FRIDAY EDITION

Headline Catholic News & Punditry:
Jesuits Face Crackdown, After Long History with Nicaragua’s Ortega – Edgar Beltrán/The Pillar
The Trial of Five Pro-Life Activists – The Catholic Philadelphian at Catholic365 Blog
Pope’s Envoy Prods Ukraine, Insisting ‘Dialogue is Not a Betrayal’ – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  When Did “Conversion” Become a Dirty Word? – Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D./Word on Fire
2.  The Most Breathtaking Image of Mary as Queen: Van Eyck’s Mary – Gary Sullivan/Catholic365
3.  The Poor State of Catholicism Under Pope Francis – Sandro Magister
4.  Greek Catholic Bishop: Synod on Synodality Is Not Like Eastern Synods – Ed Pentin/The Reg
5.  Please, Bishops, Promise Not to Lock Down Churches Again – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
6.  Details Emerge on Fr. Alex Crow; Questions Raised in Mobile – The Pillar
7.  Knowing Your Shape: Which of the Five are You? – M. Ashley Styling: Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
8.  Rigidity in Reality: On Pope Francis’ Use of the Term – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
9.  Unearthed Templar Graves Unveil Secrets of England’s Greatest Warrior! – uCatholic
10.  The Cathedral of St. Louis IX in New Orleans – Pt. A. Kwasniewski/New Liturgical Movement

Next-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
11.  Homebound: The Heart of a Eucharistic Minister Living With Terminal Cancer – The Reg
12.  Retired Calgary Bishop Demands Proof for ‘Missing Children’ Claims – The B. C. Catholic/Rg
13.  New Book Warns of ‘Revolutionary’ Threat Posed by Synod on Synodality – Ed Pentin/Reg
14.  My Testimony to the Profound Power of Eucharistic Adoration – Lexis Challen at Missio Dei
15.  Celebrate Pride? – William Kilpatrick, Ph.D., at Turning Point Project
16.  A Listening Church – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
17.  Ad Orientem: Syro-Malankara & Syro-Malabar, Lessons for the Latin Rite – A Treasure To. . .
18.  The Heroic Sister Saving Ghana’s ‘Cursed’ Children! – uCatholic
19.  Marriage Makes Men Better – Samuel T. Wilkinson at Institute for Family Studies
20.  Publisher of Newman Guide Releases 2023-24 Edition of College Search Handbook – CNSS

Another-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
21.  The Trial of Five Pro-Life Activists – The Catholic Philadelphian at Catholic365 Blog
22.  The Gathering Middle Eastern Storm: Enduring History Lessons – John C. Wohlstetter
23.  How to make Work a Continual Prayer in the Age of Distraction – Paul Winkler at The CWR
24.  Vivek Ramaswamy Shines at First GOP Primary Debate – Matthew Xiao at The American. . .
25.  34 Engaging & Wholesome Audiobooks for Your Kids – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
26.  The Evocable One – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment Blog
27.  The Seasonal GOP Clown Show – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts Blog
28.  Veteran Educator Outlines Her Vision for Reinvigorating US Catholic Schools – CNA/The Reg
29.  In the Midst of Life We are in Death – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
30.  When You’re Lonely This Is the Devotion You Most Need, & More Links – Tito Edwards/Reg

Best of the Rest of Catholic News & Punditry:
Religion Is For Older People, Right? – Ryan Burge at Graphs About Religion Blog
Conscience & Church Teaching: Getting It Right – Fr. Jonathan Mitchican at Aleteia
What is Authentic Accompaniment? – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Jesus Suffers More in the Eucharist Than at His Passion, & More Links – Tito Edwards/The Reg
The Fifteenth Century Cope of San Ponziano – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Jesuits Face Crackdown, After Long History with Nicaragua’s Ortega – Edgar Beltrán/The Pillar
Thomas Aquinas College Scores Highly in School Ranking, & More Links – Tito Edwards/The Reg
Macron Calls for ‘Significantly Reduced’ Migration – Hélène de Lauzun at The European. . .
This One Fundamental Discipline Changes Everything, & More Links – Tito Edwards/The Reg
Syro-Malabar Priest Accuses Papal Envoy of Acting Like ‘Inquisitor of the Middle Ages’ – Crux
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Violence Against Indian Christians & the US Response – Richa Karmarkar at Christianity Today
Pope’s Envoy Prods Ukraine, Insisting ‘Dialogue is Not a Betrayal’ – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Justice & Compassion: The Life & Legacy of St. Ives, Patron Saint of Lawyers – Catholic 365 Blog

Top-10 Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
1.  The Mass Was Never a Means of Evangelization – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest Blog
2.  I Like Ike – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic Blog
3.  Laudato Si’, Part II – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  Chariots of Fire (1981) – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song Blog
5.  The Virtues of a Gallant Man on the Losing Side of History – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
6.  The Woke have No Use for Elections – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic Blog
7.  Memory Lane – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic Blog
8.  The Death of Church & Pub – Carl R. Trueman at First Things
9.  Jesus Suffers More in the Eucharist Than at His Passion, & More Links – Tito Edwards/Reg
10.  Churches Burned Due to Congealed Mendacity & Identity Politics – The American Catholic

Best of the Rest of Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
San Francisco Archdiocese Announces Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing – Dan. Payne/CNA/The Reg
Fr. Mike Schmitz to Lead Eucharistic Procession in NY City, & More Links – Tito Edwards
GOP Debate: What’s Not to Like? – Debra J. Saunders at The American Spectator
This One Fundamental Discipline Changes Everything, & More Links – Tito Edwards/The Reg
The GOP Debate Exposed Democrats’ Extremism on Abortion – Alexandra DeSanctis
Fr. Mike Schmitz to Lead Eucharistic Procession in New York City, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Putin’s Spaceship Crashes Into the Moon – Hélène de Lauzun at The European Conservative
GOP ’24 Hopefuls Split on National Abortion-Limit Question – Lauretta Brown at NC Register
All One in Christ on EWTN Bookmark – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
India Celebrates Lunar Landing – Frank Schell at The American Spectator
St. Benedict Medal: The Ultimate Statement Piece – M. Ashley Styling/Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
Will the Supreme Court Address the Pro-abortion Bias of Some Lower Courts? – Shaw/The CWR

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