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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Open Letter to Pope Leo XIV on Amoris Lætitia – Fr. Brian Harrison, S.Th.D., at 1 Peter 5
The Real Rising Threat of Islam Within the United Kingdom – Via Rod Dreher on X
Forced Marriages Of Christian Girls: Pakistan Remains Unchanged – A. Tan at New Daily Compass

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Mariologist Sees ‘Providential’ Signs in Pope Leo XIV’s Marian Devotion – Ed Pentin at The Reg
St. Augustine’s Impact on the First Three Months of Leo’s Pontificate – Catholic World Report

O Tumult Dire in Detroit’s Sacred See!:
Was Archbishop Weisenburger’s Appointment Even Canonically Valid? – David M. Wagner, Ph.D.
Archbishop Bans TLM & Elevates Priest Tied to Pro-LGBT Ladies Ordination – T.R. Marshall, Ph.D.

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Semi-Conical Chasuble From the 1400’s – Liturgical Arts Journal

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Beyond the Burka: A Muslim Women’s Journey to Jesus (Full Episode) – The Lila Rose Podcast

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Exodus Of Young Catholics – Philip F. Lawler., Ph.D.
“Men Don’t Need Sex” – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
Padre Pio Returned to This Favorite Writer Again & Again – Laura Dittus, M.A., at NC Register
10 Powerful Saints Each Student, Teacher, & Parent Needs for Going Back to School – Church Pop
Were Female Deacons Suddenly Erased From Church History? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
Is It Simony That Parish Wants to Charge a Fee for Having a Funeral Livestreamed – J.M. Cooper
Vatican Allows New Zealand Ban on Scottish Priory After Alleged Illicit Exorcisms – The Reg
How America Losing Religion Is Hurting the Birth Rate – Jordan King at Newsweek
Democracy Needs Religion—but Which? – Peter J. Leithart, Ph.D., at First Things
Which Bible Translation Should I Use? – Steve Ray
The Hidden Dangers of Rationalism: St. Bonaventure’s Prophecy – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.
The Tumultuous Early Days Of Church Records – Ray Cavanaugh at Aleteia
Pope Francis’ Record on Protection of Sexual Predators – Damian Thompson, Ph.D., on X
Proposed Solar Farm Plan Threatens English Camino, UK Bishop Says – Catholic World Report
From Inquisitor to Martyr; St. Thomas More – Steven D. Smith, J.D., at Law & Liberty
How The West Really Lost Dating – Mary Eberstadt & Elizabeth L. Hall, Ph.D., at Public Discourse

News Brief:
Scientific Evidence Backing Monastic Life – Sofia Carozza, Ph.D., on X
Normalize Using “Teresa Benedicta” Instead of “Edith Stein” – Fr. Joseph Nolla, S.J., on X
Book Announcement: “Prayers in Honor of Saint Thomas Aquinas” – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Christians Leaving Bethlehem ‘Deserted,’ Franciscan Leader Reports – Catholic World News

Hard News:
Laity Invited to Eucharistic Procession Thru Midtown Manhattan This October – Catholic Vote

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Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
Shameless Instrumentalization of Cardinal Newman as Progressive Poster Boy – Cthlc Conclave
Newman the Doctor – Christopher O. Blum, Ph.D., at What We Need Now

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Is Modernist Music All “Great Bosh”? – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
Abbot Has A Dream Of Female Cardinals: ‘Elevate’ Sister Brambilla – Catholic Conclave
Religious Collapse in Spain: Vocations Brink of Extinction, Church in Free Fall – H.F.G. Vaudagna

Beauty:
The Vatican’s Hall of Constantine Restored – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing

Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘Families Of Faith’ Program Blossoms In Archdiocese Of Denver – Felix Miller at Catholic Vote
Baltimore to Get Statue by Timothy Schmalz Depicting Christ Mourning a Murder Victim – CWR
The Controversial Legacy of Fr. Isaac Hecker on American Catholicism – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pastor Reports Possible Miracle In Naples After Blessed Oil Jar Mysteriously Refills – Cthlc Vote
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Education So Radicalized in 20th Cent, They Had to Change the Definition – Jeremy Wayne Tate
Socratic Dialectic in the Classroom – Scott F. Cider, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
Bishop Barron Gets Catholic Ed Right – Thomas Griffin at National Catholic Register

