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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Economics Paper Suggests Mass Decline Tied To Vatican II Implementation – CNA via CWR

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo Holding Back the Tears at the Consecration at Mass in Castel Gandolfo – Catholic Sat
Did Pope Leo XIV Sign a Pokémon Card? Here’s What Really Happened – Church Pop
Pop Leo XIV To Receive Pro-LGBTQ+ Group At The Vatican – Complicit Clergy
EWTN to Carry Pope Leo XIV’s First-Ever Digital Visit With America’s Catholic Youth – The Reg

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Catholic Devotions for 16th August – Catholic Conclave

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Prophetic African Apparition Will Have A New Shrine in Philly – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Study: Catholic Law Grads Outpace Secular Peers In Practice, Purpose, & Civic Life – CWR
The Veracity of the Assumption, Ecclesiastical Tradition, Not Historical Evidence – Erick Ybarra
The Heinous Crimes of Newark Aux Bp Elias R. Lorenzo, May Receive Red Hat – The Taos Tattler
Pennsylvania Priest Placed On Administrative Leave After Confessing Cheating – The Reg
Is a Christian King Prepared To Rule a Post-Christian Britain? – Jonathan Van Maren at The EC
Synodality with Raymond Arroyo – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Gaza, Israel & the Catholic Church: No Easy Answers – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal
Is Just-War Thinking Obsolete? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Switzerland Diocese, Pride Slam, & the Queer Bible – Catholic Conclave
What Divorce Really Does to Children – Katy Faust & Josh Wood at Them Before Us
Madonna Calls Pope to Gaza & Leo’s First Hundred Days – Prayerful Posse & Raymond Arroyo
Europe in Distress – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
Australian Doctor Loses License After Sharing Pro-life Social Media Posts – Live Action News
Church Academic Exposes ‘Owners’ Of Mozambique Terrorism – Ngala Killian Chimtom at Crux
America’s Catholic Bishops Fan Flames of Violence Against ICE – John Zmirak, Ph.D.

News Brief:
Please Pray for Transalpine Redemptorists in New Zealand – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at T&S

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Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
Newman: Christianity as an Idea – Unam Sanctam Catholicam

O Tumult Dire in Detroit’s Sacred See!:
Would You Sign This? – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right

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US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pius VII’s Failed Attempts to Placate Napoleon Result in His Imprisonment – Trad, Family, & Prop
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
We Must Prepare the Child When Young to Reject Satanism – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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1. Bombshell! Pope Leo XIV Wearing Red Papal Shoes of the Fisherman! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. Irish Govt Smears the Legacy of Servant of God Frank Duff – Mary Kenny at Irish Independent
3. Vatican’s Homosexual Crisis, Our Lady of Fatima, & Ideology – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at CWR
4. 100 Days of Leo (Part I): Return to Red, Continuity with Francis, Resumes Traditions – Rm Rps
5. Sydney Sweeney, Terrorist – Rod Dreher
6. The Only Place In The World Where St. Anne Has Appeared – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
7. Trump-Putin Talks, Pray for Peace; Hilary Will Nominate Trump for Peace Prize – Fr. McDonald
8. Must We Prove the Assumption from the Bible? – Fr. John R. Waiss, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers
9. Pope Leo XIV’s Homily For Feast Of Mary’s Assumption – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
10. Are You Prepared? – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine

Honorable Mention:
EWTN’s ‘Crushed by the Woman’ Tackles Protestant Questions About Our Lady – NC Register
Vatican Corruption Modeled After Mugabe’s Zimbabwe – Damian Thompson, Ph.D., via TACatholic
Alaska Talks Could be a Beautiful Black Sea Betrayal – Fr. R.J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
Object Resembling A Helmet Spotted On Mars Surface By Rover: See Photo – USA Today

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Irish Govt Smears the Legacy of Servant of God Frank Duff – Mary Kenny at Irish Independent

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo XIV’s Homily For Feast Of Mary’s Assumption – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
Bombshell! Pope Leo XIV Wearing Red Papal Shoes of the Fisherman! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
100 Days of Leo (Part I): Return to Red, Continuity with Francis, Resumes Traditions – Rm Rps

