Robert Edwards

1. Pachamama Never Happened: & Other Things You Must Believe to Remain in. . . – C. Jackson
2. Ralph Martin & The Crisis of Clarity: What Weisenburger Really Dismissed – Greg Schlueter
3. Data Show: Vatican II Triggered Decline In Catholic Practice – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at CC
4. When the Laity Need to Defend the Faith When Bishops Refuse To – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
5. Post-1969 There are No ‘Revised’ Vesting Prayers—There are No Prayers at All – J. Grondelski
6. Influencer Jubilee Flop: Young People Reject Church’s Spin & Mystifiers – Silere Non Possum
7. The Dinosaurs & Adam-Eve Question – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
8. ‘When Your Dad Is A Church Musician’ Goes Viral – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
9. 40+ Massacred In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo – John Burger at Aid to the. . .
10. Newly Appointeditis. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Honorable Mentioned:
New Assault On Besieged Christian Village On West Bank – Roberto Cetera at Vatican News
New York Archdiocese Sees Hundreds Of Responses To ‘Called By Name’ Program – OSV News
A Vigil on the Edge of Christendom – Filip Gašpar at The American Postliberal
On Abraham, Sodom, & the Love of God – Fr. Herman Majkrzak at Sons of Sirach
Mike Lewis, Who Do You Worship? God or the Zeitgeist? – Steve Skojec at The Skojec Files

Recent Posts:
Read the MONDAY EARLY-EVENING EDITION Published This Evening – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Assault On Besieged Christian Village On West Bank – Roberto Cetera at Vatican News
40+ Massacred In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo – John Burger at Aid to the. . .
Data Show: Vatican II Triggered Decline In Catholic Practice – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at CC

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo: May Blood Of ‘Martyrs’ In DRC Church Attack Become Seed Of Peace – Vatican News
How Pope Leo XIV Can Influence The Catholic Church’s New Social Media Missionaries – CWR
Pope Leo XIV & the French Mission – Hélène de Lauzun at The European Conservative

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
James Hitchcock & the Continuing Battles Over Vatican II – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Cth Thing
Post-1969 There are No ‘Revised’ Vesting Prayers—There are No Prayers at All – Jn. Grondelski
Pachamama Never Happened: & Other Things You Must Believe to Remain in. . . – Ch. Jackson

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Syrian Bishop: Syria Is At Its End & Church Only Reference For Hope – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
Ralph Martin & The Crisis of Clarity: What Weisenburger Really Dismissed – Greg Schlueter at GR
On Abraham, Sodom, & the Love of God – Fr. Herman Majkrzak at Sons of Sirach
‘When Your Dad Is A Church Musician’ Goes Viral – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Gen-Z ‘Spirituality’ on the Rise? – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
A Vigil on the Edge of Christendom – Filip Gašpar at The American Postliberal
Influencer Jubilee Flop: Young People Reject the Church’s Spin & Mystifiers – Silere Non Possum
Coldplaygate & the Case for Public Judgment – Justin Murphy at First Things
The Dinosaurs & Adam-Eve Question – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
Church is Counter-Cultural & Solution to Problems are Counter-Intuitive – Archbold & McTeague
Meet The 100-year-old Priest Who Still Says Daily Mass – Sarah Robsdottir at Aleteia
When the Laity Need to Defend the Faith When Bishops Refuse To – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
The Current Relations Between The Vatican & The Russian Church – Rome Reports
Mike Lewis, Who Do You Worship? God or the Zeitgeist? – Steve Skojec at The Skojec Files
Newly Appointeditis. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
New York Archdiocese Sees Hundreds Of Responses To ‘Called By Name’ Program – OSV News

Recent Posts:
Read the SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SVNDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Astronomy & Liturgy: the Symbolic Meanings of the Date of Easter – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Kim Davis Asks Supreme Court To Overturn Obergefell Decision – R. Foley at The Christian Post

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Teddy Roosevelt to Trump: Bully! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Victorian Doctor Jereth Kok Loses Job Over Social Media Posts – The Daily Declaration

