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SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 10 October AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE AT 12:12 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:

T.L.M. Persecutor Viola Named to St. Peter’s, What Happens Now in Divine Worship – Rorate Cæli
Tagle Election Means Less Than It May Seem – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux
Dozens Of Catholic N.G.O.s Call For Fossil Fuel Ban – Complicit Clergy
Catholic V.P. Vance has Doubts on Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution – Crux
‘Heaven in Stone & Glass’: A Review – Johanna Duncan at Zeale
Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Promises to Make Abortion a Constitutional Right – Live Act

Top-Ten News Stories for this mornings Saturday Edition:
1. Cardinal Simony: Exceptionally Difficult Captivity & Forgiveness – The American Catholic
2. Cohabitation & the Unpopular Truth About Love & Law – Fr. Daniel Pattee, T.O.R., S.T.L., Ph.D.
3. Vatican & Microsoft Launch a New Font for Microsoft 365 Office Suite: Michelangelus – Zenit
4. It Was Just Plain Asinine & Distracting to Claim Jesus Flirted – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Sout Or
5. Pope Leo Appoints Woman & Proponent of Female Ordination to Top Vatican Post – Comp Cler
6. LeoWatch: Buzzwords – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. X: Utter Rubbish, the 2026 Pulitzer Prize Awarded Poem – Rorate Cæli
8. Why People Keep Looking For Noah’s Ark In Turkey – Eric Vanden Eykel at Religion Unplugged
9. Are Europeans Plumping for World War? – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis Magazine
10. Pope Leo XIV Appoints Pro-L.G.B.T. Tagle as New Dean of College of Cardinals – Compl Clergy

Honorable Mentioned:
Canadian Woman Approved for Assisted Dying Because She Couldn’t Cook for Family – Live Action
Did King Henry VIII Die a Roman Catholic? – Ecclesia Antiqua
He Wants to be the Fishwrap, Where Peter Is, a.k.a., Where Francis Was – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

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

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Simony: Exceptionally Difficult Captivity & Forgiveness – The American Catholic
Cohabitation & the Unpopular Truth About Love & Law – Fr. Daniel Pattee, T.O.R., S.T.L., Ph.D.
Vatican & Microsoft Launch a New Font for Microsoft 365 Office Suite: Michelangelus – Zenit

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Will Visit Mexico Twice – Zenit
Pope Leo Receives Relic of Blessed Fulton Sheen from Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka – EWTN News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Mike Lewis Labels Critics of Amoris Lætitia, He Doesn’t Address Controversy – The Latin Right
French Bishop Claims Riots Caused by Anxiety Over ‘Climate Change’ – Complicit Clergy
St. John Henry Newman’s Church in Oxford – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The First Woman Playwright was a Catholic Nun – D.P. Curtin at Catholic Stand Magazine
Mosaics of Procession of the Apostles in the Paleochristian Battistero Neoniano in Ravenna – LAJ
It Was Just Plain Asinine & Distracting to Claim Jesus Flirted – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at South Ord
Pope Leo Appoints Woman & Proponent of Female Ordination to Top Vatican Post – Comp Clergy
LeoWatch: Buzzwords – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
X: Utter Rubbish, the 2026 Pulitzer Prize Awarded Poem – Rorate Cæli
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Pro-L.G.B.T. Tagle as New Dean of College of Cardinals – Complicit Clergy
Did Henry VIII Die a Roman Catholic? – Ecclesia Antiqua

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
A Scholar’s Top-Ten Pope Benedict XVI Reads – Dr. Tracey Rowland at Word On Fire
The Dangerous Myth of ‘Conscious’ A.I. – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
U.S. Catholic Bishops Condemn ‘Barbaric’ Plan to Livestream Military Execution – Angelus News
Armenia & the Task of Remembering – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
Columbus Day & America’s Catholic Roots – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
Bishops of El Salvador Ask Leo to Make St. Oscar Romero a Doctor of the Church – EWTN News
Are Europeans Plumping for World War? – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Being Well-Educated Instead of Well-Indoctrinated Produces Better Results – New American
E.W.T.N. names Ursula Murua to succeed Montse Alvarado as head of E.W.T.N. News – Zeale
Pope Leo XIV Hosts Weeklong, Closed-Door Conference on Amoris Lætitia – Nicole Winfield at AP
Why People Keep Looking For Noah’s Ark In Turkey – Eric Vanden Eykel at Religion Unplugged
Canadian Woman Approved for Assisted Dying Because She Couldn’t Cook for Family – Live Action

