in Purgatory – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V.
5. Not One Thin Dime for Catholic Campaign for Human Development – Don McClarey
6. Bish. Daniel Thomas of Toledo, OH, Offers Funeral Mass for Man in S.S.A. ‘Marriage’ – Lep Inst
7. From Sibling Rivalry to Sacred Calling: Brother & Sister Share Realities of Religious Life – Ch P
8. Syracuse Bishop Orders Retirement of Leftist Priest Whose Parish Hosted A.O.C. Event – Zeale
9. Leo Appoints Three Bishops Linked to Spirit Rites, Pachamama, & Masons – Complicit Clergy
10. 2.5M Attend Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Buenos Aires, Argentina. . ! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Honorable Mentioned:
Archbishop Aguer Calls For Repeal of Traditionis Custodes During Pope Leo’s Visit – Info Vaticana
The Traditional Latin Mass & the Struggle for Power in the Vatican – Serre Verweij via Rorate Cæli
The Problem With “Being Bad at N.F.P.” – Emily Dinneny at Indulgences Blog
Trump: America’s First Post-Christian President – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
No Good Can Come from Fr. James Martin, S.J.’s, Queer Confiteor – Carl E. Olson at Cath Ans Mag
How to Influence the Way the Lord Will Judge Us – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
The Beauty & Potentiality of Mosaic Work in Contemporary Ecclesiastical Art – Lit Arts Journal

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Australia’s Incredible Solution to Catholic School Renewal – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
For November, Here Are Ten Ways You can Help the Souls in Purgatory – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V.
From Sibling Rivalry to Sacred Calling: Brother & Sister Share Realities of Religious Life – Ch Pop

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Behind the Numbers: Stories From Pope Leo XIV’s Largest Mass – Juliet Villar at EWTN News
More Than 91 Members of Congress Urge Leaders to Invite Pope Leo XIV – Angelus News
New Reveal: Pope Leo XIV Shares That His Family Loved St. Thérèse! – Kathleen N. Hattrup
Faith Is Learned at Home: Leo Highlights Role of the Family in Buenos Aires – Rome Reports
2.5M Attend Pope Leo’s Mass in Buenos Aires, Argentina. . ! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
On Marian Theologians Pushing Rome on Co-Redemptrix, Mater Populi Fidelis – D.L. Gray, Th.M.
Judging Hearts or Judging Actions? – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: Fr. James Martin, S.J., Promotes Perverse New Confiteor – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Video: The Spiritual Problem With Modern Men – Fr. Chad Ripperger via Full Sheen Ahead
They Can’t Be Serious: Bernardin for Canonization? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
The Leo Pontificate & Reading the Tea Leaves & Listening to Vatican Gossip – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Not One Thin Dime for Catholic Campaign for Human Development – Don McClarey
Bish. Daniel Thomas of Toledo, OH, Offers Funeral Mass for Man in S.S.A. ‘Marriage’ – Lep Inst
Leo Appoints Three Bishops Linked to Spirit Rites, Pachamama, & Masons – Complicit Clergy
The Latin Mass & the Struggle for Power in the Vatican – Serre Verweij via Rorate Cæli
How to Influence the Way the Lord Will Judge Us – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
The Beauty & Potentiality of Mosaic Work in Contemporary Ecclesiastical Art – Lit Arts Journal

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Your Feelings Are Real but They Don’t Always Tell the Truth – Scepter Blog
Fr. James Martin Wants You to Believe the Debate Is All Over – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D.
Massachusetts Bishops Rebuke Governor for Citing Catholic Faith for Abortion Law – The Reg
Influences at Play in the Spirit of Vatican II – Jacob Gillick at Catholic Exchange
The View From Above All Religion: Talarico’s Offensive ‘Christianity’ – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D.
Evangelization Is Our Responsibility – Mark Bradford at Word On Fire
Archbishop Aguer Calls For Repeal of Traditionis Custodes During Pope Leo’s Visit – Info Vaticana
The Problem With “Being Bad at N.F.P.” – Emily Dinneny at Indulgences Blog
No Good Can Come from Fr. James Martin, S.J.’s, Queer Confiteor – Carl E. Olson at Cath Ans Mag