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nationalism Will Save the West – Mark Bauerlein & Yoram Hazony at First Things
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
A Man Is Beaten Only When He Quits The Fight – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Requiescat In Pace Tom Lehrer – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. How Might Anti-Christ Arrive? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
2. Priestly Vocations Are Booming in the Midwest & the South – National Catholic Register
3. The Future of Catholic Theology – Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., at First Things
4. Men in Trouble, Maybe Fatherhood & Bigger Families are a Solution – Inst. for Family Studies
5. Jesus Wants Repetitive Prayer – Steve Ray at Catholic Answers Magazine
6. The Cave in Subiaco Where the Rule of St. Benedict Was Born – Catholic World Report
7. The Memory of Southern Italy’s Greek Colonies – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
8. Satan Master of Disunity; Three Pillars to Defeat Him – Msgr. S.J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
9. Why Poland Remains a Leader in Religious Vocations in Europe – National Catholic Register
10. 4 Tips Young Adults Need To Defend Their Catholic Faith In Today’s World – Catholic Link

Honorable Mentioned:
How to Answer Tough Questions as a Catholic – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Recent Posts:
Read the SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published This Afternoon – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SVNDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SVNDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT

A thank you to our sponsors:
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Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Poland Remains a Leader in Religious Vocations in Europe – National Catholic Register
How Might Anti-Christ Arrive? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Wolfgang Smith’s Legacy – Scott Ventureya at Crisis Magazine
Jesus Wants Repetitive Prayer – Steve Ray at Catholic Answers Magazine
Priestly Vocations Are Booming in the Midwest & the South – National Catholic Register
The Future of Catholic Theology – Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., at First Things
The Memory of Southern Italy’s Greek Colonies – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
Why Invoke the Trinity to Argue Ethics? – Stacy Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
Satan Master of Disunity; Three Pillars to Defeat Him – Msgr. S.J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Why the Catholic Church’s Voice on AI Could Be the Most Consequential – First Things
The Late Architect Bruno Sacchi’s Medieval Tower in Florence – Jane Sacchi at H&G
The Cave in Subiaco Where the Rule of St. Benedict Was Born – Catholic World Report
How to Answer Tough Questions as a Catholic – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Men Are in Trouble. Maybe Fatherhood & Bigger Families Are a Solution – Inst. for Family Studies
4 Tips Young Adults Need To Defend Their Catholic Faith In Today’s World – Catholic Link
Why Does Christ Say the Holy Ghost ‘Shall Bear Testimony of Me’? – Fr. Henry J. Coleridge, S.J.

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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

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
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. So Many Miracles are Happening at Her Gravesite! The Next American Saint? – Jerome Chong
2. Thousands Pray as Baby Francis Stuns Doctors with Recovery – The Arlington Catholic Herald
3. How One Priest is Reaching a New Generation – Barbara Fitzgerald at Catholic Philly
4. Inside Exorcisms: How Demons Attack & How to Win with Dave Van Vickle – Chris Stefanick
5. The Other Side of the Screen: Priest’s Front-Row Seat to Mercy in Action in Confession – DC
6. Eucharistic Effort: How This Diocese Is Praying 26,000 More Holy Hours a Year – NC Register
7. Should NFP Be Taught in Marriage Prep? – Todd Aglialoro & Drew Belsky at Catholic Answers
8. The Homeschooling Question: Is it the Best Way for Catholics? – Kennedy Hall at Mere Trdtn
9. The Conversion of an American Protestant Woman in 19th-Century Rome – The Pillar
10. How St. Bridget’s Marriage Speaks To Our Modern World – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Honorable Mentioned:
Pray to Our Lady of the Air Before Taking a Flight! – Mathilde De Robien & Mt. Green at Aleteia

