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FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Note:
BIG PVLPIT is Requesting Your Prayers; If You Wish, Click Here to Make Your Donation!  – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Dear Amb. Huckabee to Israel: Save Christian Town Under Jewish Settler Attacks – Jason Jones
Leo Asks to Pray for the ‘Conversion’ of Climate-Change Skeptics? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D.

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo XIV’s Eco-Theology & the Death of Catholic Substance – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In. . .
Pope Leo XIV Names Another Pro-Immigration Bishop: This Time in Austin – Complicit Clergy
Castel Gandolfo Savors Pope Leo XIV’s Return: It’s More Than Economics – I.Media via Aleteia
Pope Leo XIV & the New Emerging Realities of the Catholic Church – Rome Reports
Cardinal Who Has Known Eight Popes Pays Tribute to Pope Leo XIV – Catholic Conclave

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Behold! The Archbishop of Toulouse & the Rugby Mass – Catholic Conclave
When the Archbishop of Toulouse Just Don’t Give a Darn – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
Synod Attempting to Replace the Episcopate as the Links Between Churches – Catholic Conclave

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
San Antonio Archd. to Celebrate Martyr Who Fought for Religious Freedom in Mexico – The Reg
The Meaning & Supernatural Power of the Saint Benedict Medal – ChurchPOP
Should Priests Admonish Tardiness? – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
New Book Explores How Catholicism Can Heal a Divided World – Zelda Caldwell at NC Register
Saint Benedict & “The School for the Service of the Lord” – Silere Non Possum
Beautiful: Andrea Bocelli Spotted Singing ‘Ave Maria’ at Mass in Italy – Hollywood Catholic
New Bishop of Baker, Oregon is a Big Win for Catholics! – Tridentine Brewing on X
Rousing the Catholic Faithful from Their Present Slumber – Nicholas Owen
Life Site News Fallout & the One Thing No One is Talking About! – Joe McClane at ACT
Report on McCarrick Scandal Hit a Wall of Silence – Complicit Clergy
The Ascension vs. Human Composting – George Weigel at Denver Catholic

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

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

Culture of Death Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Trans Radicals Brought a Defeat Upon the LGBTQ Movement – Tradition, Family, & Property

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Jewish Democrats in Congress Sound the Alarm on Mamdani – Mychael Schnell at The Hill

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cuban Bishops Conference Fails to Condemn the Cause of Cuba’s Plight: Communism – TFP

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Islam Will Attempt to Convert America – Shaun Maguire, Ph.D., on X
London’s Largest Ancient Roman Fresco is the World’s Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzle – Colossal

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
There is No Difference Between Islam & Islamism – Dan Burmawi on X

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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and
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON TOP-10

1. Pope Leo XIV’s Fast Path to Irrelevance – Dad29
2. New Proof Confirms CDF Report, Erodes Vatican Narrative on TLM Limits – Diane Montagna
3. Preventing a Priestless Future: How the Church Must Reclaim Sacred Masculinity It Left – T&S
4. Jewish Settlers Attack Last West Bank Christian Village – Catholic World News
5. Crippling Priest Shortage Leads to Restructuring of Grand Rapids Diocese – Cth News Agency
6. Another Bombshell from Montagna of Poor Excuses for Cruel Traditionis Custodes – Fr. Zed
7. Bishop Alberto Rojas’s Full Wholehearted Endorsement of Gay Pride – Complicit Clergy
8. Thoughts About the Mass for Care of Creation – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
9. Leo Adds 2 More Synodal Comms to 10 Already Created by Francis, One for Liturgy – Rm Rps
10. My Thoughts on Mishandling of JH Westen News at Life Site News, Leo, & More – Ken. Hall

Honorable Mentioned:
Empty Gesture From Bishop of San Bernardino – Anthony C. Fountain, Esq., at The Taos Tattler
New Bishop of Baker, Oregon: Active With “Courage” an Orthodox SSA Outreach – Fr. McDonald
For Those Who Want a Less Catholic Parish. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog

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

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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Note:
BIG PVLPIT is Requesting Your Prayers; If You Wish, Click Here to Make Your Donation!  – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Jewish Settlers Attack Last West Bank Christian Village – Catholic World News
Preventing a Priestless Future: How the Church Must Reclaim Sacred Masculinity It Left – T&S
Why Christian Culture Matters – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo XIV’s Fast Path to Irrelevance – Dad29
Thoughts About the Mass for Care of Creation – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Leo Adds 2 More Synodal Comms to 10 Already Created by Francis, One for Liturgy – Rm Rps

Pope Francis, Cloaked in Sanctimonious Guise:
New Evidence Confirms CDF Report, Erodes Vatican Narrative on TLM Limits – Diane Montagna
Another Bombshell from Montagna of Poor Excuses for Cruel Traditionis Custodes – Fr. Z’s Blog
It’s Matter of Justice That Leo Brings Liturgical Peace of Summorum Pontificum – Fr. McDonald
New Leak Challenges the Vatican Narrative (Again) – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
Was the Survey of the Bishops a Primary Cause for Traditionis Custodes? – Les Femmes
Matteo Bruni Comments Addressed – Diane Montagna
CDF Report is Authentic – Diane Montagna
Matteo Bruni’s Comments Raise More Questions Than They Answer – Diane Montagna
Protocol Number Revealed – Diane Montagna
Additional Evidence – Diane Montagna
Central Role of the CDF Report According to Traditionis Custodes – Diane Montagna
About Matteo Bruni’s Statement – Diane Montagna

The Vain Flourish of Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernadino, California:
Empty Gesture From Bishop of San Bernardino – Anthony C. Fountain, Esq., at The Taos Tattler
Bishop Alberto Rojas’s Full Wholehearted Endorsement of Gay Pride – Complicit Clergy
A Bishop Never Dispensed a Christian f/Sunday Obligations During Roman Persecutions – Lpnt

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Cuban Bishops Conference Fails to Condemn the Cause of Cuba’s Plight: Communism – TFP
Two Bishops Stand Up for Life in Germany, All Other Bishops Missing in Action – C Conclave
The Church Isn’t a Corporation, but the Synod Acts Like One – Crux via Catholic Herald

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Bishop of Baker, Oregon: Active With “Courage” an Orthodox SSA Outreach – Fr. McDonald
Crippling Priest Shortage Leads to Restructuring of Grand Rapids Diocese – Cthlc News Agency
How Trans Radicals Brought a Defeat Upon the LGBTQ Movement – Tradition, Family, & Property
Relearning the Liturgy to Combat the Problem of Formation – Aurelio Porfiri at Per Mariam
A Child Falling on Her Knees is a Profound Gesture for Jesus in the Eucharist – Fr. McDonald
Meritage Collection of Hotels Offers Clergy Hospitality Program – Jim Graves at C World Report
A Homily I’d Like to Hear – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand
Religious Freedom Panel Urges U.S. to Demand Pledges From Syrian Govt – John Burger at ACN
Archbishop Defends Chancellor Appointment for Convicted Priest – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Christians Condemn Threat of Violence by Hindu Legislator in India – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
My Thoughts on Mishandling of JH Westen News at Life Site News, Leo, & More – Kennedy Hall
‘There Is No Pain Greater’: Grieving With the Parents of Lost Children – Deacon Tho. L. McDonald

News:
Baylor Gives Back LGBT Grant Money After Backlash – Micaiah Bilger at The College Fix

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

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Devotions for 10th July – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
DEI Kills – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Are Christians Obliged to ‘Bless Israel’? Points Missed in Cruz/Carlson Commentary – WM Rev

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
July 10, 1864: Lincoln Telegraphs Grant for Help – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
Islamic Identity Politics Is Taking Hold of Europe – Lauren Smith at The European Conservative

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
That Which Is Ours, Is Ours Again! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
For Those Who Want a Less Catholic Parish. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Leo Should Undo Traditionis Custodes, Proof by Diane Montagna Mounting – Kale Zelden, M.A.
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Catholic Perseverance in a Hostile 19th-Century America – Tradition, Family, & Property
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION Read More »

THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

1. An Example, & Done Quickly, of Leo Reversing Francis’ Liturgical Mandate! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Reversing Francis. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
3. Why Did Life Site News Let John-Henry Westen Go? – Joe McClane & Kennedy Hall at ACT
4. Leo at His Sunday Angelus Seems to Be Saying No to Yackaty, Yackating. . . – Fr. A. McDonald
5. John-Henry Westen Statement: Starting a Catholic News Apostolate – John-Henry Westen
6. She Seems Nice – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
7. The Latest from the Life Site News Soap Opera – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
8. When Wolves Wear Vestments: The Synodal Siege Within the Church – Bishop Jos. Strickland
9. Pope Leo XIV’s New Bishops: What Do They Mean for the Church? – The Prayerful Posse
10. How Liberal Catholics Betrayed the Faith to Push Open Borders, Endless SNAP – Ch. Jackson

    Honorable Mentioned:
    Cardinal Nichols Supports Catholic Sodomy Grp That Marched In London ‘Pride’ Parade – Cm Clr
    How Trans Radicals Brought a Defeat Upon the LGBTQ Movement – Tradition, Family, & Property

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

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    BIG PVLPIT is Requesting Your Prayers; If You Wish, Click Here to Make Your Donation!  – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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    and
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    THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

    Note:
    BIG PVLPIT is Requesting Your Prayers; If You Wish, Click Here to Make Your Donation!  – Robert “Tito” Edwards

    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Priests of West Bank’s Only Christian Town Issue Urgent Appeal Against Jewish Attacks – CV
    Cardinal Nichols Supports Catholic Sodomy Grp That Marched In London ‘Pride’ Parade – Cm Clr
    How Trans Radicals Brought a Defeat Upon the LGBTQ Movement – Tradition, Family, & Property

    Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
    An Example, & Done Quickly, of Leo Reversing Francis’ Liturgical Mandate! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
    Five-Year-Old Children Describe Who They Think Pope Leo XIV is – Rome Reports
    Good Advice to San Antonio, Charlotte, & Detroit: It’s Not Either/or but Both/and – Fr. McDonald
    Pope Leo XIV’s Favorite Dish: Cabrito Chiclayano – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
    Leo at His Sunday Angelus Seems to Be Saying No to Yackaty, Yackating. . . – Fr. A.J. McDonald
    Pope Leo XIV’s New Bishops: What Do They Mean for the Church? – The Prayerful Posse
    A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Reversing Francis. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO

    The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
    Sodomy Indoctrination at Church Education Campus in Germany, Cardinal Woelki All In – C Cnclv
    When Wolves Wear Vestments: The Synodal Siege Within the Church – Bishop Joseph Strickland
    New Pontifical Academy for Life Accepts Some Assisted Suicide, Contrary to Faith – S. Fontana
    Why is Everything So Bad? – Gv. Ashenden, T. Howard, Mk. Lambert, & K. Bennett at C Unscripted
    Cardinal Cobo Financial Dealings & Corruption Exposed – Catholic Conclave
    How Liberal Catholics Betrayed the Faith to Preach Open Borders, Endless SNAP – Chris Jackson

    Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Mount Zvir, Litmanová: Dicastery Weighs In on Marian Apparitions – Silere Non Possum
    How Christianity Transformed & Revived Konyak Culture – Religion Unplugged
    How the Sexual Revolution Has Hurt All of Us – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at Theology of Home
    800+ Attend Historic Mass in Canterbury Cathedral to Celebrate St. Thomas Becket – Ed Pentin
    The Fallacy of Private Religion – Bethel McGrew at First Things
    Overturn Bostock! – Michael Ippolito at Crisis Magazine
    Dreams of a Protestant: The Challenge that Led Me to Catholicism – Coming Home Network
    32 Martyrs of Orange Guillotined in Roman Theater During French Revolution – J Grondelski PhD
    Clarity on Genuflections Around Communion in the Usus Antiquior – Peter A Kwasniewski PhD
    The Tridentine Mass as an Antidote to Informality – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Herald
    Sit Up Straight & Take Note: Why Posture Matters – John Horvat, II, at The Imaginative. . .
    Dressed For Battle—Spiritual & Physical – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

