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TVESDAY EARLY MORNING EDITION

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The $10 Billion Rise of Classical Christian Education – Sarah Hernholm at Forbes
Read Monday Nights Late Edition on Pope Leo XIV – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Why Is Everyone Getting Their Tattoos Removed? – Carrie Battan at GQ Magazine
2. The Disappearance of the Closeted Clergyman – Kimberly Winston at Arc
3. Islamist Youths Storm Church, Threaten Priest in Avignon – Hélène de Lauzun at the EC
4. Priest Dies, Struck by SUV While Riding Bicycle In Milton, MA – Boston WCVB 5 ABC
5. Ross Douthat & the New Theism – Mary Eberstadt at the Washington Free Beacon
6. Papal Kneeler of Pope Pius IX – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
7. The $10 Billion Rise of Classical Christian Education – Sarah Hernholm at Forbes
8. The Hymnal Industrial Complex II: Worship Shapes Belief – William Mahoney at Lepanto Inst.
9. A New American Awakening – Sam Pressler & Pete Davis at After Babel
10. Southern Baptists’ Membership Decline Continues – Aaron Earls at Religion Unplugged

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Report Claims Vatican Recognizes Eucharistic Miracle In Kerala Church – Spirit Daily Blog
Patrick Coffin: St. Padre Pio & the Crisis of Sacred Art – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Roots of Vatican II: The Liturgical Movement – The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny

Analysis and Punditry:
Gendered Latin Survives—For Now—at Oxford University – TEC News
Review: The Oxford Handbook of Early Christian Biblical Interpretation – Catholic Bible Talk
Why Paying Women to Have Babies Is a Terrible Idea & What to Do Instead – The Federalist
The Controversy: State of Washington vs. the Seal of Confession – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Post-Christian France, or Pre-Christian France? – Jeffrey Walton at Juicy Ecumenism

News:
TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Father Virginio Carries the Amicizia’s Banner to Paris – Tradition, Family, & Property
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Read Mystic Update’s Tuesday Edition – Mystic Update

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
George Soros: The Man & His Empire – Hayden Ludwig
Catholics Welcome the Beginning of a Paradigm Shift at the United Nations – Anne Hendershott
France, Spain Seek to Ban Under-15s’ Social Media Access as Youth Shift to the Right – The EC

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Fight It – Mch Haynes at Tradition, Fam & Prop
Gen Z Gets Smart: More Are Embracing Dumbphones – Tradition, Family, & Property
Kurdish PKK Announces End of Four-Decade Insurgency Against Turkey – TEC News/AFP

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Six Reasons Why Altar Rails Are Returning & Firing Up Eucharistic Devotion – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From Ember to Fire: Catholicism Discreetly Reemerges in Europe – Tradition, Family, & Prop
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
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski

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MONDAY LATE AFTERNOON EDITION

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Big Pulpit will return to a regular posting schedule tonight. At minimum, an EDITION will post one minute past midnight (U.S. Central Time) each day.

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Rumor: Restriction on TLM to be Lifted? – DC Rosary Rally for the Latin Mass on X

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. My Oh My, Scroll Down & Read What Fr. Prevost had to Say of Cardinal Bergoglio – TACatholic
2. Rumor: Restriction on TLM to be Lifted? – DC Rosary Rally for the Latin Mass on X
3. Archbishop Georg Gänswein Names the Elephant in the Room! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO. . .
4. Did the Pope Avoid the Rainbow Flag on Purpose? – Anthony of Avoiding Babylon on X
5. 6 Reasons Why Altar Rails are Returning & Firing Up Eucharistic Devotion – Trad, Fam, & Prop
6. Cupich Has Always Smelled Like the Wolves – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
7. Cardinals’ Voting Patterns Emerge as Leo XIV Is Welcomed as a Pope of Peace – Ed Pentin
8. Cardinal Müller on the Conclave – Catholic Conclave
9. German Cardinals Unhappy with Election of Pope Leo XIV – Emily Zanotti via The Am Catholic
10. Official Portrait: Back To Traditional – Celebrazioni Papali on X

