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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Tomb of the Man Who Built the Trojan Horse – John Byron Kuhner
Blessed Rother Film Sparks Hope for New Saints Inspired by Martyr’s Life – OSV News
A WWII Spy Novel That Reinvigorates the Genre for a New Audience – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Are You an American Catholic in Rome? The Place to Go to See Leo Up Close – Rome Reports
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Fr. Javier Aizpún of Pamplona Calls for the Reconquista of Morocco, Finish the Job! – Cath Arena
An Explanation of the 2026 Ceuta Border Incident – Leo Magazine
Sometimes Priests & Prelates Should Just Keep Their Mouths Shut – Gene M. Van Son at CSM
Bravo: Diocese of El Paso Forced to End Child Trafficking Operation – Complicit Clergy
Leo Would Sooner Chew Ground Class Than Give Trump a Papal Visit – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Mexico: “Bishop” Publicly States Rainbow Sin Is “Natural” & “Not a Sin” – Radical Fidelity
Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
St. Athanasius & the Deuterocanon (vs. Javier Perdomo) – Dave Armstrong at Biblical Evidence. . .
What the Liturgical Wars were Like Prior to Vatican II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Intellectual Genocide of the Church in the Netherlands – Robbert Leusink at Gorcum 17
The Insidious Deception of the Born Again Sect – David Martin at The Daily Knight
Markos Kampanis’ Work for Two Byzantine Private Family Chapels – Liturgical Arts Journal
Video: I Went to Break My Family’s Spiritual Chains – Here’s What Actually Happened – UM
Foreigner as Curse: Holistic Reading of the Old Testament on Migration – Unam Sanctam Cathol
New Find of Ancient Aramaic Bible Manuscript Shows Usage of Icons in 1st Century – Xing, Ph.D.
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Spanish Bishops’ President: ‘The Invasion of Ceuta Is a Test, Demography Is a Weapon’ – The Reg
31 Christians Killed in Nigeria, Including Eleven Children & a Priest – Catholic World Report
Cardinal: Nigeria’s Pres. Has Rejected Bishops’ Concerns About State of Country – EWTN News
Spokane Bishop Calls for Prayer as Wildfires Force 65,000 to Evacuate – Angelus News
Mary Statue Stands Alone & Gives Hope After Fires Wipe Out Parts of Spokane – Church Pop
The Church of Wellness Is Not Making the Cut – Johanna Duncan at Word On Fire
How Harsh Should Your Penance Be? – Fr. Gabriel Mosher at Catholic Answers Magazine
Bp. Schneider: Nothing More Dangerous for Religion than Interference w/Liturgy – Mch. Haynes
What Might Be Pope Leo’s Goal for China? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Video: Anthony Stine: Cupich Says T.L.M. Weakens the Catholic Church on What? – Joe McLane
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Court Temporarily Shields Catholic Groups From New York Assisted Suicide Law – Live Action
The Wreckovation of the Zurich Convention Center: 1900 vs. 2026 – The Art Of Purpose
Video: No Longer a “Conspiracy Theory”; Birth Control in Our Drinking Water – The Loop Cast
15th-Century German Armor Went Hard – Thinking West
Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Tuesday Edition:
1. Spanish Report Fuels Anxiety Over Pope Leo’s Intention Regarding the T.L.M. – Diane Montagna
2. The Real Reason that Substack is Collapsing – Scott Carney at Magnetic North
3. Rome: Sodom & Gomorrah Struck Down for Anti-Immigration, Not Homosexuality – ChristianH
4. Please Pray For Frederica Mathewes-Green! – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
5. Spanish Publication Alleges Leo Against the T.L.M., Thinks It’s Unimportant – Niwa Limbu
6. A Tale of Two Cardinals: Unity in Diversity vs. Unity in Uniformity; Sarah & Cupich – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. The Great Deception: How The West Was Lost, & How to Win It Back – David Torkington
8. St. Joseph Was Not Silent in Scripture, So What Did He Say? – Scott Smith, Esq.
9. Is Pope Leo Maintaining a T.L.M. ‘Gray Area’? – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
10. Statue Survives Shocking Fires in Spokane, Washington – Catholic Arena
Honorable Mentioned:
Exploring Carthusian Liturgical Architecture – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Fishwrap was Fair on S.S.P.X. Schism, but Let Me Rant! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Video: Nude Pride Display at a Cathedral. . . The Bishop’s Astonishing Response – Raymond Arroyo
The Wondrous Gift of the Priesthood – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
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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:
Spokane Blazes Not “Climate Change”. Sorry, Nut-Jobs. – Dad29
Video: Why Marco Rubio Won’t Run Against J.D. Vance – Michael Knowles
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