Top-Ten News Stories for the Friday Edition:
1. Cardinal of India Preaches New Faith at Amoris Lætitia Confab – Dad29
2. Archbishop Cordileone: Church Had Greater Unity Under Summorum Pontificum; Fisk – Fr. Zed
3. He Wants to be the Fishwrap, Where Peter Is, a.k.a., Where Francis Was – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. Truth Stranger Than Fiction – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. F•R•I•E•N•D•S Forgot the Children – Them Before Us
6. A Day in the Life of a Demon – Fr. Mike J. Driscoll, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
7. The Hidden Parenting Secret No One Ever Taught You – The Catholic Gentleman
8. Cardinal Tagle Elected Dean of the College of Cardinals – The College Of Cardinals Report
9. Relevant Radio Priest Appointed Rector at Champion Shrine – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
10. Univ. of Notre Dame Urge S.C.O.T.U.S. to Strike Down Texas Ten Commandments Law – CWR

Honorable Mentioned:
Vatican Nun Claims Jesus Flirted with Woman at Well – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canter Tales
The Wall Street Journal Tells the Truth About Hamas – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae at Beyond These. . .
Martyrs or Rebels? Rome Conference Debates 100-Year Legacy of Cristero Movement – The Reg
Why do so many Aussie Catholics skip Sunday Mass? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Seven Things You Didn’t Know About St. Peter’s Basilica – Patrick Coffin at Cathol Stand Magaz
Accompaniment of Prisoners to Their Execution – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Pont Acad of Soc Sciences Pres & Nun Says Jesus Flirted with the Samaritan Woman – Fr. Zed

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

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

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Now For Some Happy News – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
N.F.L. Legend Mike Ditka Was a Catholic Coach – Catholics For Catholics
Perhaps Put His Face on a Milk Carton? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

FRIDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 9 October AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING VPDATE at 9:07 a.m. U.S. Central Time:

Archbishop Cordileone: Church Had Greater Unity Under Summorum Pontificum; Fisk – Fr. Zed
Cardinal of India Preaches New Faith at Amoris Lætitia Confab – Dad29
Martyrs or Rebels? Rome Conference Debates 100-Year Legacy of Cristero Movement – The Reg
The Want to Follow the Fishwrap, Where Peter Is, a.k.a., Where Francis Was – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
She is Our Champion: Our Lady Under Three Mighty Titles – Fr. Nathanael Mudd, C.P.M.
The Liturgy Bids You to Ask Folks to Feast w/Jesus, 28th Sun. of O.T., Yr A – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Memorial of St. John Henry Newman – October 9 – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Feast of St. Denis – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
Cardinal Tagle Elected Dean of the College of Cardinals – The College Of Cardinals Report
9 October Feast of St. John Henry Newman, W.D.T.P.R.S.: Collect & Lead, Kindly Light – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholics for Catholics Launches Catholic Champion Crusades on College Campuses – CforC
The Life Saving Miracle That Led to St. John Henry Newman’s Canonization – The CWR
Relevant Radio Priest Appointed Rector at Champion Shrine – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Top-Ten News Stories for this early mornings Friday Edition:
1. Truth Stranger Than Fiction – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. The Hidden Parenting Secret No One Ever Taught You – The Catholic Gentleman
3. Vatican Nun Claims Jesus Flirted with Woman at Well – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canter Tales
4. Why do so many Aussie Catholics skip Sunday Mass? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
5. Pont Acad of Soc Sciences Pres & Nun Says Jesus Flirted with the Samaritan Woman – Fr. Zed
6. F•R•I•E•N•D•S Forgot the Children – Them Before Us
7. Seven Things You Didn’t Know About St. Peter’s Basilica – Patrick Coffin at Cathol Stand Magaz
8. Univ. of Notre Dame Urge S.C.O.T.U.S. to Strike Down Texas Ten Commandments Law – CWR
9. The Wall Street Journal Tells the Truth About Hamas – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae at Beyond These. . .
10. A Day in the Life of a Demon – Fr. Mike J. Driscoll, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
Accompaniment of Prisoners to Their Execution – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Religious Sisters Share What They Did Before Discovering Their Vocation – Church Pop
9 October – Feast of St. Abraham, Patriarch of the Old Testament – W.D.T.P.R.S. – Fr. Z’s Blog

