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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

15 June AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
This Family Has Eight Priests . . . & More in the Seminary – Jenny Lark Snarski at Aleteia
Anti-Christian Hate Crimes Across Europe Surge as Arson Attacks Reach High – Christian Today
Video: Inside One of the World’s Most Extraordinary Catholic Missions – Catholic Unscripted

June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
Four Mystical Revelations on the Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque – Church Pop
Archd. of Philadelphia Opens New Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel – The Catholic World Report

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo XIV: On the Peripheries of Faith – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Pope Leo’s Illuminating Evening at La Sagrada Familia – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.Phil., S.T.L.
Pope Leo XIV: Valuing the Unborn is the “Goal of Civilisation” – The Catholic Herald
Pope Leo Gets It! – Dad29
Pope Leo XIV: Don’t Water Down Christianity – Victoria Cardiel at Angelus News

Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Magnifica Humanitas, Justinian’s Symphonia, & Europe’s Constitutional Amnesia – T.E. Hadad

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
About the Bishops Various Interpretations of the Bugnini Mass’s Options – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Dignity Restored, Glory Transfigured: Corpus Christi – Dr. P. Mandela at Catholic Stand Magazine
Is It Okay to Charitably Criticize Prelates? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Sad Times for Catholic Sex Abuse Victims – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
St. Basil the Great on the Value of Tradition – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
On Punishment – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Not Apocrypha, The Canonicity of the ‘Deuterocanon’ – Kaleb Hammond at Missio Dei Catholic
Video: Costa Rica Bishop Made Mass Harder for Elderly for ‘Synodality’ – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Is a Forgotten Polish Martyr Working Miracles at a U.S. Shrine? St. Andrew Bobola – Church Pop
Video: How the Bible Changed the World with John Bergsma & Dr. Jsh. Berman – St. Paul Center
Julia Greeley: Former Slave Who May Become an American Saint – National Catholic Register
Video: How to Overcome Habitual Sin with Mother Natalia – Matt Fradd
Vatican Protection of Minors Comm. Receives New Statutes, Renewed Mandate – Vatican News
Cath. Vote’s Zeale for America 250 Rally Highlights Card. Burke, Knowles, Patriotism, etc. – Zeale
Card. McElroy’s Inexplicable Reaction to Exorcist Msgr. Stephen Rossetti – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L.
U.S. Bishops Approve Updates to Landmark Child Protection Policies – G. Christian at OSV News
This Could Be the First Gen Z Saint – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Questions Dublin Won’t Ask – Kevin Myers at The European Conservative
Ugliness: The Architecture of U.S. Embassies Lacks Beauty & Dignity – Theodore Dalrymple
The Forgotten Christians of Egypt – Doug Bandow at The American Spectator
‘Sophie Of Dundee’ Vindicated, But It Won’t Change Anything In Britain – John Daniel Davidson
Belfast: How Asylum Turned the U.K. Into a Tinderbox – The Spiked Podcast
Fr. Reehil Suggests Spielberg Film Cursed, Questions Rossetti’s Removal – The Christian Post
Ohio Basilica Sustains Millions in Damage – Jim Michaels at News-Talk 1480 WHBC
The Treatment of Henry Nowak’s Killer Was All About Race – Gus Carter at The Spectator

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Yes, We Should Teach Students What to Think – Jeremy Wayne Tate & Jim Gash at National Review

Top-10 News Stories for the Sunday Morning Edition:
1. Leo’s Understated Public Manner Veils His Boost of Vatican’s Leftward Tilt – M. Mullarkey
2. God Doesn’t Care What I Wear at Mass, Only Cares of What’s in My Heart – B. Michael Addison
3. Diocesan Newspaper “Carries Water” For Radical Leftist Minnesota Leaders – Complicit Clergy
4. In Pictures: London’s Corpus Christi Procession – The Catholic Herald
5. Alabama Woo – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
6. Austrian Bishop Happily Listens to Praises of Blasphemous Statue of Mary – Catholic Conclave
7. Magnifica Humanitas: A Long, Confusing Encyclical That Puts the Faith at Risk – Luiz Solimeo
8. Video: The Vatican Is About To “Update” Humanæ Vitæ – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
9. The Catholic Church Has Turned on the Faithful – Jane Stannus at The Spectator
10. A.I. Is Overhyped – Luke Collins at The Catholic Herald

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Sunday Morning Edition:
When a Mule Adored the Eucharist: St. Anthony Proves Real Presence to a Heretic – Church Pop
Cardinal Reina & Judas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
You Forgot! A Reflection on a Central Spiritual Struggle – Msgr. Charles Pope
St. Anthony, the Franciscans, & Iconographic Art of Vice-Regal Peru – Art For The Liturgical Year

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Catholic References:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Michael Knowles: Faith & Patriotism Are Natural Allies in American Life – A. Ferguson at Zeale

Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Amer. Bar Assoc. is Unfit to Accredit Law Schools, & Trump Can Stop Them – The Federalist
Italian School Punished Pro-Italy Banner but Allowed Palestine Flags – Javier Villamor
On Post-Liberalism – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at Crisis Magazine

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
In Islam, the Truce Is Not the End of War, It Is a Phase of It – Dan Burwami
The Final Moment of the Final Episode of Kenneth Clark’s ‘Civilisation’ – The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Lila, the Dog, During the Revolutionary War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Are Left-handed People Like? – Leo Benedictus at Interesting Data
Meet Jules Rimet: The Devout Catholic Who Helped Create the FIFA World Cup – Angelus News

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SVNDAY MORNING EDITION

14 June AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Anthony, the Franciscans, & Iconographic Art of Vice-Regal Peru – Art For The Liturgical Year
In Pictures: London’s Corpus Christi Procession – The Catholic Herald
When a Mule Adored the Eucharist: St. Anthony Proves Real Presence to a Heretic – Church Pop

Update for Saturday & Sunday:
God’s Love for Sinners: Third Sunday after Pentecost – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
You Forgot! A Reflection on a Central Spiritual Struggle – Msgr. Charles Pope
In Illo Tempore: Third Sunday after Pentecost – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at 1 Peter 5
Here’s What Mary Said on June 13 About Her Heart – Kathleen H. Hattrup at Aleteia
Why the Church Celebrates a Heart Not a Brain; Sacred Heart Sun. Reflection – Chris Stefanick
St. Anthony, Hammer of Heretics – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei Catholic

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Three Key Moments From Pope Leo’s Voyage to Madrid – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.Phil., S.T.L.

Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A.I. Is Overhyped – Luke Collins at The Catholic Herald
Magnifica Humanitas: A Long, Confusing Encyclical That Puts the Faith at Risk – Luiz Solimeo
Pope Leo’s Wise but Frustrating First Missive on A.I. – Yuval Levin at The New Atlantis

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Leo’s Understated Public Manner Veils His Boost of Vatican’s Leftward Tilt – Maureen Mullarkey
Video: The Vatican Is About To “Update” Humanæ Vitæ – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Finding True Diversity While Walking the Camino – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
Cardinal Reina & Judas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Diocesan Newspaper “Carries Water” For Radical Leftist Minnesota Leaders – Complicit Clergy
God Doesn’t Care What I Wear at Mass, He Only Cares of What’s in My Heart – B. Michael Addison
Austrian Bishop Happily Listens to Praises of Blasphemous Statue of Mary – Catholic Conclave
Examples of the Solemn & Common Form of the Formale with the Image of the Holy Spirit – LAJ
Abbé Henri Dutilliet’s “Little Liturgical Catechism” Now in English – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Cardinal Cupich Condemns Cross Burning in Chicago’s Grant Park – National Catholic Register
Of Performative Impiety & Nonperformative Piety – Alexandria Chiasson McCormick at Crisis
Beads, Not Battles: A Family’s Guide to Spiritual Activism – John Melnikov at Catholic Exchange
Teaching Children to Wonder Before the Eucharist – Greg Finn at The Catholic Herald
How Beatrice’s Beauty Led Dante to God – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at National Catholic Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Alabama Woo – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Are Latter-Day Saints Christians? – Jeremy M. Christiansen at First Things
The True Victims in the Marriage Fight Are the Kids – Them Before Us

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Awakening the Moral Imagination – Vigen Guroian at The Imaginative Conservative

Top-10 News Stories for the Saturday Morning Edition:
1. Pope on a Plane & the Dallas Charter – J.D. Flynn & Ed. Condon at The Pillar
2. The Catholic Church Has Turned on the Faithful – Jane Stannus at The Spectator
3. U.S.C.C.B. Leaders Ram-Through Changes To Dallas Charter – Complicit Clergy
4. Jesuit University To March in New York & San Francisco Gay Parades – California Catholic Daily
5. How Our Lord Gradually Unveiled the Doctrine of the Holy Eucharist – Fr. H.J. Coleridge, S.J.
6. Video of German Catholic Women’s Assoc. Theatre Mass is Grave Liturgical Abuse – Cath Concl
7. Leo’s Conflicted Plan for Europe & Why Consecrate U.S. to Sacred Heart – Royal, Murray, Arroyo
8. The Wonderful Secret About Reparations to the Sacred Heart – Catholic Exchange
9. Leo’s Magnificent but Incomplete Anthropology – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., at Catholic Herald
10. Don’t Wait Until Your Children Are Old to Give Them Their Inheritance – Johann Kurtz

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Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Touch Me & See What Happens: The Sickness in a Black Subculture – A.J. Christopher at PJ Media
Murder Still Illegal – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
When Governments Stop Listening, Societies Start Burning – Paul Birch

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Shakeup Is Coming for the Nation-State – Stephen Sims at The New Atlantis
Alberta’s Revolt – Max Dublin at The American Spectator

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Disclosure Day Disaster – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Disclosure Day: An Unequal Sequel – Armond White at National Review
‘You Are So Loved’: New Film Reveals Enduring Power of the Sacred Heart – EWTN News

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SATVRDAY MORNING EDITION

13 June AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Our Lord Gradually Unveiled the Doctrine of the Holy Eucharist – Fr. Henry J. Coleridge, S.J.
Steubenville Youth Conference Energizes Hawaii’s Young Adults – Sister Malia D. Wong, O.P.
Pope on a Plane & the Dallas Charter – J.D. Flynn & Ed. Condon at The Pillar

June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
The Wonderful Secret About Reparations to the Sacred Heart – M. Holbrook at Catholic Exchange
Catholic U.S. Rep. Riley Moore Introduces Resolution Honoring Sacred Heart of Jesus – Zeale
June is the Holiest Month – Clement Harrold at The Catholic Herald
Sacred Heart Devotion: A Brief History – Joseph Pronechen at National Catholic Register
Behold This Heart – Archbishop Paul D. Etienne at What We Need Now

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo Commends Becket Fund for Noble Task of Defending Religious Freedom in U.S. – The Reg

Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Leo’s Magnificent but Incomplete Anthropology – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., at Catholic Herald
The Future Belongs to Those Who Resist It – Clare Coffey at The New Atlantis

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Leo’s Conflicted Plan for Europe & Why Consecrate U.S. to Sacred Heart? – Royal, Murray, Arroyo
Worshiping God Through Images: Seven Bible Proofs – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For. . .
Divine Worship, the English Patrimony of the Mass – A Treasure To Be Shared
Video of German Catholic Women’s Assoc. Theatre Mass is Grave Liturgical Abuse – Cath Concl
Jesuit University To March in New York & San Francisco Gay Parades – California Catholic Daily
U.S.C.C.B. Leaders Ram-Through Changes To Dallas Charter – Complicit Clergy
Video: Brave Polish Catholics Publicly Denounce Synod Documents As Evil – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
Pope John XXIII’s New Language at Vatican II – Fr. Pius Mary Noonan at Oriens Journal

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Green Scapular of the Immaculate Heart: Little-Known Sacramental for Healing – Church Pop
Video: Leo Meets with Bad Bunny but Not the S.S.P.X.? – Joe McLane & Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Humility Is the Gateway to Heaven – Paul Suski at Catholic Exchange
Rome’s Cardinal Denies Involvement in Brother’s Corruption Probe – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
Israeli Settler Violence Threatens Last Entirely Christian Town in West Bank – The Cath Herald
John Paul II & America – George Weigel at National Catholic Register
Video: Why Gen Z Wants To Return To A World They Never Knew – The Loop Cast
TikTok & the Noonday Devil – John Melnikov at Crisis Magazine
For a More Manly Catholicism – David Warren at The Catholic thing
Fighting w/Anxiety, Depression? Turn to St. Dymphna, Patron of Mentally Afflicted – Church Pop
How God Summoned Me Back to Catholicism – John M. Kainer at Coming Home Network

