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SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 31 October AD 2026 12:01 am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 30 October AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE at 2:32 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

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

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

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Most Helpful Spiritual Work I Have Ever Read – Leila Miller
Restored Chapel of the Annunciation (Cappella Lando) in Chiesa di San Sebastiano, Venice – LAJ
Portland Archbishop Lays Out Road Map for Spiritual Renewal – Zelda Caldwell at NC Register

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Five ‘God-Incidences’ Will Mark Pope Leo XIV’s Upcoming Trip to South America – NC Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Cardinal Cupich Presents Award To L.G.B.T.Q.+ Ministry Leader – Complicit Clergy
Resetting Our ‘Spiritual’ Hearts – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand Magazine
What the Bible Reveals about Ghosts & Spirits – Bradley W. Shumaker, J.D., at The Everym Comm
Some Very Interesting Comments by Cardinal Fernandez – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Vatican Claims ‘Division’ Caused by Catholics Kneeling for Communion – Complicit Clergy
Whoa! I.V.F. Children Have Double the Cancer Rates – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Bishop Eleganti: Rome is Putting on a Bad Show, the So-Called Synodality – Michael Haynes
Idiot Cardinal Vesco of Algiers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fisking Cardinal Fernandez & Bishop Mutsaerts – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Fr. James Martin & Mendacity – Katherine Bennett at Catholic Unscripted
Why Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre Did Not Have to Obey Exactly Like Padre Pio – Mary O’Regan

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Dialogue Obscuring Proclamation, the Case of Cardinal Vesco – S. Paciolla at New Oxford Review
Latin Mass Pilgrimage to Rome: True & False News – Michael Haynes & The Wanderer
The Hidden Life of Exorcists – Fr. Joseph Gill at Crisis Magazine
As All Hallow’s Eve Approaches – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
The Biblical Origins of Halloween – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Elections, Conscience, & Catholics – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
This Isn’t a Haunted House, It’s a Catholic Church – Jacob Stein at Church Pop
Confessions of a Former Witch: A Warning for Our Times – Grady Connolly at Church Pop
Five Reasons Why a Catholic Should Not Celebrate Halloween – Tradition, Family, & Property

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Catholic Leaders Decry U.S.C.C.B. Lawyer’s ‘Personhood’ Comments on Census Count – Zeale
Video: Why Does Modern Culture Encourage “No Contact”? – Noelle Mering via The Loop Cast
Pope Leo’s Cancer Diagnosis Is ‘Bit of a Game-Changer,’ Vatican Foreign Minister Says – Zeale
Confessions & Defenses of a 17th Century Witch Hunter – Mt. Peterson at Religion Unplugged

Top-Ten News Stories from the Thursday Edition:
1. Bishop McManus Ignored Priest’s ‘Increasingly Disturbing Behavior’ – Complicit Clergy
2. Cardinal Fernandez Explains Why His Latest Message Is Not Popular – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D.
3. Fr. James Martin, S.J., Publishes an “L.G.B.T.Q. Confiteor” Invoking “Queer Saints” – Info Vatic
4. Massachusetts Pro-Life Activist’s Sainthood Cause Suspended – Gina Christian at OSV News
5. Ohio Protestant Pastor Announces Second Wife, Embraces Polygamy – Religion Unplugged
6. The Crisis in Family Estrangement – Noelle Mering & Albert Mohler via Family Revival
7. What is the Corrupt Theology behind the 1980 Wreckovation? Look at It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8. Threatening Like a Bully: Cardinal Roche & Traditional Liturgy – Bishop Mutsaerts via Ror Cæli
9. Irish Government Warning Against. . .Hugs? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
10. U.S.C.C.B. Election Highlights Shift in General Secretary Role – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar

Honorable Mentioned:
Fringe Groups of Liberal Wackos Using Synodality to Push for Women’s Ordination – Fr. Z’s Blog
Re-Enchanting Catholic Speech – Luke J. Ayers at Crisis Magazine
Pray for Pope Leo XIV to Walk in the Footsteps of Pope Leo IX – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bolsonaro to Create a Government in Exile – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Election Fraud – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Americ Catholic
Some Alexis de Tocqueville Wisdom on Economics – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Requiescat in Pace: Patrick Stewart – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 29 October AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING UPDATE at 8:24 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Thursday Edition:
1. Bishop McManus Ignored Priest’s ‘Increasingly Disturbing Behavior’ – Complicit Clergy
2. Cardinal Fernandez Explains Why His Latest Message Is Not Popular – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D.
3. The Crisis in Family Estrangement – Noelle Mering & Albert Mohler via Family Revival
4. Threatening Like a Bully: Cardinal Roche & Traditional Liturgy – Bishop Mutsaerts via Ror Cæli
5. Fr. James Martin, S.J., Publishes an “L.G.B.T.Q. Confiteor” Invoking “Queer Saints” – Info Vatic
6. Re-Enchanting Catholic Speech – Luke J. Ayers at Crisis Magazine
7. What is the Corrupt Theology behind the 1980 Wreckovation? Look at It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8. Ohio Protestant Pastor Announces Second Wife, Embraces Polygamy – Religion Unplugged
9. Massachusetts Pro-Life Activist’s Sainthood Cause Suspended – Gina Christian at OSV News
10. Irish Government Warning Against. . .Hugs? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Honorable Mentioned:
Fringe Groups of Liberal Wackos Using Synodality to Push for Women’s Ordination – Fr. Z’s Blog
U.S.C.C.B. Election Highlights Shift in General Secretary Role – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Pray for Pope Leo XIV to Walk in the Footsteps of Pope Leo IX – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A General Survey of Some Choir Architecture – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
60+ Killed in Attacks Targeting Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia – Catholics For Catholics
Re-Enchanting Catholic Speech – Luke J. Ayers at Crisis Magazine

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Vatican Publishes Pope Leo XIV’s Mass Schedule From All Souls’ Day to Dec. 20 – NC Register
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s General Audience Given October 28, 2026 – OSV News
Pray for Pope Leo XIV to Walk in the Footsteps of Pope Leo IX – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: Pope Leo Promotes a Bishop Who Praised Fr. James Martin, S.J. – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
What Will the Bishops Be Voting on at the November Plenary Assembly? – M. La Rosa at The Pillar
Artificial Intelligence, What it is & What it is Not – Brother Jos. Freyaldenhoven at Catholic Stand
Bishop McManus Ignored Priest’s ‘Increasingly Disturbing Behavior’ – Complicit Clergy
The Crisis in Family Estrangement – Noelle Mering & Albert Mohler via Family Revival
Threatening Like a Bully: Cardinal Roche & Traditional Liturgy – Bishop Mutsaerts via Rorate Cæli
Irish Government Warning Against. . .Hugs? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Fringe Groups of Liberal Wackos Using Synodality to Push for Women’s Ordination – Fr. Z’s Blog
U.S.C.C.B. Election Highlights Shift in General Secretary Role – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Election Cycle Will Influence When Leo Heads to U.S., Top Vatican Diplomat Says – OSV News
Twelve Bishops & Trump: Controversy & Context – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, Ed.D., S.T.D., at CWR
Cardinal Tobin Asks for Prayers as He Heads to Surgery for Mass in Kidney – EWTN News
China-Vatican Deal Has Imperfections, Vatican’s Foreign Minister Says – Catholic World Report
The Art of Holiness: St. Augustine by Philippe de Champaigne – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
Young People Don’t Know How to Date Anymore, Can ‘The Dating Project’ Help? – Angelus News
New Scientific Study Reveals the Happiest People are Those Who Pray & Attend Mass – Zenit
Cardinal Fernandez Explains Why His Latest Message Is Not Popular – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D.
Fr. James Martin, S.J., Publishes an “L.G.B.T.Q. Confiteor” Invoking “Queer Saints” – Info Vaticana
Massachusetts Pro-Life Activist’s Sainthood Cause Suspended – Gina Christian at OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Texas Children’s Hospital Opens Nation’s First Detransition Clinic Under Settlement – Zeale
Global Surrogacy Projected to Be a $79 Billion Industry in Five Years – S. Rodriguez at Live Action
Ohio Protestant Pastor Announces Second Wife, Embraces Polygamy – Religion Unplugged