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bulling Then & Now – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5 Things To Do When Your Teen Says Being Catholic Is Boring – Brad Pierron at Catholic Link
In Search of an Archetype for the Nightmare of the Twentieth Century – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty

US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ex-Texas Governor Promoting Psychedelic – Robert Draper at New York Times
The Happiness Gap Between Liberal & Conservative Women – Vilda Westh Blanc at First Things
The Case for the Atomic Bomb, 80 Years Later – Andrew Roberts at Wall Street Journal

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Spanish Bishops In Crosshairs Of The Far-Right Party – Fionn Shiner at Crux
Faith, Borders, & Power: Catholic Spain Embraces VOX – Javier Villamor at The EC

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The 80’s Were Indeed Better. . . – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
YouTuber Captures Incredible Mountain Lion Encounter On Camera – Unofficial Networks
16 Ways to Make Jarred Tomato Sauce Sooo Much Better – Sarah Jampel at FOOD 52
The Never-Before-Seen Photographs of The House at Pooh Corner – Mel. Bryan at Country Life
Counter-Revolutionary Revival: The Fight to Rebuild Catholicism in Lyon – Tradition, Fam, & Prop
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. Bishop-elect Steps Down After Report Of ‘Inappropriate Behavior’ Toward Minor – Lk. Coppen
2. To Hell With Ozzy Osbourne – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
3. Is Friday Abstinence Required When Assumption Day Falls on a Friday? – A Catholic Life
4. Leo & Synodality (A Silent Implosion?): The First Year Of Pope Leo XIV – Rorate Cæli
5. Coming 2027: Ancient Christian Study Bible from Oxford University Press – Catholic Bible Talk
6. Satan Kinda’ Clarifies Things, Doesn’t He? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
7. Why Catholics Become “Nones” – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., M.A.
8. What, Pachamama Isn’t Enough For Them? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. Carlson Is Only For Carlson, I Doubt If He Has Ever Believed In Anything Else – Don McClarey
10. Be Cautious When Choosing a Catholic College – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Magazine

Honorable Mention:
The Controversial Legacy of Fr. Isaac Hecker on American Catholicism – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty
If Sinners Saw Hell for a Second, They Would Crawl on Broken Glass to Go to Confession – TACth
Rebutting Where Peter Is on Pope Leo XIV’s Corpus Christi Homily – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth. . .

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Persecution of Christians Abroad Is Quietly Ignored – Joshua Danziger at The Times
Be Cautious When Choosing a Catholic College – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Magazine
Coming in 2027: Ancient Christian Study Bible from Oxford University Press – Catholic Bible Talk

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Leo & Synodality (A Silent Implosion?): The First Year Of Pope Leo XIV – Rorate Cæli
Reps of “We Are Church” in First Official Meeting with Leo, Rotten Fruit of Synod – Cth Conclave
Pope Leo XIV Approves Measures Benefiting Families Of Vatican Employees – Cthlc News Agency

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Visual Odes to Joy: How Sacred Art Reveals the Body, Soul, & Divinity of Christ – New Lit Mov

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is Friday Abstinence Required When Assumption Day Falls on a Friday? – A Catholic Life
To Hell With Ozzy Osbourne – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
The Controversial Legacy of Fr. Isaac Hecker on American Catholicism – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty
Satan Kinda’ Clarifies Things, Doesn’t He? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Rebutting Where Peter Is on Pope Leo XIV’s Corpus Christi Homily – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth. . .
Bishop-elect Steps Down After Report Of ‘Inappropriate Behavior’ Toward Minor – Luke Coppen
The Fake Lanciano WHO Report – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
Always Start with Facts: Climate Change II – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., M.A.
Bread: Anthony Esolen’s Word of the Week – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Brooklyn Bishop Slams 6-figure Payouts After Vatican Found No Abuse – Catholic News Agency

