Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Gen Z Catholics Are Falling in Love with Benedict XVI – Church Pop
1 Thessalonians 4 = Rapture? (vs. Patrick O’Brien) – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence. . .
New York Is Bullying Nuns Who Care for the Dying – Fr. Brian A. Graebe, S.T.D., at First Things
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo XIV speaks to Little Sisters of the Poor in Annaba – I. Media via Aleteia
Pope Leo Follows in the Footsteps of His Religious Patron, St. Augustine of Hippo – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV Writes to Cardinals on Insights from January Consistory – Diane Montagna
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Labours of Rugo Stone at St. Patrick’s in Washington, D.C. – Liturgical Arts Journal
Emotional Intelligence & the Catholic Life: Becoming Wholehearted Disciples – Cath Spiritual Dir
How to Respond When Someone Says, ‘But Look How Happy Their (SSA) Family is’ – Them Bef Us
When It Comes to Islam Pope Leo Has Rose Colored Glasses on – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Two Suicide Bombers Reportedly Attack City in Algeria on First Day of Pope Leo’s Visit – Zeale
Trump’s Own Derangement – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Another Church Fire in Quebec – Spirit Daily Blog
David Axelrod Visits Leo All of a Sudden, Now Leo is Out Attacking Trump – Eric Daugherty on X
Wreckovation at Angers Cathedral – Complicit Clergy
Donald Trump’s Tirade at the Vicar of Christ – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Sorry, Protestants: Paul Is Team Catholic – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Vance Says Vatican Should ‘Stick to Matters of Morality’ – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
Crossing Yourself When You Enter the Church – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Leo’s Ignorance of What’s Happening to Christians by Muslims – Deacon Nick Donnelly on X
Why Our Churches Are Dying & How They May Live Again – Nuntiatoria
MAGA Jesus Fights The Pope – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Political Trust, the Coming Civil War – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Easter Controversy, a Fifty Day Festival – Timothy McHugh at Catholic Stand Magazine
Dear Leo, This is What ‘Communion bt. Christians & Muslims’ Looks Like – Humble Flow on X
Leo Accused of Being ‘Weak on Crime’: Trump Has No Reason to Apologize – Gene T. Gomulka
Christ Is King, No Matter Who Says It or Not – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Saint Francis Receives the Stigmata – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Silence! The Spirit of Vatican II Explained – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Leo Should Lay Wreathe for Trappist Monks Beheaded by Islamists in Algeria – Drew Pavlou on X
Of Monkeys & Demons, the Satanic in the Simian – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
You Will Find Rest When You Yoke Yourself to Jesus – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Magazine
Here’s the Way to Save La Grande Trappe Monastery from Closing – Tradition, Family, & Property
Sometimes De Mortuis Nil Nisi Bonum is Asking Too Much – The American Catholic
Video: Gen Z Flocking to NYC Catholic Parish – EWTN News In Depth
Top-10 News Stories for the Monday Evening Edition:
1. Trump, Jesus, & Doctors? Nope! – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. 60 Minutes & the Lavender Mafia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. New Details Emerge on Pope Leo XIV’s June Consistory of Cardinals – Diane Montagna
4. Who Started the Trump ‘Feud’ With the Pope? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
5. Leo Picks Fight with Trump, Ignores Iranian Slaughter of Civilians – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
6. An Easter Massacre in Nigeria, But Leo Get’s Involved in U.S. Politics, Why? – North Star on X
7. Video: What The 1960’s Did To The Church & Why The Tide Is Finally Turning – Matt Fradd
8. Why Did Pope Leo Meet with Non-Catholic & Liberal David Axelrod? – California Catholic Daily
9. Pope Leo Has Nothing but Disdain for Trump – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Americ Catholic
10. It is Possible That the Pope Will Soon Announce New Cardinals – Rorate Cæli
Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Monday Evening Edition:
The Fabulous Façades of Five Franciscan Missions in Mexico – The World of Interiors
The Failure of Our Bishops During the Covid Disaster – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Support for Trump Among Catholics Plummets – Jorge Enrique Mújica at Zenit
Jesus Was Always Asking Caesar to Help the Poor. . . – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Recent Posts:
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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:
California “Catholic” College Invites Pelosi To Be Its Commencement Speaker – Complic Clergy
Biden Cooked Up Prosecutions of Pro-Lifers at Request of Abortion Industry – The Federalist
The Medical Establishment’s Consensus Has Been Shattered on Transgenderism – G. Isbell at TFP
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Solzhenitsyn Gave a Controversial Speech *Against* Western Civilization – Athenaeum Book Club
Islam Ran the Longest & Largest Slave Trade in History – Samantha Smith on X
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Xi Jinping’s ‘Moral’ Policies Just Shattered the Wine Industry – Gary Isbell at TFP
Gavin Newsom Launches His Presidential Bid by Sounding the Climate Alarm – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Supreme Court Hands the LGBT Movement A Major Loss Over Conversion Therapy – TFP
A New Indiana Law Fights Chinese Infiltration in Its Schools – Tradition, Family, & Property
Reparation for the Sacrilegious Attack at Milwaukee’s Gesu – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
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Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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