BIG PVLPIT – Catholic News

SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 4 October AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Centenary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Seven Ideas for Praying the Rosary Every Day—Even When You Don’t Have Time – Church Pop
Pascal on the Good Use of Illness – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at The Catholic Thing

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Custody of the Eyes for Women Writers – Craft + Practice
Amnesia Should Not be a Papal Charism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
St. Peter’s Basilica. . . Archpriest Cardinal Gambetti is Out, Who will be Next? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bish. Guideo Marini Doesn’t Seem Out of the Running Over St. Peter’s Basilica – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Video: Faith, Courage, & the Importance of Empathy w/Stephen Herreid – The Jason Jones Show
Lay Governance? Married Priests by 2028? Leo in France? – Prayerful Posse via The Americ Cathol
Why China Still Builds Dynasties, The West Stopped in 1547 – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Stand
Video: Contrition or Remorse? St. Peter & Judas Iscariot – Fr. Chris Alar & Chris Stefanick

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Where Protestants Go Wrong on Ephesians – Luke Lancaster at Catholic Answers Magazine
Christian Anthropology & the Crisis of Marriage – J.P. De Gance at What We Need Now
The Mother of the Little Flower: St. Zélie Guérin Martin – Cor. Staresinic at Church Life Journal
Blessed Sheen’s Ever Timely Tips on Public Speaking – J. Pronechen at National Catholic Register
Seeing the Invisible in Rembrandt’s St. Matthew & the Angel – Fr. Michael R. Rennier, M.Div.
Illinois Bishop Announces First-Ever Parish to Be Named After Blessed Fulton Sheen – CWR
The World Still Needs Confession – Fr. Kevin T. Drew at Catholic Exchange
Return to the Common – Brother Andrew Lyons at Dominicana
Why Catholics Should Read Classic Fiction – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Church in the Age of Therapy – Matthew Loftus at First Things

Top-Ten News Stories for the Saturday Edition:
1. Bishop Olson of Fort Worth, TX Limits the Use of the Common Chalice at Mass – Fr. McDonald
2. Bish. Luis Zarama of Raleigh Summons a Demon at Holy Cross Church in Durham – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. A Different Kind of Apparition – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
4. France Is Burning – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
5. LeoWatch: Predictable Pontiff – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. I Predict Cardinal Makrickas to Replace Cardinal Gambetti – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at South Ord
7. Amoris Lætitia & the Magisterium That Abolishes Itself – Msgr. Martin Grichting
8. Pope Francis & the Death Penalty – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. The Little Flower Prayed for a Murderer Before His Exection – The American Catholic
10. The Author We Erase – M.L. Kramer at Catholic Stand Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
A Roman Mystery: The Lost Tomb of St. Jerome – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
Eternal Prodigals – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Miracles of the Little Flower on Battlefields – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
St. Therese & the Deep Love of a Sensitive Heart – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange

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:
Instructing Tucker the Ignorant – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 3 October AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING VPDATE:

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ten Simple Ways to Make Eucharistic Adoration Part of Your Life – Church Pop
A Different Kind of Apparition – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Roman Mystery: The Lost Tomb of St. Jerome – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for October 2026 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand Magazine
Tabernacle Veils & San Salvatore in Lauro, Rome – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
A Prayer to Thunder Out – Amy Welborn via The American Catholic
We Are God’s Co-Workers – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
When Fulton Sheen Saved a Man from Hell – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bishop Olson of Fort Worth, TX Limits the Use of the Common Chalice at Mass – Fr. A. McDonald
Bishop Luis Zarama of Raleigh Summons a Demon at Holy Cross Church in Durham – Fr. Z’s Blog
LeoWatch: Predictable Pontiff – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
I Predict Cardinal Makrickas to Replace Cardinal Gambetti – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Amoris Lætitia & the Magisterium That Abolishes Itself – Msgr. Martin Grichting
Pope Francis & the Death Penalty – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Little Flower Prayed for a Murderer Before His Exection – The American Catholic
The Author We Erase – M.L. Kramer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Eternal Prodigals – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Miracles of the Little Flower on Battlefields – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
St. Therese & the Deep Love of a Sensitive Heart – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
U.S. Senators File Brief to S.C.O.T.U.S. on Behalf of Home-Schooling Families – EWTN News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
France Is Burning – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Collection of Streaming News Articles:
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
John Drinkwater’s Abraham Lincoln – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

FRIDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 2 October AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING VPDATE at 10:03 a.m. U.S. Central Time:

How to Grow in Devotion to Guardian Angels – Michael J. Lichens at Catholic Exchange
Michael Sean Winters is Becoming More Catholic & Less Liberal – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Remember Your Guardian Angel – Mary Cuff at Crisis Magazine
Guardian Angel – St. John Henry Newman via The Catholic Thing

Top-Ten News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. LeoWatch: Lavender Mafia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. A.I. Destroys Catholic Influencer Apologetics Industry – David L. Gray, Th.M.
3. Why Pope Leo XIV Can’t Bring Peace to the Church – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., at UnHerd
4. False Claims About Masturbation: It’s ‘Normal,‘ ‘Natural,’ ‘Healthy’ – Catholic Answers Magazine
5. The Republic Will Be Ever In His Debt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. How 50 Chicago Pilgrims Caught Pope Leo XIV’s Attention in St. Peter’s Square – Church Pop
7. What to Do When the New & Old Vulgates Differ, the Entire Context Is Changed? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Northern Ireland’s New Culture War Is Coming for America – A. Rice at The American Spectator
9. X: Reports Hints Card. Gambetti to be Replaced as Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica – M. Haynes
10. The Beauty of Trees: Images of Our Lady – Denise Trull at The Inscapist

Honorable Mentioned:
Aristotle Vs. White American Women – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Are Gay Men “Saving Marriage?” – Josh Wood at Them Before Us
A Message for Overcoming Sin – Padre Pio Press
Eastern Bishop Proves the Papacy: Theodore Abū Qurrah – Joshua Charles at Eternal Christendom
Blessed Fulton Sheen’s Ever Timely Tips on Public Speaking – National Catholic Register
A Medieval Cope Featuring St. John the Baptist, St. Lawrence & Others – Liturgical Arts Journal
We Were Made for God – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand Magazine

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
How 50 Chicago Pilgrims Caught Pope Leo XIV’s Attention in St. Peter’s Square – Church Pop