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Who Do Teenagers Turn To When They Doubt Their Religion? – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Rel Unpl
Video: The Dark Side of Joseph Smith – Matt Fradd
Syracuse Bishop Orders Retirement of Far-Left Priest Whose Parish Hosted A.O.C. Event – Zeale
Trump: America’s First Post-Christian President – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Top-Ten News Stories from the Monday Edition:
1. The Voynich Manuscript Deciphered: It’s Meaningless – RBAatLaw’s Substack
2. Most Catholics Cannot Say What They Go to Mass For – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
3. How a Franciscan Priest Lives on a Vow of Poverty in Midtown Manhattan – New York Times
4. Five Hidden Ways We Might Be Testing God – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
5. Why Don’t Religious ‘Nones’ Want Kids? – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Religion Unplugged
6. Breaking Curses – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
7. How Radical Nuns Transformed Education for Poor Girls – Dr. Alexandra Verini at Durham Univ
8. Mother Teresa’s Blueprint to Avoid Burnout – John Cannon at Aleteia
9. Portable Altars Through the Centuries – Fr. Andrew Marlborough at New Liturgical Movement
10. Not All Post-Liberalism Is the Same: A Response to Fr. Portella – Peter Cytanovic, VI, at Crisis

Honorable Mentioned:
What Does The Prayer (Hymn) Really Say? “Placáre, Christe, Sérvulis” – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Did We Get Here: Exploring Books that Trace Origins of Modern Culture – The Cornerstone
Rediscovering the Beauty of Rogation Days – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
‘The Man of Steel’ in the House of God: Actor Henry Cavill’s Remembrance Sunday – Church Pop

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 9 November AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING UPDATE at 8:06 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from today’s Monday Edition:
1. Most Catholics Cannot Say What They Go to Mass For – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
2. How a Franciscan Priest Lives on a Vow of Poverty in Midtown Manhattan – New York Times
3. The Voynich Manuscript Deciphered: It’s Meaningless – RBAatLaw’s Substack
4. Five Hidden Ways We Might Be Testing God – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
5. Why Don’t Religious ‘Nones’ Want Kids? – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Religion Unplugged
6. How Radical Nuns Transformed Education for Poor Girls – Dr. Alexandra Verini at Durham Univ
7. Breaking Curses – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
8. Mother Teresa’s Blueprint to Avoid Burnout – John Cannon at Aleteia
9. Portable Altars Through the Centuries – Fr. Andrew Marlborough at New Liturgical Movement
10. What Does The Prayer (Hymn) Really Say? “Placáre, Christe, Sérvulis” – Fr. Z’s Blog

Honorable Mentioned:
Not All Post-Liberalism Is the Same: A Response to Fr. Portella – Peter Cytanovic, VI, at Crisis
How Did We Get Here: Exploring Books that Trace Origins of Modern Culture – The Cornerstone
Rediscovering the Beauty of Rogation Days – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

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

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
At Peruvian Shrine, Pope Leo Will Return to the Missionary Model That Shaped Him – Angelus

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
How to Pray the Bible in Song – David Clayton at The Way Of Beauty
Most Catholics Cannot Say What They Go to Mass For – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
Breaking Curses – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Portable Altars Through the Centuries – Fr. Andrew Marlborough at New Liturgical Movement
What Does The Prayer (Hymn) Really Say? “Placáre, Christe, Sérvulis” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Rediscovering the Beauty of Rogation Days – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
A Controversial Sponsorship: Bill Gates, Main Sponsor of a Prayer Gathering in Assisi – Zenit
Wisconsin Pilgrims Visit Belgium to Explore Roots of Our Lady of Champion Visionary – The Reg
What Good Is Sacred Tradition? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Aquinas & Shakespeare on Guilt – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Five Hidden Ways We Might Be Testing God – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Mother Teresa’s Blueprint to Avoid Burnout – John Cannon at Aleteia
Not All Post-Liberalism Is the Same: A Response to Fr. Portella – Peter Cytanovic, VI, at Crisis

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Detecting Fertility Could Empower Couples to Spurn I.V.F., Says Instructor – Live Action News
Classical Liberalism – Ralph Raico at Modern Age
How a Franciscan Priest Lives on a Vow of Poverty in Midtown Manhattan – New York Times
The Voynich Manuscript Deciphered: It’s Meaningless – RBAatLaw’s Substack
Why Don’t Religious ‘Nones’ Want Kids? – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Religion Unplugged
How Radical Nuns Transformed Education for Poor Girls – Dr. Alexandra Verini at Durham Univ
How Did We Get Here: Exploring Books that Trace Origins of Modern Culture – The Cornerstone

SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 8 November AD 2026 12:01 am

