BIG PVLPIT – Catholic News

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

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:
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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MORNING ROVNDVP:

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

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:
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

TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 22 September AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING VPDATE:

Top-Ten News Stories for the Tuesday Edition
1. Card Arborelius Not Complying w/Vatican on Priest He Suspended, Note Shows – D. Montagna
2. The Curious Case Of America’s Most Atheist State – John Mac Ghlionn at Religion Unplugged
3. Nine Gorgeous Spots to Combine Fall Foliage & a Sacred Pilgrimage – Jenny L. Snarski at Aleteia
4. Seven Notable Catholics Converted by Fulton Sheen – Kevin Knight & Zelda Caldwell at The Reg
5. For the Third Year in a Row, Ireland Is Experiencing a Vocational Spring – Zenit
6. Priestly Advice for the Confession Line – Fr. Mike J. Driscoll, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magaz
7. When Priests Leave: Finding a Balance Between Mercy & Reverence – Catholic Exchange
8. Spiritual Gluttony – Colleen Orchanian at Catholic Spiritual Direction
9. A Liberal Revolution: A Book Review – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
10. The Secular World’s Infatuation with Affirmation – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
Relic of Christ’s Tunic to Be Displayed for Leo in France – Andrea Gagliarducci at EWTN News
Lindsay Clancy Never Said, “I’m Sorry” to Him – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Faith in the Ivy League – Catholic Life Blooms at Princeton – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
Amoris Lætitia: Necessity of Resolving Seeming or Actual Papal Contradictions – Roma Locuta Est
Can We Please Have a Latin Mass? An Army Story – Marcus Birkenkrahe at 1 Peter 5
Veridical N.D.E.s – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
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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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nine Gorgeous Spots to Combine Fall Foliage & a Sacred Pilgrimage – Jenny Lark Snarski at Aleteia
For the Third Year in a Row, Ireland Is Experiencing a Vocational Spring – Zenit
Faith in the Ivy League – Catholic Life Blooms at Princeton – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV’s Adopted Hometown To Take Center Stage During Tour – Religion Unpugged
Vatican Releases Details of Pope Leo XIV’s First Trip to South America – Rome Reports
Relic of Christ’s Tunic to Be Displayed for Leo in France – Andrea Gagliarducci at EWTN News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
St. Matthew, Apostle, & Evangelist: Wherein the Feast Begat a Blog Post – Fr. Z’s Blog
Symbols of the Four Evangelists – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Nineteenth Century French Inspirations from Sacra Domus Aurea – Liturgical Arts Journal
Card Arborelius Not Complying w/Vatican on Priest He Suspended, Letter Shows – D. Montagna
Spiritual Gluttony – Colleen Orchanian at Catholic Spiritual Direction
A Liberal Revolution: A Book Review – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
The Secular World’s Infatuation with Affirmation – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
Lindsay Clancy Never Said, “I’m Sorry” to Him – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Amoris Lætitia: Necessity of Resolving Seeming or Actual Papal Contradictions – Roma Locuta Est
Veridical N.D.E.s – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Swiss Diocese Defends Drag Show as ‘Kickoff’ for New Format – Michael Haynes at Cathol Herald
What Does It Mean to “Offer It Up”? – Scepter Blog
New Book about Hollow Culture, Brittle Relationships, & Spiritual Poverty – Cathol World Report
Christ-Centered Spirituality: Decline & Fall & Second Franciscan Spring – David Torkington
Catholic Couple Say State Should Return Their Daughter & Stop Gender Transitioning – The Reg
Video: Possessed or Mentally Ill? Exorcist Fr. Carlos Martins Explains – Joe McLane at ACT
‘Camino’ of St. Francis: New California Pilgrimage Route Offers a Spiritual Journey – OSV News
Seven Notable Catholics Converted by Fulton Sheen – Kevin Knight & Zelda Caldwell at The Reg
Priestly Advice for the Confession Line – Fr. Mike J. Driscoll, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
When Priests Leave: Finding a Balance Between Mercy & Reverence – Catholic Exchange
Can We Please Have a Latin Mass? An Army Story – Marcus Birkenkrahe at 1 Peter 5