Top-Ten News Stories from the Wednesday Edition:
1. What is the Corrupt Theology behind the 1980 Wreckovation? Look at It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. One of the Largest U.M.C. Churches in the U.S. Just Voted to Leave the Denomination – RNS
3. Catholic Priest Warns Against Deliverance Prayers – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
4. New Letters Refute Rome’s Claim of T.L.M. Pilgrim Failing to Specify Its Request – D. Montagna
5. Must Our Hapless Bishops Work Overtime to Third Worldize the U.S. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
6. Seven Arrested Following Break-In at Minneapolis Basilica – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
7. The Day the Plastic Baby Came to School – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
8. Pope Bob Contradicts Pope Urban II on Holy Wars – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Cathol
9. Rome’s Confusing Signals on Liturgy – Dad29
10. Bad Marriages are a Gift from Satan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
Prophecies on the Fall of France – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Were the Ancient Romans Tolerant about Sex? – Samuel Hughes at Works In Progress
Dear Bishops: Your Apologies Reveal Your Priorities – Greg Schlueter at Gregorian Rant

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Detransitioners Score a Big Win Just Days Before Midterms – Catholics For Catholics
The High Mountain Ohio’s G.O.P. Must Climb – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
At Least 68 People Killed by Train Collision in Spain – McKenna Snow at Zeale

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Catholic Drinking Habits Are Changing as Americans Rethink Alcohol’s Risks – Fox News
Is the Music Business Collapsing? – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker
Ovaries Develop an Intriguing Second Role after Menopause – Jess Cockerill at Science Alert

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 28 October AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE at 4:57 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories since the 10:51 a.m. Wednesday Edition:
1. What is the Corrupt Theology behind the 1980 Wreckovation? Look at It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. New Letters Refute Rome’s Claim of T.L.M. Pilgrim Failing to Specify Its Request – D. Montagna
3. One of the Largest U.M.C. Churches in the U.S. Just Voted to Leave the Denomination – RNS
4. Catholic Priest Warns Against Deliverance Prayers – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
5. Must Our Hapless Bishops Work Overtime to Third Worldize the U.S. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
6. Pope Bob Contradicts Pope Urban II on Holy Wars – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Cathol
7. Seven Arrested Following Break-In at Minneapolis Basilica – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
8. The Day the Plastic Baby Came to School – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
9. Bad Marriages are a Gift from Satan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Rome’s Confusing Signals on Liturgy – Dad29

Honorable Mentioned:
Prophecies on the Fall of France – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Dear Bishops: Your Apologies Reveal Your Priorities – Greg Schlueter at Gregorian Rant
Were the Ancient Romans Tolerant about Sex? – Samuel Hughes at Works In Progress
Disowned by His Muslim Family, He Gave His Life to Christ & Became a Catholic Priest – The Reg
History Rhymes: Lula Imprisons Opposition, Bolsonaro Escapes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

MORNING UPDATE at 10:51 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Dear Bishops, Newsflash! Jesus Met with Sinners! – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Why You Should Host an All Saints’ Day Party – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
No Clear Winner in Israel’s Elections – Catholics For Catholics
What is the Corrupt Theology behind the 1980 Wreckovation? Look at It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
New Letters Refute Rome’s Claim That T.L.M. Pilgrim Failed to Specify Its Request – D. Montagna
One of the Largest U.M.C. Churches in the Country Just Voted to Leave the Denomination – RNS
Must Our Hapless Bishops Work Overtime to Third Worldize the U.S. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Pope Bob Contradicts Pope Urban II on Holy Wars – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Amer Catholic
The Day the Plastic Baby Came to School – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
Rome’s Confusing Signals on Liturgy – Dad29
History Rhymes: Lula Imprisons Opposition, Bolsonaro Escapes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

MORNING UPDATE at 8:35 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Wednesday Edition:
1. Catholic Priest Warns Against Deliverance Prayers – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
2. Dear Bishops: Your Apologies Reveal Your Priorities – Greg Schlueter at Gregorian Rant
3. Disowned by His Muslim Family, He Gave His Life to Christ & Became a Catholic Priest – Regist
4. Bad Marriages are a Gift from Satan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Prophecies on the Fall of France – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
6. Oremus: Where’s the Controversy of Bishops Praying with the President? – Amy Welborn
7. A Question about Those French Riots – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
8. Were the Ancient Romans Tolerant about Sex? – Samuel Hughes at Works In Progress
9. How to Face Tragedy & Still Affirm God is Your Friend? The Answer. . . – Catholic World Report
10. Baroque Sacred Art: Hope that Transcends Suffering – David Clayton at New Liturg Movement

Honorable Mentioned:
Fr. Ripperger Silenced? Bishop Asked for One Year – Why? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
The White House Meeting & the Bishops’ Meeting – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Contraception: A Litmus Test for Catholics – Donald T. DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Rebuilding Western Civilization, One Village at a Time – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowled
Disowned by His Muslim Family, He Gave His Life to Christ & became a Catholic Priest – The Reg
Baroque Sacred Art: Hope that Transcends Suffering – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: Is the Catholic Church Failing the West? – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D., et al.
Who is Killing Christians in Ethiopia? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
St. John Paul II & Science; What the A.I. Debate Needs Now – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at TACatholic
St. Simon & St. Jude, Apostles – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Faith Through Analogies – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
Standing Firm in Truth: Confronting Lies Without Losing Peace – A Treasure To Be Shared
Vanity & Living in the World – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
France Smolders: The Deadly Alliance Behind the Flames – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
Echoes of Yesterday – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand Magazine
Catholic Priest Warns Against Deliverance Prayers – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
Dear Bishops: Your Apologies Reveal Your Priorities – Greg Schlueter at Gregorian Rant
Bad Marriages are a Gift from Satan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Prophecies on the Fall of France – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Oremus: Where’s the Controversy of Bishops Praying with the President? – Amy Welborn
A Question about Those French Riots – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Fr. Ripperger Silenced? Bishop Asked for One Year – Why? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
The White House Meeting & the Bishops’ Meeting – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Five Fun Things to Know About St. Jude, Patron Saint of Lost Causes – A. Murphy at Church Pop
How to Face Tragedy & Still Affirm God Is Your Friend? The Answer. . . – Catholic World Report
Contraception: A Litmus Test for Catholics – Donald T. DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
He Has a Father: Debunking Same-Sex Attracted Surrogacy Talking Points – Them Before Us
Anarchy in France – Theodore Dalrymple at Law & Liberty
Why Democrats Should Reject Abdul El-Sayed – Elise Winland at Zeale
Court Awards Grieving Father Damages after Losing Child to Abortion – Live Action
Were the Ancient Romans Tolerant about Sex? – Samuel Hughes at Works In Progress

