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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Note:
All Prayers for BIG PVLPIT are Appreciated! Consider Making a Donation, Click Here!  – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Kidnapped Nigeria Priest Who Served in Alaska Still Held Captive – The Catholic Register
July is Super American Saint Month – Russell D. James at Catholic Stand Magazine

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Bricks by Bricks – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Blessings for Sin, Stoles for Heretics. . . : Leo’s Church Is Francis’s Church – Chris Jackson
Over 200 Pounds of Letters for the Pope Leo XIV Arrive at the Vatican Every Day – Rome Reports

Pope Francis, Cloaked in Sanctimonious Guise:
Papal Directive on TLM Seems Based on a Fraud – Leila Marie Lawler & Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D.

The Muddle Touching the Bishop-elect Hennen:
Bishop Strickland, et al.: Leave Bishop-elect Thomas Hennen Alone! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Bishop Strickland’s Follow-Up on Bishop-elect Thomas Hennen – Ma. A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The Parable of the Good Bureaucrat – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky with Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.
Outdated 1970’s Apologetics Against Kneeling to Receive Holy Communion – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Left at the Altar: Modern Art to Replace Tintoretto Works at Venetian Church – Catholic Conclave

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Story Behind Fra Angelico Masterpiece, Hidden for Centuries, Restored – NC Register
Should the Catholic Church Embrace Homeschooling? – J.C. Miller, Esq., at Crisis Magazine
No Grass Growing Under John-Henry’s Feet! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Why Congress Must Defund Planned Parenthood Permanently – Tradition, Family, & Property
Are the Eastern Catholic Rites in Danger of Extinction? – Rome Reports
The Catholic Economic Debate: The Austrian Position – Catholic Family News
The Albigensian Heresy Is a Cautionary Tale for Us All – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Via Mediævalis
Influential Italian Catholic Blog De-Platformed by Google – The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny
Naive Nuns Play Squarely Into Hamas’ Hands – Anna Farrow at The Catholic Register
Priest, Convicted of Child Pornography, Re-integrated Into the Vatican Curia – Catholic Conclave
The Original Steve Jalsevac Text Regarding the Mission of Life Site News – Mark Docherty
Why Gay Men Feel Misunderstood by Therapists – The Lila Rose Podcast

News:
Kansas Catholic School Building Vandalized, Defaced With Swastikas – G. Christian at OSV News

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Facism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Past 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-AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Devotions 12th July – Catholic Conclave
Poster Found in a Church in France (Translated) – Jokerswild on X
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Culture of Death Analysis, Punditry, and News:
UK: Killing Babies, Culling Elderly & Sick. . . Culture of Death’s Solution. . . – Joseph Pearce

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
CNBC Bias Unveiled – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
Why Islam Grew (& Christianity Didn’t) Around The World In Just A Decade – Clemente Lisi at RU

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Theme From Mission Impossible – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Napoleon’s Invasion & Fr. Virginio’s Untimely Death Caused Great Difficulty for Amicizia – TFP
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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SATVRDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

1. Why Pope Leo XIVs’ Mosaics Spark End-of-the-World Fears – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
2. A Second Honorius? On Pope Francis & Church Doctrine – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., at The Lamp
3. Pope Leo XIV Souvenirs: Not Vatican Approval – Rome Reports
4. Anglican Misplaced Desire to Honor a Catholic Saint? – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
5. Pope Leo XIV’s Reforms: Change or Continuity? – The Prayerful Posse at The Catholic Thing
6. Andrea Grillo, Sandro Magister, Traditionis Custodes, & More Lies – Rorate Cæli
7. Traditionis Custodes Continue to Crumble – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
8. Cardinal Marx Thinks Pope Leo XIV Will Relax Celibacy; Synodality as Solution – C Conclave
9. Life Site News Readership down 72%, Donations Down, Stats Don’t Lie – Steven O’Reilly on X
10. From Kitchen to Chapel: St. Matthew Adoration Chapel in Forestville, Conn. – Lit Arts Jrnl