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Nikole Hannah-Jones’s Child Sacrifice – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Fathers Are Not Mothers—They Are Unique & Irreplaceable – Institute for Family Studies
Video: Patrick Clancy’s 60 Minutes Interview Recap – Michael Knowles
Video: Why Don’t Catholic Bishops Excommunicate Pro-Abortion Politicians? – The LoopCast
The Curious Case Of America’s Most Atheist State – John Mac Ghlionn at Religion Unplugged
California High School Grads Score 4.0 G.P.A.s but Can’t Do Basic Math, Prof Say – New York Post

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

Top-10 News Stories from the Monday Edition:
1. Bishop Cries “Racism” in the Church While Funding Pro-Abortion Politicians – Lepanto Instit
2. Is Mullally’s Failure the Last Straw that Breaks the Back of Church of England? – G. Ashenden
3. Dear Bishops, We’re Tired! – Deacon Joey at Catholic365
4. Grandma Euthanised Against Her Will in Canada, Died w/Hands Clasped in Prayer – Daily Mail
5. Is Pope Leo Bringing Normality Back to the Vatican? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
6. Yes, It Liquefied Again – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
7. Fr. James Martin Wants J.D. Vance To Emulate Andy Burnham – Complicit Clergy
8. Sobering Spiritual Truths According to St. John of the Cross – Msgr. Charles Pope at C Spir Dir
9. When Catholic Schools Quit Their Own Textbooks, Adopt Public School Materials – A. Welborn
10. One of Pope Leo XIV’s Favorite Saints & What to Learn From Him – D.R. Esparza at Aleteia

Recent Editions:
MONDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SATVRDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Deal Maker in Chief – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Dems Could Do Worse Than Dig Up His Corpse & Run Him a 4th Time – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Justice American Style: John Hinckley & Cat Paintings – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Really Looking Forward to This Movie – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 21 September AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from today’s Monday Edition:
1. Bishop Cries “Racism” in the Church While Funding Pro-Abortion Politicians – Lepanto Instit
2. Is Mullally’s Failure the Last Straw that Breaks the Back of Church of England? – G. Ashenden
3. Dear Bishops, We’re Tired! – Deacon Joey at Catholic365
4. Yes, It Liquefied Again – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
5. Grandma Euthanised Against Her Will in Canada, Died w/Hands Clasped in Prayer – Daily Mail
6. Is Pope Leo XIV Bringing Normality Back to the Vatican? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatic
7. When Catholic Schools Quit Their Own Textbooks, Adopt Public School Materials – A. Welborn
8. One of Pope Leo XIV’s Favorite Saints & What to Learn From Him – D.R. Esparza at Aleteia
9. Fr. James Martin Wants J.D. Vance To Emulate Andy Burnham – Complicit Clergy
10. Sobering Spiritual Truths According to St. John of the Cross – Msgr. Charles Pope at C Spir Dir

Honorable Mentioned:
The Catholic Horrors in Nigeria – Timothy Agboh at The Lagos Guardian
New App Offers Online Liturgical Treasure Chest – Aaron Sanders at Adoremus Bulletin
How a Special Needs Ministry Is Bringing Families Back to the Church – Catholic World Report
The Origins of the Divine Office – Fr. John Flader at The Catholic Weekly
Pope Leo XIV Ignores Traditional Pilgrimage’s Papal Audience Request – Edward Pentin
Pope Leo XIV Implicitly Questions the “Fruits” of Vatican II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Divine Will: Three Stages of the Spiritual Life – Paul Suski at Catholic Exchange
The Parable of the Workers – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Yes, It Liquefied Again – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
The Catholic Horrors in Nigeria – Timothy Agboh at The Lagos Guardian
How a Special Needs Ministry Is Bringing Families Back to the Church – Catholic World Report

Note: Last week, Big Pulpit, Catholic Stand, and The American Catholic experienced a heavy malicious online attack. Liquid Web, the server host, was able to instal preventive software to repel the attack before they could do much damage and possibly hijack the websites. Please pray for this apostolate to withstand future attacks. Thank you.