Top-Ten News Stories from the Tuesday Edition:
1. Does This Explain the Election of Pope Leo XIV? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. Cupich Uber Alles: Pope Bob Will Deal With This on the Seventh of Never – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
3. I Wonder if Most Bishops Believe in Anything Other Than Their Careers – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
4. Anti-Catholicism Lives with El-Sayed in Michigan – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
5. The Alleged Evils of Mother Teresa – Patrick Novecosky at Catholic Answers Magazine
6. When Praying for a President Becomes a Scandal – Marcus Peter at The Catholic World Report
7. Ripperger Silenced? Punished Or Protected? – The Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
8. A Fortress Of Faith Rises In Pennsylvania: Carmelites Building a Stone Monastery – Rod Dreher
9. Five Bishops Issue Apology, Clarifications on Trump Meeting – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia
10. On the Success of the Rome T.L.M. Pilgrimage – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5

Honorable Mentioned:
Remembering When Tulsa Kicked-Out Fr. Ripperger – Complicit Clergy
Guatemala Dioc. Investigates Eucharistic Miracle Involving Host with Red Stains – EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV Names Six New Venerables, Including Padre Pio’s Spiritual Son – Angelus News

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Frank Centinello Doesn’t Know His U.S. War History – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Catapult Books to Close: What Will Happen to Wendell Berry’s Books? – John Byron Kuhner
Prince of Politicians – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
This Social Media Influencer Visited All 94 Basilicas in the U.S.! – Alyssa Murphy at Church Pop
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Wrong on Reagan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Priest Escorted His Sister as Homecoming Queen & His Post Went Viral! – Church Pop

TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 27 October AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING UPDATE at 7:18 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories for this evening:
1. Does This Explain the Election of Pope Leo XIV? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. Cupich Uber Alles: Pope Bob Will Deal With This on the Seventh of Never – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
3. I Wonder if Most Bishops Believe in Anything Other Than Their Careers – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
4. The Alleged Evils of Mother Teresa – Patrick Novecosky at Catholic Answers Magazine
5. Anti-Catholicism Lives with El-Sayed in Michigan – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
6. Ripperger Silenced? Punished Or Protected? – The Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
7. When Praying for a President Becomes a Scandal – Marcus Peter at The Catholic World Report
8. A Fortress Of Faith Rises In Pennsylvania: Carmelites Building a Stone Monastery – Rod Dreher
9. Remembering When Tulsa Kicked-Out Fr. Ripperger – Complicit Clergy
10. Five Bishops Issue Apology, Clarifications on Trump Meeting – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia

Honorable Mentioned:
On the Success of the Rome T.L.M. Pilgrimage – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
I Believe in JP2’s Teaching on the Death Penalty, That’s the Problem – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D.
Pope Leo XIV Names Six New Venerables, Including Padre Pio’s Spiritual Son – Angelus News

MORNING UPDATE at 8:59 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Guatemala Dioc. Investigates Eucharistic Miracle Involving Host with Red Stains – EWTN News
Montse Alvarado Prepares to Step Into Vatican Communications Prefect Role Nov. 1 – OSV News
Liechtenstein’s Prince Vetoes Law Relaxing Abortion Ban – Matthew Green at Aleteia
St. Hilarion: A Testimony For Ordinary Souls – Vincent Obiajulu at Catholic Stand Magazine
Bishop Joensen Says Trump Meeting Exploited for Politics, Others Clarify Backstory – The CWR
Cupich Uber Alles: Pope Bob Will Deal With This on the Seventh of Never – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
Anti-Catholicism Lives with El-Sayed in Michigan – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
I Wonder at Times if Most Bishops Believe in Anything Other Than Their Careers – Don McClarey
When Praying for a President Becomes a Scandal – Marcus Peter at The Catholic World Report
Five Bishops Issue Apology, Clarifications on Trump Meeting – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
On the Success of the Rome T.L.M. Pilgrimage – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5

MORNING UPDATE at 8:25 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Tuesday Edition:
1. Does This Explain the Election of Pope Leo XIV? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. Ripperger Silenced? Punished Or Protected? – The Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
3. A Fortress Of Faith Rises In Pennsylvania: Carmelites Building a Stone Monastery – Rod Dreher
4. The Alleged Evils of Mother Teresa – Patrick Novecosky at Catholic Answers Magazine
5. Which of the Medieval Spheres Do You Belong To: Quiz on 7 Heavens Lewis Loved – Myth Mind
6. Banned From the Vatican: Why They Treat Traditionalists Worse Than the S.S.P.X. – Ken. Hall
7. Pope Leo XIV Names Six New Venerables, Including Padre Pio’s Spiritual Son – Angelus News
8. The Math On Eastern Orthodoxy Growth Doesn’t Add Up. . .Yet – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Rel Un
9. I Believe in JP2’s Teaching on the Death Penalty, That’s the Problem – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D.
10. Vatican: T.L.M. Procession Application Not Specific Enough – Edgar Beltran at The Pillar

Honorable Mentioned:
Book Review: American Catholics and the Church of Tomorrow – Amy Welborn at Trust Walk
When the News is About Obfuscation – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Remembering When Tulsa Kicked-Out Fr. Ripperger – Complicit Clergy

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Mystery of Long-Enduring Suffering – M.C. Holbrook at Catholic Exchange
A Fortress Of Faith Rises In Pennsylvania: Carmelites Building a Stone Monastery – Rod Dreher
Which of the Medieval Spheres Do You Belong To: Quiz on 7 Heavens Lewis Loved – Mythic Mind