News Brief:
Real Catholicism Works Every Time It is Tried – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Ambassadors to Holy See Call Attention to Starving Israeli Hostages, Gaza Civilians – CWN
What, Pachamama Isn’t Enough For Them? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why Catholics Become “Nones” – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., M.A.
Catholic Seminarians In Tanzania Sing With Joy For The Lord – Catholic Arena on X

Hard News:
Baby w/ Down Syndrome, Whose Parents Fought to Get Her Care in Canada, Passes – Live Action
Statue of Confederate General Known as Anti-Catholic to Be Reinstalled In DC – OSV News

Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
Cardinal Newman & “The Development of Doctrine” – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Did Vatican II Oust One-Sided Papalism w/ One-Sided Episcopalism? – Msgr. T.G. Guarino, S.T.D.

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
If Sinners Saw Hell for a Second, They Would Crawl on Broken Glass to Go to Confession – TACth
In Search of an Archetype for the Nightmare of the Twentieth Century – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Goodbye, Tech Jobs. Student Coders Seek Work at Chipotle – Natasha Singer at New York Times

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sanctify Your Scroll: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly Of Social Media – Danielle Bean & Amy Cara

US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Carlson Is Only For Carlson, I Doubt If He Has Ever Believed In Anything Else – D. McClarey, J.D.
The Constitution Doesn’t ‘Evolve’, That’s Fiction, Not Legal Analysis – The American Catholic

UK Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Starmer Breaks Record for Migrant Arrivals – TEC News

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Madrid Orders Town To Scrap Muslim Festival Ban – TEC News

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Counter-Revolutionary Revival: The Fight to Rebuild Catholicism in Lyon – Tradition, Fam, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
What Is an Orangery & Should You Get One? – Virginia Clark at House & Garden
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
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1. Pope Leo XIV: The “Suspended” Documents – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
2. Abp Weisenburger’s New Ombudsman Tied to Heretical, Pro-Gay Network of Priests – Lepanto
3. Will Pope Leo XIV’s Reforms Get An Assist From Cardinal Pell? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
4. U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Overturning Landmark “Same-Sex Marriage” Decision – CforC
5. Bishop Strickland: on Pope Leo XIV, the Latin Mass, & Archbishop Lefebvre – Catholic Herald
6. The Most Anti-Woke Conservatives Stand Defenseless Against Gay Culture – Austin Ruse
7. Judge Declines To Dismiss Fr. Rosica Sexual Assault Lawsuit – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
8. Bishop Strickland Insists He Was Removed For Upholding Church Teachings – Cth World News
9. Argument For Women Deacons. . . Utterly Destroyed – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. A New Attack on the Shroud of Turin – William Lauto at Catholic Answers Magazine

Honorable Mention:
Mother Marie André: From CIA Hopeful to Cloistered Poor Clare Abbess – Natl Catholic Register
Syracuse Bishop To Pastor Three Priestless Churches – National Catholic Register
I Heard God’s Audible Voice: Muslim Converts to Catholicism After Hearing Jesus – Hllywd Cthlc
A Bit Of A Mess When It Comes To The Reformed Lectionary – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Stake through the Heart of Benepapism – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Alb (Camice) Made by St. Clare of Assisi – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Rise & Later ‘Unpersoning’ Of St. Philomena – S.D. Wright at The WM Review
The Problem With “Themed” Masses – Mark Haas, M.F.A., at Crisis Magazine

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘Open Wound’ Of Artsakh Armenian Christians Forgotten In Peace Framework – Catholic Register
Special Report: Syria’s Christian Community Faces Extinction – A. Al-Meri at Religion Unplugged
U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Overturning Landmark “Same-Sex Marriage” Decision – CforC

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Will Pope Leo XIV’s Reforms Get An Assist From Cardinal Pell? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Pope Leo XIV: The “Suspended” Documents – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Catholic University Press to Publish Pope Leo XIV’s Dissertation – Catholic University of America

O Tumult Dire in Detroit’s Sacred See!:
Abp. Weisenburger’s New Ombudsman Tied to Heretical, Pro-LGBT Network of Priests – Lepanto