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Ask Father: Did Leo XIV Use Older, Traditional Form of “Urbi Et Orbi” Blessing – Fr. Z’s Blog
Japanese Cardinal Explains Why Pope Leo XIV Was Chosen in the Conclave – N. Carvalho at Crux
The Conclave: Winners & Losers – Todd Aglialoro at Catholic Answers Magazine

Pope Leo XIV:
TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property
Judging the New Pope – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
If Father Must Say Mass After Leo Election Announced but Before We Know His Name – Fr. Zed
Leo XIV’s Motto, Drawn from St. Augustine, Speaks Volumes to This Moment – Mike Aquilina
On Pope Leo’s Desk: Fixing Vatican Finances – Ed. Condon at the Pillar
Addressing Cardinals, Pope Leo Discusses Choice of Name, ‘Fundamental Points’. . . – CWN
“The ‘Allegations’ of a Cover-Up Against Cardinal Prevost are Absolutely False” – Cthlc Conclave
Bishop Prevost Condemned Release of Communist Terrorists from Peruvian Jails – TACatholic
The Controversy: State of Washington vs. Seal of Confession – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Leo XIV Affirms Vatican II’s Catholic-Jewish Dialogue on Day 1? – The WM Review

Analysis and Punditry:
Habemus Bugnolo? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Francis Needed Medication to Stabilize His Emotional & Psycho-Emotional Balance – C Conclave
Our Long Collective Nightmare is Over – Rorate Cæli
The Era of Performative Humility is Coming to an End – Catholic Conclave
Ebb & Flow of the Conclave: The Italian Disappointment – Catholic Conclave
Father Virginio Carries the Amicizia’s Banner to Paris – Tradition, Family, & Property

News:
Pope Leo XIV to be Inaugurated on May 18 – Vatican News

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

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Fight It – Mch Haynes at Tradition, Fam & Prop
Gen Z Gets Smart: More Are Embracing Dumbphones – Tradition, Family, & Property

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Left Worried Over Leo Like The Right Over Francis at Start of Their Papacies – Fr. McDonald
From Ember to Fire: Catholicism Discreetly Reemerges in Europe – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Send a Video Message to Leo XIV: Here’s How You Can Encourage Our New Pope! – ChurchPOP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski

A thank you to our sponsors:
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and
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SVNDAY EVENING EDITION


Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Leading Experts Defend Prevost’s Handling of Abuse Cases – Catholic Conclave
Six Reasons Why Altar Rails Are Returning & Firing Up Eucharistic Devotion – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Leo XIV – Relax – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Conclave Watch: Why Was Robert Prevost Chosen? – Don. McClarey at the American Catholic
3. Before This is Over, the Pope is Going to Wish Sometimes He had been an Only Child – TACth
4. Pope Leo Sharply Criticised the Synodal Carnival in Germany – Catholic Conclave
5. Habemus Problem? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
6. Some Notes About Leo XIV. . . Maybe More to Follow – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Looking Quite Papal, I Must Say. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
8. TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property
9. Leo XIV, a Hope of Stability after an Unbalanced Pontiff – Marco Tosatti via Complicit Clergy
10. The New Pope & the 4 Horsemen of Revolution – A. Fernandez at National Catholic Register

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Groundless Leonine Prognostications – Unam Sanctam Catholicam
ESPN Aired Full Minute of Men Praying in Latin – Catholic Answers
What Can We Already Discern About the Pontificate of Leo XIV? – Catholic Herald

Pope Leo XIV:
Pope Leo Sings Marian Prayer at First Sunday Address to Pilgrims – Catholic Herald
A Litany for the New Pope – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
Is the Pope Woke? – S.A. McCarthy at the American Spectator
Leo XIV: the Man, the Priest, & the Bishop – Who is He? An Assessment, by Rorate Cæli – R. Cæli
Praying That Leo XIV is the Pope We Need Now – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Post
Robert Francis Prevost is Pope Leo XIV. A First Analysis – Gaetano Masciullo at the Remnant
Must Watch Videos of Prevost on Cultural Issues & Being Counter Cultural – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Leo XIV: The Hope of the Church & the World – Paolo Deotto via Rorate Cæli
Election of Pope Leo Celebrated With Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru – Catholic News Agency