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
‘It Fills Me With Joy’: Pope Leo Confirms His Trip to Uruguay, Argentina, & Peru – EWTN News
Pope Names Six New Venerables, Including Padre Pio’s Spiritual Son – Angelus News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Latin Mass Pilgrimage Lock Out Controversy – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Caring for Our Common Home – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand Magazine
Abuse Cases Overshadow Bishops’ Immigration Campaign – Christopher E. Manion, K.M., Ph.D.
Ripperger Silenced? Punished Or Protected? – The Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
Banned From the Vatican: Why They Treat Traditionalists Worse Than the S.S.P.X. – Kennedy Hall
Book Review: American Catholics and the Church of Tomorrow – Amy Welborn at Trust Walk
When the News is About Obfuscation – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The T.L.M. Pilgrimage in Rome & the Call for “Liturgical Peace” – Michael Haynes at 1 Peter 5
Things Fall Apart: The Catholic Church & Europe’s Vanishing Center – Alberto M. Fernandez
Is this the End for France? Europe? – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D., at iCatholic Radio
Vatican Denies Traditional Pilgrim Group Permission to Pray Together in St. Peter’s – Ed Pentin
Following the Science – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Archdiocese of New York Will Pay Out $800 Million in Sexual Abuse Settlement – EWTN News
To Make A.I. Morally Good, Tech Companies are Turning to Religion – Krysta Fauria & AP via Crux
Dating, Cringe, & St. Thomas Aquinas – Jack Trent at Crisis Magazine
After an Act of Vandalism, Catholic Students Resurrect a Symbol of Hope – Church Pop
Does This Explain the Election of Pope Leo XIV? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
The Alleged Evils of Mother Teresa – Patrick Novecosky at Catholic Answers Magazine
I Believe in JP2’s Teaching on the Death Penalty, That’s the Problem – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D.
Vatican: T.L.M. Procession Application Not Specific Enough – Edgar Beltran at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Do We Know the Original Text of the Torah? – Emanuel Tov, Ph.D., at The Torah
We Can Build a Better Way for Women – Erika Bachiochi at First Things
The Math On Eastern Orthodoxy Growth Doesn’t Add Up. . .Yet – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Rel Unpl

Top-Ten News Stories from the Monday Edition:
1. Remembering When Tulsa Kicked-Out Fr. Ripperger – Complicit Clergy
2. Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
3. The Female Padre Pio of Our Times – California Catholic Daily
4. Fr. James Martin—Perfidious Priest? – Christine Niles, J.D., & Fr. Joseph DeMarzo at Forward Boldly
5. Pope Bob Raises Habitless “Nuns” to Positions of Power, Why? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
6. Behold the New Face of the Synodal Priesthood: Fr. Roberto Fiscer, Tranny Cosplayer – Com Cl
7. Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
8. Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Not All Are Welcome at the Vatican: Sodomites, Yes. TLMers, No. – M.A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes
10. The Slippery Tales of Fr. James Martin S.J. – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis

Honorable Mentioned:
The Girl Who Reversed Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cardinal Koovakad Elevates Assisi Prayer Meeting as Dogma – The American Catholic
Pope Leo XIV: Everything Is As It Was? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump Deserves Everlasting Thanks to Putting Paid to Hilary’s Political Ambitions – D. McClarey
Rush Limbaugh Knew Already about Ilhan Omar – Fr. Z’s Blog
Safe & Secure Where Guns are Allowed – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Requiescat in Pace: Walter Koenig – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
1M Views & Counting! Watch Our Catholic Champion Crusades in Action – Catholics For Catholics
Watch Out, YouTube — Instagram Goes From Short-Form to 90-Minute Videos – Tech Crunch
Dominican Sisters Go Viral Visiting Quarterback Jared Goff in Ultimate Pregame Blessing – ChP
Fjord’s Cold Reality – Charlotte Allen at First Things
Christian Movies Are Coming For Hollywood – Mira Fox at Religion Unplugged
A 17-Step Guide to Designing a Garden from Scratch – Angel Collins at House & Garden UK

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 26 October AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE at 5:34 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories since the morning update:
1. Remembering When Tulsa Kicked-Out Fr. Ripperger – Complicit Clergy
2. Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
3. Fr. James Martin—Perfidious Priest? – Christine Niles, J.D., & Fr. Joseph DeMarzo at Forward Boldly
4. Pope Bob Raises Habitless “Nuns” to Positions of Power, Why? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
5. The Female Padre Pio of Our Times – California Catholic Daily
6. Behold the New Face of the Synodal Priesthood: Fr. Roberto Fiscer, Tranny Cosplayer – Com Cl
7. Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
9. Not All Are Welcome at the Vatican: Sodomites, Yes. TLMers, No. – M.A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes
10. The Girl Who Reversed Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
The Slippery Tales of Fr. James Martin S.J. – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis Magazine
Pope Leo XIV: Everything Is As It Was? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Cardinal Koovakad Elevates Assisi Prayer Meeting as Dogma – The American Catholic

MORNING UPDATE at 10:37 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:
Surrender Your Trials & Addictions to God – Patty Knapp at Catholic Stand Magazine
St. Demetrius the Great-Martyr – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
October 26, 1921: Warren G. Harding Speaks About Race in Birmingham, AL – The Americ Catholic
Remembering When Tulsa Kicked-Out Fr. Ripperger – Complicit Clergy
Fr. James Martin—Perfidious Priest? – Christine Niles, J.D., & Fr. Joseph DeMarzo at Forward Boldly
Pope Bob Raises Habitless “Nuns” to Positions of Power, Why? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Not All Are Welcome at the Vatican: Sodomites, Yes. TLMers, No. – M.A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Cardinal Koovakad Elevates Assisi Prayer Meeting as Dogma – The American Catholic

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Monday Edition:
1. Behold the New Face of the Synodal Priesthood: Fr. Roberto Fiscer, Tranny Cosplayer – Com Cl
2. The Female Padre Pio of Our Times – California Catholic Daily
3. Pope Leo XIV: Everything Is As It Was? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
4. Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
5. Letter Confirms Rome Barred T.L.M. Pilgrimage from Entering St. Peter’s – Diane Montagna
6. A Historic Altarpiece Brought Back to Life – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
7. Venite Ad Me Released by the Vatican – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
8. Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. The Slippery Tales of Fr. James Martin S.J. – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis Magazine
10. Milwaukee Archbishop Grob Issues ‘Public Apology’ Over White House Meeting – NC Register

Honorable Mentioned:
611 Years Since Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
The Girl Who Reversed Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Rights Group Urges Quick Release of Christians Detained Over TikTok Video in Egypt – The Reg
Ahead of Halloween, Catholic Group’s Timely Reminder – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
A Historic Altarpiece Brought Back to Life – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus Address Given October 25, 2026 – OSV News
King Charles Bestows a Title Associated with Windsor Castle to Pope Leo XIV – Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Henry V, Shakespeare, & Just War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Ominous Beauty of a Medieval October – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowledge
Contemplate the Rosary: More Aids – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Protomartyr of Wales – Denis Trull at The Inscapist
God has High Expectations for All Sinners – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
Joy in Finding Jesus – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand Magazine
Fr. Chad Ripperger Got the “Let’s Take a Break” Talk – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
Novena to St. Raphael, Angel of Joy & Healing – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Traditionalism & Orthodoxy—The Two Don’t Necessarily Go Together – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Behold the New Face of the Synodal Priesthood: Fr. Roberto Fiscer, Tranny Cosplayer – Com Cler
The Female Padre Pio of Our Times – California Catholic Daily
Pope Leo XIV: Everything is as It Was? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Letter Confirms Rome Barred T.L.M. Pilgrimage from Entering St. Peter’s – Diane Montagna
Venite Ad Me Released by the Vatican – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
The Girl Who Reversed Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
611 Years Since Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Idolatry of Politics – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, Ed.D., S.T.D., at The Catholic World Report
Cupich Facing New Controversy Over Award Given to Pro-Abortion Donor – Tim Daniels at Zenit
The Difficulties of Forgiving & a Practical Path into Choosing Mercy – Catholic Exchange
The Slippery Tales of Fr. James Martin S.J. – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D. at Crisis Magazine
Milwaukee Archbishop Grob Issues ‘Public Apology’ Over White House Meeting – NC Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Spiritual Yearning in an Age of Secularization – David McPherson, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Bishop Barron Shows Germany’s Critics What Courage Looks Like – S.A. McCarthy at Am Spect

