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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 11 November AD 2026 12:01 am

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

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

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Urges Youth to Shun ‘the Idols of Our Time’ & Turn to Christ – Francis X. Rocca
Pope Leo XIV Lauds an Argentine City as a ‘Home of Saints’ – Francis X. Rocca at NC Register
Meet the Argentine Saints & Blesseds Leo Mentioned in Córdoba – National Catholic Register
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
Pope Leo XIV’s Appeal to Mothers: ‘Never Tire of Passing on the Faith!’ – Francis X. Rocca
Photos: Pope Leo XIV in Uruguay – EWTN News via National Catholic Register

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

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

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

Top-Ten News Stories from yestgerday’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

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:
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

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 2 November AD 2026 12:01 am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 1 November AD 2026 10:06 am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 31 October AD 2026 12:01 am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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