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Papal Letter to Bishops of Latin America: The Bishops Must Offer Clear Teaching – Rorate Cæli
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus Address Given Sept. 20, 2026 – OSV News
One of Pope Leo XIV’s Favorite Saints & What to Learn From Him – D.R. Esparza at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Sanctifying Grace, Actual Grace, Charismatic Grace, & Sacramental Grace: How it Works – K. Hall
Great Rosary Campaign: Conversion of Clavicular – Joshua Charles at Eternal Christendom
Durandus on the Book of Judith – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Catholic Bishop Cries “Racism” in the Church While Funding Pro-Abortion Politicians – Lepanto
Is Mullally’s Failure the Last Straw that Breaks the Back of Church of England? – Gavin Ashenden
Dear Bishops, We’re Tired! – Deacon Joey at Catholic365
Is Pope Leo XIV Bringing Normality Back to the Vatican? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatic
When Catholic Schools Quit Their Own Textbooks, Adopted Public School Materials – A. Welborn
Fr. James Martin Wants J.D. Vance To Emulate Andy Burnham – Complicit Clergy
Sobering Spiritual Truths According to St. John of the Cross – Msgr. Charles Pope at Cath Spir Dir
The Parable of the Workers – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Holy Face of Manoppello: Beauty, Strangeness, & Evangelization – Daniel Fitzpatrick at WOF
From ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ to Catholic Content Creator: John Sansone’s Journey – EWTN News
Archbishop Moth Sees ‘Sweet Spot’ for Evangelization in England – Edward Pentin at The Reg
The Secrets to Founding a Family – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis Magazine
Forecasting How Many Martyrs We May Have by 2026: Dicastery for the Causes of Saints – Zenit
Video: How You Can Fight Back Against a Demon – Fr. Chad Ripperger & Chris Stefanick
What Is a Eucharistic Miracle in the Catholic Church? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
New App Offers Online Liturgical Treasure Chest – Aaron Sanders at Adoremus Bulletin
The Origins of the Divine Office – Fr. John Flader at The Catholic Weekly
The Divine Will: Three Stages of the Spiritual Life – Paul Suski at Catholic Exchange

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Solzhenitsyn & Modern Politics – John Eastby at Modern Age
A Girl’s Guide to Shopping for a Wearable Miraculous Medal – Ava Cilento at Zeale
Use of the Abortion Pill Has Tripled in Hawaii – Cassy Cooke at Live Action
The Christians Who Built Karachi – Eldar Mamedov at The American Conservative
The Most Beautiful Museum Cafes in the World – Amy Bradford at House & Garden UK
Grandma Euthanised Against Her Will in Canada, Died w/Hands Clasped in Prayer – Daily Mail

Top-10 News Stories from the Sunday Edition:
1. Pope Leo XIV Implicitly Questions the “Fruits” of Vatican II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. Pope Leo XIV Ignores Traditional Pilgrimage’s Papal Audience Request – Edward Pentin
3. What Happened to Catholicism? The Heresy Behind the Crisis – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
4. Triplets Go to Mass for the First Time & Get the Sweetest Parish Welcome – Church Pop
5. The Cost of Being Catholic – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
6. New Book: How Novus Ordo Lectionary Came to be w/Cycles & Edits of Scripture – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Invalidating the Mass Is Not as Easy As Some Seem to Think – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
8. Books I Like & Probably Want to Buy – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
9. Boulaur Abbey in France Offers Original Recipe for Monastic Revival – Natl Catholic Register
10. The Shema & the Sign of the Cross – Catholic Exchange

Honorable Mentioned:
When Russia Broke the Muslim Yoke, A.D. 1380 – Raymond Ibrahim
On the Cannabis Question – Max Root at Crisis Magazine
Video: Demon’s Aren’t What You Think They Are – Jimmy Akin & Matt Fradd at Pints With Aquinas

Recent Editions:
SVNDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SATVRDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
FRIDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 20 September AD 2026 12:26 am

MORNING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories for the Sunday Edition:
1. Pope Leo XIV Implicitly Questions the “Fruits” of Vatican II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. Pope Leo XIV Ignores Traditional Pilgrimage’s Papal Audience Request – Edward Pentin
3. What Happened to Catholicism? The Heresy Behind the Crisis – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
4. Boulaur Abbey in France Offers Original Recipe for Monastic Revival – Natl Catholic Register
5. New Book: How Novus Ordo Lectionary Came to be w/Cycles & Edits of Scripture – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Invalidating the Mass Is Not as Easy As Some Seem to Think – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
7. The Shema & the Sign of the Cross – Catholic Exchange
8. Triplets Go to Mass for the First Time & Get the Sweetest Parish Welcome – Church Pop
9. The Cost of Being Catholic – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
10. On the Cannabis Question – Max Root at Crisis Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
WDTPRS – – 17th Sunday after Pentecost – Diabolical Contagion – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Lotharkreuz of Aachen Cathedral – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
When Russia Broke the Muslim Yoke, A.D. 1380 – Raymond Ibrahim
Cosmology & Aquinas on a Beginning in Time – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
Video: Demon’s Aren’t What You Think They Are – Jimmy Akin & Matt Fradd at Pints With Aquinas
Western Culture: What Have We Lost? – Kate Cleary at The Catholic Weekly
‘A Feeling of Inner Invasion’ – Alleged Rupnik Victim on Church Mosaics – F. D’Avillez at The Pillar