Top-Ten News Stories from the Sunday Edition:
1. Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
2. Leo Appoints a Theologian Who Criticized P. Francis & Traditionis Custodes – Fr. A.J. McDonald
3. Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
5. When I Felt the Smoke of Satan – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
6. Leo Will Not Participate in Controversial Ecumenical Assisi Prayer Summit – Zenit
7. Do You Do This Without Realizing It? Popular Superstitions That Confuse Catholics – Chur Pop
8. Celebrity Bishops & Priests Should Be Rare but Safe – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
9. Archb. Cordileone on Why Young Catholics are Picking Catholicism Over Secularism – Ch Pop
10. New Vatican Theologians Highlight Doctrinal Chaos at Heart of the Curia – Michael Haynes

Honorable Mentioned:
The Search for Catholic Community Doesn’t Have to End at Sunday Mass – Natl Catholic Register
My Stepdad Is Serving 200 Years – Them Before Us
Diana Montagna Discusses Leo & T.L.M.; What’s Really Happening in Rome? – Complicit Clergy

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Decline & Fall – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Christ the Redeemer, Brazil – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
You Do Not Distrust Polling Enough – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
America’s New Right Believes That Savagery Is the Key to Victory – Noah Smith at Noahpinion
Predicting the Future is Challenging – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
She Wants You In Jail or Dead – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
CBS/YouGov Poll: Predicted Harris Over Trump by 3, Now Talarico by 2 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Accuracy of Prediction Markets – Alex Tabarrok at Marginal Revolution
Viking Kitten! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pp. Leo, Chris Pratt Come Together for New Documentary About Tomb of St. Peter – EWTN News

SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 25 October AD 2026 8:33 am

EVENING UPDATE at 8:12 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Sunday Edition:
1. Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
2. Leo Appoints a Theologian Who Criticized P. Francis & Traditionis Custodes – Fr. A.J. McDonald
3. Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
5. When I Felt the Smoke of Satan – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
6. Leo Will Not Participate in Controversial Ecumenical Assisi Prayer Summit – Zenit
7. Do You Do This Without Realizing It? Popular Superstitions That Confuse Catholics – Chur Pop
8. Celebrity Bishops & Priests Should Be Rare but Safe – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
9. Archb. Cordileone on Why Young Catholics are Picking Catholicism Over Secularism – Ch Pop
10. New Vatican Theologians Highlight Doctrinal Chaos at Heart of the Curia – Michael Haynes

MORNING ROUNDUP at 8:33 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The True Meaning of the Law Is Love: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Catholic Exchange
Archb. Cordileone on Why Young Catholics are Picking Catholicism Over Secularism – Chur Pop
The Search for Catholic Community Doesn’t Have to End at Sunday Mass – Natl Catholic Register

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
No Further Cancer Treatment Needed for Pope Leo XIV – Lauran Neergaard at Associated Press
Leo Appoints a Theologian Who Criticized Pp. Francis & Traditionis Custodes – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Leo Will Not Participate in Controversial Ecumenical Assisi Prayer Summit – Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
My Musings on Cardinal Parolin’s Comments on Pope Leo XIV – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Storied Pavement of the Duomo of Siena Results in an ‘Other Modern’ Like Design – LAJ
How the Dutch Church Lost Its Memory on Purpose – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
Video: Is Watching Horror a Sin? – Brian Holdsworth
Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
When I Felt the Smoke of Satan – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Celebrity Bishops & Priests Should Be Rare but Safe – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
New Vatican Theologians Highlight Doctrinal Chaos at the Heart of the Curia – Michael Haynes

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Scandal of a Woman-Priest-Promoter in the Vatican – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
Bring Back the Betrothal – K.E. Colombini at The Catholic Thing
What Are French Bishops Saying About the Riots? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Catholics, Ghosts, & Halloween – Fr. Mike J. Driscoll, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
On 20th Anniversary of The God Delusion: Has the New Atheism Unraveled? – Scott Ventureyra
Evangelizing Secular Society – Abbé Damien Verley at What We Need Now
Catholic Ethicists Debate Morality of Embryo Adoption – The Catholic World Report
Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
Do You Do This Without Realizing It? Popular Superstitions That Confuse Catholics – Church Pop
Bish. Barron Slams ‘Clownish Irrelevance’ of German Catholic Academy – Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Byung-Chul Han On The Importance Of Ritual – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
No-Fault Divorce Was an Unmitigated Disaster for Children: ‘Good Guy’ Divorce – Them Bef Us
Ten Non-Candy Tricks & Treats – Brittany Makely at Zeale

Top-Ten News Stories from the Saturday Edition:
1. Rome’s Ban of Traditional Pilgrimage, Danger of Traditional Liturgical Concession – Nuntiatori
2. Diana Montagna Discusses Leo & T.L.M.; What’s Really Happening in Rome? – Complicit Clergy
3. A Very Curious Legend of St. Raphael – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
4. Abuse Covered Up by Pope, Bishops, & Media – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
5. Traditional Pilgrims Blocked by Vatican from Entering Holy See – Michael Haynes via Rora Cæli
6. The Halloween Surprise of “Carmina Burana” – The Classical Girl
7. Scandinavian Catholics Debate How to Handle New Wave of Conversions – OSV News
8. Our Lady of Zeitoun Apparition; U.S. Govt Info Dump on Skinwalker Ranch – Rod Dreher
9. Can the Bishop of Knoxville Ban the St. Michael Prayer After Mass? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
10. My Stepdad Is Serving 200 Years – Them Before Us

Honorable Mentioned:
It Is False to Claim Benedict XVI Was Forced to Resign – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Pope Leo XIV Warns Against “Digital Solitudes” – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Jordan Reels After Terrorist Attack on Church, King Vows ‘Harshest Retaliation’ – OSV News

SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 24 October AD 2026 4:34 pm

SVNDAY MORNING UPDATE, 2:29 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:
(for the Saturday Edition)

Top-Ten News Stories:
1. Rome’s Ban of Traditional Pilgrimage, Danger of Traditional Liturgical Concession – Nuntiatori
2. Diana Montagna Discusses Leo & T.L.M.; What’s Really Happening in Rome? – Complicit Clergy
3. A Very Curious Legend of St. Raphael – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
4. Abuse Covered Up by Pope, Bishops, & Media – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
5. Traditional Pilgrims Blocked by Vatican from Entering Holy See – Michael Haynes via Rora Cæli
6. The Halloween Surprise of “Carmina Burana” – The Classical Girl
7. Scandinavian Catholics Debate How to Handle New Wave of Conversions – OSV News
8. Our Lady of Zeitoun Apparition; U.S. Govt Info Dump on Skinwalker Ranch – Rod Dreher
9. Can the Bishop of Knoxville Ban the St. Michael Prayer After Mass? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
10. My Stepdad Is Serving 200 Years – Them Before Us