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Is A.I. Magic? – Robin Mark Phillips
The Catholic Church Has Turned on the Faithful – Jane Stannus at The Spectator
Belfast Is Burning, & the Media Won’t Say Why – Josh Hammer at The American Spectator
Remembering the French Counter-Revolution – Kristen Ziccarelli at First Things
The War Before the War: Europe’s Civilizational Crisis Began Long Before Ukraine – B.M. Turk
Blue America’s Family Values – Aaron M. Renn
Don’t Wait Until Your Children Are Old to Give Them Their Inheritance – Johann Kurtz
‘Mother’ Used to Mean Something – Josh Wood at Them Before Us

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Mellon Foundation Is Funding a Resistance Against Civics Schools – J.D. Sailer at City Journal

Top-10 News Stories for the Friday Afternoon Edition:
1. Harrison Design & the Church of Mary Our Queen in Peachtree Corners, Georgia – Lit Arts Jour
2. Paris Priest Kept Adoration During Desecration, Did Nothing as Catholics Arrested – C Concl
3. Dedication of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Reasons to Commit to a Parish: No More Parish-Hopping, Time to Get Off the Fence – Fr. Keyes
5. The Moment Spain Realized Leo XIV is Still Catholic – Javier Villamor
6. S.S.P.X. Upcoming Schism, is It Too Much About Nothing or is It Something? – Fr. A.J. McDonald
7. On Nowak & What Comes After – An Immigrant at Crisis Magazine
8. Pope Leo Misjudges the Moment – Daniel McCarthy at Real Clear Politics
9. A Few Things I Found Today That I Think Are Interesting – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. Leo Watch: Give Peace a Chance – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Friday Afternoon Edition:
‘I’m Happy to Be Here’: The New Nuncio’s New Message – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Video: Daft Dominican Austrian Monk: You’re the Problem if Blasphemy Offends You – A.P. Stine
Why Virtue Is the Best Way to Pass Down the Family Fortune – Gary Isbell at Trad, Family, & Prop

Top-10 News Stories for the Friday Morning Edition:
1. The Moment Spain Realized Leo XIV is Still Catholic – Javier Villamor
2. Paris Priest Kept Adoration During Desecration, Did Nothing as Catholics Arrested – C Concl
3. Comparing the New & Old Papal Nuncios is Like Night & Day – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. When Popes Stray From Their Role, Chaos Often Ensues – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
5. My One-Step Proposal for Vatican Reform – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
6. Bishops Consecrate U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – The Catholic World Report
7. Pope Leo Misjudges the Moment – Daniel McCarthy at Real Clear Politics
8. More Dark Tales from the Synodal Zone – Radical Fidelity
9. A Few Things I Found Today That I Think Are Interesting – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. God Isn’t Waiting for You to be Worthy: Priest’s Tips for Men Mulling Seminary – Church Pop

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Friday Morning Edition:
Paris Is Burning – Itxu Díaz at Tablet Magazine
Video: The Tale of Two Very Different Catholic Churches with Fr. Robert McTeigue! – Joe McLane
A Glowing Furnace of Love: Saintly Quotes Honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Church Pop

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Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Texas Children’s Hospital Trans Kids Settlement Hasn’t Happened Yet – The Federalist
Britain’s Immigration Numbers – Andrew Stuttaford at National Review
Karmelo Anthony & Race ‘Justice’ – Henry Zavalick at The American Spectator

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
We Can’t Fight a War, We Can’t Defend Our Borders, U.K. is a Nation in Name Only – B. O’Neill
“It’s No Longer a Belgian City”: Viral Documentary Examines Brussels – Javier Villamor
Victoria Regina – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Steven Spielberg’s Alien Gospel – Todd Aglialoro at Indulgences Blog
Why Virtue Is the Best Way to Pass Down the Family Fortune – Gary Isbell at Trad, Family, & Prop
The Star of the World Cup in Alabama? Freddy from Germany & His 1 a.m. Buc-ee’s Dinner – AL

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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

12 June AD 2026

June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
Leo Writes to Priests: Imitate the Love of the Sacred Heart. . . – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
A Breton Hymn of Praise to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on the Feast – Catholic Conclave
June: The Month When Heaven Comes Close – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Exchange
Dedication of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
U.S. Sacred Heart Consecration Carries Echoes of French History – Joseph Pronechen at The Reg

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Deeply Moved by “Spain’s Great Catholic Heart,” Pope Leo Bids Farewell – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Does Eternal Law Admit of Subjectivity? – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Cath Stand Magaz
Harrison Design & the Church of Mary Our Queen in Peachtree Corners, Georgia – Lit Arts Journ
Leo Watch: Give Peace a Chance – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: Daft Dominican Austrian Monk: You’re The Problem If Blasphemy Offends You – A.P. Stine
S.S.P.X. Upcoming Schism, is It Too Much About Nothing or is It Something? – Fr. A.J. McDonald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Reasons to Commit to a Parish: No More Parish-Hopping, Time to Get Off the Fence – Fr. S. Keyes
Why Virtue Is the Best Way to Pass Down the Family Fortune – Gary Isbell at Trad, Family, & Prop
Own the Word Catholic: Top Ed Leader Tells Prelates to Protect Catholic Identity at Univs. – Reg
‘I’m Happy to Be Here’: The New Nuncio’s New Message – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
On Nowak & What Comes After – An Immigrant at Crisis Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Catholic Women’s Assoc. of Germany Calls for Comprehensive Access to Abortion – Catholic Conc
German Women’s Group’s Abortion Stance ‘Not Catholic,’ Says Bishop – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Recess Took a Break in Some Schools, A Push is On to Bring It Back – Ed Surge

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Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
First Amendment Bullies – Austin Ruse, K.M., at Crisis Magazine

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It Is Good That War Is Terrible, Lest We Grow Too Fond Of It – The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Open Thread – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Will Disclosure Challenge Your Beliefs? – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
Attention Christians: Be Like the Squirrel – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

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12 June AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
God Isn’t Waiting for You to be Worthy: Priest’s Advice to Men Mulling Seminary – Church Pop

June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
Bishops Consecrate U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – EWTN News via The Catholic World Report
A Glowing Furnace of Love: Saintly Quotes Honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Church Pop
Fulton Sheen: American Champion of the Sacred Heart – Msgr. Jason A. Gray, J.C.D., at NC Register

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo & a Full Stadium Sing to Our Lady of the Pine, Patroness of Gran Canaria – Rome Reports
Three Key Moments From Leo’s Voyage to Madrid – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
The Moment Spain Realized Leo XIV is Still Catholic – Javier Villamor

