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VVEDNESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

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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

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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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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

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

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

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

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TVESDAY 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:
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

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

A thank you to our sponsors:
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and
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TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

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

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

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

Note:
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TVESDAY 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:
The Tragic Yet Incredibly Inspiring Story of 2 Catholic Sisters in the Texas Flood – Joe McClane
One of the Most Beautiful Depictions of Human Love in the History of Art – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Report Details Killings, Discrimination Against Religious Minorities in Post-Assad Syria – CNA

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Russia’s ‘Sacrilegious War’ Shatters Orthodox Unity, Prompts Response f/Leo – Fr. R.J. de Souza
Pope Leo XIV Prays for Victims of Texas Floods – Rome Reports
Leo: ‘Become Joyful Laborers in God’s Kingdom’ by Prioritizing Prayer – Catholic World News
Leo Arrives on Foot in Castel Gandolfo: Emotion in the Streets With the Pope – Rome Reports
Into the Reign of Pope Leo XIV, with Edward Pentin – Gavin Ashenden at Merely Catholic
Abp Lori, Supreme Knight Discuss Knights of Columbus with Leo – Baltimore Catholic Review
Pope Leo XIV: Pilgrimages Are ‘Vital’ for a Christian’s Life of Faith – National Catholic Register
With Pope Leo XIV, Natural Law Finally Returns – Stefano Fontana at New Daily Compass

Pope Francis, Cloaked in Sanctimonious Guise:
Why Did He Do It? – Anthony Chase Fountain, Esq., at The Taos Tattler

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fr. Julian Large Tells Pro-Assisted Suicide MPs to Repent Before Receiving Communion – C Hrld
Parish Priests Are the Cure to the Crisis – Tate Hilgefort at Crisis Magazine
Holy, Independent: Meet 12 of the Many Americans on the Path to Sainthood – NC Register
The Divine Blood Type: Revealed by ‘Coincidence’ of Eucharistic Miracles? – ChurchPOP
NaPro Technology Provides Alternative to IVF for Couples Struggling w/Infertility – Our Sun Vis
Sunday Is Not the Sabbath – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Church, the Jews, & the Development of Doctrine – Gavin D’Costa, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
The Case for (Just) Sex Discrimination – Margaret Harper McCarthy, M.A., S.T.L., S.T.D., at The IC
Catholicism Mocked & Catholics are Scandalized – Jesse Romero via Complicit Clergy
Msgr. Bux Interview: Bishops Weren’t Responsible for Launching War Against Tradition – R Cæli
More & More Churches Are Being Demolished Instead of Saved – Catholic Conclave
Growing Up Catholic in the 1980s: Felt Banners, Guitars, Versus Populum. . . – Cthlc Unscripted

News:
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s Incorrupt Body to Be in Rome for Jubilee of Youth – NC Register

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Apprenticeships for High Schoolers Are Touted as the Next Big Thing – The Hechinger Report

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

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Devotions for 8th July – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Barron: Without Exception, Washington State Abuse Law Violates Religious Liberty – OSV News

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
German Girl Beaten for Refusing Headscarf in Islamist-Dominated School – Eszter Balogi
From Jean to Mohamed: How Migration Is Transforming Baby Names in Belgium – Eszter Balogi
Feminists Stay Silent as Muslim Women Cordoned Off in Milan – TEC News

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The 8th-Century Benedictine Monk Who Accidentally Invented Do-Re-Mi – ChurchPOP
Buc-ee’s is Expanding: Where Future Travel Centers Are Set to Open – Addy Bink at The Hill

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
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MONDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10

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MONDAY 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:
Sisters Forever – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Vatican’s Synod Office Postpones Reports On Controversial Issues – National Catholic Register
The Horrible USCCB New American Bible Translation – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., via TACatholic

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
To Clarify or Not? Pope Leo XIV’s Action Plan – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
Instead of Recalling the Defective Product, Rome Hired a Better Salesman – Chris Jackson
Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Prez to Lead Vatican’s Child Safeguarding Commission – The Reg

