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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What a Church Attack Means for Syria’s Christians – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on BIG PVLPIT:
1. Enemies of Christ in Roman Collars – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
2. Ask Father: July 4th is on Friday, What About Meat? BBQ? Can We Eat Meat? – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. In Appreciation of Bishop Barron – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
4. 3 Important Lessons from America’s Attack on Iran’s Nuke Facilities – Tradition, Family, & Prop
5. After Decades of Failure, U.S. Educators Fear a Christian Invasion More than Anarchy – TFP
6. Baby Boomer Priests, Bishops & Now Pope—What Formed Us? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
7. The Fall Of America? A View From France – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
8. As French Priestly Vocations Wane, Traditionalist Groups Grow – Rorate Cæli
9. Pope Leo XIV Tells Order of Malta There Is No Charity Without Evangelization – NC Register
10. Unhinged Woman Arrested as TFP Protests “Drag Nuns” in Calif. – Tradition, Family, & Prprty

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Leo Sends His Condolences for the Terrorist Attack in Syria, Which Left 25 Dead – Rome Reports

Analysis and Punditry:
After Decades of Failure, American Educators Fear a Christian Invasion More than Anarchy – TFP
Maybe It is Time to Stop With the Talking Points – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
How Can the Catholic Church Arrive at Liturgical Peace? – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at NC Register
Christian Couple Murdered to ‘Free Palestine’ – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
Zwingli’s Watered-Down Original Sin – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For Catholicism
Are Gospels Fiction, What We Mean by ‘Fear of the Lord’ & More Great Links! – R. “Tito” Edwards
The Glory of the Christian Rainbow & the Satanism of Its Inversion – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
From Cradle to Clinic: Is Your Newborn GenderQueer? – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
How the Rosary Led Caviezel to Hollywood, Fulfilling God’s Will & More Links – R. “Tito” Edwards
Scandal in April in Reggio, Rupnik’s Right-Hand Man Invited to Preach – Catholic Conclave

News:
Catholic School in Buffalo Vandalized – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Law Requiring Ten Commandments in All Texas Classrooms – Register
Argentine Businessman Enrique Shaw One Step Closer to Beatification – Natl Catholic Register

Solemnity of Saint John the Baptist:
I Must Decrease. . . – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Was Our Lady Present at the Birth of St. John the Baptist? – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
St. Zachary & the Nativity of St John the Baptist – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J., at FCR
Today We Proclaim the Name of John, Prophet of the Most High – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Teaching Vocation – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, S.T.D., at What We Need Now

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Daily Rome Shot – Heads Up! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
The War at Home That Europe Cannot Dodge – Mick Hume at The European Conservative

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
6-3 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Elections Have Consequences – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
CNA Explains: How the Catholic View of Human Rights Developed – Catholic World Report

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Putin Has Lost Something Worse Than a War – Michael Kimmage at New York Times
A Prophet in Shining Armor – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nun: I Want To Be Like Mary, But Send Martha To Clean My House – The American Catholic
Daily Rome Shot – Relief & Beer – Fr. Z’s Blog
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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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Are You a Christian Stoic? True Imitation of Christ – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Short Answers: Are Good Works Necessary for Salvation? – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand

Analysis and Punditry:
Hidden Power of Holy Face Devotion, Priest: Heaven’s Answer to Today’s Crisis – ChurchPOP
When Rogation Days Filled Our Yard With Prayer, Processions, & Shortcake – NC Register
There Are Epochal Changes on the Horizon, & They’re Approaching Fast – Steve Skojec at The SF
A Shrine Built Inside a 450 Year Old Oak Tree at Kutaisi Botanical Garden, Georgia – BOTCF
Nebraska Diocese Celebrates Sixth Set of Brothers Who Have Become Priests – CNA
Tales of Conversion – Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq., at The Taos Tattler
Why the Fascination with Exorcism? – Sean Fitzpatrick at Catholic Answers Magazine
Explaining Pentecost Sunday: Holy Church’s Fabric, the Warp & the Weft – Fr. Z’s Blog
UFOs: When A Demon Shows Up – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Prayer:
The Transformative Power of Prayer – Taylor Willis at Catholic Stand Magazine
Are There Medical Benefits to Praying the Rosary? Leading Psychiatrist Gives the Answer – Zenit