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: You’ve Been Misreading This Bible Verse About Confrontation – Chris Stefanik
Why Is St. Vincent de Paul So Famous as a Patron of the Poor? – Dawn Beutner at Becoming Saints
LeoWatch: Lavender Mafia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A.I. Destroys Catholic Influencer Apologetics Industry – David L. Gray, Th.M.
The Republic Will Be Ever In His Debt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What to Do When the New & Old Vulgates Differ, the Entire Context Is Changed? – Fr. Z’s Blog
X: Reports Hints Card. Gambetti to be Replaced as Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica – M. Haynes
The Beauty of Trees: Images of Our Lady – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
Eastern Bishop Proves the Papacy: Theodore Abū Qurrah – Joshua Charles at Eternal Christendom
A Medieval Cope Featuring St. John the Baptist, St. Lawrence & Others – Liturgical Arts Journal
We Were Made for God – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Financial Pros Focus On Aligning Investment With Catholic Social Teaching at Summit – CWR
Standards, Standardization, & the Search for Beauty – D.R. Esparza at Aleteia
False Claims About Masturbation: It’s ‘Normal,‘ ‘Natural,’ ‘Healthy’ – Catholic Answers Magazine
A Message for Overcoming Sin – Padre Pio Press
Blessed Fulton Sheen’s Ever Timely Tips on Public Speaking – National Catholic Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Why Pope Leo XIV Can’t Bring Peace to the Church – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., at UnHerd
Northern Ireland’s New Culture War Is Coming for America – A.J. Rice at The American Spectator
Aristotle Vs. White American Women – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Are Gay Men “Saving Marriage?” – Josh Wood at Them Before Us

Collection of Streaming News Articles:
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Lest We Forget: Lafayette – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 1 October AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING ROVNDVP:

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Fish on Fridays: Baked Salmon – Judson Carroll at Missio Dei Catholic
Why Does ‘Blessed Fulton’ Matter? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Video: Will Smith’s Demonic Ayahuasca Visions Exposed – The Jesse Romero Show
A Fifteenth Century Green Chasuble from Sweden – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Ask Father: “Are Limits to the Trope-Ability of the Kyrie?” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
Video: Why This Woman’s Confessions Were All Invalid – Fr. Chris Alar & Chris Stefanick
The Poor Have Rights & Responsibilities – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
The Orthodox Will Need to Appeal to Doctrinal Development – Erick Ybarra

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
A Parable of the Desert War – H.W. Crocker, III, at The Catholic Thing
What Is Beatification? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Pray the Rosary Blessed Fulton Sheen Designed – National Catholic Register
Blessed Sheen’s Baptismal Church in Illinois is First Parish Named for Him – Catholic Weekly
Was Henry VIII a Protestant? – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
How My Children’s Guardian Angels Help Me Parent – Laura McGillion at Catholic Link
Evangelization & Blessed Fulton J. Sheen – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, Ed.D., S.T.D., at The CWR
Preserving Christian Culture Like Slovenia – Brother Joshua Lukez, O.P., at Dominicana
The Saint Who Warned Galileo, & What Really Happened – D.R. Esparza at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Christine Drazan Leads Radical Oregon Governor Tina Kotek – Steven Ertelt at Life News
Catholic Baptisms Surge Among Young Adults in France – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
Twice As Many Men Are Single Than Married Today, Are Women To Blame? – The Federalist
Lesbian Bar Represents Insufferable People Who Forced Chinese Flu Policies on Us – Americ Spet

Collection of Streaming News Articles:
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 30 September AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Feeding is Medicine: Artificial Nutrition, Care, & Dignity of the Dying – Fr. F. Giordano, S.T.D.
Canonization Cause Officially Opens for Pioneering Minnesota Priest – Ma. Wiering at OSV News

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo & His Great Pro-European Speech in France: Europe’s Roots & Schuman’s Lessons – Zenit
Leo Fights Against Euthanasia in Lourdes: What Is Legal Is Not Necessarily Moral – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Syriac Patriarch: Planned Synodal Meeting ‘Unlawful’ – The Pillar
Workforce Divide: What Employers Want, What Gen-Z Values, & How Parents Help – N. Mering
Auctoritas vs. Potestas: Responding to Ubi Petrus – Erick Ybarra
Peace Must Be Won in Battle: Why Peace Is Not Merely the Absence of Conflict – Fr. M. Rennier
Evaluating S.N.A.P. & A.S.C.: Where Can Abuse Victims Get Help? – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka
The D.O.J. Slams F.B.I. For Targeting Traditional Catholics – The Crucesignati
Video: Fulton Sheen, America’s Saint with Dr. Peter Howard – The Jason Jones Show
The Dictatorship of What Has Happened, When History Becomes a “Magisterium” – Rorate Cæli

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Rome Will Lose Faith & Become Seat of Antichrist. False Prophecy, Serious Warning – R.L. Kmita
Did Peter Really Deny His Own Authority? – Karlo Broussard at Indulgences Blog
Different Eyes: The Catholic Demon & the X-Men – Matthew Malone at Word On Fire
Churchgoing Catholic Couples Trend the Happiest, Report Finds – National Catholic Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Surprising Number of Americans Use A.I. for Spiritual Reasons – Jason DeRose at NPR
Catholic Evangelist on Bringing Fallen-Away Catholics Back: ‘It’s All About Love’ – Zeale
The Most Dangerous Thing in Culture Right Now is Beauty – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker
The English Question: Ethnic Identity Has Become Political – Aris Roussinos at UnHerd
James Talarico’s Strange Religion – Ellie Gardey Holmes at The American Spectator

Collection of Streaming News Articles:
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cool Photographs of the W.W. II Bunkers of South Tyrol – Kate Mothes at Colossal
Gold Signet Rings of the Minoan & Mycenaean Worlds – Bensozia

TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 29 September AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING VPDATE at 8:48 a.m. U.S. Central Time:

Top-Ten News Stories for the Tuesday Edition:
1. The Devil Wants You to Move & Not Have Stability – Austin Ruse at Catholic Exchange
2. Asking for a Friend. . . – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
3. S.P.X. Was Right – Timothy McHugh at Catholic Stand Magazine
4. Planned Parenthood Executives Sit on Board of Catholic-Affiliated Investor Group – Lepanto
5. The Vatican Needs to Dig Up Pope Francis So He Can Take Back His Apology – D. McClarey, J.D.
6. To the Women in Pink; Re: Lindsay Clancy – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
7. Gay Media Celebrates Pope Leo XIV’s Four Pro-L.G.B.T. Bishop Appointments – Complic Clergy
8. ‘This Is Only the Beginning’: Pope Leo XIV’s Visit Electrifies France – National Catholic Register
9. Chiclayo: The File Rome Must Now Open – Nuntiatoria
10. Leo’s Message to French Bishops on Unity, Not Flat Unity; Fr. M Rants – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Honorable Mentioned:
The People Trying to Bring Back Latin as Europe’s Common Language – E. Labanauskas at LRT.it
Some Basic Facts & Clarifications About the Angels – Msgr. Charles Pope at Catholic Spirit Direct
St. Michael, St. Gabriel, & St. Raphael, Archangels – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journ
Photos: Pope Leo XIV’s Final Day in France – EWTN News
What Our Reliance on Foreign-Born Priests Says About U.S. Catholics – Msgr. Richard C. Antall
St. Michael’s Sword against Satan’s Machines – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Via Mediævalis
Rise in Young Catholic Converts Points to Spiritual Longing in The West – Michelle Boorstein
First Intact Burials Found at Göbeklitepe – Mark Milligan at Heritage Daily

