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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 1 July AD 2026 12:06 am

MORNING POST

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Prayer for Pope Leo XIV & the S.S.P.X. – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bombshell! Leo Completely Suppresses Francis Motu Proprio of 2023! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Why Do Catholics Ring Bells at Mass? Odd Origins of Medieval Tradition – Fr. D. Longenecker

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Why the Cardinals ‘Felt Like a College Again’ After Consistory – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Pope Leo XIV’s Firm Final Appeal to F.S.S.P.X. – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Leo Wrote to the S.S.P.X., the S.S.P.X. Wrote Back; Fr. Pagliarani’s Response – Fr. Z’s Blog
Hungry for Love – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
Écône Consecrations 2026: Schedule of Events on July 1st, 2026 / Live Broadcast – Rorate Cæli
Before & After: Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheridan, Colorado – Liturgical Arts Journal
Ask Father: Frequency of Confession & Confession of Venial Sins – Fr. Z’s Blog
Video: This Blessed Oil Will Drastically Reduce Your Purgatory (Why & How) – Uniquely Mary
Nineteen Years of Blogging – Boniface at Unam Sanctam Catholicam
Vatican II Was a Dark Turning Point In the History of the World – Filemonas at Ecce Agnus Dei
An Influential Vatican II German Cardinal Found to be Wolf in Shepherd’s Clothing – Cath Concl
Don McClarey & Eric Sammons Duel Over Religious Liberty on X – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Video: Rome Double Standard: Punish Spanish Orthodox, Reward German Heresy – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Pre-Orders for Liturgy of the Hours Second Edition Open July 1st – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk
Did the Pharisees Keep the Law? – Padre Peregrino
A Clear & Increasingly Present Danger: The Rise of Islam – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Video: German Priest Demands You Read The Bible In Depraved Way – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Traditional Latin Mass: What Might Leo Do? – Stephen Bullivant & S. Cranney at The Pillar
S.S.P.X. Profession of Faith Misses the Victories of Orthodox Theology – Catholic Culture
S.C.O.T.U.S. Ruling Allows States to Bar Male Athletes from Girls’ & Women’s Sports – Zeale
China: A Big Power, Not a Superpower – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Is an Ancient Prayer the Secret to Joy? Why Gen-Z Loves These Social Media Nuns – Church Pop
Two Views on Just War – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., & Luis E. Lugo at The Catholic Thing
Catholic Conversions Increasing as Ukraine Defends Peace with Its Blood – The Catholic Herald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Muslims Massacre 22 Christians in Nigeria – Afghan Zoroastrian
The Muslim Turk Massacres of Christians in the 20th Century – Imtiaz Mahmood
‘Citizen Vigilante’: The Film About Muslim Atrocities That Is Opening Eyes. . . – PJ Media
Palace Rewrites the King’s Role for a ‘Multi-Faith’ Britain – The European Conservative
The Pro-Trans Movement Has No Credibility Left; Time to Say ‘Game Over’ – National Review
What J.D. Vance Found in the Church – Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D., at First Things

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Renewing Catholic Schools – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, Ed.D., S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine

Top-10 News Stories for the Tuesday Edition:
1. Bishops Throwing Priests Under the Bus – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Cincy Archb. Casey Bans Men f/Praying at Cathedral During Pride Parade – Complicit Clergy
3. Pope Leo XIV Sacking Archbishop Paglia Was Good – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4. Video: Vatican Reveals Plan to Stop Conservative Men from Becoming Priests – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
5. Zac Davis of the Jesuit America Magazine Hates the St. Michael Prayer – The American Catholic
6. Leo Laicizes Priest Who Dared to Call Francis a ‘Heretic’ – Complicit Clergy
7. Leo XIV Can Stop the S.S.P.X. Schism — If He Chooses To – Nuntiatoria
8. Exclusive: Cardinal Burke on the Consistory & S.S.P.X. Consecrations – Michael Haynes
9. These Classic Reads Will Foster Greater Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – The Reg
10. Is the Church of England in a Death Spiral? – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Tuesday Edition:
Thinking Through Tattoos – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Satire: Ten Tips For Staying Safe After the S.S.P.X. Consecrations – Irkutsk Ice Truckers
Video: Were S.S.A.s Born That Way? Shocking Academic Proofs They Weren’t – Jesse Romero

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Catholic References:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
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 (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Charles Carroll, the Lone Catholic Signer – Mickey at Epic Pew
Caesar Rodney. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
St. Junipero Serra, Priest & Missionary – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at Pilgrim Priest

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Friedrich Nietzsche, Died Insane – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The War in Hormuz Exposes Humanity’s Dangerous Chokepoint Addiction – Tradit, Family, & Prop
The Herculaneum Scrolls Are Speaking Again – Jess Venner at Life in the Past Lane

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Cape Verde’s World Cup Success Puts Spotlight on Island-Nation & Its Catholic Faith – The Reg
Alternate Futures – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
U.S. Hospitals Dropping “Gender Affirming Care” for Minors & Offering “Detransitioning” – TFP

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TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 30 June AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING POST

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
These Classic Reads Will Foster Greater Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – The Reg
Reclaiming Control of Your Imagination – David Hahn at The Catholic Herald
Looking at the New Testament Through the Lens of Genesis – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Mag