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MORNING ROVNDVP at 12:01 a.m. U.S. Central Time:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Seven Things You Didn’t Know About St. Peter’s Basilica – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand Magaz
Religious Sisters Share What They Did Before Discovering Their Vocation – Church Pop
9 October – Feast of St. Abraham, Patriarch of the Old Testament – W.D.T.P.R.S. – Fr. Z’s Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
The Arrival of the Arts in Steubenville: Thomas Cole – John Byron Kuhner
Massach. A.G. Touts Half-Century Old Abuse Claims; Boston Globe Cheers – The Media Report
Cardinal Müller Defends Co-Redemptrix Title for the Blessed Virgin Mary – Edward Pentin
Can Primitive Peoples Teach us how to Parent in The West? – The Christian Imagination
Truth Stranger Than Fiction – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Hidden Parenting Secret No One Ever Taught You – The Catholic Gentleman
Vatican Nun Claims Jesus Flirted with Woman at Well – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterb Tales
Why do so many Aussie Catholics skip Sunday Mass? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Pont Acad of Soc Sciences Pres & Nun Says Jesus Flirted with the Samaritan Woman – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Wall Street Journal Tells the Truth About Hamas – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae at Beyond These. . .
Accompaniment of Prisoners to Their Execution – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Catholic Marriage Is Declining, but Devout Couples Are Thriving – National Catholic Register
Why Padre Pio Called the Rosary a “Weapon” – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The Twofold Secret of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, – Suzie Andres at Catholic Exchange
Bish. Schneider Says Amoris Lætitia Is Against Divine Law, Must Be Explicitly Corrected – M. Hay
Riots in France Show No Signs of Stopping As Clashes Between Rioters & Police Continue – CforC
New Film & YouTube series on Dating for Catholics – Zenit
Video: Amoris Lætitia vs. Tradition: Fr. Gerald Murray’s Critical Analysis! – Joe McClane
The War on the Vulnerable: Canada’s M.A.I.D. Experiment Ten Years Later – Scott Ventureya
Univ of Notre Dame Urge Supreme Court to Strike Down Texas Ten Commandments Law – CWR
A Day in the Life of a Demon – Fr. Mike J. Driscoll, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Shots Fired (Rhetorically) In Jerusalem – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Video: How Feminists & Tradwives Are Both Wrong About Womanhood – The LoopCast
Catholic Revival Happening at Liberal Stanford University – Lowell Cauffiel at Breitbart News
F•R•I•E•N•D•S Forgot the Children – Them Before Us

Top-Ten News Stories for the Thursday Edition:
1. That “Amoris Laetitia” Confab in Rome: They Are Chipping Away at Our Faith – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. They Built a Chapel While Their Diocese Is Closing Churches – Robbert Leusink at Herit Stand
3. The Quiet, Relentless Tactics to Change Catholic Teaching Unnoticed – Rob Mutsaerts
4. Raleigh Parish Marches In LGBTQ+ Pride Parade – Complicit Clergy
5. October 7, 1571: Lepanto – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. “Student” Protests in France? Not Entirely. . . – Dad29
7. Tsundoku (Japanese): Buying Books, But Not Reading Them – Don McClarey at The Am Cathol
8. City in Iowa Opened up City Council Meeting with Prayer to Satan – Creative Minority Report
9. Bish Emeritus Frank Dewane, Who Led Dioc. of Venice (FL) for Nearly 20 Years, R.I.P. – The Reg
10. Former Australian Bishop Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Young Men – Crux

Honorable Mentioned:
Leo Warns That ‘Watering Down’ Christianity’s Demands Won’t Make It More Attractive – CWR
Michelle Obama & Sharon Stone Joke About Abortion – Creative Minority Report
It is Better to be Blessed than to be Rich – The American Catholic
The Mathematics of Beauty, #1: Harmony, Monotony, & Cacophony – The Way Of Beauty

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

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Maria Shriver a Bit Hyperbolic – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 8 October AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTRERNOON VPDATE at 12:36 p.m. U.S. Central Time:

That “Amoris Laetitia” Confab in Rome: They Are Chipping Away at Our Faith – Fr. Z’s Blog
Relaunch! Maintaining the Realm Returns – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining The Realm

