BIG PVLPIT
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
John Allen: Formidable Vatican Correspondent, Faithful Friend – Edward Pentin
Bishops Describe “Extremist Settlers” Targeting Palestinian Christians – Ch. Rousselle at Aleteia
Does Pope Leo’s Meeting With the FSSP Signal Anything New? – N. Limbu at The Catholic Herald
John L. Allen, Jr., Requiescat in Pace:
John L. Allen Jr.: A Life Remembered in Gratitude – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
John Allen, Our Friend at the Vatican – Tod Worner at First Things
John L. Allen Jr, 1965-2026 – Crux Staff at Crux
John Allen Jr., Author & Longtime Vatican Reporter, Dies at 61 – The Catholic World Report
From the Culture of Contempt to a “Catholic Commons”: John L. Allen Jr. – Mt. Becklo at Crux
Rest in peace, John Allen, Jr. – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
John Allen Jr: Funeral & Visitation Arrangements – Crux Staff at Crux
Requiescat in Pacem John Allen – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Archbishop Gänswein: “Normality is Slowly Returning” with Leo – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
Pope Leo XIV Sends a Message to the U.S. Pro-Life March – The American Catholic
Pope Leo’s Inner Monologue: Don’t Laugh, No Matter How Cute It Is – Emily Zanotti on X
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Stunningly Beautiful New Church of St. Catherine, in Wake Forest. . .But! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Video: Leo Appoints a Stunning & Brave James Martin Disciple to Lead Priests – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Marching for an America Where God’s Law & Human Life Are Respected & Loved – TFP
The Problem with the Jerusalem Statement Against Christian Zionism – G. D’Costa at First Things
All Things Are Oriented Toward Something: The Reason for Ad Orientem – Catholic Exchange
Jesuits in Britain Respond to Senior Jesuit Chaplain at Oxford Removed – The Catholic Herald
We Must Resist the Pressure to Abandon the Unborn & Embrace Lesser Causes – TFP
Bishop Barron Wins Worst Take Award After Minnesota Stumble – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Francis-Collapse of Catholicism in Latin America – Rorate Cæli
In Praise of Single-Sex Dormitories – Teagan Byrne at The Catholic World Report
Why Catholics Should Stop Using A.I.-Generated Art – Philip Kosloski at Voyage
Video: Meet the Inconsistent Consistory – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., at iCatholic Radio
Deathbed Conversions & the Limits of Pascal’s Wager: Scott Adams – Scott Ventureyra
How an Anonymous Tweet Spawned the Fake News About Macron & Leo – Silere Non Possum
The Neo-Catechumenal Way: Leo XIV Praises a Modernist Cult – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Why the Moment a Family Breaks Apart is Seared Into a Child’s Memory Forever – Them Bef Us
Video: Hinduism is False & Here’s Why – Sanctus
As Numbers Collapse, English Freemasons Seek New Recruits Through Facebook – Edward Pentin
Why Young Protestants in America’s Power Centers Converting to Catholicism? – World Magaz
Visiting an Incredible Apparition Site: Our Lady of the Day, July 47 AD – Mary The Immaculate. . .
News Ticker:
Tens of Thousands March in DC for 2026 March for Life – National Catholic Register
Jesuit Chaplain at Oxford Removed Following Safeguarding Complaint – The Catholic Herald
News Brief:
I Guess We Can Criticize the Pope Now – Fr. Z’s Blog
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Celebrate the Novus Ordo Beautifully Dammit! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
A Medieval Orphrey Repurposed Onto a New Chasuble – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Mass Intentions Explained – The Catholic Herald
The 2025 Festival of St. Louis in Photos – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
Divine Worship: The Beautiful & Reverent Liturgical English Patrimony – A Treasure To Be. . .
To Venerate is to Draw Near: Monastic Art & the Desire for Communion – Hilary White at The SIP
Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Gospel Foreshadowed: Joseph & Judah in Genesis – Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Three Nights in a German Monastery Will Do You the World of Good – The Catholic Herald
Video: On Frequent Lapses Into Habitual Sin . . . Cardinal Antonio Bacci – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Video: Too Early for the End of Days? – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Persecution of Christians:
Report: Christians Have Never Been as Persecuted as in 2025 – Hortense Leger at Aleteia
Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Go Against the Current When Educating Your Children. Part 1 – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
Breathing with Both Lungs? The Necessity for Greek in the Schools – Cana Academy
Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ed Tech is Profitable, Also Mostly Useless: Research Show Few Learning Gains – The Economist
Graph: The Elimination of Conservatives in Academia – Kevin Bass on X
Death of American History? – Elizabeth Heckman & Nikolas Lanum at Fox News
Books:
True Humans – Stephen M. Barr at First Things
Poetry:
The Poetry & Priesthood of Fr. Joseph Evans – Jan Bentz at The Catholic Herald
Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Immigration Politics Versus Church Worship – Marcus Peter at Catholic Answers Magazine
Hilary Clinton Burned – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why the President’s Gesture Hurt – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Tom Homan Bestowed With Protector of America Award by Catholics For Catholics – CforC
A Short History of the New York Times Being Wrong About Everything – Ed West
The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Muslim Destroying Christian Church in England – Concerned Citizen on X
London Police Block Christian March Through Muslim Area – TEC News
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Canada’s Rush to Beijing Is a Strategic Miscalculation – Stephen Nagy at Real Clear World
How the Iranian Regime Breaks – Afshon Ostovar at Foreign Affairs
Why Nuclear Weapons Are Still Needed: It’s Time to Put an End to the START Treaty – TFP
147 Years Since Rorke’s Drift – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Spanish: The Vatican Analyzes the Proposal to Join Trump’s Board of Peace – Info Vaticana
The U.S. Territory of Greenland:
People Mocking the Idea of the U.S. Buying Greenland Don’t Know History – Max Manners on X
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Tabby Cats & Mary – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign” – Tradition, Family, & Property
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Yes, Treating Employees Like Family Still Happens – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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