    Honorable Mentioned:
    Beware the Priest (Such as Cardinal Tagle & Others) as Clown – Fr. John Perricone at Crisis
    Garabandal, Between Warning & Punishment: God Calls Us to Conversion – Ermes Dovico at NDC
    Jaw-Dropping Truth about a Quranic Quote – Dan Burmawi on X
    America, The Church (Bishop Rojas) That Blesses Illegality – Silere Non Possum
    Soon Modernist Clerics Such as Cardinal Zuppi Won’t Have Any Laity to Synodalize – C Conclave

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

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    SATVRDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

    Note:
    All Prayers for BIG PVLPIT are Appreciated! Consider Making a Donation, Click Here!  – Robert “Tito” Edwards

    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Attack on Seminary in Nigeria – John Burger at Aid to the Church in Need
    Why Congress Must Defund Planned Parenthood Permanently – Tradition, Family, & Property
    A Second Honorius? On Pope Francis & Church Doctrine – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., at The Lamp

    Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
    Pope Leo XIV’s Reforms: Change or Continuity? – The Prayerful Posse at The Catholic Thing
    Pope Leo XIV Souvenirs: Not Vatican Approval – Rome Reports
    Why Pope Leo XIVs’ Mosaics Spark End-of-the-World Fears – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
    Cardinal Marx Thinks Pope Leo XIV Will Relax Celibacy; Synodality as Solution – C Conclave

    Pope Francis, Cloaked in Sanctimonious Guise:
    Andrea Grillo, Sandro Magister, Traditionis Custodes, & More Lies – Rorate Cæli
    Traditionis Custodes Continue to Crumble – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity

    The Vain Flourish of Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernadino, California:
    America, The Church That Blesses Illegality – Silere Non Possum

    The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
    Soon Modernist Clerics Such as Cardinal Zuppi Won’t Have Any Laity to Synodalize – C Conclave
    Beware the Priest (Such as Cardinal Tagle & Others) as Clown – Fr. John Perricone at Crisis
    Church in Germany Generates More Donations, Void of Laity; Synodality Will Save! – C Conclave

    Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    From Kitchen to Chapel: St. Matthew Adoration Chapel in Forestville, Connecticut – Lit Arts Jrnl
    Vesting Prayer for the Clip-On Wireless Microphone – Fr. Z’s Blog
    Reclaim Sunday: A Time to Reset, Renew, & Reconnect with God – M. Presser at Catholic365
    Anglican Misplaced Desire to Honor a Catholic Saint? – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
    Napoleon’s Invasion & Fr. Virginio’s Untimely Death Caused Great Difficulty for Amicizia – TFP
    Put Not Thy Trust in AI – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
    St. Thomas Aquinas & Prudential Judgment – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
    Garabandal, Between Warning & Punishment: God Calls Us to Conversion – Ermes Dovico at NDC
    The Myth of Democracy & Why Monarchy Rules: Pun Intended w/Charles Coulombe – Ken. Hall
    US Bishops Completely Obsessed w/Trump’s Crackdown On Illegal Immigration – Cmplct Clergy
    Life Site News Readership down 72%, Donations Down, Stats Don’t Lie – Steven O’Reilly on X
    “Obergefell Must Go” Yes, or No? – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right

    News:
    Google Bans Influential Italian Blog Messa in Latino from Blogger – Edward Pentin on X

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

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

    Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Secretary of War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Progressives Tear Down Without Any Plans to Rebuild – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at T&S
    New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

    Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    If You Do Not Do These Things, Your Civilisation Will Collapse – Gavin Ashenden, et al., at CU
    The Post-Iranian Middle East – Amos Yadlin at Foreign Affairs
    See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

    Awaiting the Last Crusade:
    Jaw-Dropping Truth about a Quranic Quote – Dan Burmawi on X

    Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
    How Trans Radicals Brought a Defeat Upon the LGBTQ Movement – Tradition, Family, & Property
    How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
    Cuban Bishops Conference Fails to Condemn the Cause of Cuba’s Plight: Communism – TFP
    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:
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    and
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    FRIDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10

