Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Law Will Help Families Access America’s Catholic Schools – Bishop David M. O’Connell
Crimson Deluge o’er the Hallowed Halls of Sacred Heart Major Seminary:
Ralph Martin Issues Statement on His Abrupt Firing frm Sacred Heart Seminary – Ch. Niles, J.D.
Firing Was ‘A Shock’ for Theologian Ralph Martin – Mt. McDonald at National Catholic Register
Sacred Heart Purge: When Fidelity Gets You Fired & Flattery Gets You Tenure – Ch. Jackson
Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Is Pope Leo XIV Moving Forward With The Francis Reforms? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
Will Pope Leo XIV Give In On ‘Traditionis Custodes’? – Catholic Conclave
Peru Presents Pope Leo XIV Tourist Route to Showcase His Life in the Country – NC Register
What Did Pope Leo XIV Say To One Of The Oldest Religious Orders? – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV Meets Algerian President, Discusses Church Life and Peacebuilding – NC Register
He’s A Real American: Bill Aims To Protect Pope’s U.S. Citizenship – Jack Figge at The Pillar
The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Much Ado About Clothing (Clericals) – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Adoremus
Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Thousands Gather At Our Lady Of Champion For Jubilee Mass – Christine Rousselle at Aleteia
Community Life: A Possible Solution to the Priestly Crisis – Fr. Mario Proietti at Zenit
Archbishop Cordileone – Beauty Of Latin Mass Draws Young People – Michael Haynes at Per. . .
Of Pranks & Portals: When Seminary Shenanigans Brush Against the Occult – Michael H. Brown
Tribute Or Travesty? Dolce & Gabbana Stages Catholic-Vestment-Inspired Fashion Show – CWR
Bishop Allowed Gay Clergy for 33 Yrs, Lost $250B to Abuse, Connection? – Ch Manion KM PhD
Ukraine’s Ultimatum To Russian Orthodox Christians – Vladimir Rozanskij at Zenit
Christians Ask Vatican For ‘Urgent Intervention’ On Violence Amid Envoy’s Visit To India – CWR
Gaza Priest Injured in Israeli Bombing Discusses Impact on Parish Community – NC Register
House Reports Reveal Biden FBI Investigated Catholics Nationally & Internationally – CforC
Is Carlo Maria Viganò Dead? – David L. Gray, D.Min.
What is Downtown Steubenville For? – John Byron Kuhner
Cardinal Müller Criticises German Bishops For Caving In To Pro-Abortion Ideology – C Conclave
The Dicastery For Communication & The Algorithmic Drift (Using AI to Disseminate News) – SNP
The Bible versus the Quran – Joseph Pearce on Rumble
Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D.: “Infertility Can Be A Gift” – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
News:
U.S. Birth Rate Hits All-Time Low, CDC Data Shows – AP via CBS News
500,000 Young People Expected In Rome Next Week For Jubilee Of Youth – Catholic World News
Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Five Steps to Revive the Liberal Arts – Jovan Tripkovic at The James G. Martin Center for. . .
Connecting Catholic Education – Patrick Reilly at The Cardinal Newman Society
Recent Posts:
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Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Glaring ‘Sign’ – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Beauty:
On the Human Need for Beauty – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at CWR
5 Most Unique Places to Visit Along the French Coast – Moss & Fog
Does Beauty Have Survival Value – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Culture of Life Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The TFP’s 2025 Southern Caravan: A Plea to God & A Call to Action to Overturn Obergefell – TFP
TFP’s Midwest Call to Chivalry Camp Brings Challenges & Blessings – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
Culture of Death Analysis, Punditry, and News:
We Are Orienting Our Cities Around Dogs—Not Families – W. Brad Wilcox, Ph.D., on X
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Defending Illegal Aliens Cuz the Pope Said So – Complicit Clergy
White House Releases US Plan For AI As Catholics Say It Must Uphold Human Dignity – The Reg
Obama Insists That Russia Tried To Influence The 2016 US Election – Catholics for Catholics
Big Bird Weeps – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Former UK Labour Leader Launches New Far-Left Party – TEC News
A Single Denial to Give Communion That Echoed Around the World – Tradition, Family, & Property
International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Luxury Amid Lamentations: North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Resort – Tradition, Family, & Property
Socialism: Ideas So Good That They Have to be Mandatory – The American Catholic
Khomeini’s Fortress: Why the Regime Survived When It Shouldn’t Have – Safaa Subhi
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Young Parisian Nobles Combine to Defend Holy Mother Church – Tradition, Family, & Property
“Europe Is In Decline Unless We Recover Common Sense”—ECR MEP Diego Solier – J. Villamor
Awaiting the Last Crusade:
Why Banning the Muslim Brotherhood in the West is Not Enough – Dan Burmawi
Greece Threatens To Block Turkey From EU Defense Fund – TEC News/AFP at The European. . .
Birthrates & the Battle for Europe’s Identity – Dan Burmawi
Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Deo Gratis! ‘The View’ TV Show Going On Hiatus! – Annette Jals on X
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Wife, Purchases More Kauai Ranch Land – Island News
About That Adulterous Coldplay Couple. . . – Leila Miller at Crisis Magazine
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
CORPUS Disbands After 50 Years of Failed “Ministry” – Jn. Horvat at Tradition, Family, & Property
Does Watching TV Cause Autism? – William M. Briggs, Ph.D. 2008
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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