MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1. What does Cardinal Becciu know about Francis? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
2. The U. S. Bishops Promote a Protégé to the Rapist Theodore McCarrick – George Neumayr
3. Chattanooga Catholics Call for Removal of Knoxville Bishop – Chattanooga Times Free Press
4. Peter Kreeft Predicts Doom for Our Culture, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
5. Secret Call Between Cardinal, Pope Played In Courtroom – Ph. Pullella/Reuters/Yahoo!News
6. Cyril of Alexandria’s Lost Work is Found & Translated – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
7. Vatican’s Star Witness Testimony in Trial of the Century May Have Backfired on Francis – Crux
8. Was Jesus Transgender? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
9. Nun Who Wowed ‘The Voice of Italy’ becomes Waitress in Spain – A. Giuffrida at The Guardian
10. (tie) ‘Dead Duck’? Providence Bishop Tobin gets Coadjutor – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
10. (tie) The Waning of the West & the Future of the Church – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Year of the Eucharist:
Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano; Podcast – Blessed Carlo Acutis via Highway to Heaven
Carlo Acutis Comic Book: Meet the Teenager who Loved the Eucharist – C. N. A./The C. W. R.
Advent:
The Smell of Christmas – Elizabeth McClung at Catholic Stand
Advent in God’s Time – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
A Particularly Eucharistic Advent – Fr. Roger Landry at National Catholic Register
The First Sunday of Advent 2022 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
A Vigilant Heart: A Day-by-Day Blessing for Advent Week One – Fr. Peter J. Cameron, O.P./Aleteia
Synod on Synodality:
The Synod Can Never Achieve Making the Church ‘Catholic in a Different Way’ – Gavin Ashenden
Christendom:
Dominican Theologian to German Bishop Bätzing: Supporting Sodomy is Modernist Heresy – Reg
Confusion & It’s Costs – Francis X. Maier at First Things
Pope Tells Orthodox Pick a Date for Easter & We’ll Accept, & More Links – Tito Edwards/Register
Pope Francis, Revolution or Restoration at Caritas Internationalis? – Andrea Gagliarducci
Becciu ‘Coulda-Been-Pope’ Lawsuit Dismissed – The Pillar
Vatican Memos: Financial Office Risked Becoming ‘a Charade’ – The Pillar
Cardinal Sarah to E. W. T. N. News: ‘Religious Liberty Is Under Threat in the West, Too’ – Register
The Importance of Easter 2025 for Ecumenical Dialogue, Unity – Ines A. Murzaku at The C. W. R.
Vatican Seeks to Thwart Ex-Auditor General’s Lawsuit – Edward Pentin at N. C. Register
Africa:
Will the Catholic World Rally to Defend Imperiled Bishop in Eritrea? – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
South America:
Canonization Cause for ‘Red Archbishop’ Spurs Controversy in Brazil – Eduardo C. Lima at Crux
America:
Broglio & the Politics of Affiliation – J. D. Flynn at The Pillar
Business Expert Unveils New Strategy to Defeat Planned Parenthood – Jen. Sokol/N. C. Register
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Stika, Knoxville Diocese to Face Apostolic Visitation – The Pillar
Positive News from the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Michael R. Heinlein at The C. W. R.
Black Christian Marxism Worse than White Christian Nationalism; Homily from Hell – Dav. L. Gray
Detroit Bishop Calls for Penitential Advent after Passage of Abortion Initiative – C. N. A.
Europe:
German Bishops Relax Restrictions for S. S. A., Divorced-Remarried Church Workers – E. Pentin
China:
Why has a Hong Kong Court Fined Cardinal Zen? – The Pillar
Vatican: China Violated Terms of Agreement With Bishop Installation – C. N. A./The C. W. R.
Francis “Shocked” to Discover that China is Ruled by Baddies; Satire – Eccles is Saved
Culture:
The Dictatorship of Sentimentalism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Canadian Capitalist Culture Of Death – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Religion:
Canadian Church Creates a Demonic Suicide Prayer; Video – Matt Walsh via C. M. R.
The Thomas Achord – Alastair Roberts Mess – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Free Enterprise:
Christmas Shopping? Check Out These Gifts Handmade by Monks & Nuns – Zelda Caldwell
Christmas 2022: Small Catholic Businesses Offer Meaningful Gifts for All – The C. W. R.
Advent & Christmas Sale, 30% Off Catholic Products; Books, Kids Gifts, Etc. – Slaying Dragons
Catholic Businesses Need Our Support Too – Catholic365
#iGiveCatholic Returns for ‘Giving Tuesday’ – Jim Graves at National Catholic Register
Spirituality:
Be Grateful for Whatever Remains after the Losses – David Mills at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Learning to Love Jesus – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
Padre Pio has a Special Heart for Parents with Sick Children – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Politics:
The Connection Between Climate-Alarmism & Abortion – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Three Takeaways from the Latest Acrimonious Election Cycle – David Mills at N. C. Register
Athletics:
World Cup: Brazilian Coach Prays the Rosary During Training Session – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Short Links:
Now This Was Awesome – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
A thank you to our sponsor: Meghan Ashley Styling