Piety:
17 Habits That Reveal a Lack of Humility—According to St. Josemaría Escrivá – Scepter Blog
Lessons from Monks for Men – Harry Scherer at The Catholic Gentleman
The Irrefutable Connection between Obedience & Life in the Spirit – Fr. Christian Hbaiter at CE

Saints:
Vulnerable Heart, Fighting Spirit: St. Therese – Sister Talitha of the Trinity, O.C.D., at CSD
10 Things You Should Know About Blessed Carlo Acutis – CNA via Catholic World Report
Blessed Anna Maria Taigi: A Mother & a Mystic – Dawn Beutner at Catholic World Report

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Slaughter of Innocents in Suicide Bombing at Syrian Church Called Unspeakable Evil – OSV News

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on BIG PVLPIT:
1. I Trust That There are Plenty More to Come; Re: Leo – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
2. Ciao, Marko – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
3. Cardinal Zen’s Bold Latin Mass Statement Sends Multiple Messages to Hong Kong – The Reg
4. A Plea from a Traditional Group – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. I Love Pope Leo XIV. . . – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
6. Our Bishop Listens to Us: Young Catholics Respond to Charlotte Policy Rollback – Jack Figge
7. Rip Down the Pride Flag – Garrett D. Johnson at Crisis Magazine
8. A First – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
9. Should There Be “Performances” in Church? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
10. Cavalier Johnson: Most Witless Mayor in USA – Dad29

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Vatican-China Agreement Enters New Phase With Pope Leo XIV at the Helm – NC Register

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bishop Barron Responds to Criticism Over Participation in Religious Liberty Commission – CNA
Msgr. Charles Pope Discusses His New Book on EWTN – Community In Mission
Religious Liberty: The Failed Attempts to Defend Vatican II (John S. Daly) – The WM Review
From the Iconic to the Idolatrous – Joan Elizabeth Bauer at Catholic World Report
Priest Slams Apple TV+ for “Reprehensible” Show Defiling the Eucharist – Hollywood Catholic
When the World Catches Fire – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
Attack on Orthodox Christians in Syria Happens Against Backdrop of Islamist Rivalry – The EC

News:
Knock Packed For Sacred Heart Consecration – Spirit Daily Blog
Church Leaders React to Deadly Attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus – C News Agency

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Presenting the Beautiful: The Joyful Duty of Catholic Education – Andrew Seeley, Ph.D., at The IC

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When I Saw The Host Fall Onto The Paten – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
One of the Fruits of Having Strong Catholic Families – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Exquisitely Carved 1692 Altarpiece, Does Yoga Mock God & More Links – Robt. “Tito” Edwards
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump the Peacemaker: Iran & Israel to Officially End Conflict – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
The Peace President – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3 Important Lessons from America’s Attack on Iran’s Nuke Facilities – Tradition, Family, & Prprty

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
BBC Newsreader Rejects Trans Jargon Live on Air – TEC News
“Ireland is Full”: Huge Anti-Immigration Rally in Dublin – TEC News
The Killing Parliament – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Western Supply Chains Tainted By Uyghur Forced Labor – E.U. Ochab at Religion Unplugged

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Charlemagne – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
While the West Cries Islamophobia, Sexual Slavery Continues Unchecked – Uzay Bulut at The EC
The Wisdom of Sophocles – Joseph Pearce

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Engaging With the Culture Must Be the Future of Conservative Media – Mark Judge at Chronicles
Can We Restore American Print Journalism? – Casey Chalk at Law & Liberty

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is Social Media Ruining Dating? – Lila Rose
Father Nicholas Diessbach, The Indefatigable “Ambassador of God” Dies at Age 66 – TFP
To Their Surprise, Scientists Find Limits to Artificial Intelligence – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
June, Fatima, & Iran – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
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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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPITXXX

Analysis and Punditry:
How Faithful is Our God – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand Magazine
One of the Fruits of Having Strong Catholic Families – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
The Eucharist as Remedy to Sin – Michael R. Heinlein at Our Sunday Visitor
What Happens When a Journalist Meets a True Monk? – Hilary White at The Sacred Images. . .
How to Be a Good Father – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Magazine
Against Sorcery, For Re-Enchantment, Part I: Defining Terms – Ross Arlen Tieken at El Antiguo
Father B., The Good Shepherd – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
St. Malachy’s Prophecy of the Popes – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

Prayer:
How to Pray the Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena, Padre Pio’s Miraculous Daily Prayer – ChP
Medieval Allegories of the Divine Office – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Piety:
Humility in Prayer According to St. Teresa of Avila – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In. . .
Holy Habits – Dan Burk at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Patron Saint of Friendship? How Pier Giorgio Frassati Models True Fraternity – The Reg
Our Catholic Faith . . . At Work – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life
Restore Individualistic Piety – James Baresel at Rorate Cæli
How Suffering Can Make Us Full of Grace – Nate Guyear at Catholic Exchange

Apologetics:
Judgment Through Charity & Right Reason – Thomas R. Fessenden at Missio Dei
Virginia Teen’s Catholic School Journey Inspires Whole Family’s Conversion – C World Report

Saints:
The Timeless Spiritual Writings of a Medieval Mystic – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Via Mediævalis

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Updated Bloodbath in Damascus: Islamist Terror Kills 22 Christians – Ildikó Bíró at The EC

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on BIG PVLPIT:
1. Let the Seventies Die – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
2. Exquisitely Carved 1692 Altarpiece, Does Yoga Mock God & More Links – Robt. “Tito” Edwards
3. Unhinged Woman Arrested as TFP Protests “Drag Nuns” in Calif. – Tradition, Family, & Property
4. New York Parish Holds ‘Pride Mass’ on Trinity Sunday – Catholic Herald
5. Modernism’s Erotic Mystic at AUSCP – William Mahoney at Lepanto Institute
6. Wars & Rumors of Wars – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Lord Northbourne Confronts Thomas Merton on Vatican II – Seb. Morello at Tradition & Sanity
8. Notorious Witch Hotspot’s In America – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
9. How the Rosary Led Caviezel to Hollywood, Doing God’s Will & More Links – Rb. “Tito” Edwards
10. The Catholic Who Told the Unitarian She Had Nothing to Offer – David Mills at NC Register

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Summary of Pope Leo XIV’s Weekend – Rome Reports
Leo, in Address to Govt Officials, Cites Natural Law, St. Thomas More’s Example – CWN

Analysis and Punditry:
I Am A Good Person – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Is Google Making Us Stupid? Brain Rot Is Real – Fr. Z’s Blog
People Are Losing Loved Ones to A.I.-Fueled Spiritual Fantasies – Miles Klee at Rolling Stone
Thinking about Trolls & Troll Farms – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Catholics for Murder, Death, & Other Un-Catholic Things! – Matthew Archbold at CMR
Summer Reading: June – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand Magazine
Hopes Rise For End To Syro-Malabar ‘Liturgy War’ – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
The Lost Basilica of St. John Located in Ephesus – Liturgical Arts Journal
Attack on Christians in India’s Odisha State Blamed on Hindu Nationalists – N. Carvalho at Crux
Patron Saint of Friendship? How Pier Giorgio Frassati Models True Fraternity – The Reg

News:
In Vancouver, Euthanasia Facility Opens On Grounds Of Catholic Hospital – Cthlc News Agency
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Concludes with Corpus Christi Mass in LA – Cthlc News Agency

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Good Are the Liberal Arts? Ask a Scientist – Hannah Hutchins at Minding the Campus
The SAT’s Trust Fall: The SAT is Cutting Rigor to Please Students – James G. Martin Center. . .