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Alb (Camice) Made by St. Clare of Assisi – Liturgical Arts Journal

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Mother Marie André: From CIA Hopeful to Cloistered Poor Clare Abbess – Natl Catholic Register
This Educator Founded Four Religious Orders — as a Layman – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
I Heard God’s Audible Voice: Muslim Converts to Catholicism After Hearing Jesus – Hllywd Cthlc
The Problem With “Themed” Masses – Mark Haas, M.F.A., at Crisis Magazine
In Search of an Archetype for the Nightmare of the Twentieth Century – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty
The Stake through the Heart of Benepapism – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Cardinal Chomali: 21st-Cent Christian Will Either be a Martyr or Won’t be a Christian – The Reg
A New Attack on the Shroud of Turin – William Lauto at Catholic Answers Magazine
Do We Have Vocations To Marriage & Singleness? – David Paul Deavel at Catholic World Report
The Rise & Later ‘Unpersoning’ Of St. Philomena – S.D. Wright at The WM Review
St. Thomas On Why Hierarchy Is Good For Everyone – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
Bishop Strickland: on Pope Leo XIV, the Latin Mass, & Archbishop Lefebvre – Catholic Herald
‘It Was Mayhem In The Church’: Priest Remains In Hospital After ‘Brutal Attack’ – The Reg
Trump Says It Will Respond to Rise of Massacres Committed Against Christians in Africa – CforC
Judge Declines To Dismiss Fr. Rosica Sexual Assault Lawsuit – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
The Controversial History of the Rosary – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Most Anti-Woke Conservatives Stand Defenseless Against Gay Culture – Austin Ruse
Bucking the Trend, Large Catholic Families Reflect the Beautiful Fruits of Fertility – NC Register

News Brief:
Bishop Strickland Insists He Was Removed For Upholding Church Teachings – Cthlc World News
Argentina’s Cardinal Karlic, Esteemed by Popes John Paul II & Benedict, Dies at 99 – CWN
(Jesuit) Univ of San Diego Wants to Avoid Using ‘Men & Women’ Language – Complicit Clergy

Hard News:
Requiescat In Pace: Normayne Stringer – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
RIP My Father in Law – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
French Bishops’ Conference: Undo Appointment Of Convicted Rapist & Pedophile – CWN

Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
Development of Doctrine – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Argument For Women Deacons. . . Utterly Destroyed – Fr. Z’s Blog
Syracuse Bishop To Pastor Three Priestless Churches – National Catholic Register
A Bit Of A Mess When It Comes To The Reformed Lectionary – Fr. Z’s Blog

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When Nuns Perished During Adoration in Wartime Warsaw, White Doves Rose In Sky – OSV
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Faith in Action: Inside a California Academy Preparing Students for a Life of Service – The Reg
The Rise of the Christian University: Australia’s Quiet Higher-Education Shake-Up – Daily Dclrtn

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Counter-Revolutionary Revival: The Fight to Rebuild Catholicism in Lyon – Tradition, Fam, & Prop

American Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Vatican News Praises President Trump’s Peace Initiatives – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Blue State Gerrymanders – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Art of Mixing Art in Your Home – Chris Loves Julia
Our 10 Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes of All Time – FOOD52

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Brit Who Disappeared in a Glacier Found Sixty-five Years Later – Georgina Rannard at BBC
AOL Ditching Dial-Up Service, a Relic of the Internet in the ’90s & Early ’00s – Ph. Helsel at CNBC
6 Annoying Summer Stains Everyone Deals With & the Right Way to Remove Them – BH&G
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
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1. Strickland Claims DiNardo Told Him, “Stop Emphasizing The Deposit Of Faith. . .” – J.D. Flynn
2. The Athanasian Creed is a Forgery! – Erick Ybarra
3. Women Deacons? Here’s Why Not – Monica M. Miller, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
4. Catholic Border Patrol Agent Exposes USCCB Complicity In Child Trafficking – Cmplct Clergy
5. Who’s Telling the Truth? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
6. Another French Bishop Appoints a Convicted Sex Abuser to Position of Trust – Cmplct Clergy
7. Church Of Germany. . .the Tolerated Schism – Catholic Conclave
8. Counter-Revolutionary Revival: The Fight to Rebuild Catholicism in Lyon – Trdtn, Fam, & Prop
9. Pres of Scouts & Guides of France Resigns Blaming Extreme Right. . . – Catholic Conclave
10. Vatican Under Fire For Alleged Money-Laundering Dodge – Ben Munster at Politico