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Bishops Throwing Priests Under the Bus – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cincy Archb. Casey Bans Men f/Praying at Cathedral During Pride Parade – Complicit Clergy
Pope Leo XIV Sacking Archbishop Paglia Was Good – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Video: Vatican Reveals Plan to Stop Conservative Men from Becoming Priests – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
Zac Davis of the Jesuit America Magazine Hates the St. Michael Prayer – The American Catholic
Leo Laicizes Priest Who Dared to Call Francis a ‘Heretic’ – Complicit Clergy
Leo XIV Can Stop the S.S.P.X. Schism — If He Chooses To – Nuntiatoria
Exclusive: Cardinal Burke on the Consistory & S.S.P.X. Consecrations – Michael Haynes
Video: Were S.S.A.s Born That Way? Shocking Academic Proofs They Weren’t – Jesse Romero
How Can S.S.P.X. be in Schism While China & Germany Remain in Good Standing? – Com Clerg
The Intended Second Vatican Council – Ecce Agnus Dei
Leo Watch: Let Caesar Do It Fundamentalism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Satire: Ten Tips For Staying Safe After the S.S.P.X. Consecrations – Irkutsk Ice Truckers
Thinking Through Tattoos – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Planning a Vacation of a Lifetime – Deacon Frank at Catholic Stand Magazine
Cardinals Burke & Müller Address S.S.P.X. as Schism – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
St. Francis of Assisi: The Poverello – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Debunking Inadequate Accounts of the Church’s Indefectibility – S.D. Wright at The WM Review
Casualties of Legalism: Truth & Charity – Michael Kakooza, Ph.D., at Rorate Cæli

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Is the Church of England in a Death Spiral? – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Five Heroes of American Catholicism – Matthew Bunson at National Catholic Register
Pray Smarter, Not Harder – Joshua Mazrin at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Hot Take on Pope Leo’s Second Consistory – Francis X. Rocca at National Catholic Register
Is the True Catholic Church Distinct From the Institutional Church? – Crisis Magazine
Priests Don’t Trust Bishops When It Comes to Sexual Abuse Allegations – M.J. Mazza, J.D., J.C.D.
Cardinal Müller Calls for Vatican Commission for S.S.P.X. Defectors – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
The War in Hormuz Exposes Humanity’s Dangerous Chokepoint Addiction – Tradit, Family, & Prop
U.S., Catholic Church Expand Relief Efforts as Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs – Zeale
‘No Exceptions’ to Canonical Ban on Freemasonry, Nordic Bishops Warn – The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Anglican Church of Canada Publishes Pastoral Liturgies Blessing Euthanasia – W.J. Smith, J.D.

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Texas Education Board Votes To Make Bible Passages Required Reading – ABC News

Top-10 News Stories for the Monday Morning Edition:
1. Cardinal Müller’s Intervention at the Consistory of Cardinals: Full Text – Diane Montagna
2. The Remaining Members of the Episcopal Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
3. Swiss Diocese of St. Gallen Promotes ‘Election of First Female Pope’ – Complicit Clergy
4. Is History Repeating Itself. . .Schism – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
5. Leftists Moved by a Leftist Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. Six Words Satan Hates – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
7. Lying – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
8. The Formation of Robert Prevost. . . Explains a Lot – Belinda Luscombe at Time Magazine
9. Ask Father: If God Love Us Infinitely Why Does He Not Speak to Us Directly? – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. The Fascist Film That Plays As Prophecy – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Lest We Forget – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
‘Young Washington’: The Other War That Made the Man – Kate O’Hare at Pax Culturati
A Documentary Worthy of America 250 – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., at The American Mind

Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Fall of the Berlin “Firewall” – Filip Gašpar at The American Postliberal
My Political Upbringing – Dave Armstrong at Daffey Thoughts

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Traditional Russian Warfare – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Problem Is That Socialists Are Anti-Social – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

Robert Edwards 29 June AD 2026 12:01 am

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Müller’s Intervention at the Consistory of Cardinals: Full Text – Diane Montagna
Swiss Diocese of St. Gallen Promotes ‘Election of First Female Pope’ – Complicit Clergy
The Remaining Members of the Episcopal Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
On Leo XIV’s Second Consistory: A Form of Government or a Consultation? – Andrea Gagliarducci
An American Pope, a Constitutional Honor: Leo XIV to Receive Historic Liberty Medal – Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Ask Father: If God Love Us Infinitely Why Does He Not Speak to Us Directly? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is History Repeating Itself. . .Schism – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Lying – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Podcast: Emergency Sacraments – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Leftists Moved by a Leftist Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Six Words Satan Hates – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Holy Mother Apparitions Reinterpreted from the Perspective of Vatican II – Ecce Agnus Dei
Satire: The History of the S.S.P.X. As Told in Gen-Z Slang – Everett Polinski at Irkutsk Ice Truckers
Satire: Woke Jesus Cleanses the Temple – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Novelty of Vatican II That Wore Off & the Bureaucracy That Didn’t – Grain Of Wheat
Consistory Day 2: Peace, Synodality as Spirituality, but no Response to S.S.P.X. – Michael Haynes
Germany: Rome Rejection of Lay Preaching Causes Anger, Card. Kasper Complicit – Cathol Concl
St. Peter & St. Paul, Apostles – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Being Blind To The Truth: The Danger Of Denial – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Beauty of Holiness: Ordinariate Divine Worship – A Treasure To Be Shared
Video: You Don’t Understand How Bad Islam’s Arguments Are – Matt Fradd
Video: St. Maria Goretti Appears Daily to Him, Revealing This about Souls. . . – Uniquely Mary
Placing Vatican II in Context of Church History, Seeking Remedies to Crisis – P.A. Kwasniewski
Silence Isn’t Golden When You’re Sitting On Satan’s Fence – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Mag
First Look: N.L.T.-C.E. Gift Edition from Tyndale – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
How to Relate to a Non-Catholic Family – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
Video: Vocations in Action: Sr. Miriam Heidland, Fr. John Burns, Tim Glemkowski. . . – Napa Inst
Why ‘Scripture Alone’ Doesn’t Work: Three Reasons Catholics Reject Sola Scriptura – Church Pop
The Church Fathers Explain Why Union With Rome Is Essential – National Catholic Register
The Problem Is That Socialists Are Anti-Social – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Formation of Robert Prevost. . . Explains a Lot – Belinda Luscombe at Time Magazine
The Fascist Film That Plays As Prophecy – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Islamification Becomes U.S. Public Enemy No. 1 – Pedro Rodriguez at Daily Signal
Denmark to Ban Muslim Call to Prayer – James Rothwell at The Daily Telegraph
Video: There Are Over 250,000 Muslims in Houston – Brigitte Gabriel
Obergefell’s Second Decade – Josh M. Blackman, J.D., at Law & Liberty