Recent Posts:
Read the SVNDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SATVRDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SATVRDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Eucharistic Effort: How This Diocese Is Praying 26,000 More Holy Hours a Year – NC Register
The Homeschooling Question: Is it the Best Way for Catholics? – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
St. Anne Feast: Honouring Grandparents, Elderly, Catholicization of African Heritage – RC
How One Priest is Reaching a New Generation – Barbara Fitzgerald at Catholic Philly
This Summer, Gen Z Women Are Headed To Monasteries & Convents – National Cthlc Register
Why Religion Can’t Be Kept Behind Closed Doors – Jonny Thompson, D.Phil., at Big Think
How St. Bridget’s Marriage Speaks To Our Modern World – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Inside Exorcisms: How Demons Attack & How to Win with Dave Van Vickle – Chris Stefanick
The Conversion of an American Protestant Woman in 19th-Century Rome – The Pillar
Should NFP Be Taught in Marriage Prep? – Todd Aglialoro & Drew Belsky at Catholic Answers
Lift High The Cross: Why Do Christians Honor A Roman Torture Device? – Our Sunday Visitor
Pray to Our Lady of the Air Before Taking a Flight! – Mathilde De Robien & Mt. Green at Aleteia
Thousands Pray as Baby Francis Stuns Doctors with Recovery – The Arlington Catholic Herald
So Many Miracles Are Happening At Her Gravesite! The Next American Saint? – Journey With. . .
Rebuilding Virtue: We Need an Architecture Revival – Ella Yates at Acton Institute
The Other Side of the Screen: The Priest’s Front-Row Seat to Mercy in Action in Confession – DC

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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

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
The TFP’s 2025 Southern Caravan: A Plea to God & A Call to Action to Overturn Obergefell – TFP
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. 3 New Editions Of Classic Catholic Novels – Kenneth Craycraft at Our Sunday Visitor
2. A Kaleidoscope of Recollections of George Cardinal Pell – Carl E. Olson at Cthlc World Report
3. Peer-Reviewed Research: Men Find Looking At Nearly Naked Women Distracting – W. Briggs
4. You’re Paying for Child Sex Trafficking – Fr. Rob. McTeague, S.J., via Creative Minority Report
5. The Forgery Machine: How Spadaro & EDB Manipulate Pope Leo XIV – Silere Non Possum
6. How To Tell If You Are Trad Inc. – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
7. How Ya Doin? – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
8. Did You Know The Moon Has It’s Own Bishop? – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
9. Euthanasia in Canada: A True Story – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
10. The Rainbow, LBGTQ Catechesis, & Queering the City – Maureen Mullarkey at Studio Matters

Honorable Mentioned:
Bizarre Surrogacy Case Pinpoints Moral Morass of the Baby-Brokering Business – NC Register

Recent Posts:
Read the SATVRDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published This Afternoon – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SATVRDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SATVRDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT

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Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Kaleidoscope of Recollections of George Cardinal Pell – Carl E. Olson at Catholic World Report
Want To Work At The Vatican? There’s A Website For That – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
How Ya Doin? – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
3 New Editions Of Classic Catholic Novels – Kenneth Craycraft at Our Sunday Visitor
Inside The Cave In France Where Many Believe Mary Magdalene Spent Her Final Years – CWR
Did You Know The Moon Has It’s Own Bishop? – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
The Wheat & the Tares: Contemporary Priestly Formation – Kevin Symonds, M.A., at H&PR
Does Reception Of The Eucharist Replace Confession? – Jenna M. Cooper at Our Sunday Visitor
Peer-Reviewed Research: Men Find Looking At Nearly Naked Women Distracting – W Briggs PhD
Why Complementarian Gender Theology Is New – Aaron M. Renn
The Forgery Machine: How Spadaro & EDB Manipulate Pope Leo XIV – Silere Non Possum
You’re Paying for Child Sex Trafficking – Fr. Robert McTeague, S.J., via Creative Minority Report
Bizarre Surrogacy Case Pinpoints Moral Morass of the Baby-Brokering Business – NC Register
The Rainbow, LBGTQ Catechesis, & Queering the City – Maureen Mullarkey at Studio Matters
Euthanasia in Canada: A True Story – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
How To Tell If You Are Trad Inc. – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile

Recent Posts:
Read the SATVRDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SATVRDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Were Catholic Organizations Involved In Efforts To Elect Hillary Clinton? – Complicit Clergy
Read Intel Officials’ Objections To ‘Extremely Sketchy’ Steele Dossier – Mollie Hemingway, et al.
Why Is The Department Of Homeland Security Quoting The Bible On Instagram? – Rlgn Unplggd
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The TFP’s 2025 Southern Caravan: A Plea to God & A Call to Action to Overturn Obergefell – TFP
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
F. Scott Fitzgerald Was Catholic? – Alex Taylor, Ph.D., at Word On Fire

