MORNING ROUNDUP at 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Rights Group Urges Quick Release of Christians Detained Over TikTok Video in Egypt – The Reg
Ahead of Halloween, Catholic Group’s Timely Reminder – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
A Historic Altarpiece Brought Back to Life – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus Address Given October 25, 2026 – OSV News
King Charles Bestows a Title Associated with Windsor Castle to Pope Leo XIV – Zenit
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Pope Leo XIV: Everything is as It Was? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Henry V, Shakespeare, & Just War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Letter Confirms Rome Barred T.L.M. Pilgrimage from Entering St. Peter’s – Diane Montagna
611 Years Since Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Behold the New Face of the Synodal Priesthood: Fr. Roberto Fiscer, Tranny Cosplayer – Com Cler
The Girl Who Reversed Agincourt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Ominous Beauty of a Medieval October – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowledge
Contemplate the Rosary: More Aids – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Protomartyr of Wales – Denis Trull at The Inscapist
The Female Padre Pio of Our Times – California Catholic Daily
God has High Expectations for All Sinners – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
Venite Ad Me Released by the Vatican – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Joy in Finding Jesus – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand Magazine
Fr. Chad Ripperger Got the “Let’s Take a Break” Talk – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
Novena to St. Raphael, Angel of Joy & Healing – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Traditionalism & Orthodoxy—The Two Don’t Necessarily Go Together – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Milwaukee Archbishop Grob Issues ‘Public Apology’ Over White House Meeting – NC Register
The Idolatry of Politics – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, Ed.D., S.T.D., at The Catholic World Report
Cupich Facing New Controversy Over Award Given to Pro-Abortion Donor – Tim Daniels at Zenit
The Slippery Tales of Fr. James Martin S.J. – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
The Difficulties of Forgiving & a Practical Path into Choosing Mercy – Catholic Exchange
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Spiritual Yearning in an Age of Secularization – David McPherson, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Bishop Barron Shows Germany’s Critics What Courage Looks Like – S.A. McCarthy at Am Spect
Top-Ten News Stories from this mornings Sunday Edition:
1. Fr. Ripperger’s Private File Is Worse Than I Thought – David L. Gray, Th.M., at The Gray Report
2. Leo Appoints a Theologian Who Criticized P. Francis & Traditionis Custodes – Fr. A.J. McDonald
3. Why Was Ripperger Silenced While Sodomy Peddler, James Martin, S.J., Is Free? – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Why OnePeterFive (1 Peter 5) Changed – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
5. When I Felt the Smoke of Satan – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
6. Leo Will Not Participate in Controversial Ecumenical Assisi Prayer Summit – Zenit
7. Do You Do This Without Realizing It? Popular Superstitions That Confuse Catholics – Chur Pop
8. Celebrity Bishops & Priests Should Be Rare but Safe – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
9. Archb. Cordileone on Why Young Catholics are Picking Catholicism Over Secularism – Ch Pop
10. New Vatican Theologians Highlight Doctrinal Chaos at Heart of the Curia – Michael Haynes
Honorable Mentioned:
The Search for Catholic Community Doesn’t Have to End at Sunday Mass – Natl Catholic Register
My Stepdad Is Serving 200 Years – Them Before Us
Diana Montagna Discusses Leo & T.L.M.; What’s Really Happening in Rome? – Complicit Clergy
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
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Decline & Fall – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Christ the Redeemer, Brazil – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
You Do Not Distrust Polling Enough – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
America’s New Right Believes That Savagery Is the Key to Victory – Noah Smith at Noahpinion
Predicting the Future is Challenging – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
She Wants You In Jail or Dead – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
CBS/YouGov Poll: Predicted Harris Over Trump by 3, Now Talarico by 2 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Accuracy of Prediction Markets – Alex Tabarrok at Marginal Revolution
Viking Kitten! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pp. Leo, Chris Pratt Come Together for New Documentary About Tomb of St. Peter – EWTN News