Pope Francis, Cloaked in Sanctimonious Guise:
War on Traditional Latin Mass: It Wasn’t the Bishops Who Started It – Stefano Chiappalone

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Is the Bishop of St. Gallen Laughing at Us or With Us? My Joke(r) My Happiness – C Conclave
The Synodal Path That Cancelled God Has Gone the Wrong Way – Rob Hyde at Catholic Herald
Official Catholic German Websites Takes Issue with Francis & Post Vatican II – Catholic Conclave

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
London Oratory Schola’s New Disc: Sacred Treasures of Rome – Terrific! – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Saint of & for Our Times – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
Vestments Made by St. Thérèse of Lisieux – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
6 July: St. Maria Goretti, Virgin Martyr – Video – Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Translation of St. Thomas Becket – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Why Are Zeal & Effort Not Enough in Apostolic Work? – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
The Price of Motherhood – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Can Age Verification to Limit Access to Porn Really Work? – National Catholic Register
Something More Powerful than Exorcism? – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Six Uncomfortable Facts About Divorce – Leila Miller
Groomed by the Secular West: Lily Allen & the Culture That Failed Her – Catholic Herald
The Insane Things My University Is Making Me Do (Naomi Best) – Lila Rose

News:
Vatican Issues New Guide for Implementation of Synod on Synodality – Catholic World News
Andrea Picciotti-Bayer Named Religious Freedom Award Winner – Catholic World Report

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

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Devotions for 7th July – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal McElroy: Trump’s Immigrant Deportations Are ‘Morally Repugnant’ – C World News
The Electoral Tactics of the American Historical Association – Joan W. Scott, Ph.D., at Academe
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Priests Bold Move Denying Communion to Chris Coghlan MP – Catholic Unscripted
Britain Marks 20 Years Since 7/7—But Still Won’t Name the Threat – TEC News

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hebron’s Sheikhs Propose to Leave Palestinian Authority, Join Abraham Accords – Wall Strt Jrnl

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

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Paris Reopens Seine for Swimming—Then Closes It the Next Day – TEC News

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

MONDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Read More »

MONDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

1. The Lavender Legacy Continues: Pope Leo XIV Endorses Fiducia Supplicans – Chris Jackson
2. Putting an End to the Liturgy Wars – Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone at First Things
3. Lies, Damn Lies, & Pope Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Why Did Pope Francis Restrict the Latin Mass? – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
5. The Legacy of Pope Francis: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
6. Does the Sexual Orientation of the Pope & Bishops Matter? – Gene Thomas Gomulka
7. She Went Straight to Heaven Because She Offered This Daily – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
8. It’s Just a Matter of Time; Tucker Sympathizes with Satan – The American Catholic
9. Pope Leo is Spurning Populism for a More Institutional Style of Leadership – John L. Allen, Jr.
10. The ‘No Contact’ Epidemic Tearing Families Apart – Lila Rose & Noelle Mering

    Honorable Mentioned:
    The Flawed System of Sexual Abuse Settlements – Francis X. Maier at First Things
    Pope Leo XIV’s Schedule for August & September – Rome Reports

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    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    More Than Politics When it Comes To Syria’s Christians – Terry Mattingly at Religion Unplugged
    Is It Modernist to Use the Historical-Critical Method? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand Magazine
    The Lavender Legacy Continues: Pope Leo XIV Endorses Fiducia Supplicans – Chris Jackson

    Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
    Pope Leo XIV Has Much to Ponder During His Vacation in Castel Gandolfo – Catholic Herald
    Pope Leo XIV Calls for Openness to Gift of Evangelization in July 6 Angelus Address – Cthlc Vote
    Pope Leo XIV’s Schedule for August & September – Rome Reports
    Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholic School Teachers to Be ‘Models in Life’ – Crux via Catholic Herald
    Pope Leo is Spurning Populism for a More Institutional Style of Leadership – John L. Allen, Jr.