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
Young Parisian Nobles Combine to Defend Holy Mother Church – Tradition, Family, & Property
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
Luxury Amid Lamentations: North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Resort – Tradition, Family, & Property
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. I Was Also Fired by Archbishop Weisenburger – Edward N. Peters, J.D., J.C.D., on X
2. Weisenburger Fired Three Distinguished Seminary Professors, Why? – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Insider: Firings Were Extra-Judicial, Over the Heads of the Rector & Board – Josh Mansfield
4. Archbishop Weisenburger & The Episcopal Double Standard – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at C Cltr
5. This Talk Certainly Indicates A Major Theme Of Pope Leo’s Pontificate! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6. The Purging of Faithful Catholics Continues – Eric R. Sammons at Editor’s Desk
7. Disruptive Papacy Era is Over; Francis’s Limitations Revealed! – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
8. Leo’s TLM Lifeline, Will This Be A Trend? – R. Arroyo, Robert Royal, Ph.D., & Fr. Gerald E. Murray
9. Why Are Some People Against Cardinal Sarah’s Visit To Sainte-Anne-d’Auray? – Cth Conclave
10. Catholic Poet Jane Greer: RIP – Mary R. Finnegan at Dappled Things

Honorable Mentioned:
The ‘Golden Age’ Of Seminaries Delusion – Gene Thomas Gomulka
Sainthood Candidate: Fr. Arrupe, Former Jesuit Head, Aware Of Priest’s Abuse Record – CWN
A TLM Ordinariate is Needed, Similar to the Anglican Ordinariate – Shane Schaetzel on X
What Today’s Catholics Want – Bishop Erik Varden via Amy Welborn on X
The Devil In AI (Again) – Rod Dreher

Recent Posts:
Read the SATVRDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Poet Jane Greer: RIP – Mary R. Finnegan at Dappled Things
A TLM Ordinariate is Needed, Similar to the Anglican Ordinariate – Shane Schaetzel on X
Sainthood Candidate: Fr. Arrupe, Former Jesuit Head, Aware Of Priest’s Abuse Record – CWN

Crimson Deluge o’er the Hallowed Halls of Sacred Heart Major Seminary:
I Was Also Fired by Archbishop Weisenburger – Edward N. Peters, J.D., J.C.D., on X
Weisenburger Fired Three Distinguished Seminary Professors, Why? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Archbishop Weisenburger & The Episcopal Double Standard – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at C Culture
Insider: Firings Were Extra-Judicial, Over the Heads of the Rector & Board – Josh Mansfield
The Purging of Faithful Catholics Continues – Eric R. Sammons at Editor’s Desk

. . . Outrage Over on X:
Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.: Archbishop Weisenburger Owes an Explanation
Steve Ray: Looks Like a Purge of Faithful Catholics
Damian Thompson: Something is Rotten in the Archdiocese of Detroit
Joshua Mercer: It’s Amazing How Much Division Weisenburger Has Brought in so Little Time
Kale Zelden: Archbishop Weisenburger is an Assassin

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
This Talk Certainly Indicates A Major Theme Of Pope Leo’s Pontificate! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Leo’s TLM Lifeline, Will This Be A Trend? – R. Arroyo, Robert Royal, Ph.D., & Fr. Gerald E. Murray
Pope Has Many Decisions To Make: Will Charges Be Filed Against Rupnik Or Not? – C Conclave

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Today’s Catholics Want – Bishop Erik Varden via Amy Welborn on X
World Record For Earliest Successful Birth Set By Iowa Boy – R. Quackenbush at Catholic Vote
Milestone: 1,000 Father Coleridge Reader Subscribers – S.D. Wright at Father Coleridge Reader
Father Spadaro’s Fake Interview With Pope Leo XIV – Nico Spuntoni at New Daily Compass
Why Are Some People Against Cardinal Sarah’s Visit To Sainte-Anne-d’Auray? – Cthlc Conclave
The Devil In AI (Again) – Rod Dreher
Infrastructure of Cities are Family-Unfriendly, Rise of Dog Parks – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
Are All Protestants “Saved”? (“TurretinFan” Insanity) – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence. . .
Lay Leader Laments ‘Mysterious’ Process In Stalled Schönborn Succession – Luke Coppen
From the Bottom of My Heart, Thank You! – John-Henry Westen on X
Italian Daily Il Foglio: Where Have All the Bergoglians Gone? – Rorate Cæli
Dalit Catholics Protest Discrimination By Church In India – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
Islamic Conquest in Melbourne? – Kathy Clubb at The Remnant
The ‘Golden Age’ Of Seminaries Delusion – Gene Thomas Gomulka
Disruptive Papacy Era is Over; Francis’s Limitations Revealed! – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Hot Commie Summer: Leftists Only Date Each Other, Not Settle For Liberals – The Guardian