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Devil Wants You to Move & Not Have Stability – Austin Ruse at Catholic Exchange
The People Trying to Bring Back Latin as Europe’s Common Language – E. Labanauskas at LRT.it
Rise in Young Catholic Converts Points to Spiritual Longing in The West – Michelle Boorstein

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV in France: A Highlight Reel – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
Pope Leo XIV’s Grand Finale in Lourdes: A Candlelit Procession – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV: “I Went to France to Preach the Gospel, the Defense of Life. . .” – Rorate Cæli
In a Secular France, Pope Leo XIV Makes the Case for Faith in Public Life – The Catholic Weekly
Pope Urges Europe To Draw From Christian Roots – Nicole Winfield at AP
‘This Is Only the Beginning’: Pope Leo XIV’s Visit Electrifies France – National Catholic Register
Photos: Pope Leo XIV’s Final Day in France – EWTN News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Music for Vespers of St. Michael – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Asking for a Friend. . . – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
S.P.X. Was Right – Timothy McHugh at Catholic Stand Magazine
Planned Parenthood Executives Sit on Board of Catholic-Affiliated Investor Group – Lepanto Inst
The Vatican Needs to Dig Up Pope Francis So He Can Take Back His Apology – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
To the Women in Pink; Re: Lindsay Clancy – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Gay Media Celebrates Pope Leo XIV’s Four Pro-L.G.B.T. Bishop Appointments – Complicit Clergy
Chiclayo: The File Rome Must Now Open – Nuntiatoria
Leo’s Message to French Bishops on Unity, Not Flat Unity; Fr. M Rants. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Some Basic Facts & Clarifications About the Angels – Msgr. Charles Pope at Catholic Spirit Direct
St. Michael, St. Gabriel, & St. Raphael, Archangels – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journ
St. Michael’s Sword against Satan’s Machines – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Via Mediævalis

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Comeback in Catholic Education – Patrick Reilly at The Cardinal Newman Society
Why St. Michael Matters More Than Ever Today – Scepter Blog
Blessed Fulton Sheen Relic to Be Venerated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York – Zeale
What Our Reliance on Foreign-Born Priests Says About U.S. Catholics – Msgr. Richard C. Antall

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Book Review: Paul Kingsnorth’s ‘Against The Machine’ – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
Pope Leo XIV Attacks the Root of Left-Wing Radicalism in France – James P. Pinkerton

Top-Ten News Stories for the Monday Edition:
1. Not a Good Portrait of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
2. Ask Father: Are Female Eucharistic Ministers Spiritually Worse Than Laymen? – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. My Critique of the Beatification Mass of Now Blessed Fulton J. Sheen – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. The Decline Before the Decline: Vatican II – James Green at Grain Of Wheat
5. McElroy’s New Auxiliary Bishop is a Donor to Pro-Abortion Causes – California Catholic Daily
6. On Why the Modern Church Loves Synodality, But Doesn’t Like You Much – Fr. Mt. Solomon
7. When It Comes to Illegal Mass Immigration, a Listening Church Stops Listening – Jn. Horvat, II
8. No, You Are Not on Indigenous Land – Noah Smith at Noapinion
9. Their Kampf: How Zoomer Men Radicalized – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
10. Oldest Little Daughter, Arise – Fr. Benedict Kiely at The Catholic Thing

Honorable Mentioned:
But for Wales: “Catholic” Biden Receives Planned Parenthood Award – The American Catholic
Before & After: Padre Pio Eucharistic Adoration Chapel in Bridgeport, CT – Liturgic Arts Journal
Meet the 13-Year-Old Girl Who Sang as St. Bernadette Before Pope Leo in Lourdes – Church Pop
Leo, Louis XVI, & the Catholic Faith That Wouldn’t Die – S.A. McCarthy at American Spectator
The Fake Lúcia Hypothesis: Handwriting Analysis Proves an Impostor? – Kevin J. Symonds, M.A.
X: Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Pope John-Paul II Visits Warsaw’ Moment – Krzysztof Szczawinski
Child Euthanasia Begins in the Netherlands – Michael Cook at The Catholic Weekly

Collection of Streaming News Articles:
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
First Intact Burials Found at Göbeklitepe – Mark Milligan at Heritage Daily
Dancing Goblins Would Be A Nice Election Night Feature – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Why China Is the Ultimate Frenemy: East & West Are Civilizational Peers – UnHerd

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 28 September AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING VPDATE at 10:24 a.m. U.S. Central Time:

Oldest Little Daughter, Arise – Fr. Benedict Kiely at The Catholic Thing
When It Comes to Illegal Mass Immigration, a Listening Church Stops Listening – John Horvat, II
Pope Leo XIV: “You Cannot Speak of Europe Without Christianity” – Rome Reports
Child Euthanasia Begins in the Netherlands – Michael Cook at The Catholic Weekly
Meet the 13-Year-Old Girl Who Sang as St. Bernadette Before Pope Leo in Lourdes – Church Pop

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MORNING VPDATE at 8:45 a.m. U.S. Central Time:

Top-Ten News Stories for the Monday Edition:
1. Not a Good Portrait of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
2. Ask Father: Are Female Eucharistic Ministers Spiritually Worse Than Laymen? – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. McElroy’s New Auxiliary Bishop is a Donor to Pro-Abortion Causes – California Catholic Daily
4. The Decline Before the Decline: Vatican II – James Green at Grain Of Wheat
5. My Critique of the Beatification Mass of Now Blessed Fulton J. Sheen – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6. Before & After: Padre Pio Eucharistic Adoration Chapel in Bridgeport, CT – Liturgic Arts Journal
7. X: Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Pope John-Paul II Visits Warsaw’ Moment – Krzysztof Szczawinski
8. But for Wales: “Catholic” Biden Receives Planned Parenthood Award – The American Catholic
9. No, You Are Not on Indigenous Land – Noah Smith at Noapinion
10. Leo, Louis XVI, & the Catholic Faith That Wouldn’t Die – S.A. McCarthy at American Spectator

