Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Kicked Off in St. Augustine, Florida – Jeffrey Bruno
The Real Spirit of Vatican II – H.W. Crocker, III, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
St. Philip Neri: Rome’s Apostle of Joy – Andrew Cusack at The Catholic Herald
May the Month of Mary:
The Legacy of Mary’s Motherhood from Guadalupe to the Vatican – Manolito S. Jaldon, Jr., D.Min.
The Blessed Virgin Mary as the True “Mother Earth” – Benjamin John
Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas Encyclical:
The Real Message of Magnifica Humanitas – Michael Haynes at The Catholic Herald
When to Say ‘No’ to A.I. in the Classroom & at Home – National Catholic Register
In Encyclical, Pope Apologizes For Slavery – AP via Spirit Daily Blog
A Boomer, But An Augustinian: On Magnifica Humanitas – Jacob Phillips at First Things
A Few Things About Magnifica Humanitas That Caught My Eye – Kathryn Jean Lopez
15 Quotes From Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas – National Catholic Register
These Are the Key Points of ‘Magnifica Humanitas’, the First Encyclical of Leo – Rome Reports
On the 135th Anniversary of Rerum Novarum: An Overview of Pope Leo XIII – Rorate Cæli
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Pre-Publication Video Review of Cambridge N.R.S.V.u.e. Diadem Ref. Ed. – Catholic Bible Talk
An Art Deco Inspired Cemetery in Argentina – Bensozia
Ask Father: Is It a Sin to Take a 15 Minute Leave During a Terrible Homily? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Infidelity in Plain Sight by the Heretical Austrian Priest’s Girlfriend – Catholic Conclave
Stupid Puritan Tricks, Or, Cheap Dating Advice for Gen Z – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Video: Tucho Criticizes Benedict XVI for Decrying Communist Theology – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The Prayerful Posse on Pope Leo Honoring Iran – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
All Our Actions Must Be Gilded With Meekness: Here’s Why – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
Gold Watch, Or, The Cheapening of Sainthood of Post-Vatican II Popes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Rugo Stone & McCrery Architects at Holy Spirit Church in Annandale, VA – Liturgical Arts Journal
Leo XIV Elevates a Pro-Gay Bishop in Honduras – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Pope Leo XIV & This Wit Free Age – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
Austrian Diocese: May isn’t Mary’s Month but Month of Cabaret & Stand-Up – Catholic Conclave
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from the Rest:
A History of God’s Love in the Old Testament – Russell M. Lawson at Catholic Exchange
Catholicism & Multiculturalism – Patrick Neve at The Catholic Herald
Are More People Going To Church Because Fewer Are Going To College? – The Federalist
Reclaim the Environment, Catholic Style: Rooted in Truth, Not Secular Ideology – Church Pop
The Spiritual Richness of Babette’s Feast – Adam Seiler at Dappled Things
Can Syria’s Christians Survive Under Al-Sharaa? – John Pontifex at The Catholic Herald
Warning: Mature Content: Gen Z Is Done with Sex Scenes – Sami Parker at Live Action
Rome Scholars Shocked by Lost Medieval Catholic Book Hiding Oldest English Poem – Crux
Sex & Catholic Social Teaching – Helen M. Alvaré, M.A., at What We Need Now
In Defence of Nepotism – Delphine Chui at The Catholic Herald
Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Enrollment Cliff: Which Schools Will Survive? – Jay Caspian Kang, M.F.A., at The New Yorker
Top-10 News Stories for the Monday Afternoon Edition:
1. LeoWatch: Pope Bob Abolishes War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Prelate Confirms Departure of Heretical Austrian Priest with ‘Mission to Party’ – Cath Concl
3. W.D.T.P.R.S. – Pentecost Monday: Feast of the Lacrimation of Paul VI – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Pope Leo Put Gandalf in His First Encyclical: A Tolkien Quote – Church Pop
5. ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ on A.I.: Six Things Catholics Must Know – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
6. Jesuit Trained German Theologian Lays Out Plans to Destroy the Catholic Church – Cath Concl
7. Excommunication Bull from Cardinal Humbert Laid on Hagia Sophia High Altar – Erick Ybarra
8. To Hell With Karl Marx – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at The American Spectator
9. Christian Tattoos as the Answer to Islamic Slavery – Mark Powell at The Daily Declaration
10. Tolkien, Beethoven, M.L.K. Jr., & Hannah Arendt All in Magnifica Humanitas – The CWR
Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Monday Afternoon Edition:
Netherlands: Boy Denied Confirmation for Calling L.G.B.T.Q. Activism “Nonsense” – HIE
The Anthropology Crisis Beneath the Church’s Sexual Debate – Catholic Unscripted
Five Things to Know About ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ – Zeale
Top-10 News Stories for the Monday Morning Edition:
1. The California Rosary Rally that Confronted the Unimaginable – Tradition, Family, & Property
2. Major Newswoman Confused God Mentioned in Declaration of Independence – J. Budziszewski
3. Jesuit Trained German Theologian Lays Out Plans to Destroy the Catholic Church – Cath Concl
4. Inside “Magnifica Humanitas”: Pope Leo XIV Rejects Transhumanism – Diane Montagna
5. LeoWatch: New Encyclical is 184 Pages Long! – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. Ask Father: “Ghost” or “Spirit”, Which Is It? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Fearing Fiducia Supplicans is Being Threatened, James Martin Spins Leo – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8. Brilliant Strategy for New Superhero Movie for Kids? Let’s Attack Christian Dads! – CMR
9. Trump’s $weetheart I.R.S. Deal: Pure Corruption – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Substack
10. Vatican II was a Huge Self Inflicted Wound on Mother Church – The American Catholic
Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Monday Morning Edition:
The Scriptural Symbolism of Birds – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
Peace, Unity, & A.I.: What Pope Leo’s Messages Reveal About His Thought – The Reg
The ‘Unforgivable Sin’? What Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit Really Means – Church Pop
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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
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Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
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Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
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Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Why Catholics Should Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday – Matthew J. Franck, Ph.D.
Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The California Rosary Rally that Confronted the Unimaginable – Tradition, Family, & Property
How the E.U. Quietly Rewired the Politics of Marriage – Tobias Teuscher
Supreme Court Justice Scalia’s Catholic Faith – James Rosen at The Catholic World Report
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Young Oikophobes – Rachel Lu, Ph.D., at Law & Liberty
When President Trump Discusses Iran at This Point – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Remembering “America’s Son” on Memorial Day – N. Fulkerson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Japan’s No. 1 Matcha Chain is Finally in the U.S. – Fiona Chandra at Food & Wine
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