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Top-10 News Stories from Friday’s Edition:
1. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone Corrects Cardinal Roche Over T.L.M. – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. Charlie Kirk Recieved a Catholic Funeral Mass inside a Catholic Church – Bree Solstad
3. More Extraordinary Gaslighting: Cardinal Roche on the T.L.M. Yet Again – Diane Montagna
4. LeoWatch: The Fix is In; Rupnik Protected – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. The Massachusetts Bishops’ Polite Collapse – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
6. The Lost Sermons of St. Augustine of Hippo Found & Analyzed! – Jimmy Akin at Cathol Answers
7. Is Leo Trying Really Hard to Prevent Card. Marx From Going Into Schism? – Fr. A.J. McDonald
8. Ask Father: What’s Your Preferred English Translation of the Bible? – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Beyond Illusion: What “Yoga” Truly Is – Robert L. Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
10. Honolulu’s New Bishop in ‘Awe’ That God Chose Him in His ‘Unworthiness’ – OSV News
Honorable Mentioned:
Quod Gratis Asseritur, Gratis Negatur: Banning the T.L.M. with No Reason. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Anthony Fauci & Lukewarm Catholicism – Matthew Becklo at Catholic World Report
Sometimes Tolerance Means Making Children Cry – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Little Sister’s Great Mission: The Legacy of Mother Maria Stieren – Ed Pentin at NC Register
The Lost Sermons of St. Augustine of Hippo Found & Analyzed! – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers
Honolulu’s New Bishop in ‘Awe’ That God Chose Him in His ‘Unworthiness’ – OSV News
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV’s Itinerary for the Rest of 2026 – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV Issues New Constitution for Vatican City State – Catholic World Report
Is Leo Trying Really Hard to Prevent Card. Marx From Going Into Schism? – Fr. A.J. McDonald
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Modern Reform: A Cure for Which There Is No Disease – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal
A Must Read! Great History of Liberal Heterodoxy in the Archd. of Baltimore – Fr. A.J. McDonald
The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for August 2026 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand Mag
Pope Leo will Not Restore Latin Mass Permissions, Cardinal Roche Says – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
St. Francis of Assisi: The Gospel Way of Life – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone Corrects Cardinal Roche Over T.L.M. – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Charlie Kirk Recieved a Catholic Funeral Mass inside a Catholic Church – Bree Solstad
More Extraordinary Gaslighting: Cardinal Roche on the T.L.M. Yet Again – Diane Montagna
LeoWatch: The Fix is In; Rupnik Protected – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bishop of Providence Going on a Gay Pride Propaganda Tour – Bree Solstad
Ask Father: What’s Your Preferred English Translation of the Bible? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Beyond Illusion: What “Yoga” Truly Is – Robert L. Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
Quod Gratis Asseritur, Gratis Negatur: Banning the T.L.M. with No Reason. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Sometimes Tolerance Means Making Children Cry – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Hammers & Sickles Coming Soon to a Town Near You – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
“Shrinking” Vocations: The McGrath Report on Seminary Reform – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at CC
Archb. Cordileone Discusses Future of T.L.M. Restrictions, Wants ‘Easier Access’ – EWTN News
How a Philly Priest Used A.I. & LeBron James to Fill the Pews – Alyssa Murphy at Church Pop
St. Ignatius of Loyola: Madman or Militant Monk? – Sean Fitzpatrick at Catholic Exchange
Video: Who Can Interpret the Bible? – John Bergsma at St. Paul Center
Announcing the Winners of the 2026 Jane Greer Memorial Poetry Contest – Dappled Things
The Massachusetts Bishops’ Polite Collapse – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Anthony Fauci & Lukewarm Catholicism – Matthew Becklo at Catholic World Report
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
‘Insulted’ Mom Yanks Kids From School After Pride Video Shown Without Notice – California Post
Rallies Planned for Upcoming Fever Games After Sophie Cunningham-Storm Drama – NY Post
The Left Can’t Erase Moms & Dads Despite How Hard They Try – Josh Wood at The Federalist
Do Step-Parents Matter? – Nick Spencer at Them Before Us
Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Raw Broadside against the Hypocrisy of America’s Elite Universities – E.J. Prince at Chronicles
Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Thursday Edition:
1. Does It Feel to You as if Something Is Building to an Explosive Point? – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Overnight, Funeral Rites Got Corrupted Until These Became Normal – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Ross Douthat Leaves, Joins 60 Minutes – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
4. The Catholic Left in a Nutshell – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. The Questions the Providence Diocese Would Not Answer – Lepanto Institute
6. I Guess the Science Wasn’t Settled – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Rhode Isl. Shooting Suspect Was Recipient of Miraculous Healing Decreed by Vatican – CWR
8. Nolan’s Odyssey – Or Why Conservatism Will Always Lose – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
9. Divine Worsh. Prefect Roche: Leo Won’t Change Traditionis or Go Back to Summorum – R Cæli
10. Video: Demonic Pagan Worship In Cathedr. Scandalizes Catholics Everywhere – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Honorable Mentioned:
The Lebron James Mass Photo Was Fake, Priest Who Posted It Has No Regrets – Zelda Caldwell
‘My Family were Both Slaves & Slaveowners’ Pope Leo – Catholic Arena
The Worst Kind of Catholic Politician – Edward Barrett-Shortt at Catholic Herald
Pope Leo Speaks on Being American & When He’ll Visit the United States – Angelus News
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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
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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:
For Americans Who Think It Can’t Happen Here – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fails Every Time It Is Tried – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Yes on the A.M. Radio in Every Vehicle Act – Star Parker at Townhall
Poland, the Knight of Nations – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Canaries in the Mine: Jews Fleeing Canada Due to Anti-Semitic Violence – The Americ Catholic
Rare Ceiling Fresco f/Pompeii; Archaeologists Reassembling Like a Puzzle – Smithsonian
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Uber Drivers Reveal Rider Red Flags-They Reject Trips; Habits that Tank Ratings – Travel + Leis
Lest We Forget – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
12 Essential Drinks that Offer a Sip of American History – Shannon Mustipher at Saveur
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