Honorable Mentioned:
Their Kampf: How Zoomer Men Radicalized – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
On Why the Modern Church Loves Synodality, But Doesn’t Like You Very Much – Fr. Mt. Solomon
France: Pope Leo XIV Lays Down the Law on Euthanasia – Rorate Cæli
What is the Import of Pope Leo XIV’s Trip to France? – Michael Haynes at Per Mar: Mater Dolor
The Fake Lúcia Hypothesis: Handwriting Analysis Proves an Impostor? – Kevin J. Symonds, M.A.
A New Adaption of ‘East of Eden’—Please Read the Book First – Henry T. Edmondson, III, Ph.D.
Asked & Answered – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Before & After: Padre Pio Eucharistic Adoration Chapel in Bridgeport, Connecticut – Lit Arts Jour
X: Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Pope John-Paul II Visits Warsaw’ Moment – Krzysztof Szczawinski
Pope Leo XIV, Louis XVI, & the Catholic Faith That Wouldn’t Die – S.A. McCarthy at Americ Spectat

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Declines to Credit Himself for White Sox Playoff Return – AP via Crux
France: Pope Leo XIV Lays Down the Law on Euthanasia – Rorate Cæli
What is the Import of Pope Leo XIV’s Trip to France? – Michael Haynes at Per Mar: Mater Dolor

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Does The West Have an Authentic Iconographic Tradition? – Hilary White at Sacred Images Projec
Ethan Muse vs. David Bentley Hart: On Hell – James Keating at The Fourth Watch
The Plague of the Current Thing – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed., at The Everyman Commentary
The Way of Righteousness & the Tortuous Human Heart – Dn. Greg Lambert at Cathol Stand Mag
Pope Leo XIV & a Europe to Be Rebuilt – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Conversion & Martyrdom in Caravaggio’s Matthew Paintings – Art For The Liturgical Year
Video: The Biblical Origins of Every Catholic Sacrament – Fr. Chris Alar & Chris Stefanic
Not a Good Portrait of Blessed Fulton Sheen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Ask Father: Are Female Eucharistic Ministers Spiritually Worse Than Laymen? – Fr. Z’s Blog
McElroy’s New Auxiliary Bishop is a Donor to Pro-Abortion Causes – California Catholic Daily
The Decline Before the Decline: Vatican II – James Green at Grain Of Wheat
My Critique of the Beatification Mass of Now Blessed Fulton J. Sheen – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
But for Wales: “Catholic” Biden Receives Planned Parenthood Award – The American Catholic
On Why the Modern Church Loves Synodality, But Doesn’t Like You Very Much – Fr. Mt. Solomon

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Blessed Sheen’s Prophetic Warning for the Modern Church – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
The Disturbing Truth behind the ‘Right to Children’ Movement – Theresa Farnan at Angelus News
Vatican Children’s Hospital: #1 in Europe, #4 in the World, According to New Ranking – Zenit
Blessed Fulton Sheen, a New Patron Saint for Writers? – Dawn Beutner at Catholic World Report
Bishop Varden Urges Balanced Approach to Immigration & National Identity – Edward Pentin
Defeating the Culture of Death – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
The Fake Lúcia Hypothesis: Handwriting Analysis Proves an Impostor? – Kevin J. Symonds, M.A.
A New Adaption of ‘East of Eden’—Please Read the Book First – Henry T. Edmondson, III, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Why Texas Is at War With Islam: Mass, Legal Migration Has Left a Bitter Taste – UnHerd
When Idealism Costs Your Children – Aaron M. Renn
Virginia School Board May Axe Veterans Day, Make Room for Islamic, Hindu Ones – Federalist
No, You Are Not on Indigenous Land – Noah Smith at Noapinion
Their Kampf: How Zoomer Men Radicalized – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Collection of Streaming News Articles:
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pretty Good Quiz – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Lest We Forget – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Asked & Answered – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 27 September AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING VPDATE:

Top-Ten News Stories for the Sunday Edition:
1. How to Celebrate Bugnini Mass With Dignity & Reverence as Leo Requests – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. This Life is Called a Vale of Tears for Very Good Reasons – The American Catholic
3. The Warnings Padre Pio Gave for Us Now & in the End Times – Mary O’Regan & Uniquely Mary
4. The Sins of the Pious – A Homily for the 26th Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope
5. From Foster Care to Lourdes: Young Convert Leaves Job to See Leo, Enter Monastic Life – CWR
6. Pope Leo XIV Warns Macron About ‘Failing His Duty’ – Catholic Arena
7. No Country for Children of Men – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed., at The Everyman Commentary
8. Where the King & Queen Were Martyred, France’s Catholicism Is Confirmed – Rorate Cæli
9. A Veritable Feast of Fine Reading – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
10. Jesus v. the Koran – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., at The New English Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
Leo Deeply Moved as He Sings Salve Regina Alongside Thousands at Notre-Dame – Rome Reports
Priez Pour Nous & the Legend of Mary Magdalene & Lazarus in France – Amy Welborn
The Gods of Gen-Z – Peter Sammons at Crisis Magazine
The Amazing Prophecy Made When Fulton Sheen was an Altar Boy – Catholic Arena
Is Brideshead Revisited the 20th Century’s Greatest Novel? – The Republic Of Letters
Pope Leo XIV Greets Thousands of Faithful along the Champs-Élysées in Paris – Rome Reports
Image of the Day: the Pope at the Rebuilt Notre-Dame de Paris – Rorate Cæli

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How to Watch Pope on Sunday at Mass, Procession in Lourdes – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
From Foster Care to Lourdes: Young Convert Leaves Job to See Leo, Enters Monastic Life – CWR
Pope Leo XIV Greets Thousands of Faithful along the Champs-Élysées in Paris – Rome Reports

