AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1. ‘Descent into Hell’: An Alleged Rupnik Victim Speaks Out – Diane Montagna at The Pillar
2. Pursuing the Truth: The Frank Pavone Story – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome Blog
3. A New Form for Absolution in 2023 – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. A Priest in Good Standing? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Vatican’s Action Against Pavone: Overdue Yet Unexplained – Ph. Lawler, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
6. Can Irish Catholicism Be Saved – Michael Brendan Dougherty at N. R. O.
7. The Sad Case of Frank Pavone – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
8. Pope Francis Appoints Two New Auxiliary Bishops to Archdiocese of Washington – Register
9. Making Sense of Frank Pavone’s Laicization – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners Blog
10. Will Messi Keep His Promise to the Virgin Mary After Winning the World Cup? – Register
AFTERNOON ISSUE, NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11. A Late Advent Message From the Lord – Msgr. Charles Pop at Community in Mission Blog
12. He’s a Fighter & Not a Docile School Boy, But He’s Brought This on Himself – Fr. A. McDonald
13. Will Disney Ban Christmas? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
14. Autistic Kids Targeted by Transgender Activists – Patty Knap at Crisis Magazine
15. How ‘Cancelled’ Priests are Fighting to Clear Their Names [Podcast] – Damian Thompson
16. Bishop Strickland Comments on Dismissal of Frank Pavone – Steven Ertelt at LifeNews.com
17. The Smell of Christmas – Elizabeth McClung at The American Catholic
18. Miracles of the Daily Rosary – St. Dominic via Tan·Direction
19. Priest for Life? A Frank Pavone Explainer – The Pillar
20. Christmas Ad: Grandpa Applying Makeup to Grandson & Coming Out Together – C. M. R.
Advent:
How an American Magazine Launched Britain’s Favorite Christmas Carol – Maura Ives, Ph.D.
Photos: Living Nativity Takes to the Streets of Rome – H. Brockhaus at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Where the “O Radiant Dawn” Antiphon is Found in the Bible – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Christmas, Hanukkah & Strange Physics: the Theology of Light – B. Kurland, Ph.D./Catholic Stand
The Art of Advent: St. Joseph’s Dream – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
Novena for the Christ-Mass: Day Five, O Clavis David – David L. Alexander at Man with Black Hat
Christendom:
Not a Meeting of the Current Administration in Rome – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Media Unveils Alleged Million-Dollar Fraud at Vatican Museums, & More Links – T. Edwards/Reg
Frank Pavone: ‘The Next Pope Can Reinstate Me’ – Jonah McKeown & Shannon Mullen at C. N. A.
As Year Ends, Where Do Things Stand with the Vatican ‘Trial of the Century’ – N. C. Register
Patriarch Bartholomew asks Rome to Help Constantinople & Moscow Remove Politics – Zenit
With Frank Pavone Laicized, What Will Happen to Priests for Life? – M. La Rosa/The Pillar
Italian Severino Cardinal Poletto Dies at Age 89 – H. Brockhaus/C. N. A./N. C. Register
America:
Catholic Mass Nightmare from Saint Louis & Iowa [Video] – David L. Gray
Which Age Group Should You Ask for Donations? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Fr. Lovell Comments on Frank Pavone vs. Lupi [Video] – David L. Gray
Canada:
Canadian Lives Unworthy Of Canadian Life – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Central America:
More Persecution to Come for Church in Nicaragua – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
Prelate Calls on U. S. to Pressure Nicaragua to Free Dissident Bishop – Jn. Lavenburg/Crux
Britannia:
Bill on Gender Declaration Could Harm Young People, say Scottish Bishops – C. N. S. via O. S. V.
Art:
The Sacred Art of René de Cramer – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement
Spirituality:
Prayers for Tired Parents – Dave & Debbie Cowden at Catholic Exchange
Marriage & Mystical Loving – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Culture:
Patterned Tights: Your New Best Holidays Friend – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
American Girl Jumps on the Gender Agenda Bandwagon – Jennifer R. Morse/N. C. Register
Religion:
Secularization Revisited: There’s Hope for Faith – Mary Eberstadt at N. R. O.
Athletics:
Lionel Messi Declares: “I Knew God Would Bring This Gift to Me” – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
History:
Saint of the Day Quote: St. Peter Thi – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1. The Roots of Woke: The Devil & Bella Dodd – Joseph Serwach at Crisis Magazine
2. Holy Roman Emperor Secret Coded Letter Finally Cracked after Five Centuries – Insider
3. Papal Authority & the Limits of Official Theology – Thomas Pink at The Lamp Magazine
4. The Lord of History – Fr. Paul D. Scalia at The Catholic Thing
5. Death Penalty for Touching Mary? [Video] – Jimmy Akins Mysterious World
6. New Spanish Law Threatens Future of World’s Largest Cross & Its Employees – N. C. Register
7. Why Serve a World That Hates You? – St. Cyprian – Msgr. Charles Pope/Community in Mission
8. Authoritarianism Without Authority – Noelle Mering at The American Mind
9. Shrines of Italy: Basilica of St. Mark the Evangelist – Christopher McCarthy at Catholic365
10. Beauty Is Our Guide: An Interview with Dr. Glenn Arbery – Jesse Russell at The C. W. R.
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