Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Leo, Lampedusa, & The Camp of the Saints – Michael O’Shea at TEC
Why Can’t the U.S. have a Common Age for Confirmation? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Catastrophe: The Closure of a Monastery That Symbolizes Catholic Civilisation – Cath Conclave
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Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Vatican Releases Itinerary for Pope Leo XIV’s First Apostolic Journey to Africa – The Reg
Modest Continuity: Pope Leo XIV Moves to the Apostolic Palace – Rorate Cæli
Leo XIV, the First Movements – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Lent:
LENTCAzT 2026 – 27: Monday 4th Week in Lent – The Truth & You – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Woman Caught in Adultery in the Liturgy of Lent – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Mov
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Young Catholic Men Discuss the State of Dating & Relationships Today – Rob Marco at CWR
Video: Why Church Vandalisms are On the Rise – Raymond Arroyo
The Sad Collapse of the Byzantine Catholic Church – D.P. Curtin at Crisis Magazine
A.I. is Not the End of Education – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
Papal Bulls Against Jansenism & the Disorder of Modern France – Dr. Edouard Belaga at CSM
Where Peter Is? Where Francis Was? Schismatic Question – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Tucker Carlson & Carrie Prejean Boller Go Full Anti-Catholic – David L. Gray, Th.M.
The Pachamama Saga Just Got Even Darker – Radical Fidelity
What Relationship Do Lions, Dragons, Asps, & Vipers Have With the Seat of Leo? – Rome Reports
The Emerald Revival: Catholicism Surges in Modern Ireland – S.A. McCarthy at The Am Spectator
Louisiana Priest Formally Charged With Homosexual Child Sex Crimes – Complicit Clergy
The History & Consequences of Mandatory Celibacy – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Monastic Decline & the Anthropological Turn in the Post-Conciliar Church – Nuntiatoria
Get Ready for Leo’s New Synodal “Church”: Women Replace Priests. . . – Hiraeth In Exile
What Happened to “Just War” Theory? – Rb. Royal, Ph.D., Fr. Murray, et al., at The Catholic Thing
Is This the Best Way to Prevent the Trend to Desecrate the Altar at St. Peter’s? – Fr. A. McDonald
Is Conclave Secrecy Dead & Does It Matter? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Kevin James Serving Mass for Fr. Chad Ripperger – Catholic Arena on X
Deacon Killed by Son – WTVM via Spirit Daily Blog
Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Classical Approach to Writing Instruction – Mark Anthony Signorelli at The Cornerstone
Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
U.T.-Austin Strikes a Blow to Critical Theory – John Masko at City Journal
Sunday Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Pope Leo Wears a Shade of Rose I Have Never Seen. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
2. Leo’s First Curial Moves Begin to Shed Light on His Pontificate – Michael Haynes at The C Her
3. Liturgy Wars No More, the Significance of Divine Worship – A Treasure To Be Shared
4. Top Cardinal Blasts Mass Migration, Defends Rights of Nations – Thomas Colsy at TEC
5. Record Number of Pilgrims Expected for America’s Little Camino – T.C. Barber at Aleteia
6. How to Deal With Intrusive Thoughts – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
7. Finally! Pope Leo Takes Possession of Apartment in Apostolic Palace – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8. Rose by Any Other Color Isn’t Rose – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
9. Change in Pope Leo XIV’s Schedule for Holy Week Celebrations – Rome Reports
10. A Date Which Will Live In Infamy: The Election of Pope Francis – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
Sunday Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
Vatican II: The Revolution – Nuntiatoria
Does Natural Law Mean Sex Shouldn’t Be Fun – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at Underground Thomist
Kneeling Bad, Ribbon Twirling Good – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
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Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Catholic References:
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Have Courage to Suffer Contempt of the Sophisticated World – The American Catholic
86% of Self-Identified GOP U. Students Christian, 61% of Dems Not Christian – R.P. Burge, Ph.D.
Teachers Threaten to Turn California’s Transgender School Policies Upside Down – TFP
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How the Islamic Republic Tried & Failed to Destroy Iranian Culture – A. Moayedi at The Spectator
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Canada’s Dangerous Attack on Truth – Joseph Gensens at Tradition, Family, & Property
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
New Pro-Family Coalition Threatens the Future of the Obergefell Decision – Trad, Fam, & Prop
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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