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Blesses Several Babies During His Popemobile Tour in Paris – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV was just Another Pilgrim at the Grotto of Lourdes – Rome Reports
Historic Show for Leo Featuring French Saints at Vigil with 80K Young People – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Blessed Fulton Sheen: The Great American Catholic Shepherd – The Crucesignati
Behind the Screen, God Sees You – Taylor Willis at Catholic Stand
And With Your Spirit: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Father Z’s Substack
This Sounds Familiar: St. Epiphanius of Salamis on Heretics – J. Charles at Eternal Christendom
Baroque Sacred Art: Hope that Transcends Suffering – David Clayton at The Way of Beauty
Video: The Eucharist Objection That Backfires – Fr. Chris Alar & Chris Stefanick at Real Life Cathol
How to Celebrate Bugnini Mass With Dignity & Reverence as Leo Requests – Fr. A.J. McDonald
This Life is Called a Vale of Tears for Very Good Reasons – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
The Warnings Padre Pio Gave for Us Now & in the End Times – Mary O’Regan & Uniquely Mary
The Sins of the Pious – A Homily for the 26th Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope
Pope Leo XIV Warns Macron About ‘Failing His Duty’ – Catholic Arena
No Country for Children of Men – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed., at The Everyman Commentary
Where the King & Queen Were Martyred, France’s Catholicism Is Confirmed – Rorate Cæli
A Veritable Feast of Fine Reading – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
Jesus v. the Koran – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., at The New English Catholic
Priez Pour Nous & the Legend of Mary Magdalene & Lazarus in France – Amy Welborn

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
In a Secular France, Pope Leo Makes the Case for Faith in Public Life – J. Peterson at OSV News
Pope Leo XIV Speaks on Surprising Number of New French Catholics – D.R. Esparza at Aleteia
Leo, Macron, & Secular France: French Christian History Lesson w/Current Implications – Zenit
Padre Pio & the Power of Guardian Angels – Michael J. Lichens at Catholic Exchange
Univ. of Notre Dame Theologian John Cavadini to Receive 2026 Ratzinger Prize – EWTN News
Podcast: More Babies, Fewer Screens. . .New Book by Daniel Payne – Register Radio
Leo Deeply Moved as He Sings Salve Regina Alongside Thousands at Notre-Dame – Rome Reports
The Gods of Gen-Z – Peter Sammons at Crisis Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
L’Espérance: France Returns, at Least for Two Days, to Her Baptism. What’s Next – Rod Dreher
In Vino Veritas — and Civilization – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at The American Spectator
Is Brideshead Revisited the 20th Century’s Greatest Novel? – The Republic Of Letters

Collection of Streaming News Articles:
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

Top-Ten News Stories for the Saturday Edition:
1. The Amazing Prophecy Made When Fulton Sheen was an Altar Boy – Catholic Arena
2. 18th Sunday After Pentecost: Who Says Mercy Has to Be Gentle? – Fr. J. Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Homily of Leo at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4. Vocations Push Topping 100K Followers Launches Priestly Discernment Pgm – EWTN News
5. Image of the Day: the Pope at the Rebuilt Notre-Dame de Paris – Rorate Cæli
6. X: J.R.R. Tolkien Translated Hail Mary & Our Father Into Elvish – Trad West
7. An Old Documentary about Chartres Cathedral – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
8. How the Other Half Homeschools – Evie Solheim at The American Conservative
9. What Makes Good Art? Titian’s Assumption Shows Us the Answer – Denver Catholic
10. Video: Communion in the Hand, Modesty, & More – Gabi After Hours & Brian Holdsworth

Honorable Mentioned:
The 23 Eastern Catholic Churches: Ancient Traditions in Communion With Rome – Cath Wor Rep
The Triumph of the Chaldean Catholic Church – D.P. Curtin at Catholic Exchange
Who Are the 72 People Behind the Miraculous Healings at the Shrine of Lourdes? – Rome Reports
Bad Don – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How England’s Assisted-Suicide Bill Was Defeated – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Ukraine’s Church in Civilizational Crisis – Shivom Parihar at First Things
‘Camino’ of St. Francis: New California Pilgrimage Route Offers a Spiritual Journey – OSV News

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Leo Stops to Pray at Church That Became a Prison for Priests During French Revolution – RR
The Caine Mutiny Suite – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Is Estonia Really Preparing for War With Russia? – Scott Diel at The Spectator

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The High-Stakes Pursuit of Smuggling Butter Home From Paris – The Wall Street Journal
14 Small Habits that’ll Help You Keep a Cleaner, Easier-to-Maintain Home – Bett Homes & Gard
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Ginger-Soy Glaze – Martha Stewart

SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 26 September AD 2026 11:09 am

EVENING VPDATE:

Top-Ten News Stories for the Saturday Edition:
1. The Amazing Prophecy Made When Fulton Sheen was an Altar Boy – Catholic Arena
2. 18th Sunday After Pentecost: Who Says Mercy Has to Be Gentle? – Fr. J. Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Homily of Leo at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4. Vocations Push Topping 100K Followers Launches Priestly Discernment Pgm – EWTN News
5. Image of the Day: the Pope at the Rebuilt Notre-Dame de Paris – Rorate Cæli
6. X: J.R.R. Tolkien Translated the Hail Mary & Our Father Prayers Into Elvish – Trad West
7. An Old Documentary about Chartres Cathedral – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
8. How the Other Half Homeschools – Evie Solheim at The American Conservative
9. What Makes Good Art? Titian’s Assumption Shows Us the Answer – Denver Catholic
10. Video: Communion in the Hand, Modesty, & More – Gabi After Hours & Brian Holdsworth

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AFTERNOON VPDATE:

Pope Leo XIV in France:
Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates a Bridge Named After Him in Lourdes – Rome Reports
Pope Leo’s Visit to France Highlights Venerable Robert Schuman – National Catholic RegisterXXX
Image of the Day: the Pope at the Rebuilt Notre-Dame de Paris – Rorate Cæli

Blessed Fulton J. Sheen:
Blessed Fulton Sheen: A Saint for America – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator

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LATE-MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Vocations Initiative Topping 100K Followers Launches Priestly Discernment Pgm – EWTN News

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Full Speech of Pope Leo before the French Authorities – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Homily of Pope Leo at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Argentina Expecting One of the Largest Gatherings of Pope’s Visit: Here Are the Details – Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
The Roman Church is the Center & Source of Catholic Communion – Eternal Christendom
How Do You Know Christ? – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand Magazine
St. John Eudes, Priest & Confessor – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Video: Why We Choose to Suffer – Chris Stefanick at Real Life Catholic
Variety & Distinctiveness: Sacra Domus Aurea’s ‘Gotico Pastello’ Gothic Revival Set – Lit Arts Jour
The Amazing Prophecy Made When Fulton Sheen was an Altar Boy – Catholic Arena
18th Sunday After Pentecost: Who Says Mercy Has to Be Gentle? – Fr. Jn. Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
X: J.R.R. Tolkien Translated Hail Mary & Our Father Into Elvish – Trad West
An Old Documentary about Chartres Cathedral – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Video: Communion in the Hand, Modesty, & More – Gabi After Hours & Brian Holdsworth