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News on the Assumption:
Must We Prove the Assumption from the Bible? – Fr. John R. Waiss, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers
How Did the Church Determine the Assumption of Mary? – M.C. Holbrook, M.A., at Cth Exchange
EWTN’s ‘Crushed by the Woman’ Tackles Protestant Questions About Our Lady – NC Register
Why is Mary Glorified by her Assumption into Heaven? – Pp. Benedict XVI via The Catholic Thing
Pope Pius XII & the Assumption – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life
The Hidden Rose – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, S.T.D., at The Catholic Thing
Altarpieces of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – S.R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
“Hymn for the Dormition of the Mother of God” – Sir John K. Tavener at The Imaginative. . .
Remembering Mother Angelica’s Reflections On The Assumption Of Mary – C News Agency
The Glorious Splendor of the Solemnity of The Assumption of Mary – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Why Did the Church Recall St. Mary Magdalene at the Assumption? – Fr. Henry J. Coleridge, S.J.
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
5 Ways To Celebrate Mary’s Assumption Outside Mass – Maria Cintorino at Our Sunday Visitor
75 Years After Dogma Declaration, Mary’s Assumption Still Lifts the Church – Fr. Joseph Thomas
The Italian Town Where Plants Are Blessed For The Assumption – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump-Putin Talks, Pray for Peace; Hilary Will Nominate Trump for Peace Prize – Fr. McDonald
Vatican’s Homosexual Crisis, Our Lady of Fatima, & Ideology – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at CWR
Are You Prepared? – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Only Place In The World Where St. Anne Has Appeared – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Alaska Talks Could be a Beautiful Black Sea Betrayal – Fr. R.J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
Should You Homeschool? – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Pius VII’s Failed Attempts to Placate Napoleon Result in His Imprisonment – Trad, Family, & Prop
‘Jesus Would Ask Us to Stay’: Christian Village in West Bank Resist Jewish Attacks – NC Register
Sydney Sweeney, Terrorist – Rod Dreher
We Must Prepare the Child When Young to Reject Satanism – Tradition, Family, & Property

News Brief:
Vatican Corruption Modeled After Mugabe’s Zimbabwe – Damian Thompson, Ph.D., via TACatholic

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Persecution of Christians:
Attacks On Churches Surged During Biden Years, New Study Reports – Sean Salai at Wash Times

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Lost in Translation #136: The Commincantes – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Beautiful Film Triumph of the Heart Is an Oasis in Hollywood’s Creative Desert – Emily Malloy

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Object Resembling A Helmet Spotted On Mars Surface By Rover: See Photo – USA Today
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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1. Did “Vatican II” Really Trigger A Decline In Catholic Practice? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at C Cltr
2. Leo’s First 100 Days: Less Robert, More Peter – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
3. Pope Leo XIV’s Vatican Picks? – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
4. Why Your Wife Won’t Follow You – The Catholic Gentleman
5. The Dormition or the Assumption of Mary? – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
6. Local Citizens Object, Stop Huge Annual Pride Event in Oklahoma Town – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
7. At The Vatican, Too, Personnel Is Policy – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
8. Newfoundland: After Changing Locks, Parishioners Ordered To Stand Down – The Pillar
9. Eucharistic Miracles & Raw Data – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
10. Israel Expels Catholic Priest From Its Territory “For Reasons Of National Security” – Zenit

Honorable Mention:
Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
Our Lady is Transforming Young Men – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
How They Stole The Church (And How You Can Take It Back) – Radical Fidelity
Rep. Luna Goes On Rogan To Explain Interdimensional Demons & Whatnot – Non Veni Pacem
11 Natural Ways to Keep Pests Away From Your Garden—For Good – Martha Stewart

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Did “Vatican II” Really Trigger A Decline In Catholic Practice? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at CCltr

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Leo’s First 100 Days: Less Robert, More Peter – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
Pope Leo XIV’s Vatican Picks? – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Dormition or the Assumption of Mary? – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
Music for First Vespers of the Assumption – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
Catholic Devotions for 15th August – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Our Lady is Transforming Young Men – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
At The Vatican, Too, Personnel Is Policy – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Eucharistic Miracles & Raw Data – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
Zaragoza Marks Record-Breaking Global Pilgrimage Surge: Americans Largest Group – Zenit
Local Citizens Object, Stop Huge Annual Pride Event in Oklahoma Town – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Newfoundland: After Changing Locks, Parishioners Ordered To Stand Down – The Pillar
Homeschooling Interview with Joe McClane – The Meaning of Catholic
Hermetic Tradition or Catholic Tradition? A Critique of Sebastian Morello – M.K. Minerd, Ph.D.
AI Chronicles II: On Denying Holy Communion to Catholic Politicians – Bob Kurland, Ph.D.
The Mystery of Abbé Pierre – Aurelio Porfiri at 1 Peter 5
Hey, You Know Those Stories from the Bible May Have Actually Happened – Mt. Archbold at CMR
Rep. Luna Goes On Rogan To Explain Interdimensional Demons & Whatnot – Non Veni Pacem
Protecting ‘Science’ by Censorship: Climate-Change Lobby Brooks No Dissent – P.F. Lawler, Ph.D.
10 Ways to Avoid Traditional Catholic Burn Out! – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
Why Your Wife Won’t Follow You – The Catholic Gentleman
Is Disciplining Your Children Harmful? (Dr. Bill Sears) – The Lila Rose Podcast