News:
James Hitchcock, Church Historian & Register Contributor, Dies at 87 – NC Register

Recent Posts:
Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the THVRSDAY AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Devotions for 26th July – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Mystical Meaning of the Ceremonies of the Mass – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Tonsure Scissors for Liturgical Rites – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
An Italian Festival Revived in New Jersey, September 6 – New Liturgical Movement

Beauty:
Is The Aeneid the Most Beautiful Work of State Propaganda Ever Written? – Joseph Pearce

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
US Bishops Call For Repeal Of ‘Severely Problematic’ Face Act – Catholic World News
Good Move – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The TFP’s 2025 Southern Caravan: A Plea to God & A Call to Action to Overturn Obergefell – TFP
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Coming Collapse of Society with Gavin Ashenden, Fr. J. Waltz, et al. – Catholic Unscripted
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
How a Muslim Enculturates – Citizen Free Press

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Very Good Movie – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Luxury Amid Lamentations: North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Resort – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
Young Parisian Nobles Combine to Defend Holy Mother Church – Tradition, Family, & Property
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
TFP’s Midwest Call to Chivalry Camp Brings Challenges & Blessings – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
A Single Denial to Give Communion That Echoed Around the World – Tradition, Family, & Property

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1. Ralph Martin Issues Statement on His Abrupt Firing frm Sacred Heart Seminary – C. Niles, J.D.
2. Sacred Heart Purge: When Fidelity Gets You Fired & Flattery Gets You Tenure – Ch. Jackson
3. Firing Was ‘A Shock’ for Theologian Ralph Martin – Mt. McDonald at National Catholic Register
4. Is Carlo Maria Viganò Dead? – David L. Gray, D.Min.
5. Bishop Allowed Gay Clergy for 33 Yrs, Lost $250B to Abuse, Connection? – C Manion KM PhD
6. Will Pope Leo XIV Give In On ‘Traditionis Custodes’? – Catholic Conclave
7. Much Ado About Clothing (Clericals) – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Adoremus
8. What Did Pope Leo XIV Say To One Of The Oldest Religious Orders? – Rome Reports
9. What is Downtown Steubenville For? – John Byron Kuhner
10. Big Bird Weeps – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
The Bible versus the Quran – Joseph Pearce on Rumble
Of Pranks & Portals: When Seminary Shenanigans Brush Against the Occult – Michael H. Brown
A Glaring ‘Sign’ – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
New Law Will Help Families Access America’s Catholic Schools – Bishop David M. O’Connell
Is Pope Leo XIV Moving Forward With The Francis Reforms? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take

Recent Posts:
Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the THVRSDAY AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Last Night – BIG PVLPIT
Read the THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Law Will Help Families Access America’s Catholic Schools – Bishop David M. O’Connell

Crimson Deluge o’er the Hallowed Halls of Sacred Heart Major Seminary:
Ralph Martin Issues Statement on His Abrupt Firing frm Sacred Heart Seminary – Ch. Niles, J.D.
Firing Was ‘A Shock’ for Theologian Ralph Martin – Mt. McDonald at National Catholic Register
Sacred Heart Purge: When Fidelity Gets You Fired & Flattery Gets You Tenure – Ch. Jackson

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Is Pope Leo XIV Moving Forward With The Francis Reforms? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
Will Pope Leo XIV Give In On ‘Traditionis Custodes’? – Catholic Conclave
Peru Presents Pope Leo XIV Tourist Route to Showcase His Life in the Country – NC Register
What Did Pope Leo XIV Say To One Of The Oldest Religious Orders? – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV Meets Algerian President, Discusses Church Life and Peacebuilding – NC Register
He’s A Real American: Bill Aims To Protect Pope’s U.S. Citizenship – Jack Figge at The Pillar

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Much Ado About Clothing (Clericals) – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Adoremus