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Boulaur Abbey in France Offers Original Recipe for Monastic Revival – National Catholic Register

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Implicitly Questions the “Fruits” of Vatican II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Top Three Old Testament Scandals: Ask Me Anything About O.T. – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
The (Medieval?) Origin of Fairy Tales – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowledge
Craig on Thomism & Divine Simplicity, Part I – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
Eucharistic Evangelism: The Cause of a Conversion – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s. . .
The True Cost of Surrogacy: Part II – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
Pope Leo XIV Ignores Traditional Pilgrimage’s Papal Audience Request – Edward Pentin
Books I Like & Probably Want to Buy – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
What Happened to Catholicism? The Heresy Behind the Crisis – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
New Book: How Novus Ordo Lectionary Came to be w/Cycles & Edits of Scripture – Fr. Z’s Blog
Invalidating the Mass Is Not as Easy As Some Seem to Think – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
The Cost of Being Catholic – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
WDTPRS – – 17th Sunday after Pentecost – Diabolical Contagion – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Lotharkreuz of Aachen Cathedral – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
When Russia Broke the Muslim Yoke, A.D. 1380 – Raymond Ibrahim
Cosmology & Aquinas on a Beginning in Time – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
‘A Feeling of Inner Invasion’ – Alleged Rupnik Victim on Church Mosaics – F. D’Avillez at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Ten Lesser-Known Facts About St. Teresa of Calcutta, Ten Years After Canonization – C Wor Rep
Monks’ Guide to Protect Your Peace as Autumn Looms – John Cannon at Aleteia
Praise, Petition, & Contrition: Uncovering the Deeper Meaning of the Lord’s Prayer – C Spir Dir
The Incomplete Work of Renewal – Tim Glemkowski at What We Need Now
The “St. Francis Effect” & the Renaissance– Elizabeth Lev at The Institute for Sacred Architecture
The Shema & the Sign of the Cross – Catholic Exchange
Triplets Go to Mass for the First Time & Get the Sweetest Parish Welcome – Church Pop
On the Cannabis Question – Max Root at Crisis Magazine
Moral Monsters & Forgiveness – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Western Culture: What Have We Lost? – Kate Cleary at The Catholic Weekly

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Pantone Just Released more than 200 New Paint Colors – Michele Laufik at Martha Stewart
Projecting Power: How the Normans Used Architecture To Conquer England – Country Life
What’s the Point of Reading? Just Reading – Steven Tucker at The American Conservative
Video: Demon’s Aren’t What You Think They Are – Jimmy Akin & Matt Fradd at Pints With Aquinas

Top-10 News Stories from the Saturday Edition:
1. French Priest Faces Backlash After Passionate Homily – Catholic Arena
2. Gonzaga Denies Pro-Lifer a Table Because She Wouldn’t Uphold Dignity of Human – CMR
3. Podcast: The Steubenville Question – J.D. Flynn & Ed. Condon at The Pillar
4. Lindsey Clancy Juror Speaks – A Black Catholic Republican! – David L. Gray, Th.M.
5. Ordering Christian Funerals – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
6. Feminism Repost – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
7. It’s Not Good That Women Dominate the Job Market – Brandon Goldman at Crisis Magazine
8. Priest Describes Tearful Spiritual Experience in Consecration After Viral Video – EWTN News
9. Muslim Prayer Featured in Mass in Belgium – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
10. The Thabor, the Blessed Sacrament Throne – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

Honorable Mentioned:
In Spain & France, Pope Leo XIV’s Crowds Challenge the Secular Narrative – NC Register
Video: Yes, The Internet is Killing Islam – Matt Fradd at God Logic
Why Catholics Need Catholic Therapists – Donald Froyd at Catholic Exchange