Hard News:
Israel Expels Catholic Priest From Its Territory “for Reasons Of National Security” – Zenit

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Persecution of Christians:
Wave of Church Attacks in 2024 Sparks Concern Over Religious Freedom in the US – Zenit
Rising Attacks on Christians in Indonesia – Obianuju Mbah at Christian Today
Indian Christians Are Being Persecuted In Huge Numbers – Catholic Arena

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
How They Stole The Church (And How You Can Take It Back) – Radical Fidelity

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Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Problem With Big Box Supply Kits – Classical Ed Review
Philanthropy’s Response to Our Education Crisis – Kassadee Lym at RealClearEducation
Welsh Universities Are Ailing – Huw Williams at UnHerd

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Light & Darkness of Mark Twain – Henry T. Edmondson, III, Ph.D., at Word On Fire
When I Get a Little Money I Buy Books; and if Any is Left I Buy Food and Clothes – TACatholic

US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Climate Report Deserves to Be Debated, Not Silenced – V. de Rugy at The American Spectator

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
11 Natural Ways to Keep Pests Away From Your Garden—For Good – Martha Stewart
Was Our Lord a King or a Tramp? – Remington Huffaker at Tradition, Family, & Property
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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1. Damning Exposé of Bugnini in Prominent Liturgist’s Recovered Memoirs – P Kwasniewski PhD
2. Need to Know: Mass Etiquette – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Feminist Overshare Apostolate: Lila Rose, Chrissy Horton, & Death of Catholic Modesty – HIE
4. The Rise Of Lila Rose Is Not A Good Sign – Dymphna’s Road
5. Canadian Court Okays Priest’s Suit Against Another, Prominent Priest – OSV News
6. Leo Allows the SSPX to Hold Events in Rome During the Holy Year – The American Catholic
7. Some Sacristies of Europe – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
8. Stephen Colbert’s Progressive Catholicism – Terry Mattingly at Religion Unplugged
9. Restoring What’s Missing In Catholic Education – R. Jared Staudt, O.S.B. Obl., Ph.D., at CWR
10. St. Maximilian Kolbe : Priest, Martyr, Ham. Notes on the 3rd Path to Beatification – Fr. Z’s Blog

Honorable Mention:
Candace Owens – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Gay No More: Breaking The Chains Of Identity Dogma – John Mac Ghlionn at American Spectator
Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Restoring What’s Missing In Catholic Education – R. Jared Staudt, O.S.B. Obl., Ph.D., at CWR

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo Allows the SSPX to Hold Events in Rome During the Holy Year – The American Catholic

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Need to Know: Mass Etiquette – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Some Sacristies of Europe – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sisters Of Life ‘Are The Very Mirror Of God,’ Cardinal Says As 3 Take Perpetual Vows – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Maximilian Kolbe : Priest, Martyr, Ham. Notes On The 3rd Path To Beatification – Fr. Z’s Blog
Damning Exposé of Bugnini in Prominent Liturgist’s Rediscovered Memoirs – P Kwasniewski PhD
Healed by Christ: Dr. Bob Schuchts Catholic Approach to Therapy – Patrick Coffin at Cthlc Stand
Stephen Colbert’s Progressive Catholicism – Terry Mattingly at Religion Unplugged
Canadian Court Okays Priest’s Suit Against Another, Prominent Priest – G. Christian at OSV News
Feminist Overshare Apostolate: Lila Rose, Chrissy Horton, & Death of Catholic Modesty – HIE
Was Our Lord a King or a Tramp? – Remington Huffaker at Tradition, Family, & Property
Amazing Story of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Only Surviving First-Class Relic—His Beard – Chrch Pop
Conquering Death Upon the Burial Site of Saint Adam – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Why Playing Board Games Is A Great Nightly Ritual – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Do Not Abdicate Your Responsibility as a First Responder – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
Gay No More: Breaking The Chains Of Identity Dogma – John Mac Ghlionn at American Spectator
The Impact of Interfaith Marriage on Catholic Families – J.C. Miller, Esq., at Crisis Magazine
Did You Know Eastern Catholics Fast before August 15? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