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Secrets of Fulton Sheen: Fame, Suffering, & Sainthood – Prayerfull Posse via The Catholic Thing
Stories From the Silver Screen: Babette’s Feast – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
Cardinal Burke Remembers the Night His Family Got a TV & Watched Fulton Sheen – Church Pop
The Inspiring Married Couple behind Mary’s Meals – Jenny Lark Snarski at Aleteia
The State Is Not Society – Michael Schmiesing at Catholic Answers Magazine
What Makes Good Art? Titian’s Assumption Shows Us the Answer – E. Zelasko at Denver Catholic
The 23 Eastern Catholic Churches: Ancient Traditions in Communion With Rome – Cath Wor Rep
The Triumph of the Chaldean Catholic Church – D.P. Curtin at Catholic Exchange
Who Are the 72 People Behind the Miraculous Healings at the Shrine of Lourdes? – Rome Reports
How England’s Assisted-Suicide Bill Was Defeated – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
‘Camino’ of St. Francis: New California Pilgrimage Route Offers a Spiritual Journey – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Gen-Z More Religious Than Older Groups, Defying Expectations – Marc Ramirez at USA Today
Need a Reason to Read More? New Study Found Major Benefits for the Brain – Lisa Milbrand, M.A.
How the Other Half Homeschools – Evie Solheim at The American Conservative
Ukraine’s Church in Civilizational Crisis – Shivom Parihar at First Things

Top-10 News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. What Wives Don’t Understand About Husbands – The Catholic Gentleman
2. How Do Priests Who Dislike Communion on the Hand Cope? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Her Brand Was Tradwife, Then She Got Divorced – Amanda Hess at The New York Times
4. LeoWatch: Harmless Heresy? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.’s “Reasons Against Women Acolytes & Lectors” – Tradition & Sanity
6. Fulton Sheen’s Epic ‘False Compassion’ Speech – Catholic Arena
7. How to Cure a Feminist – Hannah Spier, M.D., at Psychobabble
8. Political Violence Coming Here to America? – Dad29
9. A Great Series on the Implementation of the Bugnini Mass – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at South Ord
10. Zurbarán: The “Spanish Caravaggio” Goes on World Tour – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia

Honorable Mentioned:
Catholics Worldwide Invited to Join Global Rosary for Peace – Catholic World Report
Who Will Be the First U.S.-Born Male Saint? – Patrick Novecosky at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Return of Witchcraft in Popular Culture – John Stonestreet & Glenn Sunshine at Colson Ctr

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Woodrow Wilson & the League of Nations – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

FRIDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 25 September AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. How Do Priests Who Dislike Communion on the Hand Cope? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. What Wives Don’t Understand About Husbands – The Catholic Gentleman
3. LeoWatch: Harmless Heresy? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Her Brand Was Tradwife, Then She Got Divorced – Amanda Hess at The New York Times
5. Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.’s “Reasons Against Women Acolytes & Lectors” – Tradition & Sanity
6. Political Violence Coming Here to America? – Dad29
7. Fulton Sheen’s Epic ‘False Compassion’ Speech – Catholic Arena
8. Zurbarán: The “Spanish Caravaggio” Goes on World Tour – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
9. Catholics Worldwide Invited to Join Global Rosary for Peace – Catholic World Report
10. A Great Series on the Implementation of the Bugnini Mass – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at South Ord

Honorable Mentioned:
How to Cure a Feminist – Hannah Spier, M.D., at Psychobabble
Who Will Be the First U.S.-Born Male Saint? – Patrick Novecosky at Catholic Answers Magazine
Bad Don – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Return of Witchcraft in Popular Culture – John Stonestreet & Glenn Sunshine at Colson Ctr
May We Canonize Padre Pio’s Sister Felicita? – Mary O’Regan & Patrick Coffin at Mary’s Blog
Why Do Educated People Attend Church More? – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Religion Unplugged
Leo’s Paris University Stop Blends Baptism Boom & Leo’s Favorite Spiritual Writing – OSV News

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Blessed Fulton Sheen Had a Long-Standing Devotion to St. Thérèse – National Catholic Register
Zurbarán: The “Spanish Caravaggio” Goes on World Tour – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
Catholics Worldwide Invited to Join Global Rosary for Peace – Catholic World Report

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
12 Things to Know Ahead of Pope Leo’s Trip to France – Francesca Pollio Fenton at EWTN News
Paris Prepares to Receive Pope Leo XIV – Rome Reports
Leo’s Paris University Stop Blends Baptism Boom & Leo’s Favorite Spiritual Writing – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
St. Francis of Assisi – A New Rule – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
St. Jerome on Christ Fulfilling the Priesthood of Melchizedek – J. Charles at Eternal Christendom
Most Amazing Things About Padre Pio – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Video: Is Black Lives Matter Practicing Witchcraft? Bible Says Rebellion = Sorcery – Jesse Romero
Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham – The American Catholic
How Do Priests Who Dislike Communion on the Hand Cope? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Wives Don’t Understand About Husbands – The Catholic Gentleman
LeoWatch: Harmless Heresy? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.’s “Reasons Against Women Acolytes & Lectors” – Tradition & Sanity
Political Violence Coming Here to America? – Dad29
Fulton Sheen’s Epic ‘False Compassion’ Speech – Catholic Arena
A Great Series on the Implementation of the Bugnini Mass – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
May We Canonize Padre Pio’s Sister Felicita? – Mary O’Regan & Patrick Coffin at Mary’s Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
When the State Becomes the Parent: Massachusetts & Kutzko Case – Anne B. Hendershott, Ph.D.
Socialism Is Surging in America, What Does the Catholic Church Say? – Natl Catholic Register
Fulton Sheen’s Holy Hour: The Art of Learning to Abide – Al Smith at Catholic Exchange
Belgian Bishop Already Preparing Married Candidates for Priesthood in 2028 – Zenit
Jimmy Lai, My Imprisoned Father, Taught Me That Suffering Is Not Meaningless – Claire Lai
Who Will Be the First U.S.-Born Male Saint? – Patrick Novecosky at Catholic Answers Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Campaign to Islamize Canada – Charles Asher Small at Tablet Magazine
Dad’s Voice: Why My Daughter Needs Her Dad – Patience Sunne at Them Before Us
Canada’s Deadliest Blind Spot: Christian Grandmother Euthanized Against Her Will – First Things
Socialism’s Positive Rating Tops 40% for First Time – Lydia Saad at Gallup
Her Brand Was Tradwife, Then She Got Divorced – Amanda Hess at The New York Times
How to Cure a Feminist – Hannah Spier, M.D., at Psychobabble
The Return of Witchcraft in Popular Culture – John Stonestreet & Glenn Sunshine at Colson Ctr
Why Do Educated People Attend Church More? – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Religion Unplugged