    1. Follow-Up to My Statement on Bishop-Elect Hennen – Bishop Joseph Strickland
    2. Netanyahu’s War on Catholics – Dad29
    3. Fr. Ray Blake Was Unafraid to Air His Views From the Pulpit or in His Blog – The Telegraph
    4. Bishop Strickland Appears to Have Got This Wrong About Bishop Hennen – Damian Thompson
    5. The New Bishop Hennen of Baker, Oregon, is Happy to Celebrate the TLM – Damian Thompson
    6. The Deceptions of Fr. James Martin & the Church’s Dangerous Double Standard – L Chapp PhD
    7. Traditionis Custodes is the Most Evil Document Ever Issued by a Pope – Fr. James Mawdsley
    8. Pope Leo XIV Needs to Hear This About So-Called Climate Change – Dr. Thomas Carr, O.P.
    9. “Vestments Soothe, but Appointments Alarm” – John Henry Westen – Les Femmes
    10. Chip & Joannes Gaines Go Full Wholehearted Sodom & Gomorrah – Rod Dreher on X

      Honorable Mentioned:
      Pro-Gay Pride Bishop Rojas is Making a Blatantly Political Gesture – The American Catholic
      Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Gender Ideology Bishop – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
      English Catholicism is Roman Catholicism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head
      A Must Watch Video on Traditionis Custodesgate? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
      Leo Appoints Spanish Bishop Who Supports Homosexual ‘Blessings’ – Complicit Clergy

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

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      All Prayers for BIG PVLPIT are Appreciated! Consider Making a Donation, Click Here!  – 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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      FRIDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

      Note:
      All Prayers for BIG PVLPIT are Appreciated! Consider Making a Donation, Click Here!  – Robert “Tito” Edwards

      Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Fr. Ray Blake Was Unafraid to Air His Views From the Pulpit or in His Blog – The Telegraph
      Nigerian Bishop: ‘It is Genocide’ – Riccardo Benotti at Sir Agenzia d’Informazione
      Netanyahu’s War on Catholics – Dad29

      Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
      Arthur Brooks: Let’s Emulate Pope Leo XIV by Speaking Truth in a Spirit of Love – The Reg
      Will Leo Weigh in on Archbishop of Toulouse & France’s Criminal Chancellor? – The Pillar
      Leo Appoints Spanish Bishop Who Supports Homosexual ‘Blessings’ – Complicit Clergy
      Pope Leo XIV Needs to Hear This About So-Called Climate Change – Dr. Thomas Carr, O.P., on X

      Pope Francis, Cloaked in Sanctimonious Guise:
      A Must Watch Video on Traditionis Custodesgate? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
      Robert Royal & Fr. Gerald Murray Discuss the Fallout frm the TLM Controversy – Raymond Arroyo
      Traditionis Custodes is the Most Evil Document Ever Issued by a Pope – Fr. James Mawdsley

      The Muddle Touching the Bishop-elect Hennen:
      The New Bishop Hennen of Baker, Oregon, is Happy to Celebrate the TLM – Damian Thompson
      Baker: The Pope Appoints Thomas J. Hennen as New Bishop – Silere Non Possum
      Follow-Up to My Statement on Bishop-Elect Hennen – Bishop Joseph Strickland
      Bishop Strickland Appears to Have Got This Wrong About Bishop Hennen – Damian Thompson
      Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Gender Ideology Bishop – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
      “Vestments Soothe, but Appointments Alarm” – John Henry Westen – M. Kreitzer at Les Femmes

      The Vain Flourish of Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernadino, California:
      Pro-Gay Pride Bishop Rojas is Making a Blatantly Political Gesture – The American Catholic

      The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
      The Deceptions of Fr. James Martin & the Church’s Dangerous Double Standard – L. Chapp, Ph.D.
      The Hubris of Andrea Grillo, a Member of the School of Rupture – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
      Blame Often Placed on Boomers for Guitar Masses & Felt Banners, is That Fair? – Austin Ruse

      Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Contemporary Polychromed Sculpture, Val Gardena & the Studio of Ana Rocha – Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
      The Remarkable 60+ Year Survival of William P. Mahrt’s St. Ann Choir – Roseanne T. Sullivan
      Liturgical Travels Through France: New Publication frm Canticum Salomonis – New Ltrgcl Mov
      English Catholicism is Roman Catholicism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head
      It Just Breaks Your Heart – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
      Who’s Spending Peter’s Pence? – Brendan M. Hodge at The Pillar
      Should a Priest Admonish Late-Comers? – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
      The Future of Trad Catholic Media: Front Men for the Deep Church? – Stephen Kokx at KN
      Disproving Gavin Ortlund’s Accusation of Marian Idolatry – Mt. Becklo at Catholic Answers
      What Were the Promises Made to Abraham? – S.D. Wright at The WM Review
      Therapists Reveals Common Patterns in Same-Sex Attraction – The Lila Rose Podcast
      Where Did Shylock Get His Name? – Philologos at Mosaic Magazine

      News:
      Camino De Santiago on Track for Record Year Amid Global Pilgrimage Surge – Catholic Herald

      Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Catholic Father of 7 Makes the Case for the Church to Embrace Homeschooling – Catholic Vote

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

      Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      St. Benedict, Patron Saint of Europe – St. John Henry Newman via The Catholic Thing
      Catholic Devotions for 11th July – Catholic Conclave
      St. Benedict Was 20 Years Old When He Founded a Monastery – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
      Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

      Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Anger & Revenge Can Be Virtuous: St .Thomas Aquinas Explains – S.D. Wright at The WM Review

      Culture of Life Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Vatican Security Guard, Jolly Toddler, & Pope Leo XIV – Elena on X

      Culture of Death Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Chip & Joannes Gaines Go Full Wholehearted Sodom & Gomorrah – Rod Dreher on X
      Duncan Stroik on Modernism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Imaginative Conservative

      Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Liberals Learning the Hard Way of Embracing Muslims – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
      How Trans Radicals Brought a Defeat Upon the LGBTQ Movement – Tradition, Family, & Property
      America’s ‘Years Of Lead’ Have Begun – Max Remington at We’re Not At the End, But You Can. . .
      New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

      Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      John Vervaeke & The Meaning Crisis – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
      Cuban Bishops Conference Fails to Condemn the Cause of Cuba’s Plight: Communism – TFP
      The Re-Christianization of The West – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
      See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

      Awaiting the Last Crusade:
      Warning frm UAE’s Foreign Minister in Letting Muslims Immigrate to The West – Sh Maguire PhD
      Why Europeans Are Taking The Law Into Their Own Hands – Lauren Smith at The European. . .
      The Truth Behind the Term ‘Jihad’ – Dan Burmawi on X

      Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
      Death Cannot Separate Us from Christ Who Died for Us – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
      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

      FRIDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Read More »

      FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

      1. Leo Asks to Pray for the ‘Conversion’ of Climate-Change Skeptics? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D.
      2. Life Site News Fallout & the One Thing No One is Talking About! – Joe McClane at ACT
      3. Pope Leo XIV & the New Emerging Realities of the Catholic Church – Rome Reports
      4. New Bishop of Baker, Oregon, is a Big Win for Catholics! – Tridentine Brewing on X
      5. Behold! The Archbishop of Toulouse & the Rugby Mass – Catholic Conclave
      6. Pope Leo XIV’s Eco-Theology & the Death of Catholic Substance – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth. . .
      7. Cardinal Who Has Known Eight Popes Pays Tribute to Pope Leo XIV – Catholic Conclave
      8. Pope Leo XIV Names Another Pro-Immigration Bishop: This Time in Austin – Complicit Clergy
      9. When the Archbishop of Toulouse Just Don’t Give a Darn – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
      10. Report on McCarrick Scandal Hit a Wall of Silence – Complicit Clergy

        Honorable Mentioned:
        Rousing the Catholic Faithful from Their Present Slumber – Nicholas Owen
        How Islam Will Attempt to Convert America – Shaun Maguire, Ph.D., on X
        Synod Attempting to Replace the Episcopate as the Links Between Churches – Catholic Conclave

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

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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

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

        FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Read More »

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

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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

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        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 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

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          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

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          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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          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

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