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The All Souls Brotherhood Chapel of St. Laurentius in Vilshofen, Germany – Liturg Arts Journal

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Chiclayo Priest Eagerly Awaits His Friend, Pope Leo XIV, in Peru – EWTN News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Requiem Mass From Saint Peter’s—Marvelous – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Catholic Living: How to Make a Good Confession – Fr. Chris Pietraszko at Missio Dei Catholic
Holiness Is More Than Being ”Nice” – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Discovering the Spiritually Profound Writings of Leonardo Castellani – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
The Rise of the Anti-Liturgy – David L. Gray, Th.M., at St. Dominic’s Media
Christina the Astonishing’s Agonies for the Holy Souls – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Video: The One Day of the Year You Can Die On, Guaranteeing No Purgatory – Uniq Mary

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Kansas City Catholics Bet Big on Marriage & See Dramatic Results – Zelda Caldwell at NC Register
From Caterpillar to Butterfly: St. Teresa & God’s Work of Conversion – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Shift in the Culture of Death – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
U.K. Christian Public School Teachers Not Allowed to Have Opinions – Aug. Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed.
Slate Article Compares Catholic Preschools to the K.K.K. – Cardinal Newman Society
Why We Go to the Saints – Fr. Kevin Drew at Catholic Exchange
In Jesus’ Name: New E.W.T.N. Series Explores the Reality of Exorcism – Alyssa Murphy
New Survey Suggests U.S.C.C.B.s’ Expensive Eucharistic Revival Was A Bust – Mk. Regnerus, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Researchers Explore Misconceptions About Latin Mass Community – McKenna Snow at Zeale
White Martyr Family – George Weigel at First Things
Why this Catholic School is Experiencing Conversions: Newman Guide News – Caths For Caths
St. John Henry Newman Gives This Comforting Vision of Purgatory – Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P.

SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 7 November AD 2026 12:01 am

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Comparing Shroud to Girl’s Famous Painting – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
‘For the Proper Use of Wealth’ Is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for November – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Influencer Mike Nificent Converts to Catholicism – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
Bunnies Bunnying – The Medieval Mystical Concept of “Natur Naturans” – Hilary White
Video: Why Jim Caviezel Isn’t Returning as Jesus in Mel Gibson’s Film – Raymond Arroyo
Other Than That Mrs. Lincoln, How Was the Play? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Duh – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
I Personally Blame President Trump for the Devastating Loss – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Texas Falls to Democrats? Is Trump to Blame? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Art in the Artificial Age – Garrett Hines at Catholic Stand Magazine
Empires Rise & Fall, The Church Abides – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
About Pope Leo XIV Voting in the U.S. – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
The Rosary Conquers Sin, Heresy, & Apostasy (Pope Pius XI) – J. Charles at Eternal Christendom

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
From D.O.J. Lawyer to Dominican Friar: Advice on Faith & Dating With Father Legge – A. Murphy
Your Priest Is Not Your Performer – Sarah Cain at Crisis Magazine
More Critiques of Cardinal Vesco – Sabino Paciolla at New Oxford Review

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Paper: Marco Rubio Considering Run Presidential Run, Possible Trump Admin Exit – Cs For Cs
Newly-Elected Texas A.G. Says He Won’t Enforce State Pro-Life Law – Live Action News
Understanding Poland’s Current Constitutional Crisis – S.A. McCarthy at Zeale
The A.I. Business Model Just Collapsed – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker
Trump’s Personality Cult & M.A.G.A.’s Suicide – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

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:
Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race as Bass Concedes – Zeale

FRIDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 6 November AD 2026 12:01 am

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Ancient Image of Maria Advocata – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV’s Peruvian Inner Circle – I.Media at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Marian Theologians Renew Appeal to Card. Fernández Over Vatican Doctrinal Note – Ed Pentin
Why the Pope & the Bishops Can’t Give the Faith They Don’t Have. . . – Kennedy Hall
The Wisdom of Jacob Astley – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cardinal Bernardin’s Victim Speaks Out – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
J.D. Vance Explains It All – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
And Then There Is Trump – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Midterm Election Results: The World Preferred Darkness – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Rep
Called for God’s Purpose – Dr. Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand Magazine
Right in Their Own Eyes: Why Protestantism is Incoherent & Unbiblical – Eternal Christendom
Random Thoughts on the Elections – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
When Did Consent Became Our Only Moral Standard? – Katherine Bennett at Catholic Unscripted