    News:
    Brazilian Census: Catholic Population Falls to 57% – CNA via National Catholic Register

    Life Site News and John-Henry Westen:
    John-Henry Statement: Starting a Catholic News Apostolate – John-Henry Westen on X
    Why Did Life Site News Let John-Henry Westen Go? – Joe McClane & Kennedy Hall at ACT
    The Latest from the Life Site News Soap Opera – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

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

    Culture of Death Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Cuban Bishops Conference Fails to Condemn the Cause of Cuba’s Plight: Communism – TFP
    An Epidemic of Media Doublespeak – Becket Adams at National Review

    Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    She Seems Nice – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
    Church & State? What Canon Law Says About Backing Candidates – The Pillar

    Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Catholic Perseverance in a Hostile 19th-Century America – Tradition, Family, & Property

    Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Why the New Superman May Not Fly: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It Could Be a Bomb! – Arroyo Grande

    Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
    Architectural Birdhouses – Clare Coulson at Gardenista
    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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    The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
    and
    The Catholic Pipe Company

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    VVEDNESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10

    1. The Purge at Life Site News: Why John-Henry Westen Had to Go – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth. . .
    2. John-Henry Westen is No Longer CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Life Site News – Life Site News
    3. Taylor Marshall: Rome’s Huge Crowds! Never Seen Anything Like It! Re: Leo – Cthlc Unscripted
    4. John Senior’s Star Is Rising – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
    5. On John-Henry Westen & the Defense of Truth – Bishop Joseph Strickland
    6. Heads Explode Over Tucho’s Latest Remarks – Christine Niles, J.D., at Forward Boldly
    7. DEI Justice: Sotomayor Hands Ketanji Her Lunch – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    8. I Just Want To Say Thank You – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
    9. Toulouse Archbishop Appoints Convicted Rapist as Diocesan Chancellor – Catholic Herald
    10. Bp. Rojas (Calif.) Dispenses Catholics from Sunday Mass b/c of Illegal Alien Arrests – Fr. Zed

      Honorable Mentioned:
      Italian Priest’s Suicide Underscores Humanity of Priests – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
      German Bishops Use Synodality To Embrace Sin & Decadence – Complicit Clergy

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

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      BIG PVLPIT is Requesting Your Prayers; If You Wish, Click Here to Make Your Donation!  – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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      and
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      VVEDNESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

      Note:
      BIG PVLPIT is Requesting Your Prayers; If You Wish, Click Here to Make Your Donation!  – Robert “Tito” Edwards

      Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Church Leaders: It’s Time for Nigeria’s Christians to Defend Themselves – N.K. Chimtom at CWR
      John Senior’s Star Is Rising – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
      John-Henry Westen is No Longer CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Life Site News – Life Site

      Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
      Taylor Marshall: Rome’s Huge Crowds! Never Seen Anything Like This! – Catholic Unscripted
      Pope Leo XIV Shares Message to Pilgrims at Historic Mass in Canterbury Cathedral – Ed Pentin
      Power, Politics, & an American Pope – For Pete’s Sake
      Papal Friend Suggests How Leo XIV Will Spend His Vacation: Writing an Encyclical – OSV News
      What Leo XIV’s Thesis Reveals About His Theology of Leadership – National Catholic Register

      The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
      German Bishops Use Synodality To Embrace Sin & Decadence – Complicit Clergy
      Modernist Longing for a New Council, Long-Term Goal of Synodalists – Catholic Conclave
      Vatican Pushes ‘New Way of Being Church’ in 3-Year Synod Rollout Plan – Michael Haynes

      Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Is NFP Finally Breaking Into Medical Schools? – Zoey Maraist at OSV News
      Why Enemies of Tradition in Africa Miss the Point – The African Sentry at Gumisiriza’s Substack
      When Doing Good Is Just Not Enough – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
      Toulouse Archbishop Appoints Convicted Rapist as Diocesan Chancellor – Catholic Herald
      Bp Rojas (Calif.) Dispenses Catholics f/Sunday Mass Because of Illegal Alien Arrests – Fr. Zed
      Cuban Bishops Conference Fails to Condemn the Cause of Cuba’s Plight: Communism – TFP
      On John-Henry Westen & the Defense of Truth – Bishop Joseph Strickland
      Our ‘Common Home’ & Christian Realism – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
      The Purge at Life Site News: Why John-Henry Westen Had to Go – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In. . .
      I Just Want To Say Thank You – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
      Italian Priest’s Suicide Underscores Humanity of Priests – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
      Heads Explode Over Tucho’s Latest Remarks – Christine Niles, J.D., at Forward Boldly

      News:
      Seven Weeks Coffee Hits Milestone in Donations Given to Pro-Life Organizations – CNA via CWR
      Six Million Visitors to Notre Dame Cathedral in Six Months – Kielce Gussie at Vatican News
      Incredible Drone Show Over Croatia – Spirit Daily Blog

      Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Grades Drop Drastically in Father-Absent Homes – Lisa Britton on X

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

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

      Culture of Death Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Grades Drop Drastically in Father-Absent Homes – Lisa Britton on X

      Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      DEI Justice: Sotomayor Hands Ketanji Her Lunch – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
      Catholic Perseverance in a Hostile 19th-Century America – Tradition, Family, & Property
      Jobs Americans Will Do – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

      Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      July 9, 1864: Battle of Monocacy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

      Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Don’t Forget About the Superpowers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

      Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
      A Wonderful Papal Comment & Gesture. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
      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

      A thank you to our sponsors:
      The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
      and
      The Catholic Pipe Company

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      VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

      1. Benedictine Monastery Once Vanguard of Modern Liturgy Ends in Sexual Scandal – C Cnclv
      2. Fr. Matteo Balzano, Priest Who Committed Suicide, Early Adapter of SSA Blessings – Lepanto
      3. Archbishop Broglio Denounces ‘The Most Significant Pro-Life Law Ever’ – Ph. E. Lawler, Ph.D.
      4. Growing Up w/SSA Parents Has Negative Consequences for Children – Fr. D. Paul Sullins, Ph.D.
      5. A Very Good Video from Brian Holdsworth on Pope Leo XIV & Liturgical Reform – New Lit Mov
      6. Leo Congratulates Cardinal Burke On His 50 Years Of Priesthood – Catholics for Catholics
      7. Rupnik on Trial: The Wall of Silence Begins to Crumble – Silere Non Possum
      8. The Further Sad Decline of the Church of England – A.C. Fountain, Esq., at The Taos Tattler
      9. A Recent Discovery – Is This The Earliest Image of Our Lady of Sorrows? – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
      10. The Beach Read: Catholic Thought Leaders Share Summer Reading Lists – Zelda Caldwell

      Honorable Mentioned:
      Statue of Mary Vandalized at New York Parish, Vandal Arrested & Charged – Catholic Vote
      Signaling End of Syro-Malabar Liturgical Dispute, Leo Concludes Pontifical Mandate – CWN
      Gay Blessings ‘Will Remain’ Under Pope Leo XIV, Vatican Doctrine Chief Says – Joseph Tulloch

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

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      BIG PVLPIT is Requesting Your Prayers; If You Wish, Click Here to Make Your Donation!  – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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      The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
      and
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      VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

      Note:
      BIG PVLPIT is Requesting Your Prayers; If You Wish, Click Here to Make Your Donation!  – Robert “Tito” Edwards

      Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Anti-Christian Hostility Is Rising & the Silence Is Deafening – National Catholic Register
      Rupnik on Trial: The Wall of Silence Begins to Crumble – Silere Non Possum
      Growing Up w/SSA Parents Has Negative Consequences for Children – Fr. D. Paul Sullins, Ph.D.

      Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
      A Very Good Video from Brian Holdsworth on Pope Leo XIV & Liturgical Reform – New Lit Mov
      How will Pope Leo XIV Handle Pope Francis’ Legacy? – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
      Pope Leo Congratulates Cardinal Burke On His 50 Years Of Priesthood – Catholics for Catholics
      Papal Gratitude for Vatican Monthly Newspaper of the Poor – Catholic World News
      Signaling End of Syro-Malabar Liturgical Dispute, Leo Concludes Pontifical Mandate – CWN
      Gay Blessings ‘Will Remain’ Under Pope Leo XIV, Vatican Doctrine Chief Says – Joseph Tulloch

      The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
      Fr. Matteo Balzano, Priest Who Committed Suicide, an Early Adapter of SSA Blessings – Lepanto
      Modernists See Synod Document as Green Light for a New Form of Church – Catholic Conclave
      Benedictine Monastery Once Vanguard of Modern Liturgy Ends in Sexual Scandal – C Conclave

      Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      A Recent Discovery – Is This The Earliest Image of Our Lady of Sorrows? – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
      The Beach Read: Catholic Thought Leaders Share Their Summer Reading Lists – Zelda Caldwell
      Nuncio Celebrates Historic Mass in Canterbury Cathedral in Honour of Thomas Becket – C Hrld
      How a Teenage Boy Became a ‘Ninja Fighting Hunger’ – CNA via Catholic World Report
      Questions Raised Over Bishops’ Role in Closure of UK’s Most Valued Bioethics Ctr – Ed Pentin
      Understanding Male-Female Dynamics – Aaron M. Renn
      The Further Sad Decline of the Church of England – Anthony C. Fountain, Esq., at The Taos Tattler
      The Language of Western Christendom – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalis
      Our Lady of the Atonement – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
      ‘Humility Marches’ Offer Alternative to ‘Pride’ Parades in Philippines – Catholic News Agency
      What is World Youth Day? – Bryan J. Dickerson at Catholic365
      Archbishop Broglio Denounce ‘The Most Significant Pro-life Law Ever’ – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D.

      News:
      Statue of Mary Vandalized at New York Parish, Vandal Arrested & Charged – Catholic Vote
      Holy See Emphasizes Link Between Poverty, Climate Change – Catholic World News
      Nigerian Governor Orders Demolition of Memorial to Church Attack Victims – ACN

      Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      How AI Is Reshaping Education & Jobs in America – Daniel Nuccio at The College Fix

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

      Culture of Life Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Catholic Perseverance in a Hostile 19th-Century America – Tradition, Family, & Property

      Culture of Death Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      The Sexual Revolution & Its Consequences Have Been a Disaster for Charlize Theron – Federalist

      Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Catholic Church Holds Firm on Not Taking Stand on Candidates, Despite IRS Shift – OSV News
      Antifa Attempted the Murder of ICE Agents – Dad29

      Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Mel Gibson is Going to Make the Siege of Malta Film – The Eponymous Flower

      Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
      Why Does Evil Show Up? – Lila Rose
      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. Archbishop Garcia-Siller Bans All Altar Rails in San Antonio – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D. on X
      2. Another Awful USCCB New American Bible Translation – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D. on X
      3. In Unusual Move, Pope Leo Transfers Kenyan Bishop to Far Smaller Diocese – C World News
      4. What Will Pope Leo XIV Do About the ‘Liturgy War’? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
      5. 2 Midwest Catholic Universities Merge, Set Sights On Preserving Catholic Identity – CNA
      6. Catholics! Are You Ready for Your New, Permanent, Synodal Church? Leo Is – Chris Jackson
      7. Archbishop Garcia-Siller Said Mass for the Heretical & Dissident AUSCP Recently – Lepanto
      8. Pope Leo XIV Moved to Emotion by 40 Augustinian Nuns Singing – Rome Reports
      9. Reform Group of Priests Who Left Ministry to Marry Disbands After 50 Years – Catholic Vote
      10. How Not to Promote Synodality Unless One Has a Death Wish for It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

      Honorable Mentioned:
      “I Disagree with Congress” is Not a Basis for Judicial Review – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., TACthlc

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      Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Another Awful USCCB New American Bible Translation – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D. on X
      Archbishop Garcia-Siller Bans All Altar Rails in San Antonio – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D. on X
      Fulani Jihadist Expansion in Nigeria ‘Backed by Government Funds’ – Ngala Killian Chimtom

      Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
      In Unusual Move, Pope Leo XIV Transfers Kenyan Bishop to Far Smaller Diocese – C World News
      What Will Pope Leo XIV Do About the ‘Liturgy War’? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
      Pope Leo XIV Moved to Emotion by 40 Augustinian Nuns Singing – Rome Reports
      Catholics! Are You Ready for Your New, Permanent, Synodal Church? Leo Is – Chris Jackson

      Pope Francis, Cloaked in Sanctimonious Guise:
      The Bombshell Without a Bang – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

      The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
      Archbishop Garcia-Siller Said Mass for the Heretical & Dissident AUSCP Recently – Lepanto on X
      How Not to Promote Synodality Unless One Has a Death Wish for It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
      Rupnik & His “Art” Still Used by Catholic & Vatican Organisations All Across the Internet – C Con

      Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Youths Praising God In The Texas Hill Country Flood – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
      Unusual to See an Anglican Church Used for Religious Purposes, Instead of Discos, Etc. – Eccles
      A Reader Requested Masses to Be Said for Victims of the Flash Flood in Texas – Fr. Z’s Blog
      What’s Old Is New: The “Rediscovery” of the TLM – Rob Marco, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
      Pope Leo XIII on the Restoration of Christian Philosophy – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
      How to Use Synodality for Tradition – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
      The New Synod Document: A Brief Guide for Busy Readers – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
      Catholic Perseverance in a Hostile 19th-Century America – Tradition, Family, & Property
      Preach Like Elmer Gantry – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at The Catholic Thing
      Why Do Progressives Desperately Try to Change the Church – M. Becklo at Catholic World Report
      How Obergefell Harmed Children – John J. Bursch, J.D., at First Things
      That Lack of Loyalty Again; Re: Trump Allies – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

      News:
      Reporting on Texas Floods, L’Osservatore Romano Chides Trump Over Climate Policies – CWN
      IRS Ends 70-year Gag Rule, Says Churches Can Now Endorse Political Candidates – CNA
      Reform Group of Priests Who Left Ministry to Marry Disbands After 50 Years – Catholic Vote

      Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      2 Midwest Catholic Universities Merge, Set Sights On Preserving Catholic Identity – CNA
      National “Education” Association Goes Full Nutbag – Dad29

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      Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
      New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

      Culture of Life Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Treatment Produced Significant Improvement in Autistic Kids – Tracy Swartz at New York Post

      Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      “I Disagree with Congress” is Not a Basis for Judicial Review – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., TACthlc
      Pam Bondi Confirms Ark of the Covenant Sitting on Her Desk Waiting to be Reviewed – TACthlc
      Epstein List Hangs Itself Moments Before Release – The American Catholic

      International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Natural Causes in Russia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

      Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
      Is Gen Z Becoming More Traditional? – Lila Rose
      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. One of the Most Beautiful Depictions of Human Love in the History of Art – Kwasniewski PhD
      2. Why Did He Do It? Re: Francis & TLM – Anthony Chase Fountain, Esq., at The Taos Tattler
      3. Into the Reign of Pope Leo XIV, with Edward Pentin – Gavin Ashenden at Merely Catholic
      4. Leo Arrives on Foot in Castel Gandolfo: Emotion in the Streets With the Pope – Rome Reports
      5. The Tragic & Incredibly Inspiring Story of 2 Catholic Sisters in the Texas Flood – Joe McClane
      6. Russia’s ‘Sacrilegious War’ Shatters Orthodox Unity, Prompts Response f/Leo – Fr. R. de Souza
      7. Catholicism Mocked & Catholics are Scandalized – Jesse Romero via Complicit Clergy
      8. Sunday Is Not the Sabbath – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
      9. With Pope Leo XIV, Natural Law Finally Returns – Stefano Fontana at New Daily Compass
      10. Growing Up Catholic in the 1980s: Felt Banners, Guitars, Versus Populum. . . – C Unscripted

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      The Divine Blood Type: Revealed by ‘Coincidence’ of Eucharistic Miracles? – ChurchPOP
      Parish Priests Are the Cure to the Crisis – Tate Hilgefort at Crisis Magazine

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