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Europe is on Fire with Christian & Anti-Christian Sentiment – Creative Minority Report
Video: Heterodox Cardinal of Madrid Praises Leo For Tearing Down Tradition – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
Paris Priest Allowed Adoration During Desecration, Did Nothing as Catholics Arrested – C Concl
When Popes Stray From Their Role, Chaos Often Ensues – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
Comparing the New & Old Papal Nuncios is Like Night & Day – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
More Dark Tales from the Synodal Zone – Radical Fidelity
Did Christ Give Church Authority an Expiration Date? – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from the Catholic Media:
Behold His Face: Encountering Christ in Icons – Ruth Engelthaler at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Video: The Tale of Two Very Different Catholic Churches with Fr. Robert McTeigue! – Joe McLane
My One-Step Proposal for Vatican Reform – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Why Multiverses are Unlikely: Key Constants & the Balance of a Habitable Universe – Cath Exch
Justice Dept. Backs Catholic Football Coach Suing University Over COVID Vax Mandate – The Reg
U.S. Bishops Encouraged to Advance Renewal of Catholic Colleges – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
How to Make Holiness a Habit – David Hahn at The Catholic Herald
You Think the S.S.P.X. is Uncharitable? I Would Avoid Church History if I Were You – Kennedy Hall
Reality Check on ‘The Bible Is Boring’ – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Lucky Sevens: Caravaggio’s ‘Works of Mercy’ – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Pride for Adults, Loss for Children – Josh Wood at Them Before Us
Does Having a College Degree Improve Your Chances of Getting Married? – Minding The Campus
The Return of Strong Christian Men – Scott E. Yenor, Ph.D., at First Things
Be Not Afraid: Fear, Pope Leo, & Donald Trump – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at The American Spectator
Pope Leo Misjudges the Moment – Daniel McCarthy at Real Clear Politics
Paris Is Burning – Itxu Díaz at Tablet Magazine

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Recovery Is the New Rigor: Why Students Need Recess – Kevin Stinehart

Top-10 News Stories for the Thursday Afternoon Edition:
1. A Few Things I Found Today That I Think Are Interesting – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Archb. of Canterbury’s Masonic Ties, Met w/John XXIII, & Why It Needs Scrutiny – Ed Pentin
3. Another “Curate’s Egg?”: Comments on Magnifica Humanitas – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at TACathol
4. Leo Watch: Music? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. The Disappearance of the Muslim Woman – Critica Climatica Alias Fortunato Nardelli
6. Video: The Most Dangerous Sin? – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D., at iCatholicRadio
7. Why Did the Dioceses Stop Using the Word, ‘the’ before ‘Eucharist’, ‘Church’, etc.? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Flannery Nailed It, Tenderness Detached from God Leads to the Gas Chamber – Creat Min Rep
9. Our Catholic Medieval Past is Not the Way Forward – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
10. The Incoherence of Liturgical Ad Libbing the Bugnini Mass vs. the T.L.M. – Fr. A.J. McDonald

Top-10 News Stories for the Thursday Morning Edition:
1. Meet the U.S.’s Two New Almost-Saints – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
2. Leo Celebrates a Beautiful Mass at Sagrada Familia; Grand Finale is a Must See! – Fr. McDonald
3. How Many Shepherds Have Lost the Faith? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
4. How the Annulment Process Turned into Catholic Divorce – The Catholic Esquire
5. U.S. Bishops to Livestream Consecration of Nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus – Ma. Rose at Zeale
6. Wherein Fr. Z Rants: Benediction Using Humeral Veil, but Blessings at Communion Time – Fr. Z
7. Why Non-Catholic Religions Offer No Hope for Mankind – Joseph Bevan at Rorate Cæli
8. Bishops Consecrating America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Here’s What That Means – Crux
9. The Moment Belfast Fought Back – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
10. Video: Heterodox Cardinal Slams Other Heterodox for Creating a Crisis – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.

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Whoever Heard of Eleven-Year-Old Terrorists? Luring Children into Nihilistic Violence – TFP
Cleveland Clinic Agrees to End Trans Ops. for Minors for 20 Yrs in Settlement – The Federalist
Trump Is Right on Rigged Elections – Jeffrey Lord at The American Spectator

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China’s Climate Magic Trick: Moving the Carbon Goalposts – Gary Isbell at Tradit, Family, & Prop

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11 June AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nat. Eucharistic Pilgrimage Brings Christ Through Rainy Streets of Historic Baltimore – The Reg
Yet Another Attack on Christians in India – Catholic Arena

June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
New Nuncio to U.S. Bishops: Let Sacred Heart Be Source of Communion, Mission – The Pillar
New Sculpture of the Sacred Heart to Tour the U.S., to be Installed in Jerusalem – Kathy Schiffer

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo to Visit Notre-Dame & Lourdes, During His September Trip to France – Michael Haynes

Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Another “Curate’s Egg?”: Comments on Magnifica Humanitas – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at TACatholic

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Archb. of Canterbury’s Masonic Ties, Met w/John XXIII, & Why It Deserves Scrutiny – Ed Pentin
Leo Watch: Music? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Few Things I Found Today That I Think Are Interesting – Fr. Z’s Blog
Mary Helps Us to Forgive – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Incoherence of Liturgical Ad Libbing the Bugnini Order vs. the T.L.M. – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
A Sad Farewell to a Holy Friend, Fr. Tom Collins – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Video: No Trust in the Church: Bishop Strickland & Fr. Grichting Warn – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Why Did the Dioceses Stop Using the Word, ‘the’ before ‘Eucharist’, ‘Church’, etc.? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Flannery Nailed It, Tenderness Detached from God Leads to the Gas Chamber – Creat Minor Rep
Britain’s Remarkable Monastic History, Told with Admiration, Humor, & Pathos – P. Kwasniewski
The Disappearance of the Muslim Woman – Critica Climatica Alias Fortunato Nardelli
A Near-Deather & A ‘Time-Line’ – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around Catholic Media:
Catholic Parish in Germany to Offer Blessings at L.G.B.T. Pride Event – The Catholic Herald
Little-Known Missouri Carmelite Praised as a ‘Saint Next Door’ – National Catholic Register
Our Catholic Medieval Past is Not the Way Forward – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
Beyond Sunday: Personal Pieties & Spiritual Perseverance – John Melnikov at Catholic Exchange
Video: The Most Dangerous Sin? – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D., at iCatholicRadio

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Wednesday In The Country With Mama – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
“Where Did You Get Your Eyes?” – Them Before Us
Cultural Christianity’s Ambivalence – Hans Feichtinger at First Things
The Childfree Doom Loop – Laura J. Perrins, L.L.M., at The West Brit

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Liberal Education: Rediscovering the Church’s Educational Tradition – NC Register