Top-Ten News Stories for the Thursday Edition:
1. Bad Don – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. New Church Architecture: Baker Architects’s Gothic Church for Jackson, MO – Litur Arts Journ
3. J. Edgar Hoover & Fulton Sheen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. The Christian Nation We Aren’t Ready For – John Melnikov, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
5. X: The Muslim Boy Who Listened To Mass Through A Church Window Is Now A Priest – Uche
6. Does the New Mass Really Lack the Hand of a Saint? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
7. X: Hail Mary Full of Grace, Punch the Devil in the Face! – Trad West
8. Sister Miriam James to Found a New Religious Community – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
9. Seven Ways to Make a Holy Hour Like Fulton Sheen – A. Smith at National Catholic Register
10. Papal Politics – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., & Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

Honorable Mentioned:
Our Lady of Walsingham – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Catholic Barista Evangelizes via Coffee Foam One Latte at a Time – Church Pop
Five Rupnik Victims Appeal to Pope Leo XIV Over “Deathly Silence” – Rome Reports

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Political Polling & Chicken Entrails – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 24 September AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING VPDATE:

Pope Leo XIV & the Catholic Church in France:
How Popes Have Faced France’s Brand of Church-State Separation – Cyprien Viet at Aleteia
A Majority of Young Priests in France now Celebrate the Traditional Mass – Rorate Cæli
Leo Rejects Macron’s Grand Welcome: No Banquet or Private Notre-Dame Visit – Rome Reports

Beatification of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen:
Blessed Fulton J. Sheen: His Beatification in Photos – Amira Abuzeid at EWTN News
Collect for Blessed Fulton Sheen? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
Beatification of Bishop Fulton Sheen Open Thread – The American Catholic
Episcopal Consecration of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Even Saints are Products of their Times – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magzine
President Donald Trump Releases Statement on Blessed Fulton Sheen – Catholic Arena
Martin Sheen Took His Stage Name from Blessed Sheen, Then an Unforgettable Encounter – CP

AFTERNOON VPDATE:

Top-Ten News Stories for the Thursday Edition:
1. Bad Don – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. New Church Architecture: Baker Architects’s Gothic Church for Jackson, MO – Litur Arts Journ
3. Link Here: How to Watch Archbishop Sheen’s Beatification – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
4. J. Edgar Hoover & Fulton Sheen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Does the New Mass Really Lack the Hand of a Saint? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
6. X: Hail Mary Full of Grace, Punch the Devil in the Face! – Trad West
7. X: The Muslim Boy Who Listened To Mass Through A Church Window Is Now A Priest – Uche
8. The Christian Nation We Aren’t Ready For – John Melnikov, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
9. Our Lady of Walsingham – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
10. Seven Ways to Make a Holy Hour Like Fulton Sheen – A. Smith at National Catholic Register

Honorable Mentioned:
Catholic Barista Evangelizes via Coffee Foam One Latte at a Time – Church Pop
Five Rupnik Victims Appeal to Pope Leo XIV Over “Deathly Silence” – Rome Reports
Ahead of Beatification, Pope Leo XIV Mentions Fulton Sheen – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
Papal Politics – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., & Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Sister Miriam James to Found a New Religious Community – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
What Does The Hymn Really Say? Iste Confessor, Common of Confessors Not Bishops – Fr. Z’s Blog
Overwhelmed By Love – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 11 Christians in Benue State – Zenit
New Church Architecture: Baker Architects’s Gothic Church for Jackson, Missouri – Lit Arts Jour
Link Here: How to Watch Archbishop Sheen’s Beatification – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
How France Plans to Make Pope Leo XIV’s Arrival Heard – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Pope Leo XIV: Scientific Progress & Faith Are Not Rivals – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
Ahead of Beatification, Pope Leo XIV Mentions Fulton Sheen – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Christian Grandmother Killed by M.A.I.D. Despite Being Against Assisted Suicide – Creat Min Rep
Relics of Padre Pio – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Bad Don – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
J. Edgar Hoover & Fulton Sheen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Does the New Mass Really Lack the Hand of a Saint? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
X: Hail Mary Full of Grace, Punch the Devil in the Face! – Trad West
X: The Muslim Boy Who Listened To Mass Through A Church Window Is Now A Priest – Uche
Our Lady of Walsingham – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
What Does The Hymn Really Say? Iste Confessor, Common of Confessors Not Bishops – Fr. Z’s Blog
Overwhelmed By Love – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Fulton Sheen, a Social-Media Sensation, Thanks to E.W.T.N. – National Catholic Register
Padre Pio & the Popes: A Dance of Love & Hate – Mary O’Regan at Catholic Exchange
Where Can You Watch Fulton Sheen’s Famous T.V. Show Online? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Where Bishop Sheen Started His Holy Hour Habit – Susan Klemond at National Catholic Register
What Happens During a Beatification? – Michael R. Heinlein at OSV News
Being Catholic: Hard – and Joyful – David G. Bonagura, Jr. at The Catholic Thing
God Loves Us, He Doesn’t Owe Us – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
How the Mass Helped Shape Western Civilization – Gregory Slysz, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report
Eyewitness Stories of Padre Pio – Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Christian Nation We Aren’t Ready For – John Melnikov, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
Seven Ways to Make a Holy Hour Like Archbishop Sheen – A. Smith at National Catholic Register
Catholic Barista Evangelizes via Coffee Foam One Latte at a Time – Church Pop
Five Rupnik Victims Appeal to Pope Leo XIV Over “Deathly Silence” – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Ruins of Long-Lost Medieval Convent Discovered, Few Feet beneath a Soccer Field – Smithsonian
America’s Oldest School Model May Be Its Future: Catholic School System – Fordham Institute
How France Handles Its Strict Secularism as It Prepares for a Papal Visit – S. Corbet at AP News
The Many Lines of Evidence That Social Media is Not Safe For Teens – After Babel

Top-10 News Articles from the Wednesday Edition:
1. Sister Miriam James to Found a New Religious Community – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
2. Many Priests & Bishops Still Don’t Know What Active Participation Is – Adam Bartlett, M.A.
3. Big Problem with Mass Celebrated Versus Populum – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4. Papal Politics – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., & Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
5. Padre Pio Appeared as a Hiker in 1997 & Healed a Man in New York State – NC Register
6. Is It Better To Settle For A So-So Guy Or Live Alone ‘Til Death? – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.
7. The Fall of Catholic Colleges – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
8. History Is Not Enough: Women Deacons & Unity of Holy Orders – Deacon Dom. Cerrato, Ph.D.
9. Seven-Year-Old Who Dreams of the Priesthood Gets to Serve as ‘Pastor for a Day’ – Church Pop
10. Scriptural Truth – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
Video: Feminism, Witchcraft, & Enmity between Satan & Women – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
Video: John Bergsma Reacts to Shawn Ryan & Cardinal Burke – St. Paul Center
A New Padre Pio Movie? – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