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Plan to Save Catholic Education – Gary Sullivan at Catholic 365

Top-10 News Stories for the Sunday Afternoon Edition:
1. The Cancellation of an American Exorcist – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
2. Leo to Bestow Pallium On Four U.S. Prelates in Extra Special Moment w/Pope – The CWR
3. Bishop Barron Tosses Down Gauntlet to Archb. Paglia – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
4. Ten Companies Dialing Back L.G.B.T.Q. ‘Pride’ Messaging – Tyler O’Neil at Daily Signal
5. Thomas Sowell is More Catholic than the Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
6. Video: J.D. Vance Was Disturbed by His Meeting with Francis – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
7. Pope Leo XIV Dismisses Schismatic Spanish Priest – EWTN News
8. Open Letter to Pope Leo XIV Regarding the S.S.P.X. Situation – Petite Fleur
9. Why the Padre Pio Statue is Weeping Red Blood in Italy – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
10. George Washington & Phillis Wheatley – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Sunday Afternoon Edition:
The Heresy of Neo-Lefebvrism: from the ‘Crisis’ to the Obstinate Denials – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Cardinal Müller Shakes Up the Consistory: “We Must Respond to the S.S.P.X.” – Diane Montagna
Pageau & Birbalsingh’s Incredible A.R.C. Talks – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

The Top-10 New Stories for the Saturday & Sunday Edition:
1. Bishop Barron Tosses Down Gauntlet to Archb. Paglia – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
2. Cardinal Müller Shakes Up the Consistory: “We Must Respond to the S.S.P.X.” – Diane Montagna
3. Archbishop Paglia’s Stunning Admission – Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
4. Video: This Is What Real Masculinity Looks Like – That Trad Gal
5. Something Is Rotten in the Church in Sweden – Diane Montagna
6. W.D.T.P.R.S.: Sticky Goo of Error & Freeing Splendor of Truth, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Why the Padre Pio Statue is Weeping Red Blood in Italy – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
8. Priestly Secrets & Sexual Misconduct at University of Notre Dame – Complicit Clergy
9. Requiescat In Pace: Ann Blyth, Actress & Devout Catholic – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
10. The Magnificent Resurgence of Catholic Pilgrimages—What it Means for the Church – TFP

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Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Obama Halo Is Starting to Flicker – David Manney at PJ Media
Economic Suicide Isn’t Painless: Germany’s Auto Industry Is in Freefall – Gary Isbell at TFP

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Magnificent Resurgence of Catholic Pilgrimages—What it Means for the Church – TFP

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SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Robert Edwards 28 June AD 2026 4:00 pm

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Cancellation of an American Exorcist – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
Leo to Bestow Pallium On Four U.S. Prelates in Extra Special Moment w/Pope – The CWR
Ten Companies Dialing Back L.G.B.T.Q. ‘Pride’ Messaging – Tyler O’Neil at Daily Signal

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Fellow Augustinian Friar Shares About Pope Leo’s Sense of Humor – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV Prays for Venezuela Quake Victims at Angelus – National Catholic Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Thomas Sowell is More Catholic than the Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Video: J.D. Vance Was Disturbed by His Meeting with Francis – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Open Letter to Pope Leo XIV Regarding the S.S.P.X. Situation – Petite Fleur
George Washington & Phillis Wheatley – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Anger, Judgment, & Contempt: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
The Gift of Children – Diane Ragsdale at Catholic Stand Magazine
Four Disciplines of Worthy Disciples: Homily for 13th Sun. of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Pope Leo XIV Dismisses Schismatic Spanish Priest – EWTN News
The Heresy of Neo-Lefebvrism: from the ‘Crisis’ to the Obstinate Denials – David L. Gray, Th.M.
What ‘My Sacrifice & Yours’ Means at Mass – Fr. Michael Johns at National Catholic Register
Thousands Flock to National Eucharistic Procession in Boston – National Catholic Register
Andrea Bocelli Says He Owes His Mother Everything for Refusing to Abort Him – Church Pop
The Magnificent Resurgence of Catholic Pilgrimages—What it Means for the Church – TFP
Meet Fio: Catholic Alternative to Spotify. . .Bringing Faith to Your Playlists – Cathol World Report
In Illo Tempore: 5th Sunday after Pentecost – Fr. John T. Zuhlsdorf, S.T.L., at 1 Peter 5
Fulfillment of the Liturgies of Shunem & Zarephath, 13th Sun. of Ord. Time – David L. Gray, Th.M.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Pageau & Birbalsingh’s Incredible A.R.C. Talks – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Win or Lose, France’s Soccer-Watching Newcomers Riot – S. Tucker at The American Conservative
They Said Obergefell Settled It, Eleven Years Later, the Voters Disagree – Katy Faust at TBU

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Scholar Says Classical Learning Can Help Renew America – The Catholic World Report

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Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Welcome to the Real World, Pal! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6,000 Criminals Set for Early Release Under Labour’s Sentencing Reforms – Zolta Győri
U.S. Hospitals Dropping “Gender Affirming Care” for Minors & Offering “Detransitioning” – TFP

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Liberal Media Ignores the Ravaging of Britain – Shane Harris at Amac
Ludwig von Mises on Socialism – F.A. Hayek Quotes
American Cultural Decline – Chris Jansen at The American Spectator

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
St. Teresa of Avila’s Prayers Ease a Good Priest’s Path to Heaven – Tradition, Family, & Property
Woke Jesus Explains Whom You May Cast the First Stone At – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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SATVRDAY & SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 27 June AD 2026 8:52 pm

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: This Is What Real Masculinity Looks Like – That Trad Gal
The Magnificent Resurgence of Catholic Pilgrimages—What it Means for the Church – TFP
Yes, Skipping Sunday Mass (Without a Good Reason) Is a Grave Sin – Church Pop