News Brief:
Fed Ct Upholds Christian Org’s Right to Revoke Job Offer to Person in SSA “Marriage” – CWN
The Rise Of Lila Rose Is Not A Good Sign – Dymphna’s Road

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Persecution of Christians:
Muslims Killed Over 22,000 in Africa Over the Past Year, Study Finds – The Daily Declaration
Report Finds 400+ Cases of Vandalism, Other ‘Hostile’ Acts Against Churches in 2024 – The Reg

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Content We Consume Matters – Lila Rose

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Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How the ‘Social Sciences’ Killed Our Universities – L. Greenfeld at National Association of Scholar

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Let Not Thy Left Hand Know What Thy Right Hand Doeth – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘Block Everything’: France Braces for a September in Flames – Javier Villamor at The EC

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Film of the Week: Les Miserables (1952) – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Escaping Oprah’s Spirituality – Josh Doyle at The Christian Broadcasting Network
The Controversial Legacy of Fr. Isaac Hecker on American Catholicism – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Candace Owens – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
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1. No Plastic Bottle Of Water For Leo! Restoring Papal Dignity & Protocols! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. Take That Joseph Smith! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Fed Court Rules Against Little Sisters of the Poor in Latest Contraception Lawsuit – The Reg
4. Our Civilization’s Death Wish – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
5. What Is St. Michael’s Lent? Powerful Little-Known Tradition We Need for Our Times – Ch Pop
6. 20 Fascinating Facts About Pope Leo That Will Make You Love Him Even More – Church Pop
7. The Parenting Study That Should Have Stopped Gay Marriage – Katy Faust & Josh Wood
8. Our Holy Priests Are Men, Not Machines. They Need Our Help – The Editors at NC Register
9. The Empty Chair of Anglican Canterbury – A Treasure To Be Shared
10. The Great Church Give Away in Czech Republic as Church in Meltdown – Catholic Conclave

Honorable Mention:
One Million Eyewitnesses Saw the Blessed Mother in Egypt!? – Chris Stefanik on YT
What is a Mass like in the Hispanic-Mozarabic Rite? – Rome Reports
How a Spanish Town Became Europe’s Proxy War – John Mac Ghlionn at Courage Media
Lesbian Archbishops High Priestesses: Corrupting the Cloth or Blessing the Bedroom? – C Unsc
Woman “Priestess” Concelebrates at Mass with Bishops in Italy – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Elections Have Consequences – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Parenting Study That Should Have Stopped Gay Marriage – Katy Faust & Josh Wood at ThBU
How a Spanish Town Became Europe’s Proxy War – John Mac Ghlionn at Courage Media

Persecution of Christians:
Federal Court Rules Against Little Sisters of the Poor in Latest Contraception Lawsuit – The Reg
Report States an Average of 30 Christians Murdered Each Day in Nigeria in 2025 – CWR
When Shepherds Are Hunted: The Killing of Priests in Kenya’s Kerio Valley – Religion Unplugged

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo’s First 100 Days: 6 Themes of a Papacy – Jonathan Liedl at National Catholic Register
20 Fascinating Facts About Pope Leo That Will Make You Love Him Even More – Church Pop
Pope Leo XIV Returns to Castel Gandolfo – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Pope’s Catechesis: How To Turn Betrayal Into A Place Of Conversion – Rome Reports
No Plastic Bottle Of Water For Pope Leo! Restoring Papal Dignity & Protocols! – Fr. A.J. McDonald

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What is a Mass like in the Hispanic-Mozarabic Rite? – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Priest as Mediator: A Conversation with Fr. Allan J. McDonald (A.D. 2010) – New Lit Mov
My Hero, Kim Davis: What is a Good Challenge to Obergefell? – Leila Marie Lawler at HDTh
Canon Lawyer: New Orleans Archdiocese Legal Promises In Bankruptcy Concerning – CV
Our Holy Priests Are Men, Not Machines. They Need Our Help – The Editors at NC Register
The Empty Chair of Anglican Canterbury – A Treasure To Be Shared
New Line of Wine from the Abbess of Gower Abbey in Missouri – Fr. Z’s Blog
Mary Rice Hasson receives Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice from Pope Leo XIV – CWR
Woman “Priestess” Concelebrates at Mass with Bishops in Italy – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Lesbian Archbishops High Priestesses: Corrupting the Cloth or Blessing the Bedroom? – C Unsc
7 Articles To Get An Overview Of Church & Science – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
St. Thomas More’s Skull may be Exhumed for 500th Anniversary of the Martyr’s Death – CNA
Our Civilization’s Death Wish – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
What Is St. Michael’s Lent? The Powerful Little-Known Tradition We Need for Our Times – Ch Pp
Your Calling – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
Why Young People Are Finding Faith Again – Intifar Chowdhury at Lowry Institute
Christianity Rescued Rome From Spiritual Death – G.K. Chesterton via Culture Explorer on X