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AFTERNOON ROUNDUP, 4:34 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Very Curious Legend of St. Raphael – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Halloween Surprise of “Carmina Burana” – The Classical Girl
Scandinavian Catholics Debate How to Handle New Wave of Conversions – OSV News

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Warns Against “Digital Solitudes” – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Domenico Fetti: Contemplating the Beauty of His Art – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Angelic Assistance in Bearing Good Fruit – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei Catholic
An Autumnal Attention to Stewardship – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
Rome’s Ban of Traditional Pilgrimage, Danger of Traditional Liturgical Accommodation – Nuntiat
Diana Montagna Discusses Leo & T.L.M.; What’s Really Happening in Rome? – Complicit Clergy
Abuse Covered Up by Pope, Bishops, & Media – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Traditional Pilgrims Blocked by Vatican from Entering the Holy See – Michael Haynes via R Cæli
Can the Bishop of Knoxville Ban the St. Michael Prayer After Mass? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
It Is False to Claim Benedict XVI Was Forced to Resign – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
How Should a Catholic Think about Anti-Semitism – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers
Understanding the Virtue of Meekness – Fr. Lawrence Carney at Catholic Spiritual Direction
An African Who Wants The West To Be Itself – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
Did You Know Bone Chapels were a Thing in the Catholic Church? Here’s Five – Church Pop
Died Doing What He Loved: Memories of Ecuadorian Priest Who Died at the Altar – EWTN News
Learning to Surrender & Trust with St. John Henry Newman – B. Harvey at Catholic Exchange
Video: Death of Catholic Identity in France: A Warning to the World – Joe McLane & Michael Matt
Leo Increases Lay Appointments to International Theology Commission – Catholic World Report
Jordan Reels After Terrorist Attack on Church, King Vows ‘Harshest Retaliation’ – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Happiness Crash: As Young Adult Happiness Drops, Two Groups Thriving – W.B. Wilcox, Ph.D.
Man Found Guilty in Grisly Murders of His Sister & Her Preborn Baby – N. Flanders at Live Action
Catholic Commentator Challenges El-Sayed’s Comparison to J.F.K.: You’re No Jack Kennedy – Zeale
Medieval Catholic Pilgrim Badges – Bensozia
Our Lady Of Zeitoun Apparition; U.S. Government Info Dump On Skinwalker Ranch – Rod Dreher
My Stepdad Is Serving 200 Years – Them Before Us

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Three Perfect Films – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How the Seersucker Suit Became a Pillar of Style – John Berendt at Garden & Gun
The True History of the American Revolution – Michael Lucchese at City Journal

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 19 October AD 2026 12:01 am

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MORNING UPDATE, 9:39 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Leo to Resume Wednesday General Audience This Week, Skips Castel Gandolfo – EWTN News
As the World Burns – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
October 19, 1984: Martyrdom of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
Feast of St. Peter of Alcantara, Spiritual Director of Teresa of Avila, October 19 – Mary O’Regan
French Riots & the European Doldrums – John at Bensozia
North American Martyrs – October 19 – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
French Bishops Condemn ‘Unacceptable Violence’ as Riots Sweep France – OSV News

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Monday Edition:
1. Cardinal Parolin Faces Scrutiny for Remarks on Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate – Diane Montagna
2. Those Dreaded Post-Mass Prayers. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
3. When the Church Loses the Plot: Ecclesiastical Silly Season from Bish. Beckman – K.M. Tierney
4. Church Problems Stem Directly f/Poor Episcopal Leadership: Knoxville’s Bishop – D. McClarey
5. Pope Leo XIV: A Pontificate in the Balance – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
6. How to Read Biblical Weirdness – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
7. Benedictine’s New Medical School Takes Step Forward – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
8. Cardinal Tagle, Parolin & the Quiet Politics of Leo’s Vatican – M. Lambert at Catholic Unscripted
9. France’s Intifada – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
10. Soot & Sanctification: Inside College of St. Joseph the Worker’s Bold Higher Ed Trial – Zeale

Honorable Mentioned:
Rome Defends What It Can Afford To – Boniface at Unam Sanctam Catholicam
Fr. James Martin’s Deceptions – Leila M. Lawler at Happy Despite Them
Why Help Make Fr. James Martin Respectable? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack

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MORNING ROUNDUP, 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Jean Brébeuf, St. Isaac Jogues, & Companions – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Benedictine’s New Medical School Takes Step Forward – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
Soot & Sanctification: Inside Coll. of St. Joseph the Worker’s Bold Higher Ed Experiment – Zeale

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus Address Given October 18, 2026 – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Cardinal Cupich Proclaims the Sacrament of Immigration – Christopher E. Manion, K.M., Ph.D.
When a Priest Read My Soul & Told Me I’d Write a Book on Angel Raphael – Mary O’Regan
The Dangers of Gradual Accommodation (Winking at Sin): Amoris Lætitia – The Latin Right
Of Litanies in Old England – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowledge
I.V.F. Pioneer Says His Own Industry Is Lying: After 6 Attempts Only 34% have a Baby – CCD
“Mystic Rose in God’s Fair Garden Growing”: Dr. Kwasniewski’s New Book on Mary – NLM
What Do We Mean By the Word “Mystery”? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Living the Promises of God – Dr. Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: The Greatest Saint You Never Knew: St. Gabriel Possenti – Gabi After Hours
Cardinal Parolin Faces Scrutiny for Remarks on Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate – Diane Montagna
Those Dreaded Post-Mass Prayers. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
When the Church Loses the Plot: Ecclesiastical Silly Season from Bish. Beckman – K.M. Tierney
Church Problems Stem Directly f/Poor Episcopal Leadership: Knoxville’s Bishop – Don McClarey
Pope Leo XIV: A Pontificate in the Balance – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
How to Read Biblical Weirdness – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Cardinal Tagle, Parolin & the Quiet Politics of Leo’s Vatican – Mk. Lambert at Catholic Unscripted
Rome Defends What It Can Afford To – Boniface at Unam Sanctam Catholicam