June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
How to Make a Sacred Heart Enthronement in Your Catholic Home – National Catholic Register
The Sacred Heart Is Not Idolatry – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo Closes Consistory With Appeal to Help World Find God’s Paths to Peace – Edward Pentin
Leo Joins Tribute to Tenor Andrea Bocelli, Recipient of 2026 Navarro-Valls Prize – Rome Reports
Pope Leo Receives 2005 World Series Baseball From Catholic White Sox Catcher – Alyssa Murphy

Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Research Gives Insight of Catholic Views on A.I. in Light of Leo’s Guidance – Ignitum Today

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Cardinal Müller Shakes Up the Consistory: “We Must Respond to the S.S.P.X.” – Diane Montagna
Archbishop Paglia’s Stunning Admission – Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
Card. Müller Proposes a New Ecclesia Dei in Response to S.S.P.X. Consecrations – Catholic Concl
Priestly Secrets & Sexual Misconduct at University of Notre Dame – Complicit Clergy
W.D.T.P.R.S.: Sticky Goo of Error & Freeing Splendor of Truth, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Stability is More Than Just Staying in One Place – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Pope Urban II Corrects Pope Leo XIV on War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei Catholic
W.D.T.P.R.S.: 5th Sunday After Pentecost – Snatched Up Into Invisible Love – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why the Padre Pio Statue is Weeping Red Blood in Italy – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Something Is Rotten in the Church in Sweden – Diane Montagna
Requiescat In Pace Ann Blyth, Actress & Devout Catholic – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Videos on What the S.S.P.X. is Really About – Fr. Z’s Blog
Tucho Comunicato & Vatican II Machine of Perpetual Arrival – The Pursuit Of Truth in La La Land
Fr. Nicola Bux to Pope Leo: Do All Possible to Bridge Differences with S.S.P.X. – Edward Pentin
Bishop Barron Tosses Gauntlet Down to Archb. Paglia – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
S.S.P.X. Issues Open Letter to Pope Leo XIV & the College of Cardinals – Diane Montagna
Bombshell Good News f/Prefect for Dicast. of Divine Worship: No Lay Preaching – Fr. McDonald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Spanish: What’s Going on in Rome? Three Meetings with Tucho in Same Week – Info Vaticana
St. Teresa of Avila’s Prayers Ease a Good Priest’s Path to Heaven – Tradition, Family, & Property
20 Franciscan University Professors Urge S.S.P.X. Don’t Consecrate New Bishops – EWTN News
Rome Rejects German Bishops’ Proposal for Lay Preaching at Mass – Michael Haynes at Cath Her
The Shocking Final Synodal Report Group 9 – Garrett D. Johnson at Crisis Magazine
U.S. Hospitals Dropping “Gender Affirming Care” for Minors & Offering “Detransitioning” – TFP
Bishop Paglia Wants to Drop Natural Law for ‘Lived Experiences’ – Msgr. Livio Melina, S.T.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Musk Turns Germany’s Citizen Vigilante Ban Into Free-Speech Moment – European Conservative
Nigeria: More Than 30 Christians Killed on June 21 – Gateway Pundit

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Public Schools Are Failing: There Is No God In The Classroom – The Art Of Purpose

Top-10 News Stories from This Past Week:
1. Gay Mafia Broke Dr. Spitzer: Psychiatry Giant Bullied Into Recanting Gay Study – Jesse Romero
2. Card. McElroy Presided Over a Mass at the Event Which Celebrated Mortal Sin – Radic Fidelity
3. A Book that Changed My Perspective on Life – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Americ Catholic
4. Four of America’s Holiest Men & Women Every U.S. Catholic Should Know About – Church Pop
5. Fr. Robert McTeigue Discusses Fulton Sheen’s Darker Prophecies – Complicit Clergy
6. Leo’s Contradictions between the T.L.M. & the Spirit of Vatican II – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Leo Continues Francis’ War on the T.L.M. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Since Vatican II Ended There is No End to the Chaos & Anarchy It Has Wrought – Fr. McDonald
9. M.L.B. Commissioner: Players Will Never Be Fined or Disciplined Over Bible Verse Caps – Zeale
10. What Pope Leo’s Consistories Tell Us About His Style of Governance – Ed. Condon at The Pillar

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Patrick Henry, Liberty & Slavery – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The World Cup & America 250 – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis Magazine
One if by Land, Two if by Sea – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures

Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Art For The Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Problem Is That Socialists Are Anti-Social – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Starmer Resigns, Opening Path to P.M. for Cultural Catholic Andy Burnham – Edward Pentin

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
One Hundred & Fifty Years Since the Battle of the Little Big Horn – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
What Sweden’s Attempt to Course-Correct on Migration Shows The West – John Gustavsson
Artsakh: Land That Must Not Be Named – Darina Rebro at The European Conservative

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Reviewing American Knight: The Story Behind Col. John Ripley’s Heroism – Trad, Family, & Prop

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SATVRDAY LATE EDITION

MDF 27 June AD 2026 4:04 pm

WORLD

US-Israel-Lebanon Sign Trilatoral Agreement – Jerusalem Post
Iran Retaliates After US Strike, With Updates – Jerusalem Post
Traffic Creeps Back Through Hormuz – Newsmax
… Fertilizer Shipping Resumes – Newsmax
The World Cup’s Awkward Pride Match … – O Brown at The Telegraph
Venezuela’s Earthquake is the Cruellest Blow – The Spectator
Starmer Out, Burnham Ascends – T Shipman at The Spectator
Canadian Parliament Seeks to Extend Euthanasia Access – S Taylor at National Post
… Anglican Church Publishes Euthanasia Blessings – W J Smith at National Review
UK Bill Would Jail Parents Who Resist a Child’s Transition – National Pulse
Water Bankruptcy: The Next Crisis on the Horizon? – K Knightly at Off-Guardian
Is OPEC Finished? – J Smith at UnHerd