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
You Pay God a Compliment by Asking Great Things of Him – St. Teresa of Avila via TACatholic
Catholic Devotions for 23rd June – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Gray Lady Is Puzzled About Amy Coney Barrett – Terry Mattingly at Rational Sheep
Libertarians & Pacifists Live in a World of Make Believe – D. McClarey at The American Catholic

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Who Is Funding Iran’s Western Cheerleaders? – Gerald M. Steinberg at The European. . .
Old Allies – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
To Their Surprise, Scientists Find Limits to Artificial Intelligence – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
Father Nicholas Diessbach, The Indefatigable “Ambassador of God” Dies at Age 66 – TFP
June, Fatima, & Iran – John Horvat, II, at 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
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Muslim Suicide Bomber Detonates During Mass in Damascus – Aid To The Church In Need
Perpetual Adoration: “The Number One Game Changer in Any Parish” – Catholic Exchange

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on BIG PVLPIT:
1. Some Bishops Want to Ban This Look at the Modern Mass! What Hubris! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. The Lavender Mafia – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
3. Dear Obama’s, Please Stop Talking – Victor Davis Hanson via X
4. Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus Message for Corpus Christi is Brilliant! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
5. Leo’s New Bishops: What Do They Mean for the Church? | Prayerful Posse – The Catholic Thing
6. A Day in the Life of What Used to be London – Matt Goodwin on X
7. German Catholic Bishop: The Bible Has “No Eternal Truths” on Homosexuality – Cth Conclave
8. Unhinged Woman Arrested as TFP Protests “Drag Nuns” in Calif. – Tradition, Family, & Property
9. An Often Forgotten Sacramental – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
10. Muslim Suicide Bomber Detonates During Mass in Damascus – Aid To The Church In NeedXXX

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Why You Should Read This New Book About All-American Pope Leo XIV – NC Register
Tailor in the Pope’s Service – Solène Tadié at National Catholic Register
‘Stop the Tragedy of War,’ Pope Leo XIV Pleads Following U.S. Strikes on Iran Nuke Sites – CWN
‘He’s One of Us’: New Short Film Chronicles Leo’s Chicago Life Before Papacy – The Reg

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why St. John Fisher Lost His Head & Why It Still Matters – D. Buetner at Catholic World Report
Exquisitely Carved 1692 Altarpiece, Does Yoga Mock God & More Links – Robert “Tito” Edwards
What’s Wrong About Right & Wrong? – Timothy McHugh at Catholic Stand Magazine
How the Rosary Led Caviezel to Hollywood, Finding & Fulfilling Will of God & More Links – Reg
Historical Videos of Corpus Christi Processions – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
How This Eucharistic Miracle Helped Spark Corpus Christi – National Catholic Register
Advancing the Eucharistic Revival – Msgr. Roger Landry at National Catholic Register
Substack Poets of Note – Robert Charboneau at Poetics With Robert Charboneau
Radical Individualism: Foreign to the Common Good? – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at CS

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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Are Popular Abortion Pills Poisoning Americans’ Tap Water? – Jordan Boyd at The Federalist
What’s Behind the “Woke Right”? – John G. Grove at Law & Liberty

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Netflix Is the Greatest Enemy of Western Culture – Itxu Díaz at The European Conservative
Majority of Iranians Want Regime Change as Many Convert to Christianity – Daily Declaration
Scholars to Greece: Time To Recognize Assyrian Genocide – Uzay Bulut at The European. . .

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Father Nicholas Diessbach, The Indefatigable “Ambassador of God” Dies at Age 66 – TFP
June, Fatima, & Iran – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
To Their Surprise, Scientists Find Limits to Artificial Intelligence – Tradition, Family, & Prprty

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Radical Individualism: Foreign to the Common Good? – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at CS
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPITXXX

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Mystic Update:
1. The Cistercian Abbey of Salem in Southern Germany – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
2. Mothers, Encourage Your Sons to Be Open to the Priesthood – C.T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
3. A Holy Relic of Christ’s Passion: How to Visit the Column Where Jesus Was Scourged – ChPP
4. Radical Individualism: Foreign to the Common Good? – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C.
5. How a Jewish Girl from Miami Made Her Way Into the Catholic Church – Catholic 365
6. Did Orthodox Priest Prophesy Israeli-Iran Clash? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
7. Who or What Is the Antichrist? A Reflection on the Biblical Teaching – Msgr. Charles Pope
8. Argentine Psychologist Abandons the Occult After a Vision of the Virgin of Luján – C Conclave
9. The Rosary Is Not a ‘Vain Repetition’ – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
10. St. Ignatius’ Rules For Discernment (Literal Translation) – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Holy Bible:
Parting of the Red Sea: Wind, Tides or Miracle? – David Armstrong at National Catholic Register

Saints:
Blessed Floribert Bwana: 26-yr-old Young Killed for Refusing to be Corrupted – Rome Reports
Saints That Every Dad Needs – Laura DeMaria at Catholic Stand Magazine

Piety:
Humility In An Opinionated World – Maggie Ciskanik at Magis Center
Sowing or Reaping? There is No Third Option – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

Apologetics:
Defense of Christian Apologetics Against a Strong Critic – David Armstrong at BEFC

Analysis and Punditry:
Fr. Gabriele Amorth Remembered as Most Famous Exorcist of the 20th Century – C World Report
The Church as a Field Hospital: Healing the Spiritually Wounded – Catholic Stand Magazine

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Illumine Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Beautiful Corpus Christi Procession in the Rubble of Cologne After End of WWII – Adrian on X 24

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on BIG PVLPIT:
1. Archbishop Gänswein Sees ‘Change in Atmosphere’ Under Pope Leo XIV – NC Register
2. A Priest for Our Times – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
3. Father Nicholas Diessbach, The Indefatigable “Ambassador of God” Dies at Age 66 – TFP
4. Beautiful Corpus Christi Procession in the Rubble of Cologne After End of WWII – Adrian on X
5. June, Fatima, & Iran – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
6. A Thirsty American Pilgrim Drinks His Fill at Lourdes – Leo. J. DeLorenzo at Our Sunday Visitor
7. To Their Surprise, Scientists Find Limits to Artificial Intelligence – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
8. Why Does Saint John Seem to End His Gospel Twice? – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J., at FCR
9. The Truth about the So-Called “Dark Ages” – Templarpilled on X
10. A Resolve to Uphold Latin – Pope St. John XXIII via The Catholic Thing

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Resolve to Uphold Latin – Pope St. John XXIII via The Catholic Thing
Are There Medical Benefits to Praying the Rosary? Leading Psychiatrist Answers – Zenit
On Not Skipping Mass, Even in the Summer – Evangeline Lothian at Catholic Stand Magazine
“A Forest of Symbols”: Sacred Liturgy in the Middle Ages – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalis
Vatican II Gave the Laity a Mission & a Mandate – Fr. Joseph Thomas at Natl Catholic Register
Tales of Conversion – Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq., at The Taos Tattler
Word of the Week: Flower – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Poem of the Week: “More Than Most Fair, Full of the Living Fire” – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.

News:
Father Nicholas Diessbach, The Indefatigable “Ambassador of God” Dies at Age 66 – TFP

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

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

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
June, Fatima, & Iran – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

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

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
To Their Surprise, Scientists Find Limits to Artificial Intelligence – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
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
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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Damien’s Birthplace Reopens: A Beacon of Faith & Service – Thomas Philipp Reiter at The Reg

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on BIG PVLPIT:
1. The 20 History Books That Everyone Should Read – Simon Heffer at The Telegraph
2. Widow, Mother of 4 Nuns & a Priest, Takes Perpetual Vows – National Catholic Register
3. Why do Catholic Women Wear Veils at Holy Mass? – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum. . .
4. The Cistercian Abbey of Salem in Southern Germany – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
5. Latin Belongs in the Liturgy – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
6. Father Nicholas Diessbach, The Indefatigable “Ambassador of God” Dies at Age 66 – TFP
7. New Recording From the London Oratory Schola Boys Choir – Terrific! – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. The Three V’s of Church Architecture: Vision, Verticality, & Volume – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
9. Even in Summer, You Must Go to Sunday Mass – Matt Nelson at Catholic Answers Magazine
10. All Vocations Are Local – Stephen White at The Pillar