Honorable Mention:
The Necessity of Exercise – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
In Search of an Archetype for the Nightmare of the Twentieth Century – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Women Deacons? Here’s Why Not – Monica M. Miller, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Vatican Under Fire For Alleged Money-Laundering Dodge – Ben Munster at Politico
The Necessity of Exercise – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
Almost 50,000 Displaced In Latest Round Of Jihadist Attacks In Mozambique – ACN
The Athanasian Creed is a Forgery! – Erick Ybarra
Do We Have Vocations To Marriage & Singleness? – David Paul Deavel at Catholic World Report
Catholic Border Patrol Agent Exposes USCCB Complicity In Child Trafficking – Complicit Clergy
Pres of Scouts & Guides of France Resigns Blaming Extreme Right. . . – Catholic Conclave
Cash Aid to Single Mothers Fails to Improve Child Outcomes, Study Finds – Zelda Caldwell
‘Hebrew Catholic’ Association Launches in Israel – CNA via National Catholic Register
Another French Bishop Appoints a Convicted Sex Abuser to Position of Trust – Complicit Clergy
Canon Lawyer Slams Toulouse Archbishop Over Pedophile Made Chancellor – Cthlc Conclave
Why Is A Hindu Group Targeting Indian Catholics? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
EU Report Ignores Muslim Violence to Label Catholics ‘Religious Extremists’ – S.A. McCarthy
Who’s Telling the Truth? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Church Of Germany. . .the Tolerated Schism – Catholic Conclave

News Brief:
Silence Can Be Golden – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Strickland Claims DiNardo Told Him, “Stop Emphasizing The Deposit Of Faith. . .” – J.D. Flynn

Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Counter-Revolutionary Revival: The Fight to Rebuild Catholicism in Lyon – Tradition, Fam, & Prop

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Devotions for 12th August – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

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

British Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
True: Margaret Thatcher – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
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
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1. GrindrGate: Deacons, Priests, & Bishops. . . – Complicit Clergy
2. Why Is “Christian” Music So Awful? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Imaginative Conservative
3. New Cincinnati Archbishop Defends Sexual Depravity at Chicago’s Casa Jesus – C World News
4. Ask Father: In The Confessional Father Said The Holy Spirit Is A Woman – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. This Has to Be a First, a Priestly Scandal Reported in Road & Track – The Taos Tattler
6. Why German Catholics Dislike America’s Bishop Barron – Hans Feichtinger at First Things
7. Benedict XVI’s Letter: Why Now? – Riccardo Cascioli at New Daily Compass
8. Wolves Not Shepherds . . . Cardinal Cupich – Damian Thompson, Ph.D., & D.R. McClarey, J.D.
9. Pope Leo XIV Writes A Letter To Cardinal Grech & It’s Written In Latin! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
10. The Spirit of Vatican II Has Gutted the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet – Fr. A.J. McDonald

Honorable Mention:
Prominent Prelates Promote Latin Mass to Pope Leo XIV – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
What Are The Pressing Issues That Pope Leo XIV Needs To Address? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
One Tin Soldier—Let’s Sing That At Mass, So Relevant, So Beautiful & So Moving! – Fr. McDonald

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hindu Mob Assaults Priests, Religious In Indian Village – Sister Sujata Jena at Catholic Connect
Why Is “Christian” Music So Awful? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Imaginative Conservative
GrindrGate: Deacons, Priests, & Bishops. . . – Complicit Clergy

