MORNING ROUNDUP:
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
1950: When the Muslim Queen of Egypt Converted to Catholicism – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Priestly Ordinations Rise in America – Jack Figge at The Pillar
The Unexpected Return of the American Nuns – Johanna Duncan at Word On Fire
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of July – Catholic World Report
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: Christopher West Answers Your Questions About Sex, Dating, & Gender – Chris Stefanik
The Gaslighting Began Early With Vatican II – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
When Hatred Calls Itself Virtue: The Demonization of Ann Widdecombe – Nuntiatoria
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn on the Vendée Genocide – Catholic Arena
Video: The Notorious Clown Mass – Ad Voluntas Tua
The Moment When Jillian Michaels Realizes that Jesus was Actually a Real Person – CMR
Satire: Clergy Assignments Are In: Your Favorite Priest Got Banished to Mars – Irk Ice Truckers
Rome Rejects Claim Leo Speaks as a Politician, Says Opinions on Migrants are Gospel – Com Cler
Video: Card. McElroy Heretically Blathers on Accepting Sin at Depraved Meeting – A. Stine, Ph.D.
End of Life Care: What is Not Required – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Eight-Year Betrayal of Chinese Catholics – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at Crisis Magazine
Bish. Aillet: Catholic Lawmakers Who Back Euthanasia Won’t Receive Communion – EWTN News
Police Say Ann Widdecombe’s Killing Was a ‘Targeted Attack’ – Zeale
B.B.C. Correspondent David Willey, Longtime Vatican & Papal Chronicler, Dies at 93 – CWR
20 Years Post War, Lebanese Christians Suffer Armed Conflict Once Again – Rome Reports
The Case for More Latin at Mass – Thomas Graf at Catholic Answers Magazine
Catholics & Physician-Assisted Suicide – Marie Brousseau at Catholic Exchange
Eduard Habsburg: Why Christianity Remains Europe’s Foundation – J.C. Bentz at Catholic Herald
Why Catholics Should Support England in the World Cup! – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Study: Becoming a Monk & Living in a Monastery Increases Life Expectancy – Zenit
How St. Kateri Tekakwitha Led Me to the Priesthood – Jacqueline Burkepile at Church Pop
Pilgrimage to Brazil’s Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father Draws 4 Million – NC Register
A Scholarly Look at Fatima Secrets: Recent Research – Kevin J. Symonds, M.A., at 1 Peter 5
Church in Germany Officially Investigates Marian Apparitions of Sievernich – Info Vaticana
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Is There Any Route Back for the S.S.P.X.? – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., at The Spectator
R.I.P. Ann Widdecombe & Shame on Her Haters – Tom Slater at Spiked
Who Cares About Lindsey Graham’s Private Life? – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
The Archdiocese of Detroit Is Running Out of Priests, Parishioners, & Time – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D.
Too Catholic To Be French Officers – Hélène de Lauzun at The European Conservative
Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Something Missing from High School Curricula – Jack Trent at Word On Fire
Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Tuesday Edition:
1. Unique Catholic University Doubles Its Footprint, Literally – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
2. The Renovation of Immaculate Conception Church in Omaha, Nebraska – Liturgical Arts Journ
3. That Cardinal Fernández Leads the D.D.F. is a Tragedy That Borders on Terror – Max Root
4. The Inside Story Behind the ‘Apache Christ’ Controversy in Mescalero – Lepanto Institute
5. Egypt’s Soccer Team Recited Anti-Christian Prayer Before World Cup Match – M. Rose at Zeale
6. Understanding the Conflicted Soul of Paul VI – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & San
7. Chicago Archdiocese Investigates Sex Abuse Accusation Against Fr. Pfleger – EWTN News
8. The Limits of Tolerance: Cultural Exchanges are a Good Thing, Unless. . . – Ph. F. Lawler, Ph.D.
9. Surprised by Joy: How a Podcast Hosted by Nuns Took Over the Internet – Nat Catholic Register
10. John 6:63. . . Against the Real Presence – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Recent Editions:
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Catholic References:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
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
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – 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
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
12 Catholic Americans Who Helped Shape the United States – Catholic World Report
The Eucharist in America: Five Centuries of Faith That Shaped a Nation – EWTN News
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
July 13, 2024: Lest We Forget – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Our Politicians Can Lie to Us, According to S.C.O.T.U.S. – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Mag
Henry Nowak & the Tyranny of State ‘Anti-Racism’ – Brendan O’Neil at Spiked
Video: Most Spoken Language on Earth Has Almost No Native Speakers – Airlearn Language Show
Renaissance Illustrations to Marco Polo – Bensozia
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Softening Brutalist Architecture With Plants – Megan Gafford at Fashionably Late Takes
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