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates the 43rd Anniversary of His Ordination – National Catholic Register

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Mothers, Encourage Your Sons to Be Open to the Priesthood – C.T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
June, Fatima, & Iran – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
‘Destroyed By Modernization’: Medieval Berlin’s Diverse Religious Roots Unearthed – Rel Unp
Word of the Week: Fire – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

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

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

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Rise & Fall of the Cristeros – Mark Fellows at Catholic Family News
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
To Their Surprise, Scientists Find Limits to Artificial Intelligence – Tradition, Family, & Prprty

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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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Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Mystic Update:
1. Widow, Mother of 4 Nuns & a Priest, Takes Perpetual Vows – National Catholic Register
2. How People Get the Gospel Wrong – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
3. New Recording From the London Oratory Schola Boys Choir – Terrific! – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. On Not Skipping Mass, Even in the Summer – Evangeline Lothian at Catholic Stand Magazine
5. All Vocations Are Local – Stephen White at The Pillar
6. Mothers, Encourage Your Sons to Be Open to the Priesthood – C.T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
7. All Music Is Spiritual Warfare – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
8. Edna May Is Dead – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand Magazine
9. What the Devil Gains From False Apparitions – P.M. Armstrong at National Catholic Register
10. A Demon, Some Murder Plots, & an Incorruptible Saint – Dcn TL McDonald at Weird Catholic

Holy Bible:
The 13 Best Proofs the Development of Doctrine – David L. Gray at Saint Dominic’s Media

Saints:
From Sinner to Saint – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
To Judge or Not to Judge, St. Jerome’s Dilemma – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library

Book(s):
A Reflection from “Padre Pio and You” – Mary O’Regan at Catholic Spiritual Direction

Analysis and Punditry:
The Transforming Power of Mercy – Noelle Mering at TOH Substack

Apologetics:
The Cross is the New Testament Tree of Life – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
Tearing Down False Idols: The Unchanging Truth of Jesus – Scott Ventureya at Crisis Magazine
What is the Earliest Depiction of Mary? – Get Fed

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Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on BIG PVLPIT:
1. This Group Wants to “Affirm” Pedophilia – Christina Buttons at City Journal
2. Heiligenkreuz Critic Advocates Legal Abortion & Women’s Ordination – Catholic Conclave
3. Father Nicholas Diessbach, The Indefatigable “Ambassador of God” Dies at Age 66 – TFP
4. When We (the Mainstream Media) Started to Lie – Matti Friedman at The Free Press
5. LGBT+ Prayer Vigil Prevented in Basilica Dedicated to the Sacred Heart – Catholic Conclave
6. The World’s Greatest Church – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
7. Religious Life in Europe is Entering a Death Loop – Catholic Conclave
8. To Their Surprise, Scientists Find Limits to Artificial Intelligence – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
9. The Secret – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement
10. Tom Holland on How Christianity Saved Babies from Pagan Ritual Deaths – Gavin Ashenden

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo XIV Declares 174 New Martyrs from Nazi Camps & Spanish Civil War – NC Register
Leo’s Boyhood Home in Chicago Could Go for $1M+ – National Catholic Register
Pope Leo XIV & the Glory of Palestrina – Anthony Chase Fountain at The Taos Tattler

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Traditionalist Catholics See Evangelization Potential of Latin Mass – Our Sunday Visitor
How People Get the Gospel Wrong – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
Father Nicholas Diessbach, The Indefatigable “Ambassador of God” Dies at Age 66 – TFP
A Holy Relic of Christ’s Passion: How to Visit the Column Where Jesus Was Scourged – ChrchPP
All Eucharistic Miracles With This Special Marker? – Parousia Media via Spirit Daily Blog
Plant a Sacred Heart of Jesus Garden – Margaret Rose Realy at Catholic Digest
Poetry Aloud: George Herbert; “The Flower” (A Meditation) – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at W&S
Everything We Know About OpenA.I.’s $6.5B Purchase of Jony Ive’s Io – Ty Roush at Forbes