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Top-10 News Stories from today’s Saturday Edition:
1. French Priest Faces Backlash After Passionate Homily – Catholic Arena
2. Gonzaga Denies Pro-Lifer a Table Because She Wouldn’t Uphold Dignity of Human – CMR
3. Podcast: The Steubenville Question – J.D. Flynn & Ed. Condon at The Pillar
4. Lindsey Clancy Juror Speaks – A Black Catholic Republican! – David L. Gray, Th.M.
5. Priest Describes Tearful Spiritual Experience in Consecration After Viral Video – EWTN News
6. Feminism Repost – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
7. Ordering Christian Funerals – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
8. The Thabor, the Blessed Sacrament Throne – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
9. Muslim Prayer Featured in Mass in Belgium – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
10. It’s Not Good That Women Dominate the Job Market – Brandon Goldman at Crisis Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
The Original ‘Liturgy Wars’: Between East & West – Dmitri Solzhenitsyn at The Catholic Thing
600,000 Sign Up for Pope Leo’s Paris Mass as Organizers Expand Route – Catholic World Report
Why Catholics Need Catholic Therapists – Donald Froyd at Catholic Exchange
Video: Yes, The Internet is Killing Islam – Matt Fradd at God Logic
Gen-Z Convert Boom Also Happening in Scotland – Bryan Lawrence Gonsalves at Aleteia
Video: The Sydney Sweeney Controversy Is a Victory for Christians – Brian Holdsworth
The True Cost of Surrogacy – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine

. . .scroll down to see the rest of the today’s news stories. . .

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Podcast: The Steubenville Question – J.D. Flynn & Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Priest Describes Tearful Spiritual Experience in Consecration After Viral Video – EWTN News
The Thabor, the Blessed Sacrament Throne – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
From Illinois to Nigeria: Highlights from New Book of Fr. Robert Prevost’s Homilies – OSV News
In Spain & France, Pope Leo XIV’s Crowds Challenge the Secular Narrative – NC Register
600,000 Sign Up for Pope Leo’s Paris Mass as Organizers Expand Route – Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Ten Things to Know about the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi – Mary B. Bracy at Ignitum Today
Rediscovering Our Real Needs, & Our Home – John A. Cuddeback, Ph.D., at Life Craft
How the Outnumbered Knights of Rhodes Repulsed a Muslim Armada – Raymond Ibrahim
Video: Did Muhammad Marry a Nine-Year-Old? – The Jesse Romero Show
French Priest Faces Backlash After Passionate Homily – Catholic Arena
Gonzaga Denies Pro-Lifer a Table Because She Wouldn’t Uphold Dignity of Human – CMR
Lindsey Clancy Juror Speaks – A Black Catholic Republican! – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Feminism Repost – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Ordering Christian Funerals – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Muslim Prayer Featured in Mass in Belgium – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Video: The Sydney Sweeney Controversy Is a Victory for Christians – Brian Holdsworth
The True Cost of Surrogacy – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
A Call to Spiritual Arms: Re-Evangelizing Divorcing & Divorced Catholic Men – Catholic Link
25 Years After 9/11, Where Does the Church Stand w/Islam? – Fr. R.J. de Souza, M.Phil., S.T.L.
Remind the World: Kids Are Good, Repeat After Me: Children Are a Blessing – Fr. S. Keyes, Ph.D.
Young Mother Teresa Subject of New Book Series for Girls – Jennifer Lark Snarski at Aleteia
Postpartum Depression: New E-Book Offers Hope, Healing for Catholic Mothers – Alyssa Murphy
China Ordains 18th Bishop Under Vatican Agreement – V. Cardiel at National Catholic Register
It’s Not Good That Women Dominate the Job Market – Brandon Goldman at Crisis Magazine
The Original ‘Liturgy Wars’: Between East & West – Dmitri Solzhenitsyn at The Catholic Thing
Why Catholics Need Catholic Therapists – Donald Froyd at Catholic Exchange
Gen-Z Convert Boom Also Happening in Scotland – Bryan Lawrence Gonsalves at Aleteia
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
New Documentary Presents Britain’s Immigration Crisis as a Warning for America – Zeale
Video: If You Believe in Sola Scriptura, Watch This – Jimmy Akin & Matt Fradd at Pints With. . .
Video: Lone Holdout Juror in the Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Has Been Doxxed – The LoopCast
Video: Yes, The Internet is Killing Islam – Matt Fradd at God Logic
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