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
What Are The Pressing Issues That Pope Leo XIV Needs To Address? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Prominent Prelates Promote Latin Mass to Pope Leo XIV – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
Pope Leo XIV Writes A Letter To Cardinal Grech & It’s Written In Latin! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Doctors of the Church in the Liturgy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Muslims Beheads Christians, Burns Churches in Mozambique Rampage – John Hayward
Benedict XVI’s Letter: Why Now? – Riccardo Cascioli at New Daily Compass
Counter-Revolutionary Revival: The Fight to Rebuild Catholicism in Lyon – Tradition, Fam, & Prop
Ask Father: In The Confessional Father Said The Holy Spirit Is A Woman – Fr. Z’s Blog
AI Chatbots Are Evil – Marc Barnes at The Imaginative Conservative
Will Pastors Call on Illegal Immigrants to Repent? – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
The Moral Case for the Atomic Bombing of Japan – John B. Carpenter, Ph.D., at The Imaginative. . .
Celibacy & Sexual Deviancy: Mystical Theology Has the Answer – David Torkington at CS
Shocking Revelation: Pope Paul VI Considered Abolishing Holy Years – Catholic Conclave
Just Another Week in the Post-Catholic Carnival – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
August Nuclear Bomb on Japan Follies 2025 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
This Has to Be a First, a Priestly Scandal Reported in Road & Track – The Taos Tattler
Bishops Without Borders, Catholics Without a Spine – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile

News Brief:
New Cincinnati Archbishop Defends Sexual Depravity at Chicago’s Casa Jesus – C World News
Wolves Not Shepherds . . . Cardinal Cupich – Damian Thompson, Ph.D., & Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Cathedral of Córdoba is on Fire – Raymond Arroyo on X
Myth of Andalusia Continues to Ensorcel Self-Hating & Christian-Hating Westerners – S. Mondo
Why the Media Outrage of a Small Town Banning Muslim Celebrations? – Jeremy Wayne Tate
When the Church Changes Their Values to Match Current Culture . . . – The American Catholic
Hard Facts on Why the Death Penalty Does Not Discriminate Against Blacks – Edwards Pentin

Hard News:
Man Who Brutally Beat Elderly Pro-Lifers Dodges Prison Time – Leif Le Mahieu at Daily Wire
Cardinal McElroy: Favor Nonviolence Over Just-war Thinking – Catholic World News
Security Cameras Capture The Theft Of A Relic Of Carlo Acutis – Rome Reports
Caught on Tape: Vandal Sets Off Bomb on Altar Near Tabernacle in Brazil Church – Hollywood C

Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
Newman Dispels Legend Around Papal Infallibility & Exoneration of Pp Vigilius – Erick Ybarra
Cardinal Newman – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The Spirit of Vatican II Has Gutted the Sisters Of Saint Joseph Of Carondelet – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Modernist Sees Surprising Similarities Between Church & Stadium Chants – Catholic Conclave
One Tin Soldier—Let’s Sing That At Mass, So Relevant, So Beautiful & So Moving! – Fr. McDonald

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Unlikeliest of Saints: A Story of St. Andrew Wouters – Andrew Kelpe at Quod Scripsi Scripsi
Charles De Foucauld’s Sister Lost Her Baby—this Is His Letter – The WM Review
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Dollar General Problem: And A Better Idea for Downtown Steubenville – John Byron Kuhner

American Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Shooter Thought Vaccine Made Him Suicidal – Jeff Amy & Alanna Durkin Richer at AP
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Friday Frivolity: Happy Anniversary – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Top 5 Scrabble Words from the Bible – Gary Sullivan at Catholic365

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Why German Catholics Dislike America’s Bishop Barron – Hans Feichtinger at First Things
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. A Message From Cardinal Burke To Fr. Z’s Readers & Viewers – August 2025 – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Surely The Sacristan Or Priest Suffers With OCDness! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Why Martin Luther Gutted the Bible – Kathy Schiffer at National Catholic Register
4. The Sisters of Life Final Profession of Vows – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
5. Mortal Sin: The Basics – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
6. Cardinal Who Helped Write Catechism Dies At 99 – I.Media via Aleteia
7. Cardinal Burke on Why the Young Returning to the TLM; Prayerful Posse – Raymond Arroyo
8. French Youth Answer Social-Media Call to Rebuild Christian France – Natl Catholic Register
9. South Japan Shall Rise Again! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Counter-Revolutionary Revival: The Fight to Rebuild Catholicism in Lyon – Trdtn, Fam, & Prop