US POLITICS

SCOTUS Ends TPS, Mamdani Vows to Protect Migrants – E Weibel at Breitbart
Dems Bent Upon Expanding Supreme Court – P Key at Breitbart
Farage Faces the Trump Treatment – National Pulse
John Boulton Pleads Guilty in Classified Docs Case – D Brady at The American Conservative
J D Vance Infuriates the Neocons – J Hunter at The American Conservative
Socialists Sweep New York City – J Levine at Washington Free Beacon
… Next to Colorado? – E Barton at Washington Free Beacon
Socialism Is Eating the Democratic Party – D Harsanyi at Washington Examiner
Why Dems Refuse to Confront it – B Lower at RedState
Save Act Impass: Trump Targets Murkowski – C Datoc at Washington Examiner
… Senate GOP Scramble for Strategy – A Bolton at The Hill
Freedom 250: The Great American State Fair – H Knudsen at Breitbart

TVESDAY MORNING EDITION

Robert Edwards 23 June AD 2026 12:01 am

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
M.L.B. Commissioner: Players Will Never Be Fined or Disciplined Over Bible Verse Caps – Zeale
Four of America’s Holiest Men & Women Every U.S. Catholic Should Know About – Church Pop
Saint Dads: Holy Men Who Were Fathers – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
What Pope Leo’s Consistories Tell Us About His Style of Governance – Ed. Condon at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: Powerful U.S. Cardinals Endorse & Celebrate James Martin’s Depravity – A.P, Stine, Ph.D.
Card. McElroy Presided Over a Mass at the Event Which Celebrated Mortal Sin – Radical Fidelity
Since Vatican II Ended There is No End to the Chaos & Anarchy It Has Wrought – Fr. A. McDonald
The Splendor of the Traditional Mass is Needed to Bring People Back to God – The Daily Knight
Summer Travels. . . – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: The Unspeakable Evils That Your Bishop Uses To Threaten Good Priests – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
Leo Continues Francis’ War on the T.L.M. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Leo’s Contradictions between the T.L.M. & the Spirit of Vatican II – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Book that Changed My Perspective on Life – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why Some People Believe & Some Refuse – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
Silencing Our Architects – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
Catholic Stats with Dr. Darrick Taylor of Controversies in Church History – Grain Of Wheat
Gay Mafia Broke Dr. Spitzer: Psychiatry Giant Bullied Into Recanting Gay Study – Jesse Romero
Fr. Robert McTeigue Discusses Fulton Sheen’s Darker Prophecies – Complicit Clergy
What the World Cup & Catholicism Have in Common – Martina Kreitzer at Catholic Sistas

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Inside University of Notre Dame’s Weirdly Sexualized Zahm ‘Zoo’ – Mt. McDonald at The Reg
Can the Catholic Church Save Education? – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Is the Border Wall a Religious-Liberty Issue? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Economic Suicide Isn’t Painless: Germany’s Auto Industry Is in Freefall – Gary Isbell at TFP
The West Enjoyed the Fruits of Christian Civilization While Severing from Their Roots – The Reg
Eucharist Stops at County Jail to Bless Inmates During Corpus Christi Procession – Church Pop
Why Some Working-Class Americans Feel Unheard by the Bishops – The Catholic Herald
Four Reasons America’s Future Depends on Catholics – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Explaining the Islamization of Britain – Simon Elmer
The Old Lion of Conservative Literature – Teresa Mull at Real Clear History
A Defense of Generation X As Its Moment Approaches – Scott McKay at The American Spectator
Budapest Is Nice but It’s No Birmingham, Alabama – Rod Dreher at The Spectator
These Books Are Challenging The War On Masculinity – Elizabeth Kantor at Daily Wire
Do “Anti-L.G.B.T.Q.+” Policies Worsen Mental Health? – Joseph Figliolia at City Journal

Top-10 News Stories for the Monday Morning Edition:
1. Leo: There Are More Important Issues Than Sexual Morality – ETWN News via Com Clergy
2. Bad & Good News: Camden Bishop Crushes T.L.M., F.S.S.P. Enters Arlington Dioc. – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. “L.G.B.T. Catholic Churches” Across America – Complicit Clergy
4. Vatican II Was the Greatest Self-Inflicted Wound in History – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
5. Video: Trad Monks Announce Founder Will Be Made A Sedevacantist Bishop – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
6. Mahoney, E. O’Brien, & Geo. Lucas Should be Laicized for Sex Abuse Cover Up – G.T. Gomulka
7. Owensboro Bishop Crushes People Who Desire the T.L.M., but It’s Not His Fault! – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Dear Your Eminence McElroy, A Question – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
9. Chastity Isn’t Simply What We Avoid, It’s the Healing of the Senses – Fr. Michael Rennier
10. Five Powerful Moments of Faith at the 2026 F.I.F.A. World Cup – National Catholic Register

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Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Starmer Resigns, Opening Path for ‘Cultural Catholic’ Andy Burnham – Ed Pentin at The Reg
Free Press: How British Feminism Failed Victims of U.K. Rape Gangs – Elise Winland at Zeale

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Finest Personal Memoirs Ever Done, U.S. Grant – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Cath
U.S. Bishops Commend Trump, Iran Agreement as Negotiators Pursue Final Deal – Zeale

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Get the Inspiring Book on New Medal of Honor Recipient, Col. John W. Ripley – TFP

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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

Robert Edwards 22 June AD 2026 12:01 am

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Christianity Is the New Counterculture: Why Young Men Are Seeking the Church – Liv Klingert
Chastity Isn’t Simply What We Avoid, It’s the Healing of the Senses – Fr. Michael Rennier
Five Powerful Moments of Faith at the 2026 F.I.F.A. World Cup – National Catholic Register