Collection of Streaming News Articles:
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Jews & Canaries – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
September 23, 1952: Checkers Speech – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 23 September AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING VPDATE:

Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Beatification News Stories:
Link Here: How to Watch Archbishop Sheen’s Beatification – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
What Happens During a Beatification? – Michael R. Heinlein at OSV News

MORNING VPDATE:

More Padre Pio News Articles:
Padre Pio Meets Sts. Linus, Thecla, Blesseds William Way, & Guy of Turnes – Mary O’Regan at MB
A New Padre Pio Movie? – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Padre Pio: Witness for the Defense of Wounded Souls – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae at Bey Thes Ston Wal

Top-10 News Articles for the Wednesday Edition:
1. Sister Miriam James to Found a New Religious Community – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
2. Many Priests & Bishops Still Don’t Know What Active Participation Is – Adam Bartlett, M.A.
3. Big Problem with Mass Celebrated Versus Populum – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4. Padre Pio Appeared as a Hiker in 1997 & Healed a Man in New York State – NC Register
5. Is It Better To Settle For A So-So Guy Or Live Alone ‘Til Death? – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.
6. Papal Politics – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., & Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
7. Seven-Year-Old Who Dreams of the Priesthood Gets to Serve as ‘Pastor for a Day’ – Church Pop
8. The Fall of Catholic Colleges – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
9. Scriptural Truth – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. History Is Not Enough: Women Deacons & Unity of Holy Orders – Deacon Dom. Cerrato, Ph.D.

Honorable Mentioned:
Padre Pio’s Final Mass, Just Hours Before His Death (Rare Footage Inside) – Hollywood Catholic
St. John Vianney: When Tempted, Make the Sign of the Cross – The American Catholic
Video: Feminism, Witchcraft, & Enmity between Satan & Women – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
Is a ‘Catholic Lifestyle’ a Real Thing? – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking The Corners
Video: John Bergsma Reacts to Shawn Ryan & Cardinal Burke – St. Paul Center
Cross-ing the Tiber – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
What Are the Seven Options for Future of Scotland’s Eight Dioceses? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sister Miriam James to Found a New Religious Community – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
Padre Pio Appeared as a Hiker in 1997 & Healed a Man in New York State – NC Register
Seven-Year-Old Who Dreams of the Priesthood Gets to Serve as “Pastor for a Day” – Church Pop

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Bishops Authorized Muslim Mass in Belgium! – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Vestments Dedicated to Roman Martyr & Commander of Theban Legion, St. Maurice – LAJ
X: J.R.R. Tolkien Helped Translate the Catholic Edition of the Jerusalem Bible – Trad West
Many Priests & Bishops Still Don’t Know What Active Participation Is – Adam Bartlett, M.A.
The Big Problem with Mass Celebrated Versus Populum – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Is It Better To Settle For A So-So Guy Or Live Alone ‘Til Death? – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.
Papal Politics – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., & Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
St. John Vianney: When Tempted, Make the Sign of the Cross – The American Catholic
Padre Pio’s Final Mass, Just Hours Before His Death (Rare Footage Inside) – Hollywood Catholic
Scriptural Truth – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Are the Seven Options for Future of Scotland’s Eight Dioceses? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Cross-ing the Tiber – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
Is a ‘Catholic Lifestyle’ a Real Thing? – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking The Corners

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Where Is the Body of St. Matthew? A Visit to His Tomb – Jonah McKeown at EWTN News
What Catholics Mean by ‘Offer It Up’ – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Royal Road – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
“Jesus, Mary”: The Final Words & Last Day of Padre Pio – The Editors at Church Pop
La Salette Celebrates 180th Anniversary of Marian Apparition – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Four Practical Ways to Share Your Faith – Michael Gormley at Catholic Link
Catholic Teaching Is Valid for Everyone, Not Just Catholics – Donald T. DeMarco, Ph.D.
Fulton Sheen: How the Philosophy Professor Became ‘God’s Microphone’ – Fr. A.D. Andreassi
The Life & Legacy of Fulton Sheen – Rome Reports
Video: Feminism, Witchcraft, & Enmity between Satan & Women – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
History Is Not Enough: Women Deacons & Unity of Holy Orders – Deacon Dom. Cerrato, Ph.D.
The Fall of Catholic Colleges – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Video: John Bergsma Reacts to Shawn Ryan & Cardinal Burke – St. Paul Center

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Five Ways We’ve Turned Children into Products – Josh Wood at Them Before Us
Video: The Lesbian Scientist Who Says ‘Born This Way’ Is a Myth – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse
X: Volunteer Firefighter Rejected by the City for Being Homeschooled – David J. Harris, Jr.
A Post-Literate Age? – Matthew J. Franck, Ph.D., at Public Discourse

Top-Ten News Stories for the Tuesday Edition
1. The Curious Case Of America’s Most Atheist State – John Mac Ghlionn at Religion Unplugged
2. Card Arborelius Not Complying w/Vatican on Priest He Suspended, Note Shows – D. Montagna
3. Seven Notable Catholics Converted by Fulton Sheen – Kevin Knight & Zelda Caldwell at The Reg
4. Priestly Advice for the Confession Line – Fr. Mike J. Driscoll, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magaz
5. Nine Gorgeous Spots to Combine Fall Foliage & a Sacred Pilgrimage – Jenny L. Snarski at Aleteia
6. Spiritual Gluttony – Colleen Orchanian at Catholic Spiritual Direction
7. For the Third Year in a Row, Ireland Is Experiencing a Vocational Spring – Zenit
8. When Priests Leave: Finding a Balance Between Mercy & Reverence – Catholic Exchange
9. A Liberal Revolution: A Book Review – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
10. Lindsay Clancy Never Said, “I’m Sorry” to Him – David L. Gray, Th.M.

Honorable Mentioned:
The Secular World’s Infatuation with Affirmation – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
Can We Please Have a Latin Mass? An Army Story – Marcus Birkenkrahe at 1 Peter 5
California High School Grads Score 4.0 G.P.A.s but Can’t Do Basic Math, Prof Say – New York Post

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All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Greenland: Comparing the Agreements – The American Catholic
September 20, 1870: Fall of Rome – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Dinosaurs! . . . and the Founding Fathers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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