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Thousands Gather At Our Lady Of Champion For Jubilee Mass – Christine Rousselle at Aleteia
Community Life: A Possible Solution to the Priestly Crisis – Fr. Mario Proietti at Zenit
Archbishop Cordileone – Beauty Of Latin Mass Draws Young People – Michael Haynes at Per. . .
Of Pranks & Portals: When Seminary Shenanigans Brush Against the Occult – Michael H. Brown
Tribute Or Travesty? Dolce & Gabbana Stages Catholic-Vestment-Inspired Fashion Show – CWR
Bishop Allowed Gay Clergy for 33 Yrs, Lost $250B to Abuse, Connection? – Ch Manion KM PhD
Ukraine’s Ultimatum To Russian Orthodox Christians – Vladimir Rozanskij at Zenit
Christians Ask Vatican For ‘Urgent Intervention’ On Violence Amid Envoy’s Visit To India – CWR
Gaza Priest Injured in Israeli Bombing Discusses Impact on Parish Community – NC Register
House Reports Reveal Biden FBI Investigated Catholics Nationally & Internationally – CforC
Is Carlo Maria Viganò Dead? – David L. Gray, D.Min.
What is Downtown Steubenville For? – John Byron Kuhner
Cardinal Müller Criticises German Bishops For Caving In To Pro-Abortion Ideology – C Conclave
The Dicastery For Communication & The Algorithmic Drift (Using AI to Disseminate News) – SNP
The Bible versus the Quran – Joseph Pearce on Rumble
Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D.: “Infertility Can Be A Gift” – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

News:
U.S. Birth Rate Hits All-Time Low, CDC Data Shows – AP via CBS News
500,000 Young People Expected In Rome Next Week For Jubilee Of Youth – Catholic World News

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Five Steps to Revive the Liberal Arts – Jovan Tripkovic at The James G. Martin Center for. . .
Connecting Catholic Education – Patrick Reilly at The Cardinal Newman Society

Recent Posts:
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Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Glaring ‘Sign’ – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Beauty:
On the Human Need for Beauty – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at CWR
5 Most Unique Places to Visit Along the French Coast – Moss & Fog
Does Beauty Have Survival Value – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist

Culture of Life Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The TFP’s 2025 Southern Caravan: A Plea to God & A Call to Action to Overturn Obergefell – TFP
TFP’s Midwest Call to Chivalry Camp Brings Challenges & Blessings – Tradition, Family, & Prprty

Culture of Death Analysis, Punditry, and News:
We Are Orienting Our Cities Around Dogs—Not Families – W. Brad Wilcox, Ph.D., on X

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Defending Illegal Aliens Cuz the Pope Said So – Complicit Clergy
White House Releases US Plan For AI As Catholics Say It Must Uphold Human Dignity – The Reg
Obama Insists That Russia Tried To Influence The 2016 US Election – Catholics for Catholics
Big Bird Weeps – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Former UK Labour Leader Launches New Far-Left Party – TEC News
A Single Denial to Give Communion That Echoed Around the World – Tradition, Family, & Property

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Luxury Amid Lamentations: North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Resort – Tradition, Family, & Property
Socialism: Ideas So Good That They Have to be Mandatory – The American Catholic
Khomeini’s Fortress: Why the Regime Survived When It Shouldn’t Have – Safaa Subhi

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Young Parisian Nobles Combine to Defend Holy Mother Church – Tradition, Family, & Property
“Europe Is In Decline Unless We Recover Common Sense”—ECR MEP Diego Solier – J. Villamor

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
Why Banning the Muslim Brotherhood in the West is Not Enough – Dan Burmawi
Greece Threatens To Block Turkey From EU Defense Fund – TEC News/AFP at The European. . .
Birthrates & the Battle for Europe’s Identity – Dan Burmawi

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Deo Gratis! ‘The View’ TV Show Going On Hiatus! – Annette Jals on X
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Wife, Purchases More Kauai Ranch Land – Island News
About That Adulterous Coldplay Couple. . . – Leila Miller at Crisis Magazine

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
CORPUS Disbands After 50 Years of Failed “Ministry” – Jn. Horvat at Tradition, Family, & Property
Does Watching TV Cause Autism? – William M. Briggs, Ph.D. 2008
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 Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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