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You Can Never Dislike the Mainstream Media Enough – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
China’s Climate Magic Trick: Moving the Carbon Goalposts – Gary Isbell at Tradit, Family, & Prop
Lockstep Media Proudly Declare Ludicrous Calif. Elections So Pure They Float – The Federalist
The Nowak Murder Makes British Police Dysfunction Impossible to Ignore – Fred de Fossard

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Lincoln, the Ten Angels, & History – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Belfast Riots Follow Brutal Stabbing by Asylum Seeker – H. Zavalick at The American Spectator
A Toast to the Stuarts – H.J.A. Sire at The Catholic Herald

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Whoever Heard of Eleven-Year-Old Terrorists? Luring Children into Nihilistic Violence – TFP

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11 June AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Meet the U.S.’s Two New Almost-Saints – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Poll: Social Acceptance of Birth Control, Kids Outside Marriage Decreases in 2026 – The CWR
Poll: Americans’ Moral Approval Of ‘Changing One’s Gender’ Hits Record Low – The Federalist

June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
U.S. Bishops to Livestream Consecration of Nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus – Mary Rose at Zeale
What the Sacred Heart Asks of Us – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Bishops Consecrating America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Here’s What That Means – Crux

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo Celebrates a Beautiful Mass at Sagrada Familia; Grand Finale is a Must See! – Fr. A. McDonald
Sagrada Familia Explodes with Light: Stunning Performance Leo Witnessed – Rome Reports
Photos: Pope Leo Meets Lawmakers, Visits Historic Catholic Sites in Madrid, Barcelona – The Reg

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Why Non-Catholic Religions Offer No Hope for Mankind – Joseph Bevan at Rorate Cæli
How the Annulment Process Turned into Catholic Divorce – The Catholic Esquire
Synodality is Not a Mark of the Church – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
Video: Heterodox Cardinal Slams Other Heterodox for Creating a Crisis – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Wherein Fr. Z Rants: Benediction Using Humeral Veil, but Blessings at Communion Time – Fr. Zed
How Many Shepherds Have Lost the Faith? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
The Moment Belfast Fought Back – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
Catholic Climate Activists Let The Truth Slip Out — It’s All About The Money – Complicit Clergy
ChatGPT & My Ordination to the Priesthood Photos Enhanced! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
In the Synodal Church, Every Month is Pride Month – Radical Fidelity

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Corporate Media:
U.N. Experts Warn of Troubling Rights Violations Against Christian Girls in Nigeria – The Reg
Video: Apostasy in the Vatican; Fr. Gerald Murray on Bishop Who Wants No Religion – J. McClane
China’s Climate Magic Trick: Moving the Carbon Goalposts – Gary Isbell at Tradit, Family, & Prop
Modern Catholics Can Do the Traditional Eucharistic Fast for Jesus Christ – Lk. Parks at 1 Peter 5
Six Catholics Held after Protesting Use of Paris Church for Contemporary Art Festival – The Reg
Bish. Schneider: S.S.P.X. Dispute Centres on Truth, Not Liturgy – Michael Haynes at The Cath Her
Whoever Heard of Eleven-Year-Old Terrorists? Luring Children into Nihilistic Violence – TFP
Prayer Reshapes Our Inner Landscape – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, C.F.R., at Cathol Spiritual Direction
‘The Most Beautiful Diocese in the World’: Meet the Bishop of Southern Russia – Luke Coppen

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The D.I.N.K. Delusion: Why the Childless Dream Is a Dead End – Robert Bortins
Pride Flag Cut Down at Catholic School in Rural West Ottawa – Michael McBean at Ottawa Citizen
Five Years After Claims of ‘Genocide’ at Residential Schools, Still No Bodies Found – Am Spect

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Some Catholic Colleges Push Pride, While Leo Tells Them to Teach the Truth – Newman Society

Top-10 News Stories for the Wednesday Afternoon Edition:
1. Photo Taken At Lake Superior On Corpus Christi 2024 – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
2. Ask Father: After Benediction Why Were the “Divine Praises” Not in Latin? – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Sacred Heart Badge — the Little-Known Major Sacramental – Joseph Pronechen at The Reg
4. Snoring Through the Sermon on the Mount – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. St. Luke Inst. Removed All Materials Featuring Msgr. Rossetti From Its Platform – SLI Connect
6. Video: Catholics Arrested for Protesting Satanic Celebration at Paris Cathedral – A. Stine, Ph.D.
7. A Catholic Mayor Commissioned Statues of Saints, Residents Revolted – New York Times
8. Traditionalist Bishop Offered Magnanimous Promotion to Antarctica – Irkutsk Ice Truckers
9. Ben Sasse: Public Schools Were Created to Separate Catholic Kids from Parents, Priests – FNC
10. Pelvic Theology, Pelvic Justice – Carl R. Trueman, Ph.D., at First Things

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Wednesday Afternoon Edition:
Cardinal McElroy Removes Msgr. Rossetti From Exorcism Ministry on Social Media – OSV News
The 12 Promises of Jesus for Those Who Practice Devotion to His Sacred Heart – Church Pop
Good Manners Glorify God – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine

Top-10 News Stories for the Wednesday Morning Edition:
1. Traditionalist Bishop Offered Magnanimous Promotion to Antarctica – Irkutsk Ice Truckers
2. What Would Leo Replace Just War Theory With? John Lennon’s Imagine? – P.F. Lawler, Ph.D.
3. Exorcist Fired by Cardinal over Alien Comments – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
4. The Impressive Human Tower That Welcomed Pope Leo XIV on in Barcelona – Rome Reports
5. Look for Men Who Want to Be Husbands – Nathan Kreider at Catholic Exchange
6. Rembrandt’s Death of the Virgin – Catch Light
7. The Sin We Scroll Past: Calumny in the Age of Outrage – Lavoisier Fernandes at Where Peter Is
8. An Unstable Clergy – Frank DeVito, J.D., at Crisis Magazine
9. How Has Modernism & Marxism Infiltrated the Catholic Church? – Jesse Romero
10. Pelvic Theology, Pelvic Justice – Carl R. Trueman, Ph.D., at First Things

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Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Karmelo Anthony Sentenced To 35 Years for Murdering Texas Teen – The Federalist
Magic Ballots Engulf Spencer Pratt – Deroy Murdock at The American Spectator
Florida GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Vows to Shut Down All Abortion Clinics if Elected – Zeale

