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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ross Douthat Leaves, Joins 60 Minutes – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
Five Back-To-School Lessons From “Nun Girl Summer” – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Nuns Who Make Altar Linens in Rome: Figlie di San Giuseppe di Rivalba – Liturgical Arts Journal
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV: I Still Have a Great Love for America – Catholic World Report
Pope Leo Speaks on Being American & When He’ll Visit the United States – Angelus News
‘My Family were Both Slaves & Slaveowners’ Pope Leo – Catholic Arena
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Divine Worship Prefect Roche: Leo Won’t Change Traditionis or Go Back to Summorum – R Cæli
Overnight Funeral Rites Got Corrupted Until These Became Normal – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Catholic Left in a Nutshell – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Nolan’s Odyssey – Or Why Conservatism Will Always Lose – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Blessed Solanus Casey – July 30 – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Video: Demonic Pagan Worship In Cathedral Scandalizes Catholics Everywhere – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
The Liturgical Theology of Priestly Vestments – Tarcicius via The American Catholic
Be Silent, Be Still – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
Does It Feel to You as if Something Is Building to an Explosive Point? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fix Your Eyes on the Crucifix & Everthing Becomes Small for You – St. Teresa of Avila
Archbishop Wester Claims Muslims Have ‘God-Given Right’ To Build Mosque – Complicit Clergy
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Blessed Solanus Casey Took the Name “Solanus” for a Reason – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Rhode Island Shooting Suspect Was Recipient of Miraculous Healing Decreed by Vatican – CWR
The Questions the Providence Diocese Would Not Answer – Lepanto Institute
Archb. Wester Defends Mosque in New Mexico, Attacks ‘Anti-Muslim Sentiment’ – EWTN News
Wildfires in Spain Force Augustinian Nuns to Evacuate Monastery – Toronto Catholic Register
The Lebron James Mass Photo Was Fake, Priest Who Posted It Has No Regrets – Zelda Caldwell
Medjugorje Statue Fully Restored After Vandalism, Suspect Arrested – Church PopXXX
Video: My Official Position on Medjugorje: Is it Legit? – Joe McLane
Lawyer for Rupnik Victims Being ‘Fobbed Off’ by Vatican’s Total Secrecy – Michael Haynes at CH
Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’: Seeing Homer’s Story Through Epic Tradition – Dr. Alex Taylor at Word On Fire
Meet the 21st-Century Brazilians on the Path to Sainthood – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Why Families Should See Children as Contributors, Not Costs – J.C. Miller at Crisis Magazine
America’s Housing Shortage Is Turning Into a Moral Crisis – National Catholic Register
The Worst Kind of Catholic Politician – Edward Barrett-Shortt at Catholic Herald
Studies Find Snapchat Exposes Children to Sexual, Violent Content – Mary Rose at Zeale
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Summer Reading List: 2026 – George Weigel at First Things
Recent Editions:
VVEDNESDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
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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
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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
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
I Guess the Science Wasn’t Settled – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Brussels’ Silence on Turkish Occupation of Cyprus “Cowardice in a Diplomat’s Suit” – TEC
Lost History – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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