Top-Ten News Stories for the Thursday Edition:
1. They Built a Chapel While Their Diocese Is Closing Churches – Robbert Leusink at Herit Stand
2. Raleigh Parish Marches In LGBTQ+ Pride Parade – Complicit Clergy
3. The Quiet, Relentless Tactics to Change Catholic Teaching Unnoticed – Rob Mutsaerts
4. Leo Warns That ‘Watering Down’ Christianity’s Demands Won’t Make It More Attractive – CWR
5. “Student” Protests in France? Not Entirely. . . – Dad29
6. October 7, 1571: Lepanto – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. City in Iowa Opened up City Council Meeting with Prayer to Satan – Creative Minority Report
8. Tsundoku (Japanese): Buying Books, But Not Reading Them – Don McClarey at The Am Cathol
9. Card Burke Opens Marian Conf with Our Lady of Guadalupe as Co-Redemptrix – D. Montagna
10. Former Australian Bishop Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Young Men – Crux

Honorable Mentioned:
Bish Emeritus Frank Dewane, Who Led Dioc. of Venice (FL) for Nearly 20 Years, R.I.P. – The Reg
The Mathematics of Beauty, #1: Harmony, Monotony, & Cacophony – The Way Of Beauty
Rupnik Victims Write Letter To Pope Leo XIV – Complicit Clergy

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
CatholicVote Urges SCOTUS to Strike Down Restrictions on Religious Education Funding – Zeale

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV: We Need More Beauty in Age of Technology – National Catholic Register
Pope Leo XIV: In the A.I. Age, the Church Needs Artists – Catholic World News
Leo Warns That ‘Watering Down’ Christianity’s Demands Won’t Make It More Attractive – CWR

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Criteria for determining Immaculate Conception can be used for Co-Redemptrix – M. Haynes
Stories of Healing – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand Magazine
Your Eternal Soul Is at Stake: A Call to Pray the Rosary & Become Saints – Eternal Christendom
It is Better to be Blessed than to be Rich – The American Catholic
Mom’s Journey Thru Miscarriage Inspires New Children’s Book for Grieving Families – Ign Tod
They Built a Chapel While Their Diocese Is Closing Churches – Robbert Leusink at Herit Stand
Raleigh Parish Marches In LGBTQ+ Pride Parade – Complicit Clergy
The Quiet, Relentless Tactics to Change Catholic Teaching Unnoticed – Rob Mutsaerts
“Student” Protests in France? Not Entirely. . . – Dad29
October 7, 1571: Lepanto – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
City in Iowa Opened up City Council Meeting with Prayer to Satan – Creative Minority Report
Tsundoku (Japanese): Buying Books, But Not Reading Them – Don McClarey at The Am Cathol
Card Burke Opens Marian Conf with Our Lady of Guadalupe as Co-Redemptrix – D. Montagna
The Mathematics of Beauty, #1: Harmony, Monotony, & Cacophony – The Way Of Beauty
Rupnik Victims Write Letter To Pope Leo XIV – Complicit Clergy

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Video: Fr. Gerald Murray: Amoris Lætitia Never Calls It Adultery – Joe McLane
Cornell Catholic Community Issues Letter After Campus Protests – EWTN News
Control Your Thoughts – Paul Suski at Catholic Exchange
Does Angel Finish Your Rosary If You Snooze? Archb Cordileone Shares Childhood Memory – CP
Former Australian Bishop Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Young Men – Crux
Bish Emeritus Frank Dewane, Who Led Dioc. of Venice (FL) for Nearly 20 Years, R.I.P. – The Reg

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Anniversary of the 2023 Mass Terror Attack by Hamas on Israel – Rod Dreher
Video: Born Gay or Chosen? Stories That Change How You Look at “Born That Way” – Dr. J. Morse
Video: Record of Jesus’s Death/Resurrection Found in China’s Imperial Records, Why? – Japhet

Top-Ten News Stories for the Wednesday Edition:
1. The Old Guardian Angel Prayer. . . – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Michelle Obama & Sharon Stone Joke About Abortion – Creative Minority Report
3. Seven Common Myths & Facts About the Rosary – Edie Heipel at EWTN News
4. There Was No “Original Liturgical War”: Reply to Dmitri Solzhenitsyn – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
5. Next Chapter in Cornell Case? – Dad29
6. A Daring Image of the Reason for the Incarnation – Msgr. Charles Pope
7. Ceiling of St. Mary in Aracoeli/Capitoline Hill Beautifully Marks Holy League Victory – Fr. Zed
8. Lepanto: 455 Years Later – Kristen Ziccarelli at The Catholic Thing
9. Cardinal Burke: Mary ‘is rightly called Co-Redemptrix’ – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
10. Lepanto – G.K. Chesterton via The Catholic Thing