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Belfast & The Truth About ‘Alien Cultures’ – Brendan O’Neill at The Spectator
Wave of Anti-immigrant Violence Erupts After Brutal Stabbing in Belfast – NBC News
June 10, 1861: First Battle of the War: Big Bethel – Don McClarey at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Texas Dioceses Welcome Hundreds of Thousands of Fans as World Cup Kicks Off – The Reg
Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’: A Nun, a Novice, & Aliens – Kate O’Hare at Pax Culturati
Parishes Damaged in Large Earthquake in Philippines – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia

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10 June AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Good Manners Glorify God – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine

June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
Sacred Heart Badge — the Little-Known Major Sacramental – Joseph Pronechen at The Reg
The 12 Promises of Jesus for Those Who Practice Devotion to His Sacred Heart – Church Pop

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The Escolania de Montserrat Sings for Pope Leo XIV – Rome Reports

Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Returning to Babel or Jerusalem: Our Response to the Cultural Shift of A.I. – Catholic Exchange

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Ask Father: After Benediction Why Were the “Divine Praises” Not in Latin? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bish. Stagliano, Theology Pontifical Acad. Pres. Praises Lennon’s “Imagine” – The Daily Knight
Archaic Rite Reconstruction of Communion: New Light on Traditional Eucharistic Praxis – NLM
Video: Catholics Arrested for Protesting Satanic Celebration at Paris Cathedral – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
Snoring Through the Sermon on the Mount – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Photo Taken At Lake Superior On Corpus Christi 2024 – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
All I Need to Know About Perseverance I Learned in Sports – Kathleen M. Abela at Superhabit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Strength of Jimmy Lai & the Weakness of Emperor Xi – George Weigel at First Things
Finding Common Ground Between Rome & the S.S.P.X. – Walker Larson at Crisis Magazine
Catholic Relief Services Gets $240M in U.S. Humanitarian Aid After D.O.G.E. Cuts – EWTN News
A Catholic Mayor Commissioned Statues of Saints, Residents Revolted – New York Times
Being a Lifestyle Influencer Makes You Unstable – Susan B. Arico at For The Sake Of The Good
Saint Luke Inst. Removed All Materials Featuring Msgr. Rossetti From Its Platform – SLI Connect
Sheen Beatification Calls Catholics Back to the Eucharist – Msgr. Jason A. Gray, J.C.D., at TCT
Ben Sasse: Public Schools Were Created to Separate Catholic Kids from Parents, Priests – FNC
The Blokes Making History Great Again – Heather King at Angelus News
Cardinal McElroy Removes Msgr. Rossetti From Exorcism Ministry on Social Media – OSV News
It’s Okay to Withhold the Chalice – Ben Bollinger at Catholic Answers Magazine
New Book Release by Msgr. Rossetti Available Now at the St. Michael Center – St. Michael Center

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When Conservatives Win School Boards – Daniel Buck at National Review

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Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bravo! Rolling Back D.E.I. in Scouting America – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
V.P. J.D. Vance Says ‘Soul-Searching’ Brought Him to Catholic Church: ‘I Felt at Home’ – The Reg

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Shelby Foote Wrong on This Point – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Beyond the Buzzer: Sisters, Spirit, & the N.B.A. Finals – John Knebels at OSV News
Why Suds Matter in a Pint of Beer – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property

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10 June AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Look for Men Who Want to Be Husbands – Nathan Kreider at Catholic Exchange
Silicon Valley Found A.I. & Started Looking for God – Zara Stone at The San Francisco Standard
Exorcist Fired by Cardinal over Alien Comments – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The Impressive Human Tower That Welcomed Pope Leo XIV on in Barcelona – Rome Reports

Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Would Leo Replace Just War Theory With? John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Leo’s A.I. Warning Could Help Workers Seek Religious Exemptions From Using A.I. – Gizmodo

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Can We Believe in Extraterrestrials? – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
Traditionalist Bishop Offered Magnanimous Promotion to Antarctica – Irkutsk Ice Truckers
The Sin We Scroll Past: Calumny in the Age of Outrage – Lavoisier Fernandes at Where Peter Is
Video: Canada Is Just One Step Away From Banning The Bible – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
The Mystery of Where Music Came From – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Rembrandt’s Death of the Virgin – Catch Light
An Early Eighteenth Century Monstrance Gifted by Pope Benedict XIII – Liturgical Arts Journal
How Has Modernism & Marxism Infiltrated the Catholic Church? – Jesse Romero
Contemplating the Nakedness of Christ – Phillip Campbell at Unam Sanctam Catholicam
Why Aesthetics Are the Key to Salvation – Fr. Michael R. Rennier, M.Div., at Pondus Meum Amor. . .

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from the Media:
Why Young Catholic Men & Women Are Struggling to Connect – National Catholic Register
Power of Marian Devotion in End Times: St. Louis de Montfort’s Striking Prophecy – Church Pop
Why Suds Matter in a Pint of Beer – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Purpose & Meaning: The Architecture of Childhood – Kevin Stinehart
The Joy of the Library – Laura Perrins at The West Brit
Getting Married Young In Today’s World – Ashlyn Storch at Catholic Link
Questions Remain After Suppression of the Marian Franciscans – The Catholic Herald
Pelvic Theology, Pelvic Justice – Carl R. Trueman, Ph.D., at First Things
Why Invoke God in the Declaration of Independence? – Christopher R. Kaczor, Ph.D., at WOF
The Holy Eucharist – St. John Vianney via The Catholic Thing
An Unstable Clergy – Frank DeVito, J.D., at Crisis Magazine
Mormon Prophet vs. Catholic Pope – Wesley Saban at Catholic Answers Magazine

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hochul’s Tax Credit & the Fight for Catholic School Choice – Brian A. Graebe at First Things

Top-10 News Stories for the Tuesday Afternoon Edition:
1. Card. McElroy Fired an Exorcist for Saying U.F.O.s are Demons, I Can Explain – Molly Olmstead
2. Peter Singer Criticizes Pope Leo’s Encyclical – Wesley J. Smith, J.D., at National Review
3. Barcelona – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
4. Priests Sent to the Funny Farm for Believing Catholic Teachings – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgr Priest
5. The Trick That Makes Kids Hate Math – Dan Murphy at What Schools Forget
6. Catholic Charities Employee with Vast Criminal History Charged with Graft – The Pillar
7. U.S. War Dept. Removes “Christian” Designation for Mormons – M.H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
8. Video: Crime at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine Causes International Scandal – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
9. Why Pope Leo Quoted Tolkien’s Gandalf – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
10. Is Bishop Martin of Charlotte Missing the Obvious Signs Obviously? – A Treasure To Be Shared