Top-10 News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. Against Tim Flanders & His Diabolism: Reply to OnePeterTim – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
2. Before & After: Church of the Assumption in Nashville, Tennessee – Liturgical Arts Journal
3. Confirmed: Meryl Streep Will Voice Aslan – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
4. Why We Need Ad Orientem for the Liturgy of the Eucharist: Crying Priests – Fr. A.J. McDonald
5. Surprising Results of the Excavations & Restoration of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem – Zenit
6. ~~Archbishop~~ High Priestess of Canterbury in Bid Laden Scandal – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
7. Pope Leo XIV Appoints Texas Bishop to Lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois – EWTN News
8. Inside the Unconventional Lives of the Carmelite Daughters – Cincinnati City Beat
9. Spiritual Warfare Goes Mainstream – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
10. Sydney Sweeney & the Fruit of Feminism – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
Theologian’s Suspension for Essay on Executing Heretics Fuels Integralism Debate – E. Pentin
Bishop of Antwerp Advances His Plan to Ordain Married Men as Priests in 2028 – Info Vaticana
What Twelve Kids Cost Me – Megan Keyser at Them Before Us

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Robert Edwards 18 September AD 2026 12:01 am

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Top-10 News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. Before & After: Church of the Assumption in Nashville, Tennessee – Liturgical Arts Journal
2. Against Tim Flanders & His Diabolism: Reply to OnePeterTim – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
3. Why We Need Ad Orientem for the Liturgy of the Eucharist: Crying Priests – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. Surprising Results of the Excavations & Restoration of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem – Zenit
5. Pope Leo XIV Appoints Texas Bishop to Lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois – EWTN News
6. Inside the Unconventional Lives of the Carmelite Daughters – Cincinnati City Beat
7. Confirmed: Meryl Streep Will Voice Aslan – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
8. ~~Archbishop~~ High Priestess of Canterbury in Bid Laden Scandal – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
9. Bishop of Antwerp Advances His Plan to Ordain Married Men as Priests in 2028 – Info Vaticana
10. Theologian’s Suspension for Essay on Executing Heretics Fuels Integralism Debate – E. Pentin

Honorable Mentioned:
Spiritual Warfare Goes Mainstream – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Sydney Sweeney & the Fruit of Feminism – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Three Conditions For Effective Prayer – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
What Twelve Kids Cost Me – Megan Keyser at Them Before Us
Is Making the Sign of the Cross Found in the Bible? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Her Work Not Good Enough. . .Month at Benedictine Monastery Changed Her Life – Church Pop
Record Conversions at Harvard – Michael Cook at The Catholic Weekly

. . .scroll down to see the rest of the today’s news stories. . .

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Before & After: Church of the Assumption in Nashville, Tennessee – Liturgical Arts Journal
Surprising Results of the Excavations & Restoration of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem – Zenit
Inside the Unconventional Lives of the Carmelite Daughters – Cincinnati City Beat

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Texas Bishop to Lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois – I. Adibuah at EWTN News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Fatima to Keep Rupnik Mosaic Despite Possible 2027 Papal Visit – Filipe D’Avillez at The Pillar
Fish on Fridays: Clam Chowder – Judson Carroll at Missio Dei Catholic
The Messianic Kingdom of Apostolic Thrones – Joshua Charles at Eternal Christendom
St. Satyrus, the Brother of St. Ambrose – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
From Nazareth’s Tears to Our Living Hope – Vincent Obiajulu at Catholic Stand Magazine
Against Tim Flanders & His Diabolism: A Reply to OnePeterTim – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
Why We Need Ad Orientem for the Liturgy of the Eucharist: Crying Priests – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Confirmed: Meryl Streep Will Voice Aslan – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
~~Archbishop~~ High Priestess of Canterbury in Bid Laden Controversy – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Spiritual Warfare Goes Mainstream – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Three Conditions For Effective Prayer – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Double Risk of an A.I. Stampede – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Seven Things You Didn’t Know About the Stigmata of St. Francis – Catholic Exchange
Aparecida Shrine Celebrates Completion of Rupnik-Designed Western Facade – OSV News
9/11 Revisited – Fr. James V. Schall, S.J., at Catholic World Report
Podcast: Discernment of Spirits: Principles for Better Discernment – Fr. Ermatinger, Ph.L., S.T.L.
Video: The Difference Between Love & Attachment – Fr. Chad Ripperger & Christ Stefanick at RLC
Bishop of Antwerp Advances His Plan to Ordain Married Men as Priests in 2028 – Info Vaticana
Theologian’s Suspension For Essay on Executing Heretics Fuels Integralism Debate – Ed Pentin
Sydney Sweeney & the Fruit of Feminism – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Is Making the Sign of the Cross Found in the Bible? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Her Work Not Good Enough. . .Month at Benedictine Monastery Changed Her Life – Church Pop
Record Conversions at Harvard – Michael Cook at The Catholic Weekly