Honorable Mentioned:
Is the Honeymoon Over for Pope Leo XIV? – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux
Canonizing Socialism via Dorothy Day! – Michael Hichborn at Crisis Magazine
Ten Things That Changed St. Francis Forever. . . – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Dancing On My Head
What the Cornell Allegations Reveal About How America Raises Sons – Anthony B. Bradley, Ph.D.
SlutCon’s Emotional Void – Kelly Chapman at First Things
The Link Between Lust & Unbelief – Clement Harrold at The Catholic Herald

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

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 7 October AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING VPDATE at 8:40 a.m. U.S. Central Time:

Cardinal Burke: Mary ‘is rightly called Co-Redemptrix’ – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
Ceiling of St. Mary in Aracoeli on Capitoline Hill Beautifully Marks Holy League Victory – Fr. Zed
There Was No “Original Liturgical War”: Reply to Dmitri Solzhenitsyn – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Next Chapter in Cornell Case? – Dad29
Seven Common Myths & Facts About the Rosary – Edie Heipel at EWTN News
Lepanto: 455 Years Later – Kristen Ziccarelli at The Catholic Thing
7 October 1613: The Eight Martyrs of Arima – Kirishtan.com
Lepanto – G.K. Chesterton via The Catholic Thing

Yesterday’s Late Breaking News Stories:
What the Cornell Allegations Reveal About How America Raises Sons – Anthony B. Bradley, Ph.D.
SlutCon’s Emotional Void – Kelly Chapman at First Things
Personnel Is Policy: Leo Excludes All Critics at Amoris Laetitia Gathering – Fr. Z’s Blog
Poll: 4 In 10 Young Americans Support Sharia Law – Sarah Lee at The Federalist
Jim Bakker, Televangelist Whose Empire Collapsed In Scandal, Dies At 86 – Clemente Listi

Top-Ten News Stories for the Wednesday Edition:
1. The Old Guardian Angel Prayer. . . – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Michelle Obama & Sharon Stone Joke About Abortion – Creative Minority Report
3. A Daring Image of the Reason for the Incarnation – Msgr. Charles Pope
4. Why Do We Call the Archangels Saints? – M.C. Holbrook at Catholic Exchange
5. Mark Twain’s ‘Joan of Arc’: An Intimate Portrait – Craft + Practice
6. Favorite Books of the Bible – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Canonizing Socialism via Dorothy Day! – Michael Hichborn at Crisis Magazine
8. Why Catholics Should Follow the Saints & Use the Eliakim Argument – Ecclesia Antiqua
9. Married Couples Can Claim $3.4K School Scholarship Tax Credit – Elise Winland at Zeale
10. Is the Honeymoon Over for Pope Leo XIV? – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux

Honorable Mentioned:
The Link Between Lust & Unbelief – Clement Harrold at The Catholic Herald
Found a Missing Epilogue to Universal’s 1931 Production of Dracula – Dave Griffey
Is Your Faith Losing its Fire? – Andrea M. Picciotti-Bayer at National Catholic Register
Ten Things That Changed St. Francis Forever. . . – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Dancing On My Head

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Do We Call the Archangels Saints? – M.C. Holbrook at Catholic Exchange

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Writes a Letter to the White Sox Ahead of Their World Series Quest – The Reg

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
The Story of St. Michael in Medieval Art – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowledge
The Knot of Eve’s Disobedience was Loosed by the Obedience of Mary – St. Irenaeus
Can We Resist the Will of God? – Sara Grace at Catholic Stand Magazine
Song Release: ‘Leave September’ – Stephen Herreid at Stephen’s Substack
The Old Guardian Angel Prayer. . . – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
Michelle Obama & Sharon Stone Joke About Abortion – Creative Minority Report
A Daring Image of the Reason for the Incarnation – Msgr. Charles Pope
Mark Twain’s ‘Joan of Arc’: An Intimate Portrait – Craft + Practice
Favorite Books of the Bible – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why Catholics Should Follow the Saints & Use the Eliakim Argument – Ecclesia Antiqua
Found a Missing Epilogue to Universal’s 1931 Production of Dracula – Dave Griffey
Ten Things That Changed St. Francis Forever. . . – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Dancing On My Head