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Video: “Progressing Us Off a Cliff”, Fr. McTeigue on Card. Fernández; w/Jesse Romero – J. McLane
Fr. James Martin, S.J.’s “Queer Theology” Has No Place in the Church – Catholic Culture
Pope Leo Appoints Two Undersecretaries to Integral Human Development Dicastery – The Reg
Modern Education Can Hinder Vocations & Human Flourishing – C.T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Answering Cardinal Vesco: Yes, the Church Should Convert Muslims – Catholic Answers Magazine
Cardinal Cupich & the ‘Seamless Garment’ – Richard A. Spinello, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Texas Democrats Sweep Statewide Offices; Catholics, Pro-Lifers Respond – NC Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Jury Finds Russell Brand, Recent Catholic Convert, Guilty of Rape, Sexual Assault – Cs For Cs

Top-Ten News Stories from the Tuesday Edition:
1. Amazon Flooded with A.I. Authored Catholic Books – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
2. Seven Remarkably Good & Brand-New Catholic Books – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Cathol Culture
3. Candace Owens & the Sin of Antisemitism – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
4. Ask Father: “Why Isn’t the Male Only Holy Orders a Dogma?” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
5. The Rising Young Catholic Group Pushing for Strong Immigration Enforcement – B. Goldman
6. Beautiful: Ecce Agnus Dei – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
7. Is It Fitting to Pray for the Repose of Pre-Resurrection Souls? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
8. The Death of Catholic Glasgow – Stephen Daisley at First Things
9. X: U.M.C. Story May Be the Juiciest One in Religion in a Very Long Time – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D.
10. 50 Best Books for Boys & Young Men – Brett & Kate McKay at Art Of Manliness

Honorable Mentioned:
Map of the Spread of the Black Death, c. A.D. 1346–1353 – World History Encyclopedia
Praying for the Conversion of England – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Synodality’s Been a Problem for a Long Time – Msgr. Richard C. Antall, at Crisis Magazine

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Voter I.D. passes in Nevada, North Carolina, & Ohio – David Uebbing at Zeale
John Adams: Washington’s Ten Talents – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Gov. Newsom Commutes All 548 Death Sentences in California to Life Without Parole – Zeale

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Salon Magazine Shuts Down – Salon

THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 5 November AD 2026 12:01 am

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Church of the Dead (Chiesa dei Morti) & the Brotherhood of Good Death – Liturg Arts Journal

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Amazon Flooded with A.I. Authored Catholic Books – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Is It Fitting to Pray for the Repose of Pre-Resurrection Souls? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
Beautiful: Ecce Agnus Dei – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
The Relics of St. Boethius – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Ask Father: “Why Isn’t the Male Only Holy Orders a Dogma?” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Seven Remarkably Good & Brand-New Catholic Books – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Synodality’s Been a Problem for a Long Time – Msgr. Richard C. Antall, at Crisis Magazine
Praying for the Conversion of England – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Video: What Most People Miss About Job – Scott W. Hahn, Ph.D., at St. Paul Center
Constantinople, New Rome? – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
The Rising Young Catholic Group Pushing for Strong Immigration Enforcement – B. Goldman
Do Venial Sins Really Matter? – Mike Schramm at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Greatest Commandment & the Maximum Happiness – Carl E. Olson at The Cath World Report
When the Virgin Mary saved St. Anthony Mary Claret from Drowning – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Moving Beyond Beginner Catechesis – Brother Mannes Bresnahan, O.P., at Dominicana Journal
You’ll Sometimes Hear That the ‘Chair of Peter’ Has Pagan Origins – Catholic Answers Magazine
The Hidden Meaning & Roots of the Sanctuary Lamp – Patrick O’Hearn at Catholic Exchange
Cracking the Code: Seven Keys to Finding the Right Spouse – National Catholic Register
Candace Owens & the Sin of Antisemitism – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
Letter to Pope Damasus on the Revision of the Four Gospels – St. Jerome via The Catholic Thing
How to Forgive Others From the Heart – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Death of Catholic Glasgow – Stephen Daisley at First Things
50 Best Books for Boys & Young Men – Brett & Kate McKay at Art Of Manliness
X: U.M.C. Story May Be the Juiciest One in Religion in a Very Long Time – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D.
The English Reformation’s Counter-Protesters – Thomas Banks at Modern Age
Japan Didn’t Just Import ‘Religion.’ It Reinvented It – Ken Chitwood at Patheos
Map of the Spread of the Black Death, c. A.D. 1346–1353 – World History Encyclopedia

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

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

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