News:
Chrism Press Sweeps the ACP Fiction Awards! – Chrism Press

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Inside Harvard’s Discrimination Machine – Christopher F. Rufo & Ryan Thorpe at City Journal

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

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

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
June, Fatima, & Iran – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Marseille, Heroin Capital of Europe, Turns Into A War Zone – Javier Villamor at The European. . .
Armenian PM Visits Turkey for “Historic” Meeting – TEC News/AFP
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What the Pope Means To Inspire in Talking About Sports – Trey Brock at Chronicles

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Scientists Got FAA Waiver to Fly Drones in Tornadoes, Watch Amazing Results. . . – New Advent
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
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
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Catholic Drudge Report—How Innovative! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Father Nicholas Diessbach, The Indefatigable “Ambassador of God” Dies at Age 66 – TFP

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on BIG PVLPIT:
1. Wrapping It Up at Fishwrap? – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. A Catholic Drudge Report—How Innovative! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
3. He’s James Martin’s Choice, But Is He Also Cardinal Burke’s? – James R. Green at Grain Of. . .
4. Jesuit Commentator Hits It Outta Da Park! Stark Clear Reality: Why Parishes Fail – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. (Is Pope Leo XIV) Rewarding Infidelity – Kathy Clubb at The Remnant
6. Heterodox Jesuit Parish Publishes Blasphemous Image of Trinity – Complicit Clergy
7. Has the New Liturgy Changed You? – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
8. Father Nicholas Diessbach, The Indefatigable “Ambassador of God” Dies at Age 66 – TFP
9. Syracuse Priest who Celebrated “Gay Mass” is Honored Member of Heretical Priest Grp – Lpnt
10. Should Catholics Worry About Who Pope Leo XIV Appoints? – Joe McClane at ACT

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Bishop Rob. Prevost Confronts Peruvian Mob with Truth & Charity – The Meaning Of Catholic
Pope Leo XIV on AI: ‘All of Us Are Concerned for Children & Young People’ – NC Register

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Heiligenkreuz Critic Attacked Francis on Priestesses, Called for Creative Disobedience – C Cnclv
Heiligenkreuz Critic Criticised Vatican for Its Treatment of Gender Issues – Catholic Conclave

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Benedict XVI on Corpus Christi Processions & a Rant From Fr. Z – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Coordinated Global Assault on Opus Dei – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
The Secret Code of “Thee” – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand Magazine
Robert George’s New Book: An ‘Intellectual Feast’ for Our ‘Age of Feeling’ – John Clark
To Their Surprise, Scientists Find Limits to Artificial Intelligence – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
Opinion: The U.S. Should Stay Out of Israel’s War with Iran – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., at CWR
The Bookshelf: Exemplary Fathers in Classic Literature – Matthew J. Franck at Public Discourse
Introducing Adornare Paramenti Sacri of Hong Kong – Liturgical Arts Journal
New Book Highlights What an Apocalypse Can Reveal – Jason Adkins at Our Sunday Visitor
EWTN Docudrama Illuminates the Eucharistic Fire of Franciscan Saints – Natl Catholic Register

News:
Arson Attack on 12th-Century English Church – Catholic World News
Leo Names Bishop Anthony Ireland as New Archbishop of Hobart in Australia – The Reg
Nigeria Bishops Call for Prayer, Fasting for Benue Attack Victims – Catholic World Report

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Skipping College Is the New Dropping Out – Aaron M. Renn

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

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
June, Fatima, & Iran – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is Amy Coney Barrett Still A Scary Catholic Lady? – Terry Mattingly at Religion Unplugged
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Small-Town Christian Shop Stands Up to Pride Pressure – TEC News

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
God Uses Wars to Teach Americans about Geography – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
The Risks of Regime Change – Daniel McCarthy at Modern Age
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hemingway’s Faith: The Story of a Wandering Soul – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Pope Leo XIV Loves Baseball — Will He Name Its Patron Saint? – Jonathan Liedl at NC Register

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

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