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Meet T.E.S.C.R.E.A.L., Silicon Valley’s New Faith – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Leo’s Official Vatican News Praises Cardinal Bernardin, McCarrick’s “Dear Friend” – Info Vaticana
Unique Depictions of the Holy Family Featured in New Getty Center Exhibit – Angelus News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
How to Fix Dating: Good Guys Are Out There, You Just Keep Turning Them Down – Katy Faust
Catholic Charities & the $62M Gospel of Somali Resettlement – S.A. McCarthy at Americ Spectat
Why International Surrogacy Is Flourishing in China – Cassy Cooke at Live Action
France’s Intifada – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Top-Ten News Stories from the Sunday Edition:
1. Why Help Make Fr. James Martin Respectable? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack
2. Carlos, Ripperger, & Rossetti Exorcism Business Worth $35M a Year – David L. Gray, Th.M.
3. Fr. James Martin’s Deceptions – Leila M. Lawler at Happy Despite Them
4. Caryll Houselander, Patron of Artists, Mystics, Neurotics, &. . . – The Catholic World Report
5. Works in Progress: Iconographic Draughtsmanship – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
6. Let’s Kill the Four-Chord Song – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker
7. An American Pope Brings American-Style Governance to the Vatican in a Health Crisis – Crux
8. Is Mary Our Co-Redemptrix? – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
9. Elizabeth Holmes: Not So Much Alice in Wonderland as Cheshire Cat – Mary O’Regan
10. The A.I. Image Death Spiral: What Happens When Images Lose Their Meaning? – Hilary White

Honorable Mentioned:
Bishops’ Immigration Campaign Intensifies – Christopher E. Manion, K.M., Ph.D., at Shenand Sodb
Bishop of Knoxville Bans the St. Michael Prayer after Mass in Diocese – Fr. Z’s Blog
Rich Raho – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cavemen Issues Dire Warning That Wheel Is Going To Eliminate Countless Jobs – Don McClarey
Mass Shootings & Blue Cities – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Historical Amnesia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Three Perfect Films – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 18 October AD 2026 8:33 am

EVENING UPDATE, 9:00 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Sunday Edition:
1. Why Help Make Fr. James Martin Respectable? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack
2. Carlos, Ripperger, & Rossetti Exorcism Business Worth $35M a Year – David L. Gray, Th.M.
3. Fr. James Martin’s Deceptions – Leila M. Lawler at Happy Despite Them
4. Caryll Houselander, Patron of Artists, Mystics, Neurotics, &. . . – The Catholic World Report
5. Works in Progress: Iconographic Draughtsmanship – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
6. Let’s Kill the Four-Chord Song – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker
7. An American Pope Brings American-Style Governance to the Vatican in a Health Crisis – Crux
8. Is Mary Our Co-Redemptrix? – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
9. Elizabeth Holmes: Not So Much Alice in Wonderland as Cheshire Cat – Mary O’Regan
10. The A.I. Image Death Spiral: What Happens When Images Lose Their Meaning? – Hilary White

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MID-MORNING ROUNDUP, 8:33 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘We’re Here For Love’: Catholics Take Jesus to the Streets in Midtown Manhattan – Church Pop
Works in Progress: Iconographic Draughtsmanship – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Is Mary Our Co-Redemptrix? – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
An American Pope Brings American-Style Governance to the Vatican in a Health Crisis – Crux

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Not Everything Resolved by Kindness, That’s Why Angels Carry Swords, Not Flowers – C.S. Lewis
Giving Evil the Ratio of Desirability – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Review of Abbé Claude Barthe, The Seven Sacraments, Past & Present: A Short Critical. . . – NLM
W.D.T.P.R.S.: 21st Sun After Pentecost; My Strengths Support Yours, My Sins Weaken Us All – Fr. Z
Why Help Make Fr. James Martin Respectable? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack
Carlos, Ripperger, & Rossetti Exorcism Business Worth $35 Million a Year – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Fr. James Martin’s Deceptions – Leila M. Lawler at Happy Despite Them
Elizabeth Holmes: Not So Much Alice in Wonderland as Cheshire Cat – Mary O’Regan
The A.I. Image Death Spiral: What Happens When Images Lose Their Meaning? – Hilary White
Bishops’ Immigration Campaign Intensifies – Christopher E. Manion, K.M., Ph.D., at Shenand Sodb
Rich Raho – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Virtue Most Lacking in Our World Today – Patrick O’Hearn at Catholic Exchange
Smartphones in Hand, We Are Shamed by Poor Teens Elsewhere – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine
From Secular Disorder to Catholic Order – David G. Bonagura, Jr., M.A., at The Catholic Thing
St. Dominic & the Rosary Graphic Novel Is Treasure Trove for Readers – Joseph Pronechen
The Necessity of Prayerful Meditation – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Jesus Can’t Be Just an Allegory – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
Christ, Covenant Fulfillment, & the Limits of the “Judeo-Christian” Concept – Fr. Portella, S.T.D.
Caryll Houselander, Patron of Artists, Mystics, Neurotics, &. . . – The Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Confessions Of Government’s Top U.A.P. Man – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
The Herculaneum Scrolls Are Speaking Again – Jessica L. Venner, Ph.D., at Life In The Past Lane
Women Should Not Tolerate Porn – Freya India at First Things
Queensland Euthanasia Deaths Hit Record High as Officials Push for More – Live Action
Let’s Kill the Four-Chord Song – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Hiroshima Myths – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Angels Weep – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Communism Has Killed More Souls Than Bodies. . . – Alexander Solzhenitsyn

SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 17 October AD 2026 2:24 pm

EVENING UPDATE, 8:54 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Top-Ten News Stories from this afternoon’s Saturday Edition:
1. Bishop of Knoxville Bans the St. Michael Prayer after Mass in Diocese – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Another Rebuff to Fr. James Martin, Indirectly by Bishop Varden – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Seminarian Sex Trafficking Covered Up – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
4. The Roots of Modern Female Immodesty – Peter Sammons at Crisis Magazine
5. Grumpy Old Catholics – Jerome German at Catholic Stand Magazine
6. American Bishops Miss an Opportunity – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
7. The Catholic Solution to ‘Islam, The Left & Western Amnesia’ – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
8. Vatican II was the Greatest of the Reform Councils – David L. Gray, Th.M., at Saint Domin Media
9. Vatican: Catholic Priesthood Sees Increase for the First Time in Five Years – NC Register
10. Pope Leo XIV’s Most Special Support System – Rome Reports

Honorable Mentioned:
Churches of Québec: Église de Sainte-Victoire in Victoriaville, Québec – Liturgical Arts Journal
James Talarico Spars With Catholic Professor, Claims Bible Is ‘Silent’ on Abortion – Live Action
Oscar Wilde & the Sign of the Swallows – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

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AFTERNOON ROUNDUP, 2:24 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Another Priest Is Kidnapped Amid Nigeria’s Security Crisis – The Toronto Catholic Register
Vatican: Catholic Priesthood Sees Increase for the First Time in Five Years – NC Register
Churches of Québec: Église de Sainte-Victoire in Victoriaville, Québec – Liturgical Arts Journal