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo Venerates Heart of Mother Cabrini, Calls for More Missionaries Like Her – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: Leo, the S.S.P.X. & the Future of Tradition: Fr. Perricone Speaks Out – Catholic Unscripted
Pope Leo: There Are More Important Issues Than Sexual Morality – ETWN News via Com Clergy
Mahoney, Edw. O’Brien, & Geo. Lucas Should be Laicized for Sex Abuse Cover Up – G.T. Gomulka
Video: Trad Monks Announce Founder Will Be Made A Sedevacantist Bishop – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
Vatican II Was the Greatest Self-Inflicted Wound in History – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACath
“LGBT Catholic Churches” Across America – Complicit Clergy
My Struggles to be a Loving Father – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
Bad & Good News: Camden Bishop Crushes T.L.M., F.S.S.P. Enters Arlington Dioc. – Fr. Z’s Blog
Speaking as Someone Who Was Pretty Good at Taking Tests – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACath
Authenticity in Music: World of A.I. Slop, Where to Find Something Real? – The Honest Broker
On Acedia: How To Save The West By Fighting Off The Demons Of Weariness – Leo Magazine
Owensboro Bishop Crushes People Who Desire the T.L.M., but It’s Not His Fault! – Fr. Z’s Blog
McElroy Welcomes Gays to G’town: Cites Infamous Study Gp #9 of Synodality – Cal Cath Daily
Crusades Were a Response to 400+ Years of Islamic Aggression Against Christians – Dr. Maalouf
Poll: Catholics, What Type of Mass Do You Attend? – Kaleb Hammond at Missio Dei Catholic
Germany: How Manifesta Aims to Revitalize Churches: Staging a Queer Last Supper – Cath Concl
Matt Talbot, Teresa, & Therese – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Rorschach Test For Catholics – A Treasure To Be Shared
Dear Your Eminence McElroy, A Question – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Video: When Apologetics Fails – Gabi After Hours
Ss. John Fisher & Thomas More, Martyrs – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Msgr. Brunero Gherardini: What Adherence is Due to the Vatican II? – Info Vaticana
Fascinating Facts on St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Who Chose Priesthood Over Nobility – Church Pop
Catholic Shops That Don’t Use A.I. to Create Products – Becky Roach at Catholic Link
Whatever Happened to Natural Law? – Richard A. Spinello, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Vatican Already Allowed Institutes to Criticize Vatican II, So Why Target S.S.P.X.? – Info Vaticana
Pew Survey: Majority of Catholics Say Trump Is Too Critical of Pope Leo XIV – EWTN News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Strange Coincidence of D-Day, Gaudí, & an American Pope – Mario Laghos
Female Fertility & Athleticism: Two Sides of the Same Coin – Public Discourse

Top-10 News Stories for the Saturday & Sunday Edition:
1. A Nasty Piece of Work – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Pope Leo Sends Message to Steubenville Conferences! – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
3. Should We Shun the Promiscuous & Avoid Marriage to Them? – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
4. I Had a Chilling Dream Last Night. . . – Petite Fleur
5. Cardinals McElroy & Cupich Endorse Fr. James Martin’s Pro-L.G.B.T. Conf. – Complicit Clergy
6. Detroit Archb. Weisenburger Forecasts Suspension of Masses at 90 Parishes – The Reg
7. F.S.S.P. Entrusted with New Chaplaincy of Our Lady of Victory – Rorate Cæli
8. Down Memory Lane – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. Canada Just Made Quoting the Bible a Hate Crime – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
10. Video: Monk Interrupts Gay Pride Parade by Lying Down – Orthodox Christian

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Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Vice President Elegy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Defending Identity: Good Enough for the Corsicans, but Not for the French – Hélène de Lauzun

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Asimov Knows Better Now – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Magnifica Humanitas: A Long, Confusing Encyclical That Puts Faith at Risk – Trad, Fam, & Prop

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SATVRDAY & SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 20 June AD 2026 10:31 pm

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Leo Sends Message to Steubenville Conferences! – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia

June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
Seven Quick & Powerful Devotional Prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Church Pop

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo Prays at St. Augustine’s Tomb in Pavia, Calling All to Be Signs of Jesus’ Love – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
W.D.T.P.R.S.: Collect for 12th Ord. Sun., N.O.: His Name & Holy Fear, Holy Consolation – Fr. Z’s Blog
Decide Now Whom You Will Fear: A Homily for the 12th Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope
Five Miracles of St. Anthony of Padua – Brother Jos. Freyaldenhoven at Catholic Stand Magazine
F.S.S.P. Entrusted with New Chaplaincy of Our Lady of Victory – Rorate Cæli
The Origins of Allegory – Kristoffer Ehrnström at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: Leo Considering Excommunicating Everyone Associated with S.S.P.X. – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
Down Memory Lane – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Should We Shun the Promiscuous & Avoid Marriage to Them? – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
Your Map & Compass to the T.L.M.’s Rich Symbolism – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Cardinals McElroy & Cupich Endorse Fr. James Martin’s Pro-L.G.B.T. Conf. – Complicit Clergy
Are We Living as Christ Intended? – Timothy McHugh at Catholic Stand Magazine
I Had a Chilling Dream Last Night. . . – Petite Fleur
A Nasty Piece of Work – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Oratory of San Pellegrino in Bominaco, Italy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Canada Just Made Quoting the Bible a Hate Crime – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Divine Worship of The English Patrimony: Icon of True Worship – A Treasure To Be Shared

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Nigerian Activists Rally for Persecuted Christians Near White House – EWTN News
Detroit Archb. Weisenburger Forecasts Suspension of Weekend Masses at 90 Parishes – The Reg
Video: “Sacred” Mosque? S.S.P.X. Defies Leo & M.L.B. Pride Month Controversy – Prayerful Posse
Enduring Love: Four Inspiring Father’s Day Stories – Emily Chaffins at Catholic Exchange
Magnifica Humanitas: A Long, Confusing Encyclical That Puts Faith at Risk – Trad, Fam, & Prop
How to Find a Wife Without Looking for One – Nathan Kreider at Crisis Magazine
R.F.A.s: Making Christian Ethics & Common Sense Unconstitutional – Catholic Culture
The Danger of “Just be Yourself” – David Hahn at The Catholic Herald
Pope Leo’s Lamest Jerseys – A Definitive Ranking – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Video: Monk Interrupts Gay Pride Parade by Lying Down – Orthodox Christian
Giants Pitchers School Pride Activists in Real Diversity – Richie Greenberg at New York Post
Fatherless & “Lucky” – Them Before Us
Dads Wield Great Power in the Lives of Their Daughters – Kimberly Ells at Invincible Family
A Matter of Conviction: Finland’s “Bible Trial” – Mathew Block at Acton Institute