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Tuesday Afternoon Edition:
The Exorcist & The Cardinal – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Diocese in Spain Hosts ‘Revolt’ Calling for Women’s Ordination – Thomas Colsy, M.A.
Aliens & The Catholic Church – T. Paul Thigpen, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Top-10 News Stories for the Tuesday Morning Edition:
1. The Exorcist & The Cardinal – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
2. Priests Sent to the Funny Farm for Believing Catholic Teachings – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgr Priest
3. Spanish Feminists React With Fury After Pope Leo Goes Off – Catholic Arena
4. Homosexual & Predator Clergy Supported; Faithful Straight Clergy Canceled – G.T. Gomulka
5. Is Bishop Martin of Charlotte Missing The Obvious Signs Obviously? – A Treasure To Be Shared
6. Six Extraordinary Eucharistic Miracles that Left Physical Evidence with Pictures – Church Pop
7. Research Finds Parents Play Decisive Role in Children’s Religious Future – Catholic World Rep
8. The Calculated Spectacle Behind Magnifica Humanitas – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.Phil., S.T.L.
9. Man Screams “Help Me” During Botched Euthanasia – Alex Schadenberg at Life News
10. Msgr. Rossetti Remains In ‘Good Standing’ – Matt Abbott via Spirit Daily Blog

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Photos: The Blessing of a Nation – America at 250 – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures

Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The White Man’s New Burden – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S., at Crisis Magazine
Inside the Democratic Socialist’s Emerging Militant Network – Stu Smith at City Journal
What’s Happening in L.A. is an Exercise in Brute-Force Politics – The American Spectator

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Man Almost Beheaded in Catholic of Area of Belfast – Sudan Man Arrested – Catholic Arena
Pope Leo XIV meets with Bad Bunny in Madrid – National Catholic Register

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9 June AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why I Participate in Eucharistic Adoration & You Should Too – Trey Duncan at Cath Stand Magaz

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Barcelona – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Why Pope Leo Quoted Tolkien’s Gandalf – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
Pope Leo XIV Speaks at Spanish Parliament – Catholic Arena

Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Magnifica Humanitas, Artificial Intelligence, & Amish Country – Front Porch Republic
Peter Singer Criticizes Pope Leo’s Encyclical – Wesley J. Smith, J.D., at National Review
The Reaction to Magnifica Humanitas Shows the Church’s Relevance – The Fourth Watch

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Does Vatican II’s Religious Freedom Contradict Pp. Gregory XVI’s Mirari Vos – R. Fox at CSM
Video: Crime at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine Causes International Scandal – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
U.S. War Dept. Removes “Christian” Designation for Mormons – M.H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Is God Knowable? – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from the Media:
Card. McElroy Fired an Exorcist for Saying U.F.O.s are Demons, I Can Explain – Molly Olmstead
Diocese in Spain Hosts ‘Revolt’ Calling for Women’s Ordination – Thomas Colsy, M.A.
Catholic Charities Employee with Vast Criminal History Charged with Embezzlement – The Pillar
Will the Dallas Charter Update Finally Give Priests Due Process? – Msgr. T.G. Guarino, S.T.D.
Schoolchildren Recreate Mass & Eucharistic Adoration in Viral Video – Church Pop
Selling Daughters in Afghanistan: a Time-Honored Custom that the B.B.C. Tolerates – TFP
D-Day, Just War, & Pope Leo – Francis P. Sempa, J.D., at The American Spectator
Video: Father Shannon Collins on Liturgical Abuse – Full Sheen Ahead
Down Syndrome Babies Like My Little Sister-In-Law aren’t Defects to Eliminate – The Federalist
Aliens & The Catholic Church – T. Paul Thigpen, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Trick That Makes Kids Hate Math – Dan Murphy at What Schools Forget

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
The American Way of War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
America’s 250th Anniversary Inspires National Catholic Pilgrimage – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Attack on the U.S.S. Liberty – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
It Was Just the Right Thing To Do – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Meet Jules Rimet: The Devout Catholic Who Helped Create the F.I.F.A. World Cup – EWTN News

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9 June AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Research Finds Parents Play Decisive Role in Children’s Religious Future – Catholic World Report
Six Extraordinary Eucharistic Miracles That Left Physical Evidence With Pictures – Church Pop
The Exorcist & The Cardinal – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo Demands Pro-Life Laws Before Spain’s Parliament – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Leo to Visit Peru in November, According to Country’s President – National Catholic Register
This is the Hymn That Leo & the Faithful of Madrid Sang to the Virgin of Almudena – Rome Reps
Leo XIV’s Full Speech to the Spanish Parliament – Pious Pelican at Pelican Brief

Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Calculated Spectacle Behind Magnifica Humanitas – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.Phil., S.T.L.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Spanish Feminists React With Fury After Pope Leo Goes Off – Catholic Arena
Priests Sent to the Funny Farm for Believing Catholic Teachings – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Homosexual & Predator Clergy Supported; Faithful Straight Clergy Canceled – Gene T. Gomulka
Down Memory Lane With Another Pope Leo – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Extinction Through Compassion: Down Syndrome’s Disappearance – Den. Knapp at The Latin Rite
How Is Vatican II Perceived by Faithful Catholics? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition &. . .
Msgr. Rossetti Remains In ‘Good Standing’ – Matt Abbott via Spirit Daily Blog
The Mass Developed Organically for ≈2K Years Until Bugnini Stripped It Down – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Ten Secret Symbols Buried in the Holy Mass – The Catholic Nurse at Catholic 365
Is Bishop Martin of Charlotte Missing The Obvious Signs Obviously? – A Treasure To Be Shared
Video: Traditional Franciscan Order Goes Extinct – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D., at Return To Tradition

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from the Media:
The Dangerous Error Buried in the “Study Group #9” Synod Report – Deborah Savage, Ph.D.
Kik Messaging App Is a ‘Predator’s Paradise,’ Child Safety Advocates Warn – National Review
What is the ‘Dallas Charter’ for, Exactly? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
The Traditional Latin Mass Does Not Need the S.S.P.X. – Wouter J. Suenens, M.Sc., M.A., L.L.M.
Pope Leo XIV Visits Spain as Secret Pact Threatens Valley of the Fallen – Thomas Colsy, M.A.
The Mysteries Of Tallapoosa – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Man Screams “Help Me” During Botched Euthanasia – Alex Schadenberg at Life News
No ‘Bible Only’ Apostles – Parker Manning at Catholic Answers Magazine

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Servile Necessities of Liberal Education – Andrew Koperski at Classic Test Prep