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Are Phone-Free Schools Working? Evidence on All Sides, Across Multiple Outcomes – After Babel
Why the AfD Wins – Christopher Caldwell at First Things
Video: Jimmy Akin Responds to James White’s Case Against Catholicism – Matt Fradd at Pints. . .
E.W.T.N. to Provide Live Feed, Media Resources for Fulton Sheen Beatification – Zeale
Video: Why Don’t Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians Get Excommunicated – The LoopCast
What Twelve Kids Cost Me – Megan Keyser at Them Before Us

Top-10 News Stories for the Thursday Edition:
1. The Pope Who Told Jews They Do Not Need Christ – Heritage Standard
2. The Apparitions at Conyers, Georgia. I Was There, Was It a Grand Hoax or Not? – Fr. McDonald
3. Recent Report of the “Gift of Tears” During Mass That Was Being Live Streamed – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Did I Meet My Son’s Guardian Angel? – Patrick O’Hearn at Catholic Exchange
5. Non Constat de Supernaturalitate: Viral “Gift of Tears” Video – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D.
6. No Dignity When Pregnant Woman Show Bare “Baby Bump” Photos – Andrea Madrigal
7. The Catholic Juror in the Lindsay Clancy Case: Does It Matter? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
8. The Bayside Apparitions Bring to Light the Third Secret of Fatima – The Daily Knight
9. The Three-Minute Miracle at the Altar – David L. Gray, Th.M.
10. Three Top Executives Abruptly Leave Catholic Charities of St. Louis – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Honorable Mentioned:
What Happens When a Catholic Professor Goes to Work for the Government? – The Pillar
Should Married Couples Keep Separate Last Names? Bank Accounts? – The Loop Cast
Vatican Library Needs to Be Bigger, Pope Leo XIV Decides – Agence I.Media via Aleteia

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Robert Edwards 17 September AD 2026 12:01 am

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Top-10 News Stories for the Thursday Edition:
1. The Pope Who Told Jews They Do Not Need Christ – Heritage Standard
2. The Apparitions at Conyers, Georgia. I Was There, Was It a Grand Hoax or Not? – Fr. McDonald
3. Did I Meet My Son’s Guardian Angel? – Patrick O’Hearn at Catholic Exchange
4. Recent Report of the “Gift of Tears” During Mass That Was Being Live Streamed – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. Non Constat de Supernaturalitate: Viral “Gift of Tears” Video – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D.
6. The Catholic Juror in the Lindsay Clancy Case: Does It Matter? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
7. No Dignity When Pregnant Woman Show Bare “Baby Bump” Photos – Andrea Madrigal
8. The Bayside Apparitions Bring to Light the Third Secret of Fatima – The Daily Knight
9. The Three-Minute Miracle at the Altar – David L. Gray, Th.M.
10. Three Top Executives Abruptly Leave Catholic Charities of St. Louis – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Honorable Mentioned:
What Happens When a Catholic Professor Goes to Work for the Government? – The Pillar
Vatican Library Needs to Be Bigger, Pope Leo XIV Decides – Agence I.Media via Aleteia
Andy Burnham, Catholic Guilt, & the Politics of Cultural Catholicism – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Should Married Couples Keep Separate Last Names? Bank Accounts? – The Loop Cast
We Have to Vatican II Harder! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic Church Staff Are Helping Put On A Drag Show In St. Gallen – Complicit Clergy
100 Years Of ‘The Bible Belt’ & A Misunderstood South – John Hayes at Religion Unplugged
Randall’s Story: Spending Childhood Shuttled Between Two Homes. . . – Them Before Us
Video: Flanders Recants: “I Can No Longer Recommend” an S.S.P.X. Chapel – Joe McLane at ACT
Video: Disney’s Hexed Movie: Witchcraft Exposed as Demonic Trap for Kids – Jesse Romero
Pope Leo XIV Grants Mexico a Jubilee Year Thanks to Our Lady of Guadalupe: Dates – Zenit

. . .scroll down to see the rest of the today’s news stories. . .