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Great Books Are for Everyone – Jared Henderson at The Honest Broker

Top-10 News Stories for the Friday Morning Edition:
1. San Francisco Archdiocese Breaks Silence on Giants Pride Drama – Mary Rose at Zeale
2. The San Diego Same-Sex Scandal That Cardinal McElroy Was a Part Of – Christine Niles, J.D.
3. The Church’s Most Controversial Dogma That Even Good Catholics Question – Crisis Magazine
4. The Catholic Hierarchy Hates You – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. A Long, Confusing Encyclical That Puts the Faith at Risk – Tradition, Family, & Property
6. Is Leo Aware of the Disconnect He Treats Eastern Orthodox & S.S.P.X.? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
7. Churches Turned Into World Cup Viewing Rooms While T.L.M.ers Get Hotel Basements – HIE
8. U.K. Cop: You’re Not Allowed to Sing Church Songs Outside of Church – Creative Minority Rep
9. Minor Leag. Baseball Team Forfeits Pride Game After Players Refuse to Wear Rainbows – CMR
10. Giants’ Pitchers Give Explosive Tell-All Interview About M.L.B’s Gay Scandal – New York Post

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Friday Morning Edition:
Spiritual Hunger, Church’s Tradition Cited as Top Drivers of U.S. Adult Conversions – The Reg
Weigel Seems Less Than Catholic in His Thinking of the S.S.P.X. – T.V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
NY Times Deceptively Reframes the Nowak Murder – L Shriver at The Spectator

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Just Basking In All Their White Privilege – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Rubio 2028? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Well, That Didn’t Take Long – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Exploring the Monumental Ugliness of the New Obama Center – Tradition, Family, & Property

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SATVRDAY MID-MORNING EDITION

MDF 20 June AD 2026 8:09 am

WORLD

Uncleared Mines Complicate Shipping In Hormuz – Newsmax
… Trump Pushes Back Against Dem Spin – Newsmax
Chinese Unveil Military Backpack Laser – C McFadden at Interesting Engineering
Germany’s Waning Influence – T Moller-Nielsen at Euractiv
Starmer’s Tragic Delusion – J Iqbal at The Spectator
… Has “No Authority” says Labour Peer – D Penna at The Telegraph
NY Times Deceptively Reframes the Nowak Murder – L Shriver at The Spectator
Hezbollah’s Continued Aggression in Lebanon – Jerusalem Post
Italy Scraps US Visit Over Trump Remarks – E Akan, O Evans at Epoch Times
Trump: “Iran is Finished, Time for Cuba” – J Walker at Axios
Mark Carney’s Online Surveillance State – National Post
A Robot Wingman? – P R Mishra at Interesting Engineering
Someone in Iran Declares Straight ‘Closed’ (Again) – T Hallinan at Trending Politics

POLITICS

17 Million Watched “UFC 250” White House Event – Newsmax
… Stunning Details Of Terror Plot Emerge – Breitbart TV
Iran Deal Offers GOP a Midterm Boost – S Barron at Newsmax
Desperate Fauci Emailed Biden for Pardon – W Clark at RedState
… Five Explosive Findings Revealed – E Kopp at Daily Caller
… Deep State Collusion on Covid – S Fleetwood at The Federalist
Group Urges Trump ‘ESG Hasn’t Gone Away’ – F Lucas at Daily Signal
Operation Chaos: Conservative Group Boosts Toxic Dems – A Brashfield at Daily Caller
CNN: Mark Levin Enlisted By Bibi – F Kapper at Daily Caller
LA Moves to Let Non-Citizens Vote – B Lyman at The Federalist
Minnesota’s Walz Now Less Favourable than Trump – jake at Trending Politics
State’s 1st Trans Rep Gets 33 Year Sentence for Child Sex Crimes – National Pulse

FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Robert Edwards 19 June AD 2026 12:01 am

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Spiritual Hunger, Church’s Tradition Cited as Top Drivers of U.S. Adult Conversions – The Reg
San Francisco Archdiocese Breaks Silence on Giants Pride Drama – Mary Rose at Zeale
Catholic Educators Call for Reform to Buck Trend of Parish School Closures – Catholic World Rep

June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
New Orleans Boosts Sacred Heart Devotion w/Consecration, Home Enthronement Push – The Reg
Feeling Sad, Lonely? Comforting Reasons to Embrace Love of Sacred Heart of Jesus – Church Pop

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
What Is Synodality? Pope Leo Has a Chance to Clarify It – Larry S. Chapp, Ph.D., at NC Register
Confirmed: Pope Leo Says He Will Travel to Peru This Coming November – Rome Reports
‘Every Child Is a Dream of God’: Top Five Moving Moments of Pope Leo XIV in Spain – EWTN UK

Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Long, Confusing Encyclical That Puts the Faith at Risk – Tradition, Family, & Property
From Augustine to Auschwitz: Why Just War Still Matters – Edward Pentin at NC Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Minor League Baseball Team Forfeits Pride Game After Players Refuse to Wear Rainbows – CMR
Churches Turned Into World Cup Viewing Rooms While T.L.M.ers Get Hotel Basements – HIE
Is Leo Aware of the Disconnect He Treats Eastern Orthodox & the S.S.P.X.? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The San Diego Same-Sex Scandal That Cardinal McElroy Was a Part Of – Christine Niles, J.D.
Medicine by the Mafia – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: Does a Bad Bishop Void Your Tithe? with Fr. Charles Murr – Terry Barber at Full Sheen. . .
Leo Watch: Respect for Individuals – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: New Details Leaked About Leo’s Big Meeting With The Cardinals – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
In the Liturgy of the Catholic Mass, Divine Justice & Peace Kiss – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Card. Ruini’s Spiritual Testament Shows Unease Over Francis’ Direction of Church – D. Montagna
The Catholic Hierarchy Hates You – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
U.K. Cop: You’re Not Allowed to Sing Church Songs Outside of Church – Creative Minority Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
D.O.J. Refers M.L.B. Bible Verse Case to E.E.O.C., Warns M.L.B. Over Double Standard – Zeale
Weigel Seems Less Than Catholic in His Thinking of the S.S.P.X. – T.V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
Get the Inspiring Book on New Medal of Honor Recipient, Col. John W. Ripley – TFP
Capizzi Pick Reassures U. of Notre Dame Catholic Identity Advocates – Jonathan Liedl at The Reg
The Church’s Most Controversial Dogma That Even Good Catholics Question – Crisis Magazine
Infallibility of the Jews – Suan Sonna at Catholic Answers Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Justice for Baby Preston Davey, Abused & Murdered by Two ‘Dads’ – Laura J.M. Perrins, L.L.M.
“I’ve Always Wanted a Dad” – Them Before Us
Giants’ Pitchers Give Explosive Tell-All Interview About M.L.B’s Gay Scandal – New York Post
What is the Church of England For? – Carl R. Trueman, Ph.D., at First Things