Top-10 News Stories for the Monday Afternoon Edition:
1. Why Did Cardinal McElroy Remove the Exorcist? – Christine Niles, J.D., at Stella Maris Media
2. Video: Ex-Soviet Country Has Historic Conversions To Catholicism – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
3. LeoWatch: Word Salad – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Trump Spoke for China’s Catholics, Pope Leo Stayed Silent – Gaetano Masciullo
5. The Calculated Spectacle Behind Magnifica Humanitas – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.Phil., S.T.L.
6. Fisking the Great Pastoral Letter on the Mass by Archbishop of Sydney – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
7. Now, God, You’re All I’ve Got – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand Magazine
8. Ten Stunningly Colorful Catholic Churches Around the World – V. M. Traverso, et al., at Aleteia
9. Sydney Archbishop: Restore Kneelers in Every Church Where They are Missing – Rorate Cæli
10. Demonic Deception of Kids’ Sports: Sunday Sports & Activities – Fr. Joseph Gill at Crisis Magaz

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Monday Afternoon Edition:
Shut Up, the Vatican Explained – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Steven D. Greydanus, et al., Implicitly Explains that Sodomy is Not a Sin – Daffey Thoughts
Corpus Christi, the Angelic Doctor, & Wife – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Top-10 News Stories for Last Week, May 1-7:
1. Church Crisis Presented In A Single Photo – Complicit Clergy
2. We Could Use a Lot More Two-Fisted Priests Like This – The American Catholic
3. Op-Ed: We Demand Women Double Veil Now – Everett Polinski at Irkutsk Ice Truckers
4. Novus Ordo Splendor! This Jack*** is in Mass Vestments With a “Minions” Hat – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. Mother Angelica & Ratzinger’s Monstrance. . . The True Story – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6. Leo Praises ‘Catholic’ Group That Practices Bizarre Form of Fringe Protestantism – Rad Fidelity
7. Three Reasons Gay Marriage Approval is Plummeting – Them Before Us
8. Mother Angelica’s Sweet Revenge – Rorate Cæli
9. Postcard From Buc-ee-stan – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
10. Bish. Schneider Sets Out Core Question in S.S.P.X. Consecration Debate – Diane Montagna

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Hillsdale’s Revolutionary America Tells a Captivating Story – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D.

Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cath Leag Warns Maine Christians about Dem Sen Candidate’s Anti-Christian Remarks – Zeale
Stolen Elections – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
France’s Hidden Immigration Reality – Charles Cornish-Dale at The Spectator

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Henry Nowak, Christianity, & the Fate of the West – Bill Muehlenberg at The Daily Declaration

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Selling Daughters in Afghanistan: a Time-Honored Custom that the BBC Tolerates – TFP

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8 June AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: Ex-Soviet Country Has Historic Conversions To Catholicism – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Trump Spoke for China’s Catholics, Pope Leo Stayed Silent – Gaetano Masciullo
Archbishop of Westminster to Lead Record Episcopal Presence at U.K. March for Life – Ed Pentin

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Draws 1.2 Million for Corpus Christi in Madrid – Michael Haynes at Pelican Brief
Spanish Parliament Gives Pope Leo a Standing Ovation After His Pro-life Speech – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV Procession Watched by 400 Million – Catholic Arena
Leo to Spain’s Parliament: A Just Society Defends Every Human Life, Peace, Freedom – Joan Lewis
The Monstrance, the Congress, & El Zorro: Highlights of Leo in Spain – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
Pope Leo XIV in Madrid: Corpus Christi Must Not Become Museum of the Past – EWTN News

Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Calculated Spectacle Behind Magnifica Humanitas – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.Phil., S.T.L.
Magnifica Humanitas: A Missed Opportunity – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Fisking the Great Pastoral Letter on the Mass by Archbishop of Sydney, Australia – Fr. McDonald
A Memoir on the Battle to Bring the Latin Mass to the Military – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Now, God, You’re All I’ve Got – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand Magazine
Archbishop of Sydney: Restore Kneelers in Every Church Where They Are Missing – Rorate Cæli
LeoWatch: Word Salad – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Leo Claims Iran Conflict is Not a Just War – Complicit Clergy
Corpus Christi, the Angelic Doctor, & Wife – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why Did Cardinal McElroy Remove the Exorcist? – Christine Niles, J.D., at Stella Maris Media
Common Sense & Biblical Guidance in Choosing Kids’ Names – Gene M. Van Son at Cath Stan Mag
Cardinals to Debate Just War, Not Liturgy, at Leo’s Next Extrao. Consistory – Diane Montagna

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from the Media:
Popular Influencer Jesse Ridgway Kills Unborn Child: When Eugenics Goes Viral – First Things
Demonic Deception of Kids’ Sports: Sunday Sports & Activities – Fr. Joseph Gill at Crisis Magazine
Is Rage Ever Justified? If So, When? – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Five Critical Gaps in Modern Religious Education & How to Bridge Them – Magis Center

Top-10 News Stories for the Sunday Afternoon Edition:
1. Ten Stunningly Colorful Catholic Churches Around the World – V. M. Traverso, et al., at Aleteia
2. Italian Bishop’s Call to Evangelize Muslims Wins Support From Converts’ Network – Ed Pentin
3. Steven D. Greydanus, et al., Implicitly Explains that Sodomy is Not a Sin – Daffey Thoughts
4. Shut Up, the Vatican Explained – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. The Classical Beauty of the Statue of the Madonna di Trapani in Sicily – Liturgical Arts Journal
6. Unless – A Homily for Corpus Christi – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
7. Clerical Loneliness Cure: Diocesan Priests Find Brotherhood Under One Roof – Zelda Caldwell
8. Inside the Breathtaking Basilica of Our Lady of Victory: New York’s 100-Yr-Old Treasure – Ch P
9. Why Wes Huff (& Everyone) Should Be Catholic – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For. . .
10. Woman is Man’s ‘Helper’ – Johann Kurtz at Becoming Noble

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Sunday Afternoon Edition:
Visualizing a Century of American Catholic Statistics – James R. Green at Grain Of Wheat
Former Southern Baptist Now Catholic Conversion Story – Jeremy Noonan at Coming Home Net
Challenges to Amoris Lætitia, Fiducia Supplicans – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.

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Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Oyster Fuehrer Swears It – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Britain: Third Worldist Police State – We’re Not At the End, But You Can See It From Here

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Spielberg Says His Film Will Have Christians Questioning Their Faith – Creative Minority Report
In the Clubhouse With Christ — the Ministry of M.L.B. Chaplains – Jack Figge at The Pillar
How to Stop the Great British Wealth Exodus – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

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