Honorable Mention:
Do We Have Vocations To Marriage & Singleness? – David Paul Deavel at Catholic World Report
Offenses Against the Truth – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Analysis: Three Months of Pope Leo’s Pontificate. His Gestures, Messages, & Style – Rome Reports

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Sisters of Life Final Profession of Vows – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
French Youth Answer Social-Media Call to Rebuild Christian France – National Catholic Register
Counter-Revolutionary Revival: The Fight to Rebuild Catholicism in Lyon – Tradition, Fam, & Prop

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
At Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo Praises Peace Deal Between Armenia & Azerbaijan – Fr. A. McDonald
Analysis: Three Months of Pope Leo’s Pontificate. His Gestures, Messages, & Style – Rome Reports

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Feasts of St. Lawrence – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Do We Have Vocations To Marriage & Singleness? – David Paul Deavel at Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Burke on Why the Young are Returning to the TLM | Prayerful Posse – Raymond Arroyo
Feast of St. Lawrence, a Martyr & Example for Today’s Deacons – Rome Reports
Offenses Against the Truth – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand Magazine
A Message From Cardinal Burke To Fr. Z’s Readers & Viewers – August 2025 – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Is Man? – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
We Are All Destined For The Fire: We Share The Fate Of St. Lawrence – Fr. Michael Rennier
Why Martin Luther Gutted the Bible – Kathy Schiffer at National Catholic Register
Saintly Influencers: The Mendicants of the Middle Ages – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
Why Are Some Catholics Terrified Of Studying The Bible Themselves? – Steve Ray at CA
The Hidden Saints of Kent: Holy Men & Women Who Remain Powerful Intercessors – Ed Pentin
Cardinal Who Helped Write Catechism Dies At 99 – I.Media via Aleteia
Mortal Sin: The Basics – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
When Astronaut Lovell Read The Bible From Space – Caitlin Bootsma at Aleteia
Bishop Peter Elliott, Friend of Tradition – Rest in Peace – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli

News Brief:
Surely The Sacristan Or Priest Suffers With OCDness! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
This Happened After She Gave Up Contraception – The Lila Rose Podcast

Beauty:
Great Unsung Composers of Christendom – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
The Cathedral-Basilica of San Lorenzo in Viterbo – Liturgical Arts Journal

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Path to Glory: Sister Judith Mendes da Costa O.P. Part I – Dr. Edouard Belaga at Cthlc Stand
Journey with the Saints to the Sacred Heart – Mary Beth Bracy at Ignitum Today
The Path to Glory: Sister Judith Mendes da Costa O.P. Part II – Dr. Edouard Belaga at Cthlc Stand
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Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
On The Books That Stick With Us – John Wilson at Prufrock

American Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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South Japan Shall Rise Again! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
A Truly Catholic Bishop: For Him It Wasn’t Either/or But Both/And! RIP. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
How I Came to Accept & Love Suffering – Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira 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. Premises Have Conclusions – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
2. Cardinal Eijk Praises Cardinal Burke’s Christlike Grit in the Face of Criticism – Edward Pentin
3. Navigating False Prophets in Confused Time: A Conversation With Michael D. O’Brien – CWR
4. “Back to My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii” – Debra Esolen at Word & Song
5. The World is Not Enough: Cosmic Loneliness in Modern Art – Katie Kresser, Ph.D., at Magis Ctr
6. The Ten-Point Plan to Overcome Hyperactivity – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
7. Biblical Evidences for the Oral Torah – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
8. Public Schools Closing as Arizona Voucher Program Soars – Laura Meckler at Washington Post
9. Compiègne Martyres: Terror Nothing More Than Speedy, Severe & Inflexible Justice – Fr. Zed
10. Happiness is Close at Hand: Using the Sermon on the Mount as an Antidote to Anxiety – C Exc

Honorable Mention:
Confusion About Brain Death – Emily Torres at Catholic Answers Magazine

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