Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Could This Not Change the World – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
Prevost’s Unpublished Letter to Benedict XIV on the Day of His Resignation – Catholic Concl
Before and After: Our Lady of Lourdes in Denver, Colorado – Liturgical Arts Journal
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Eucharist on the Runway? Pope Leo Celebrates Mass at Cameroon Airport – Rome Reports
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sister Clare Crockett Died 10 Years Ago Today – Catholic Arena on X
Trump Has Underestimated the Pope – Damian Thompson at The Spectator
An Especially Beautiful Byzantine Chant for Easter – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Mov
Young U.S. Men Overtake Women in Saying Religion is ‘Very Important’ – Cath World Rep
Catholics & Protestants Are Going To Need Each Other For What’s Coming – John Daniel Davidson
David Betz, Scholar at King’s College: The Coming European Civil War – Rod Dreher on X
The Quiet Retreat of Corporate America from DEI & LGBT – Gary Isbell at Trad, Fam, & Prop
Disappointing News Regarding the Cause for Fr. Walter Ciszek – Michael R. Heinlein on X
Easter’s Ancient Witness: What the Book of Enoch Reveals About the Son of Man – Cath Stan Mag
Donald Trump on Tensions With Pope Leo XIV: ‘I Have Nothing Against the Pope’ – Cath Wor Rep
Down Memory Lane – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Catholic Bishops Re-Catechize J.D. Vance & the Iran Nuclear Threat Myth – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Investigation ‘Ongoing’ in False Bomb Threat at Home of Pope Leo’s Brother – OSV News
POTUS Versus the Pontiff – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L., at National Post
Dialogue Uber Alles – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Can We See the Finances of San Diego Under Cardinal McElroy – Tony Seruga on X
Fr. Prevost Protesting the Deployment of Pershing Missiles in the 80s – Mahound’s Paradise on X
Landmark Study Finds Youths’ Mental Health Probs Increase after Gender ‘Transitions’ – Zeale
Pope Benedict XVI Rebukes Pope Leo XIV on Pacifism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Biden Knew of Covid Vaccine Stroke Risk & Covered It Up – Matt Margolis at PJ Media
Pulp-It Fiction & The Convert Surge – A Treasure To Be Shared
Ben Sasse’s Golgotha: Talking About His ‘Calling To Die’ With Ross Douthat – Rod Dreher
Gen Z Women Want a Gaggle of Kids & Sourdough Bread – The American Spectator
When a Prayer Makes You Uncomfortable – Kenneth Cramer at Catholic Stand Magazine
A Love Story: Lesia’s Side of the Story – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Cardinal Becciu is Corrupt to the Teeth – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why Catholics Should Claim Adam Smith – James Lawson at The Catholic Herald
Catholic Prayer to St. Joseph – Brother Joseph Freyaldenhoven at Catholic Stand Magazine
Indispensable Plato – Rhys Laverty at First Things
Top-10 News Stories for the Wednesday Evening Edition:
1. Pope Recommends Christians Pray the Rosary While Facing Mecca – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
2. Spot the Difference? Pope Leo XIV vs. Cardinal Sarah on Islam – Imtiaz Mahmood on X
3. Coloring Book Catholics: The Scourge of the Post-Vatican II Church! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. The Unexplained Shift in Pope Leo XIV’s January Consistory – Diane Montagna
5. Ayaan Hirsi Ali on Pope Leo XIV’s Ideas About Islam – Ayaan Hirsi Ali on X
6. Trump To Attend & Give Speech at the SSPX Consecrations – Irkutsk Ice Truckers
7. Pope Leo Says We Can Co-Exist With These Type of People – Deacon Nick Connelly on X
8. Leo Attributes Catholics’ Fears of Islam to Anti-Immigration Sentiments – Visegrád 24 on X
9. Seeking Christ Amidst Liturgical Abuse – Christina M. Sorrentino at Missio Dei Catholic
10. When the Neophyte, J.D. Vance, Corrects the Vicar of Christ – Msgr. Arthur Holquin, S.T.L.
Honorable Mention News Stories for the Wednesday Evening Edition:
The Almost-Greatness of Donald Trump & Leo XIV – Dan Hitchens at First Things
Shocking Decision by Pope Leo Not to Visit Martyred Monks of Algeria – Catholic Conclave
Why Catholic Converts Are Surging With an Unexpected Demographic – Julia Yost at WaPo
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Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
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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
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Barking Mad – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
America is a Special Country – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What A.I. Can’t Do – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Mamdani & the Extinction of the Mom-and-Pop Landlord – Gary Isbell at TFP
Here’s the Way to Save La Grande Trappe Monastery from Closing – Tradition, Family, & Property
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Christ Is King, No Matter Who Says It or Not – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
The Medical Establishment’s Consensus Has Been Shattered on Transgenderism – G. Isbell at TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
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