    Pope Francis, Cloaked in Sanctimonious Guise:
    Why Did Pope Francis Restrict the Latin Mass? – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
    The Legacy of Pope Francis: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
    Lies, Damn Lies, & Pope Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

    The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
    Liturgical Transformation in Christ – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky, M.Div., Th.M., at The Catholic Thing
    Does the Sexual Orientation of the Pope & Bishops Matter? – Gene Thomas Gomulka at JN 18:37
    Liturgical Revolutionaries Instrumentalized Vatican II to Advance an Agenda. . . – Fr. McDonald
    From Sacrifice to Ecologism: The Mass Conforms to the Prevailing Narrative – Silere Non. . .
    Putting an End to the Liturgy Wars – Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone at First Things

    Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Acclaimed Work on the Conversion of Maria Goretti’s Murderer Now Available – Ignitum Today
    My Experience of Summorum Pontificum as a Pastor – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
    She Went Straight to Heaven Because She Offered This Daily – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
    The Flawed System of Sexual Abuse Settlements – Francis X. Maier at First Things
    Egypt Must Not Confiscate St. Catherine’s Monastery – Rafael Pinto Borges at Crisis Magazine
    The TLM: Tradition, Family Values, & Politics in American Catholicism – Gabriella Nyambura
    A Sign of Contradiction: Life Beyond the Smartphone; Peter Kwasniewski Interview – Rob Marco
    The ‘No Contact’ Epidemic Tearing Families Apart – Lila Rose & Noelle Mering
    Fr. James Martin Compares LGBT Children’s Books to Jesus’ Parables – Complicit Clergy
    EU-Backed Report Labels Pro-Family Christians as ‘Extremists’ – Tamás Orbán at The EC
    Comfort Could Prevent Civil War, It Could Also Destroy Us – Max Remington at WNATEBYCSIFH
    The Magical Recipe of ‘Inculturation’ of Vatican II: African Catholicism 60 Yrs Later – Gumisiriza

    News:
    Mexican Priest Shot by Mistake Struggles for Life in Tabasco – Eduardo C. Lima at The Pillar
    Nigerian Bishop: Displaced Families in Need of Spiritual & Material Help – Catholic World Report
    Religious Robbed, Held at Gunpoint & Threatened With Decapitation in Mozambique – ACN

    Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Litigation Remains a Vital Tool in Taking Back Our Universities – Paul Du Quenoy at Chronicles

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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:
    Watch on EWTN: New Series on Catholic Homesteading – National Catholic Register

    Culture of Death Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Woke Delusions – Law & Liberty

    Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Trump’s Twelve Days – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Musk Starts Third Political Party – Jasmine Baehr at Fox News
    It’s Just a Matter of Time – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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    Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    England Without the English: London School Has Zero Native Speakers – Frank Haviland

    International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Communism ‘Loved’ 50M People to Death in My Country – Konstantin Kisin via The Am Catholic

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

    Awaiting the Last Crusade:
    Muslim Labour MP Resigns to Start New Muslim Party – TEC News

    Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    ‘F1: The Movie’: Brad Pitt, Lewis Hamilton, & That Hail Mary – Kate O’Hare at Pax Culturati

    Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
    This June, “Christ is King” Conquers LGBTQ – Tradition, Family, & Property
    How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
    It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
    Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
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    1. Did Medieval Christians Understand Their Latin Liturgy? – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalis
    2. A Miracle in Poland – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
    3. This June, “Christ is King” Conquers LGBTQ – Tradition, Family, & Property
    4. DDF Preparing A Document On Devotion To The Virgin Mary – Aleteia
    5. A Mystic Camp Near The Guadalupe – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
    6. A Good Purpose For Prayers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    7. Graham Greene, Doubting Thomas, & Padre Pio – Joseph Pearce at Aleteia
    8. Monasticism to the Rescue – David Torkington at The Imaginative Conservative
    9. Incredible Audie Murphy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    10. July 6, 1864: Ransom of Hagerstown, Maryland – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic

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