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Are We Doing Teaching History? – Andrew Zwerneman at Cana Academy

Top-10 New Stories for the Thursday Morning Edition:
1. Distressing Words of Leo About the S.S.P.X. Consecrations – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Detroit’s Archb. at Mosque: This is Where I Feel More Kindness Than in a Church – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Darkness Descends On Britain – We’re Not At the End, But You Can See It From Here
4. What Was Christianity Like Right After the Apostles? Three Men Know – Shaun McAfee, O.P.
5. Here’s What Will Happen at Next Week’s Vatican Consistory – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
6. The War in Iran Has Been Unjust – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D. at Phil Lawler’s Substack
7. Giants’ Pride Cap Is Compelled Political Speech, Time to Examine Pride Problem – L.M. Lawler
8. The Archaic Rite of Holy Communion: Insight into St. Cyril of Jerusalem’s Famous Text – NLM
9. What Is the Mechanical World Picture? – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
10. Cardinal George’s Prophecy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Top-10 New Stories for the Thursday Morning Edition:
The Throwaway Culture Advances – Ronald Hicks at First Things
Exploring the Monumental Ugliness of the New Obama Center – Tradition, Family, & Property
Exploring the World of Preternatural Phenomena & Phantasmatic Beings – Robert L. Kmita, Ph.D.

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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Robert Edwards 18 June AD 2026 12:01 am

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Distressing Words of Leo About the S.S.P.X. Consecrations – Fr. Z’s Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Here’s What Will Happen at Next Week’s Vatican Consistory – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
Detroit’s Archbishop at Mosque: This is Where I Feel More Kindness Than a Church – Fr. Z’s Blog
Video: Milan Archb. Delpini Bans Corpus Christi March b/c May Offend Tourists – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Leo XIV in Spain – An Appraisal – Serre Verweij via Rorate Cæli
The Archaic Rite of Holy Communion: Insight into St. Cyril of Jerusalem’s Famous Text – NLM
What Is the Mechanical World Picture? – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
Giants’ Pride Cap Is Compelled Political Speech, Time to Examine Pride Problem – L.M. Lawler
Christian Adoption Agency Remembers Its Christian – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minor Rep
The War in Iran Has Been Unjust – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D. at Phil Lawler’s Substack
Europe’s Open Borders with Fr. David Nix & Rev. Calvin Robinson – Pilgrim Priest
Exploring the World of Preternatural Phenomena & Phantasmatic Beings – Robert L. Kmita, Ph.D.
Byzantine & Medieval Art Isn’t Supposed to Look “Real” – Hilary White at The Sacred Images. . .
The Fresco of the Annunciation at Wadi al-Natroun Monastery in Egypt – Liturgical Arts Journal

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Cardinal Ruini, John Paul II’s Chief Strategist in Italy, Dies at Age 95 – Edward Pentin at The Reg
Two Options: Disclosure Day & the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Tradition, Family, & Property
What Was Christianity Like Right After the Apostles? Three Men Know – Shaun McAfee, O.P.
Reviewing American Knight: The Story Behind Col. John Ripley’s Heroism – Tradit, Family, & Prop
Yes, You Should Get Your Rosary Blessed—Here’s How It Happens! – Church Pop
Catholic-Backed Religious Liberty Case Asks Supr. Court to Address ‘Finality’ Rule – EWTN News
The Fun & Unique Experience of Social Gatherings as Apostolate – G.P. Christie at Angelus News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Darkness Descends On Britain – We’re Not At the End, But You Can See It From Here
Pandemic of Lunacy with J. Budziszewski, Ph.D. – Kerbey Anderson at Highlights
The Throwaway Culture Advances – Ronald Hicks at First Things

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Right Has a Lofty Vision for Schools, What about the Left? – Nora De La Cour at Jacobin

Top-10 News Stories for the Wednesday Morning Edition:
1. Cardinal George’s Prophecy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Secret Letter to Cardinals Suggests Just-War Debate May Not be in Consistory – D. Montagna
3. Scotland Wins Hearts: Meet Young Catholic Player Behind Historic World Cup Win – CP
4. Exploring the Monumental Ugliness of the New Obama Center – Tradition, Family, & Property
5. Baseball Pride Night Marred by ‘Bible Inscriptions’ – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
6. Baby Preston Davey: Procured by State, Abused & Murdered by ‘Two Gay Dads’ – Laura Perrins
7. The French Catholic Artist Who Made Some of the Best Christian Art Ever – Angelus News
8. Video: Bombshell! Pope Leo Finally Speaks About The S.S.P.X. – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
9. Bish. Schneider: S.S.P.X. Profess the Catholic Faith & Excommunication is Unjust – M. Haynes
10. Jesus Says, ‘Chew & Gnaw My Flesh’ – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Saul Goodman on the U.S. Constitution – The American Catholic

Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Exploring the Monumental Ugliness of the New Obama Center – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Why Doesn’t America Denaturalize The Thousands Like It Used To? – The Federalist

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
U.S.-Iran M.O.U.: A Lousy Deal – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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