News Brief:
Requiescat In Pace: Jim Lovell – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Indian State To Deny Benefits To Christians – Catholic World News
The Great Church Give Away in the Czech Republic as Church in Meltdown – Catholic Conclave
Take That Joseph Smith! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Making The Church In Their Own Image – Catholic Conclave
Sounding a Discordant Note – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
More & More Church Sales In Lower Austria – Catholic Conclave

Beauty:
The Basilica of St Christina in Bolsena, Italy – New Liturgical Movement

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
One Million Eyewitnesses Saw the Blessed Mother in Egypt!? – Chris Stefanik on YT
The Night Father Michael McGivney Saved My Life – Andrew Fowler at National Catholic Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Catholic devotions for 14th August – Catholic Conclave

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Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Churches Help Local Public Schools in Various Ways – A. Earls at Religion Unplugged
The College That’s Thriving Under Trump – David Jesse at Chronicle of Higher Education
AI In The Classroom May Stunt Mental Growth, MIT Researchers Caution – Catholic Vote

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Kodak About to Shutter It’s Doors – CBS Evening News on X
How to Raise Catholic Kids Without Losing Them to Pop-Culture – Jesse Romero at Full. . .
The Controversial Legacy of Fr. Isaac Hecker on American Catholicism – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty
Why The French Love American Fast Food – CNBC
Buying More Books Than One Can Read Is The Soul’s Reach For Infinity – TACatholic
America Would Be Healthier If Every Market Was Like This – Washington Ghost

US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Elections Have Consequences – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Worst Governor in the Country Strikes Again – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From Fringe to Front-Runner: Why the New Right Is Surging in Europe – Javier Villamor

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Belarus is Killing the Belarusian Language – History With Hilbert

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Build a Bioactive Terrarium That Looks Beautiful & Takes Care of Itself – Martha Stewart
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. So, Why Is Leo Taking His Time?: Friends Close, Enemies Closer – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith, Ph.D.
2. Wednesday’s Papal Audience All Over The Place! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
3. Remembering Jennifer (Danner ’98) DellaCrosse, 1975 – 2025 – Thomas Aquinas College
4. My Meeting with Pope Leo XIV – Archbishop José H. Gomez, Th.L., at Angelus Press
5. Church Smoke & Mirrors: Money Laundering, Detroit’s Descent & Rorate’s Leo Fairytale – HIE
6. Three Saints Who Knew The Ache Of Male Loneliness – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
7. Thank You for Doxxing Me – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
8. Being a Good Priest & Becoming a Bishop are Often Mutually Exclusive Goals – D McClarey JD
9. Survey: We are Losing 9 Out of 10 Cradle Catholics – M.W. Rota, Ph.D., & Stephen Bullivant, Ph.D.
10. Gays & Pedophiles are Buying Children, Does Surrogacy Deserve More Scrutiny? – Am Spcttr

Honorable Mention:
Popes Come & Go, the Curia Remains: Peña Parra’s Move Against Enzo Fortunato – Silere Non. . .
The Happiness Gap Between Liberal & Conservative Women – Vilda Westh Blanc at First Things
UK Pro-Lifer Isabel Vaughan-Spruce Investigated a Third Time for Silent Prayer – Live Action
Let The Angels Guide You During St. Michael’s Lent – R. Jared Staudt, O.S.B. Obl., Ph.D., at CL
The Chapel of the Virgin: Crown Jewel of the Cathedral of Rouen – Liturgical Arts Journal

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Remembering Jennifer (Danner ’98) DellaCrosse, 1975 – 2025 – Thomas Aquinas College
Let The Angels Guide You During St. Michael’s Lent – R. Jared Staudt, O.S.B. Obl., Ph.D., at CL