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Rosary & Contemplative Prayer – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, C.F.R., at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Catholic Knight Who Stopped Slavery in West Africa – Joanna Bogle at The Catholic Thing
St. Francis & Sister Death – Dr. Hannah Barrett at Word On Fire
Canonizing Socialism via Dorothy Day! – Michael Hichborn at Crisis Magazine
The Link Between Lust & Unbelief – Clement Harrold at The Catholic Herald
Is Your Faith Losing its Fire? – Andrea M. Picciotti-Bayer at National Catholic Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Israel Is Roscharta: Learning The Crisis Of The West From Reading Julien Gracq – Rod Dreher
The Thorny Issue of Immigration & the Catholic Church – S.A. McCarthy at American Spectat
The Broken Walls of Society & the Price Children Have to Pay – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
Longitudinal Study Highlights the Enduring Toll of Childhood Loneliness – PsyPost
Video: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2. Buniatishvili’s Epic Performance – RoxBlog Cl Mus
Can Global Methodism Thrive in Post-Denominational America? – Mark Tooley at Juicy Ecum
St. Francis of Assisi: The Friar Abides – Dan Hugger at Acton
Married Couples Can Claim $3.4K School Scholarship Tax Credit – Elise Winland at Zeale

Top-Ten News Stories for the Tuesday Edition:
1. 25 American Catholic Novels (1776-2026) – Craft + Practice
2. Does Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Gambetti Move’ Mean Something? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
3. Why Translation Matters – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
4. Archb. Randazzo Is the Only One Who Makes Sense on Synodality – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
5. Is the Honeymoon Over for Pope Leo XIV? – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux
6. New Details on Catholic American Bible Editions from Ascension Press – Catholic Bible Talk
7. Personnel Is Policy: Leo Excludes All Critics at Amoris Laetitia Gathering – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Historical Amnesia on Death Penalty Shouldn’t be an Attribute of Today’s Church – Don McCl
9. Pope Leo XIV Appointment Signals Change to Old Guard – National Catholic Register
10. The Etymology of “Dude” – Jess Zafarris at Useless Etymology

Honorable Mentioned:
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos who had a Hidden Super-Natural Gift – Dawn Marie Beutner
Vandals Break Into Closed Ohio Catholic Church, Suspects Face Charges – E. Ervin at Zeale
How Our Lady Took Center Stage in Heated Brazilian Election – Enrique Villegas at Zenit

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Dems Blame Cuts in U.S.A.I.D. for Slowing Communist Takeover of The West – TACatholic

TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 6 October AD 2026 12:01 am

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

What the Cornell Allegations Reveal About How America Raises Sons – Anthony B. Bradley, Ph.D.
Jim Bakker, Televangelist Whose Empire Collapsed In Scandal, Dies At 86 – Clemente Listi
Poll: 4 In 10 Young Americans Support Sharia Law – Sarah Lee at The Federalist
SlutCon’s Emotional Void – Kelly Chapman at First Things

Top-Ten News Stories for the Tuesday Edition:
1. 25 American Catholic Novels (1776-2026) – Art + Craft
2. Does Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Gambetti Move’ Mean Something? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
3. Why Translation Matters – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
4. Archb. Randazzo Is the Only One Who Makes Sense on Synodality – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
5. Is the Honeymoon Over for Pope Leo XIV? – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux
6. New Details on Catholic American Bible Editions from Ascension Press – Catholic Bible Talk
7. Personnel Is Policy: Leo Excludes All Critics at Amoris Laetitia Gathering – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Historical Amnesia on Death Penalty Shouldn’t be an Attribute of Today’s Church – Don McCl
9. Pope Leo XIV Appointment Signals Change to Old Guard – National Catholic Register
10. The Etymology of “Dude” – Jess Zafarris at Useless Etymology

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How the Mass Helped to Shape Western Civilization – Dr. Gregory Slysz at Catholic World Report
Video: Can a Person Have More Than One Guardian Angel? – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D.
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos who had a Hidden Super-Natural Gift – Dawn Marie Beutner