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Discharged from Gemelli Hospital Today – Diane Montagna
Pope Leo XIV’s Surgeon Green Lights Nov. 6–17 Apostolic Trip to Latin America – EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV’s Most Special Support System – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Why Do Vatican II Modernists Change Doctrine? – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
The Closest Thing We Have to the Fictional Tony Stark: Elon Musk – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Leo’s Health Scare: Cancer Diagnosis Shakes Rome – Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
10 Italian Bishops Attend National Conference on L.G.B.T. ‘Pastoral Ministry’ – Complicit Clerg
Bishop of Knoxville Bans the St. Michael Prayer after Mass in Diocese – Fr. Z’s Blog
Another Rebuff to Fr. James Martin, Indirectly by Bishop Varden – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Seminarian Sex Trafficking Covered Up – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Grumpy Old Catholics – Jerome German at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Catholic Solution to ‘Islam, The Left & Western Amnesia’ – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Vatican II was the Greatest of the Reform Councils – David L. Gray, Th.M., at Saint Domin Media
Oscar Wilde & the Sign of the Swallows – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Kids Were Praying: Students Turn to God Amid Tragic Oregon School Shooting – Church Pop
It’s Time for an Anti-Pornography Crusade – Mary T. Eberstadt at The Catholic Thing
As Pope Leo XIV Recovers, Beware Fake Photos – Matthew Green & I.Media via Aleteia
Is Embryo Adoption Consistent With Catholic Teaching? – Melissa Moschella at Church Life Journ
The Roots of Modern Female Immodesty – Peter Sammons at Crisis Magazine
American Bishops Miss an Opportunity – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Why the Death Penalty Is a Sore Point for Papal Authority – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at First Th
Catholic Schools & Weekly Mass Aren’t Solving the Retention Crisis – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D.
Right-Wing Art Is Downstream of Left-Wing Art – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed., at Everym Comm
James Talarico Spars With Catholic Professor, Claims Bible Is ‘Silent’ on Abortion – Live Action

Top-Ten News Stories these past three days:
1. This Appeared Over France The Other Night, Why Is Nobody Freaking? – Creative Minor Report
2. Fr. James Martin Is Being Just Plain Silly & Committing Calumny – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Don’t Trust People Who Talk Like This – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker
4. St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Taught Me How to Pray for Others in Seven Words – Elizabeth Scalia
5. Churches Should Be Open on Federal Holidays – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
6. How a Catholic Manages Awkward Moments – Robert Greving at Catholic Answers Magazine
7. Justin Berkobien – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. The Decline & Fall of Literacy – H.W. Crocker, III, at IM 1776
9. Dancing Halfwit Priests? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
10. Is This All There Is? – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand Magazine

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
General Schwarzkopf & General Sherman – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 15 October AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING UPDATE, 8:48 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Fr. James Martin Is Being Just Plain Silly & Committing Calumny – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Churches Should Be Open on Federal Holidays – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
St. Teresa of Avila – October 15 – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Vatican Reaffirms Intention of Pope Leo XIV to Travel to Latin America – EWTN News
St. Teresa of Avila! – Thomas J. Neal at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
This Appeared Over France The Other Night, Why Is Nobody Freaking? – Creative Minor Report
The Wisdom of St. Teresa of Avila – Brother Innocent Hillman, O.P., at Dominicana

Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Thursday Edition:
1. Don’t Trust People Who Talk Like This – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker
2. The Culture of Christ Is Alive in New York City – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
3. The Decline & Fall of Literacy – H.W. Crocker, III, at IM 1776
4. St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Taught Me How to Pray for Others in Seven Words – Elizabeth Scalia
5. How a Catholic Manages Awkward Moments – Robert Greving at Catholic Answers Magazine
6. Justin Berkobien – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Is there a Freemason Curse? Do You Need & Exorcism? – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
8. How to Solve the Vocations Crisis & Restore Fatherhood – Scott L. Smith, Jr., Esq
9. Is This All There Is? – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand Magazine
10. How to Kill the Terrorist – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing

Honorable Mentioned:
Dancing Halfwit Priests? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
Love in the Time of Acedia – Daniel Fitzpatrick at Word On Fire
What Blessed Fulton Sheen Said About the Miracle of the Sun – Joseph Pronechen at The Reg

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MORNING ROUNDUP, 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Culture of Christ Is Alive in New York City – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
The Decline & Fall of Literacy – H.W. Crocker, III, at IM 1776
How to Solve the Vocations Crisis & Restore Fatherhood – Scott L. Smith, Jr., Esq

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Recovering Well After Lung Surgery, Doctors Say – Diane Montagna

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: Socialism Replaces God w/Govt: Catholic Warning f/Mexico’s Bloody History – J. Romero
Making Life Seasonal – John Cuddeback at Life Craft
Video: Silent Sanctity: Reflections on the Beatification of Fulton Sheen – Jason Jones & S. Herreid
Justin Berkobien – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Is This All There Is? – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
A Catholic Defence of the British Monarchy – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Virtue: The Storehouse Within – Donald T. DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
Leo’s Journey to France: “Deus Vult”? Or “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”? – Tradit, Family, & Proper
Good Shepherd Clinic Builds on Order of Malta’s History – The Toronto Catholic Register
Rubio Speaking to Greeks in Athens, & to a Few Others – Paul Seaton at Catholic World Report
Marital Crisis as a Cause of the Church’s Crisis: What a Study Reveals & How to Fix It – Zenit
Our Spiritual Wedding Garment – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
From Turkey to Ethiopia: Seven Churches & Monasteries for Adventurous Pilgrims – EWTN News
Video: Is Creationism Science? – John S. Bergsma, Ph.D., with Thomas Seiler, Ph.D., at St. Paul Ctr
The Greatness of Humility – W. Scott Cleveland at Investigations By The Thomistic Institute
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Taught Me How to Pray for Others in Seven Words – Elizabeth Scalia
How a Catholic Manages Awkward Moments – Robert Greving at Catholic Answers Magazine
How to Kill the Terrorist – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Love in the Time of Acedia – Daniel Fitzpatrick at Word On Fire

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Video: The Four Signs Someone Is Demon Possessed – Msgr. Charles Pope & Matt Fradd
Armenia’s Unbroken Courage – Gerald McDermott at First Things
Welfare, Feminism, & the Vanishing Black Family. . . with Delano Squires – Them Before Us
Don’t Trust People Who Talk Like This – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker

Top-Ten News Stories for this mornings Wednesday Edition:
1. Dancing Halfwit Priests? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Cupich Could Care Less About the Sanctity of Innocent Life – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
3. Fr. Carlos Martins Exposes Celebrity Exorcist Entertainment Businesses – David L. Gray, Th.M.
4. Archbishop Timothy Broglio & the Firing Squad – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Americ Cathol
5. What Blessed Fulton Sheen Said About the Miracle of the Sun – Joseph Pronechen at The Reg
6. St. Edward the Confessor’s Deathbed Vision: Catholic England Returns – G.R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
7. Cardinal Roche on Latin Mass & Muslim Mass – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
8. Jews As The Quintessential Moderns – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
9. Skeptics Can’t Dismiss Fatima’s Miracle of the Sun—Too Compelling – Peter J. Disimile, Ph.D.
10. Pope Leo Has Part of Right Lung Removed; Cancer Diagnosis Confirmed – Diane Montagna

Honorable Mentioned:
Pew: Trump’s Support Among Catholic Voters Drops Heading Into Midterms – OSV News
Churches Today: House of God or Multifunctional Worship Space? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
Canonists Warn Synod’s Canon Law Proposals Blur Lines of Church Authority – Edward Pentin

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
1947 October: Yeager Breaks the Sound Barrier – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Americ Catholic

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