Persecution of Christians:
UK Pro-Lifer Isabel Vaughan-Spruce Investigated a Third Time for Silent Prayer – Live Action
Persecution of Christians Escalates Across India – Jason S. Jones at Crisis Magazine
From Tehran to Kermanshah, Iran Hunts Down Christian Converts – Uzay Bulut at The EC

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
So, Why Is Leo Taking His Time?: Friends Close, Enemies Closer – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith, Ph.D.
Wednesday’s Papal Audience All Over The Place! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
My Meeting with Pope Leo XIV – Archbishop José H. Gomez, Th.L., at Angelus Press

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Chapel of the Virgin: Crown Jewel of the Cathedral of Rouen – Liturgical Arts Journal

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Three Saints Who Knew The Ache Of Male Loneliness – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Gays & Pedophiles are Buying Children, Does Surrogacy Deserve More Scrutiny? – Amrcn Spcttr
Sit Up Straight & Take Note: Things Like Posture Matter – Tradition, Family, & Property
She Saw Jesus & Mary After Escaping Islam – The Lila Rose Podcast
Survey: We are Losing 9 Out of 10 Cradle Catholics – M.W. Rota, Ph.D., & Stephen Bullivant, Ph.D.
Thank You for Doxxing Me – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
Can I Forgive Sins? – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand Magazine
This Pro-Life Man Was Brutally Assaulted, His Attacker Won’t Go to Prison – Life News
Popes Come & Go, the Curia Remains: Peña Parra’s Move Against Enzo Fortunato – Silere Non. . .
Vatican II Meant Being Counter-Cultural, Not Just ‘Meeting the World’ – George Weigel
Catholicism: Called to Truth – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Church Smoke & Mirrors: Money Laundering, Detroit’s Descent & Rorate’s Leo Fairytale – HIE
Remembering Dr. Thaddeus ‘Ted’ Gromada – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review

News Brief:
USCCB Honors 4 Pro-life Advocates With ‘People Of Life’ Award – Catholic World News
Being a Good Priest & Becoming a Bishop are Often Mutually Exclusive Goals – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
FBI: 63 Hate Crimes Against Catholics Reported In 2024 – Catholic World News

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The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Emmanuel Community Vatican II Movement Scandal Magnet, General Moderator Resigns – C Cn

Beauty:
New Painting of First Holy Mass in Wyoming by Pierre-Jean De Smet, 1840 – P Kwasniewski PhD

Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Fascinating History Of Catholics & The Deaf Community – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Assumption of Mary – Pope Pius II via The Catholic Thing
Catholic Devotions for 13th August – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Born In Wonder: Review of the New Charlotte Mason Homeschooling Curriculum – Emily Finley

US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Venerable Fulton J. Sheen on Social Security – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

UK Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Great Britain is Now Small Britain – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Orbán: Russia Has Won the War in Ukraine – Rebeka Kis at The European Conservative
To Cede or Not to Cede: Reports Differ Ahead of Ukraine Summit – Michael Curzon at The EC

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Great Moments in Cinema: Ride You Wolverines! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Amrcn Catholic
In Search of an Archetype for the Nightmare of the Twentieth Century – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. The Exodus Of Young Catholics – Philip F. Lawler., Ph.D.
2. “Men Don’t Need Sex” – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
3. Open Letter to Pope Leo XIV on Amoris Lætitia – Fr. Brian Harrison, S.Th.D., at 1 Peter 5
4. Was Abp Weisenburger’s Appointment Even Canonically Valid? – David M. Wagner, Ph.D.
5. Archbishop Bans TLM & Elevates Priest Tied to Pro-LGBT Ladies Ordination – TR Marshall PhD
6. Padre Pio Returned to This Favorite Writer Again & Again – Laura Dittus, M.A., at NC Register
7. Mariologist Sees ‘Providential’ Signs in Pope Leo XIV’s Marian Devotion – Ed Pentin at The Reg
8. The Real Rising Threat of Islam Within the United Kingdom – Via Rod Dreher on X
9. Which Bible Translation Should I Use? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
10. Vatican Allows New Zealand Ban on Scottish Priory After Alleged Illicit Exorcisms – The Reg

Honorable Mention:
How The West Really Lost Dating – Mary Eberstadt & Elizabeth L. Hall, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Christians Leaving Bethlehem ‘Deserted,’ Franciscan Leader Reports – Catholic World News
Normalize Using “Teresa Benedicta” Instead of “Edith Stein” – Fr. Joseph Nolla, S.J., on X
Pope Francis’ Record on Protection of Sexual Predators – Damian Thompson, Ph.D., on X

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