AFTERNOON UPDATE, 12:20 P.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:
Prayers for Pope Leo XIV – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Today Is the 20th Anniversary of St. Carlo Acutis’ Death – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Live Updates: Pope Leo XIV’s Health & Preparations for Surgery – National Catholic Register
Six Bible Verses to Pray for Pope Leo XIV as He Faces Surgery – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar – The Timman at Saint Louis Catholic
Pope Leo XIV Keeping Regular Schedule in Lead-up to Surgery – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
St. Carlo Acutis’ Doctors Recall His Last Days in the Hospital – Courtney Mares at EWTN News
Leo Has Raised the Bar on Transparency About Papal Health: Is There a Cost? – C. Collins at Crux
Carlo Acutis & the Four Popes – Courtney Mares at EWTN News
Columbus, Marco Rubio, & the Nations – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
A Virtual Tour of 12 Key Places in Carlo Acutis’ Life – Aline Iaschine at Aleteia
On the Columbus Quadricentennial – Pope Leo XIII via The Catholic Thing
Top-Ten News Stories for this mornings Monday Edition:
1. The Decree From the Bishop of Gaylord Is a Complete Joke – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. What Homosexual Clergy Fear the Most – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
3. What We Know About Pope Leo XIV’s Health – Victoria Cardiel at EWTN News
4. What’s Wrong with the Novus Ordo? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
5. Israelis Attack Olive Trees Belonging to Only Entirely Christian Village in Holy Land – Zenit
6. Exorcist Sues for Defamation – Christine Niles, J.D., at Forward Boldly
7. Fr. Charles Murr: The Church Put a Freemason In-Charge of Redefining Liturgy – Info Vaticana
8. Growth of Chesterton Schools Network Reflects Hunger for Faith & Virtue – Zeale
9. The Deceptive Tactics of the Silent Revolution Engulfing the Church – Bishop Robert Mutsaerts
10. You can be for the Death Penalty & still be a Catholic in Good Standing – The Americ Catholic
Honorable Mentioned:
Most Holy Redeemer – the Story Continues – S. Chessman at The Society Of St. Hugh Of Cluny
Can a Catholic Disagree With the Pope on the Death Penalty? – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Pope Leo XIV & the New Generation – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
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MORNING ROUNDUP, 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What We Know About Pope Leo XIV’s Health – Victoria Cardiel at EWTN News
Israelis Attack Olive Trees Belonging to the Only Entirely Christian Village in Holy Land – Zenit
Growth of Chesterton Schools Network Reflects Hunger for Faith & Virtue – Zeale
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus Address Given Oct. 11, 2026 – OSV News
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
October 10, 732: Charles Martel Saves Christendom – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
In 1492. . . – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Lepanto, Christopher Columbus, & Our Lady of Guadalupe – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
Medieval Culture for Modern Artists – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowledge
President Trump Salutes Columbus – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Did Vatican II Reject the Confessional State or the State’s Duty to Care for Religion? – Rory Fox
How Do You Sell Tradition in a Highly Secularised Society? – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Stand
Cardinal Müller Defends Mary’s Title “Co-Redemptrix” – Diane Montagna
Video: How Do You Answer “Who Are You to Judge?” – Christ Stefanik & Dr. Cary Dabney
The Decree From the Bishop of Gaylord Is a Complete Joke – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Homosexual Clergy Fear the Most – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
What’s Wrong with the Novus Ordo? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Exorcist Sues for Defamation – Christine Niles, J.D., at Forward Boldly
The Deceptive Tactics of the Silent Revolution Engulfing the Church – Bishop Robert Mutsaerts
You can be for the Death Penalty & still be a Catholic in Good Standing – The American Catholic
Most Holy Redeemer – the Story Continues – S. Chessman at The Society Of St. Hugh Of Cluny
Can a Catholic Disagree With the Pope on the Death Penalty? – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Pope Leo XIV & the New Generation – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Father Petri’s 10 Quick Tips on Confession – Alyssa Murphy at National Catholic Register
Amoris Lætitia Confab Bishops Ask to See “What Is Good” In Cohabiting Couples – Info Vaticana
Many Australian Catholics Who Skip Mass Still Keep the Faith, Bishops’ Study Finds – The CWR
How Our Lady of the Rosary Led A Satanist to Sainthood – Alyssa Murphy at Church Pop
Fr. Charles Murr: The Church Put a Freemason In-Charge of Redefining Liturgy – Info Vaticana
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Report: 25% of Belgian Euthanasia Patients in 2025 Were Not Terminally Ill – Live Action
Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Sunday Edition:
1. Pray for Pope Leo Who Is to Undergo Surgery to Remove a Lung Tumor! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. Pope Leo XIV Picks the Man to Put St Peter’s Back in Order – Fr. M.B. at Silere Non Possum
3. 17-Yr-Old Creates Grand Sculpture of St. Michael the Archangel Standing 22 ft Tall – Chur Pop
4. But for Harvard? – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
5. The Truth About Christopher Columbus – The Crucesignati
6. Full Contact Martial Arts as Mandatory Seminary Training – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Understanding the Decline of Faith Post-Vatican II & What To Do About It – Catholic Exchange
8. Too Many Young Men Don’t Know how to Be a Gentleman – L. Sax at Institute for Family Studies
9. Cath Charities Partners w/Hamas-Linked I.C.N.A. to Bring Afghan Muslims to Kansas – Com Cl
10. Review: Douay-Rheims Reader’s Edition from TAN Books – Catholic Bible Talk
Honorable Mentioned:
The Real History of the Rosary – Dawn Marie Beutner at Becoming Saints
Continued: 25 American Catholic Novels (1776-2026) – Craft + Practice
Marriage In Jeopardy? – The Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
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 (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