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Understanding the Death Penalty Reversal from St. John Paul II to Pope Leo XIV – Erick Ybarra
Is Pp. St. Pius X’s Condemnation of Modernism Still Valid Today? – Fr. K.M. Dos Santos, M.I.C.
X & Video: Bishop Giuseppe L. Spiga of Brazil is Spirit of Vatican II Dancing – Tradition In Action
Video: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Skipped Purgatory with One Word – Uniquely Mary
The Story Of The First Recorded Stigmata – The Crucesignati
What Does The Prayer (Hymn) Really Say? “Custódes hóminum, psállimus Angelos” – Fr. Z’s Blog
25 American Catholic Novels (1776-2026) – Art + Craft
Does Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Gambetti Move’ Mean Something? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Why Translation Matters – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Archb. Randazzo Is the Only One Who Makes Sense on Synodality – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
New Details on Catholic American Bible Editions from Ascension Press – Catholic Bible Talk
Historical Amnesia on Death Penalty Shouldn’t be an Attribute of Today’s Church – Don McClarey

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Pope Francis’ Private Diary to Be Published – Michael Haynes at The Catholic Herald
A New Catholic Initiative Puts Autism in the Pews – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
X: Catholic Unscripted & Regina Magazine Come Together – Mark Lambert
How the Liturgical Calendar Helps Us Grow in Virtue – Suellen Brewster at Catholic Exchange
Why Ordinary Days Matter More Than Extraordinary Ones – Scepter Blog
French Bishop Condemns ‘Destructive’ Protest Violence, Urges Peaceful Dialogue – EWTN News
Is the Honeymoon Over for Pope Leo XIV? – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux
Pope Leo XIV Appointment Signals Change to Old Guard – National Catholic Register
How Our Lady Took Center Stage in Heated Brazilian Election – Enrique Villegas at Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Researchers of Noah’s Ark Project Drill 60 Feet, Find No Rock at Turkey Site – Fox News
France Devolves Into ‘Urban Violence’ as Migrant-Student Riots Set Paris Ablaze – Zeale
The Etymology of “Dude” – Jess Zafarris at Useless Etymology
Vandals Break Into Closed Ohio Catholic Church, Suspects Face Charges – E. Ervin at Zeale

Top-Ten News Stories for the Monday Edition:
1. Personnel Is Policy: Leo Excludes All Critics at Amoris Laetitia Gathering – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. How to Raise a Son Who Is Boring & Unattractive to Women – Anthony B. Bradley, Ph.D.
3. Pope Leo XIV’s Unfinished French Revolution – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
4. How Many Catholics are Truly Catholic? – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka
5. Demon Idol Venerated in the Vatican Gardens in October of A.D. 2019 – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Why The Catholic Church Keeps Its Priests Single – The Crucesignati
7. Is Anyone Evil Anymore? – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
8. St. Francis, They Hardly Know Ye – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. A Father’s Scent Helps Babies Synchronize Their Brains With New Adults – PsyPost
10. France Is Burning – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Honorable Mentioned:
The Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno, Meets Pope Leo XIV – Church Pop
Beautiful Baroque Portraits, Stunning Still Lifes, & Lissome Landscapes – The Way of Beauty
When Does Holy Water Stop Being Holy? (& More Weird Questions) – Jimmy Akin

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
South America Turning Conservative & It’s Brazil’s Turn – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 5 October AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING VPDATE:

Pope Leo XIV’s Unfinished French Revolution – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Personnel Is Policy: Leo Excludes All Critics at Amoris Laetitia Gathering – Fr. Z’s Blog
Inaugural Edition of Sheen Awards Honors Mother Angelica – EWTN News
Pope Leo XIV Writes a Letter to the White Sox Ahead of Their World Series Quest – The Reg

Top-Ten News Stories for the Monday Edition:
1. Why The Catholic Church Keeps Its Priests Single – The Crucesignati
2. How to Raise a Son Who Is Boring & Unattractive to Women – Anthony B. Bradley, Ph.D.
3. How Many Catholics are Truly Catholic? – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka
4. Demon Idol Venerated in the Vatican Gardens in October of A.D. 2019 – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. The Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno, Meets Pope Leo XIV – Church Pop
6. 17 Extraordinary Insights on Chivalry – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker
7. Is Anyone Evil Anymore? – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
8. Beautiful Baroque Portraits, Stunning Still Lifes, & Lissome Landscapes – The Way of Beauty
9. St. Francis, They Hardly Know Ye – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. When Does Holy Water Stop Being Holy? (& More Weird Questions) – Jimmy Akin

Honorable Mentioned:
The Ideology of How the Sanctuary Should Be Situated – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
A Father’s Scent Helps Babies Synchronize Their Brains With New Adults – K. Petrova at PsyPost
Clickbait & My Catholic Faith – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
France Is Burning – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why The Catholic Church Keeps Its Priests Single – The Crucesignati
17 Extraordinary Insights on Chivalry – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker
Beautiful Baroque Portraits, Stunning Still Lifes, & Lissome Landscapes – The Way of Beauty