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Apparitions at Conyers, Georgia. I Was There, Was It a Grand Hoax or Not? – Fr. McDonald
Did I Meet My Son’s Guardian Angel? – Patrick O’Hearn at Catholic Exchange
Non Constat de Supernaturalitate: Viral “Gift of Tears” Video – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D.

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Calls Christians to Uphold Human Dignity in an Increasingly Virtual World – Zeale
Vatican Library Needs to Be Bigger, Pope Leo XIV Decides – Agence I.Media via Aleteia
Pope Leo XIV Grants Mexico a Jubilee Year Thanks to Our Lady of Guadalupe: Dates – Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop & Doctor – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
An Impressive 18th Cent Set of Petrine-Themed Pontifical Vestments f/Benedict XIV – LAJ
Video: Mel Gibson: The Resurrection of the Christ Is an “Acid Trip” – Raymond Arroyo at AGC
The ‘Imperfect Law’: When Limiting Evil Becomes Assenting To It – The Editor at Nuntiatoria
Baroque Sacred Art: Hope that Transcends Suffering – David Clayton at The Way of Beauty
Durandus on the Exaltation of the Cross – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Remembering 9/11 – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Pope Who Told Jews They Do Not Need Christ – Heritage Standard
The Catholic Juror in the Lindsay Clancy Case: Does It Matter? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
The Bayside Apparitions Bring to Light the Third Secret of Fatima – D. Martin at The Daily Knight
The Three-Minute Miracle at the Altar – David L. Gray, Th.M.
What Happens When a Catholic Professor Goes to Work for the Government? – The Pillar
Andy Burnham, Catholic Guilt, & the Politics of Cultural Catholicism – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Catholic Church Staff Are Helping Put On A Drag Show In St. Gallen – Complicit Clergy
Video: Disney’s Hexed Movie: Witchcraft Exposed as Demonic Trap for Kids – Jesse Romero
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Stop Freezing Your Eggs, Do This Instead – Emily Dinneny at Catholic Answers Magazine
Pushing Back on Tech in Catholic Schools, It’s About Time – National Catholic Register
Catholic Professor Calls Families to Reclaim the Home in a Technological Age – EWTN News
Trump Names Bishop Barron to Internatl Relig Freedom Watchdog – The Catholic Weekly
No Dignity When Pregnant Woman Show Bare “Baby Bump” Photos – Andrea Madrigal
Video: Flanders Recants: “I Can No Longer Recommend” an S.S.P.X. Chapel – Joe McLane at ACT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
How a Healthy Society Falls Apart – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker
Three Top Executives Abruptly Leave Catholic Charities of St. Louis – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Should Married Couples Keep Separate Last Names? Bank Accounts? – The Loop Cast
100 Years Of ‘The Bible Belt’ & A Misunderstood South – John Hayes at Religion Unplugged
Randall’s Story: Spending Childhood Shuttled Between Two Homes. . . – Them Before Us

Top-10 News Stories for the Wednesday Edition:
1. We Have to Vatican II Harder! – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Sign of Peace? Since the Chinese Flu, I’m Glad People Just Wave Now – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
3. Bishop Boxie Said ‘The Short Answer Is Racism.’ I Disagree – David L. Gray, Th.M.
4. State Takes Teen from Catholic Family for Refusing to Acknowledge Gender Transition – CMR
5. Sister Clare Crockett, the St. Thérèse of the 21st Century – Daily Compass
6. The Forgotten Marian Devotion We Need – Joshua Mazrin at Catholic Answers Magazine
7. Women Are Losing Their Minds Because of TikTok (via Clancy Trial) – Aug. Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed.
8. The Apostles’ Bible Was Longer – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
9. List of Traditional Latin Mass “Permissions” Under Traditionis Custodes for 2025 – Rorate Cæli
10. Allowed in Prisons but Not Schools – Spirit Daily Blog

Honorable Mentioned:
Eating Well, Living Faithfully: A Catholic Guide to Food on a Budget – Alexandra Greeley at CSM
What It Means To Be Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves – Fr. Francesco Giordano, S.T.D.
Leo Names Newark Auxiliary Bishop to Lead Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey – Angelus News

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