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The Hulk, Lou Ferrigno, Meets Pope Leo XIV – Church Pop

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Christ & St. Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Many Catholics are truly Catholic? – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka
Demon Idol Venerated in the Vatican Gardens in October of A.D. 2019 – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is Anyone Evil Anymore? – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
When Does Holy Water Stop Being Holy? (& More Weird Questions) – Jimmy Akin
The Ideology of How the Sanctuary Should Be Situated – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Clickbait & My Catholic Faith – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
America’s Cold & Uncivil War: The Liberals Adopting Islam Into Its Ranks – Peter A. Giersch, M.A.
The Rosary is Therapeutic – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, C.F.R., at Catholic Spiritual Direction
From Childish to Childlike: The Lesson Behind St. Thérèse’s Little Way – Catholic Exchange
St. Francis Loved to Sing – Massimo Scapin at 1 Peter 5
The Pope, Hemingway, & ‘Moi’ in Paris – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Rescue of St. Augustine’s Library in the Fifth Century A.D. – Medievalists.net
The Religious Forces Shaping Iraq After The U.S. Withdrawal – Clemente Listi at Religion Unplugg
How to Raise a Son Who Is Boring & Unattractive to Women – Anthony B. Bradley, Ph.D.
A Father’s Scent Helps Babies Synchronize Their Brains With New Adults – K. Petrova at PsyPost

Top-Ten News Stories for the Sunday Edition:
1. Amnesia Should Not be a Papal Charism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Custody of the Eyes for Women Writers – Craft + Practice
3. Seven Ideas for Praying the Rosary Every Day—Even When You Don’t Have Time – Church Pop
4. Where Protestants Go Wrong on Ephesians – Luke Lancaster at Catholic Answers Magazine
5. St. Peter’s Basilica. . . Archpriest Cardinal Gambetti is Out, Who will be Next? – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Bish. Guideo Marini Doesn’t Seem Out of the Running at St. Peter’s Basilica – Fr. A.J. McDonald
7. The Centenary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magaz
8. Why Catholics Should Read Classic Fiction – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
9. France Is Burning – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
10. Lay Governance? Married Priests by 2028? Leo in France? – Prayerful Posse via The Amer Cath

Honorable Mentioned:
Bish. Luis Zarama of Raleigh Summons a Demon at Holy Cross Church in Durham – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bishop Olson of Fort Worth, TX Limits the Use of the Common Chalice at Mass – Fr. McDonald
Seeing the Invisible in Rembrandt’s St. Matthew & the Angel – Fr. Michael R. Rennier, M.Div.

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

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Sickens Liberal George Orwell about Left-Wing People – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
The Illicit Sophistry of (D) Campaigns – Dad29
Debunking the Pay Gap Myth – Thomas Sowell

SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 4 October AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING VPDATE:

Mira Circa Nos: Canonization of St. Francis of Assisi – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
In Illo Tempore: 19th Sunday after Pentecost – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at 1 Peter 5

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

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

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

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Christian Anthropology & the Crisis of Marriage – J.P. De Gance at What We Need Now
Return to the Common – Brother Andrew Lyons at Dominicana
The World Still Needs Confession – Fr. Kevin T. Drew at Catholic Exchange
Blessed Sheen’s Ever Timely Tips on Public Speaking – J. Pronechen at National Catholic Register
Illinois Bishop Announces 1st-Ever Parish to be Named after Blessed Fulton Sheen – EWTN News
The Mother of the Little Flower: St. Zélie Guérin Martin – Cor. Staresinic at Church Life Journal
Where Protestants Go Wrong on Ephesians – Luke Lancaster at Catholic Answers Magazine
Why Catholics Should Read Classic Fiction – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Seeing the Invisible in Rembrandt’s St. Matthew & the Angel – Fr. Michael R. Rennier, M.Div.

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

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

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

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Instructing Tucker the Ignorant – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 3 October AD 2026 12:01 am

EVENING VPDATE:

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 2 October AD 2026 12:01 am

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

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

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

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

MORNING ROVNDVP:

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

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

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

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

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

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

THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 1 October AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING ROVNDVP:

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

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

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

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

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 30 September AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING ROVNDVP:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 29 September AD 2026 12:01 am

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

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

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

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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