Analysis and Punditry:
Your Practical Guide for Remedies of Body, Mind, & Soul – Mary Beth Bracy at Ignitum Today
Appearances can be Deceiving: Lessons from the Life of St. Damien De Veuster – NC Register
Honoring the Radical Choice of Full-Time Motherhood – Catholic World Report
Let’s Celebrate the Role of Christian Grandparents – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
Mother’s Day & the Power of the Feminine Heart – Rebecca Wilson at National Catholic Register
Mothers Hold the Power to Save the World – Judie Brown at National Catholic Register
A Prayer for Mothers & for Those Who Seek Healing on Mother’s Day – Catholic World Report

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

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

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

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
No Hiding for the Pope – Incredible Video Reveals What Team He Supports – Catholic Conclave
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Chicago Sun-Times Front Page: Da Pope! – The American Catholic

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Cardinal Burke: ‘Thank God For Pope’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Did Catholics Just Dodge A Bullet? – Jesse Romero, et al., at Full Sheen Ahead
3. Pope Leo Remembers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
4. Excitement B16 Caused by Recovering Tradition, Same Excitement Returning – Fr McDonald
5. Is Pope Leo XIV a Secret Conservative? – Sebastian Morello at the European Conservative
6. Dr. Janet Smith Weighs-In On Our New Pope – The Simple Truth via Complicit Clergy
7. The Rise of Pope Leo XIV: What You Need to Know – Papal Posse & Raymond Arroyo
8. I Believe We Have a Good Pope – Robert “Tito” Edwards at the American Catholic
9. TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property
10. St. Michael the Archangel & Pope Leo XIV – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Michael Matt First Impressions of Pope Leo XIV – The Remnant via Complicit Clergy
Inside The Conclave: How Prevost Won The Papacy & The Italians Lost It – World Crunch
Passing the Baton, Unknown to Both. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic

Pope Leo XIV:
Francis & Leo: Starkly Different From the Loggia – John C. Rao, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Leo XIV: ‘The Death Penalty is Inadmissible’ – S.D. Wright at the WM Review
I Like Him His Holiness That is, Pope Leo XIV, Nice Liturgical Style & Vesture – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Why Pope Leo XIV Will Probably Not Be Francis 2.0 – John Daniel Davidson at the Federalist
First Major Test Facing Pope Leo XIV – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
The American Pope Who Opposes Border Control But Favors Gun Control – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
What Pope Leo XIV Has Already Said About 5 Key Issues – National Catholic Register
Leo XIV & the Best-Case Scenario – Dan Hitchens at First Things
Pope Leo XIV: An End to ‘Innovation’? – S.A. McCarthy at the American Spectator
Photos: Pope Leo XIV Meeting the Last Three Pontiffs – Catholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV: Initial Impressions on a Papal First – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
16 Fun Facts About Pope Leo XIV – Ascension
Catholic Unscripted First Impressions of Pope Leo XIV – Catholic Unscripted
Charism & Discernment, in Celebration of Pope Leo XIV – Gavin Ashenden
Villanova University: The Pope’s Alma Mater – Catholic World Report
A New Dawn for the Church: Habemus Papam! – Christina Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Pope Leo XIV on the Eucharistic Congress, Pope Francis, & Synodality – Catholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV’s Missionary Work in Peru – Catholic World Report
A New Pope for a Wounded World – Christina Sorrentino at Missio Dei
Pope Leo XIV’s First Homily: Full Text – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
A Biographical Timeline of Pope Leo XIV – Maria Wiering at OSV News
Our First North American Pope! – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand

Analysis and Punditry:
Who Are the Augustinians? A Look at Pope Leo XIV’s Religious Order – C World Report
An Explanation of Leo XIV’s Coat of Arms – Midwest Augustinians
‘An Act of Darkest Evil’, Explosive Device Detonated on Allentown Parish Chapel Altar – The Pillar
To Do List For The Pope – Jonathan Turley via the American Catholic
A Moral Account of Swearing – James L. Chastek, Ph.D., Ph.L., at Just Thomism
Problems in the English Translations of Vatican II – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Let the “Dubia Cardinals” Re-Submit 2016 Dubia (Amoris) & 2023 Dubia (Synodality) – Fr. Zed
Explaining the Controversy: State of Washington vs. the Seal of Confession – Trad, Fam & Prop
“What’s in a Name?” AI (SuperGrok) on Pope Leo XIII – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at TACatholic
The “Mock” Conclave: Using Creative Catechism to Transmit the Faith – Ignitum Today

News:
Vatican Releases Pope Leo XIV’s Official Portrait, Signature & Coat of Arms – NC Register
Vatican Spokesman Explains Pope Leo’s Choice of Name – Catholic World News

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Prayers for Pope Leo – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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

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

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

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and
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POPE LEO XIV News and Information

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Leo Celebrates the TLM Daily – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
Opposes Transvestite Ideology – Sachin Jose

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Pope Leo Celebrates the TLM Daily – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
2. Pope Leo XIV: Should We Be Hopeful? – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
3. On the Election of Pope Leo XIV – Bishop Joseph Strickland
4. Everything You Need to Know about Pope Leo XIV – Collin Rugg
5. Opposes Transvestite Ideology – Sachin Jose
6. Leo XIV is Thus a True Successor of Paul VI – The WM Review
7. Give the New Pope a Break – Father V
8. We Have a Pope! Leo XIV in Brief – Catholic Answers Magazine
9. The American Pope – The Pillar
10. Robert Prevost-First American Pope-Pope Leo XIV – D. McClarey at The American Catholic

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Leo XIV’s First Words to the World: ‘Peace Be With You All’ – National Catholic Register
American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected 267th Pope – Hélène de Lauzun
Who is Pope Leo XIV? A Bio of the First American Pope – Catholic News Agency
Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost is Now Pope Leo XIV – The College of Cardinals Report
The New Pope Is American! – Lile Rose
Pope Leo XIV Meeting Pope John Paul II – Catholic Frequency
Habemus Papam! Pope Leo XIV – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome
The Hidden Meaning And Tradition Behind Papal Names – Clemente List at Religion Unplugged
Retweeted Law & Morality in Public Discourse – Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.
Pope Leo XVI Makes History As First Pontiff With Peruvian Citizenship – Religion Unplugged
The Vatican Diplomat Who Announced Pope Leo XIV – Catholic Vote

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Pope Leo XIV’s First Public Prayer was the Hail Mary! – Cassie
Order of Malta Salutes Pope Leo XIV – Order of Malta
Urbi et Orbi Blessing – Catholic Sat
250th Anniversary of American Independence, We Get an American Pope! – Rorate Cæli
The Twitter Feed of Pope Leo XIV as Cardinal Prevost – Robert Prevost
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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CONCLAVE THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost is Now Pope Leo XIV – The College of Cardinals Report

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Pope’s Death – Julio Loredo at Tradition, Family, & Property

Papabili Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fr. Allan J. McDonald is ‘Feeling’ Pizzaballa Rallying!!! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Papabili List – College of Cardinals Report

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Gavin Ashenden Commentary on UK Sky News – Complicit Clergy
Conclave Watch: Don’t Let Them Get Too Comfortable – D. McClarey, J.D., at American Catholic
Desire for Goodness Attracts World’s Attention to Conclave, Vatican News Editor Says – CWN
Kenyan Cardinal Says He Was Not Invited to Conclave – Catholic World News
7 Priorities for the Next Pope, According to the Cardinals – National Catholic Register
NY Times: Catholics Who Prefer TLM Pin Hopes on a New Pope – NY Times via Rorate Cæli
Meet the 5 Cardinal Electors With the Most Conclave Experience – Catholic World Report
Why It Matters What the New Pope Will Wear When He Appears on the Balcony – C World Report
‘Habemus Papam!’: Second-Grader ‘Elected Pope’ at Pinecrest Academy – NC Register
May We Bet on the Conclave? – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
Gamblers Are Betting Millions of Dollars on Who Will Be the Next Pope – Catholic World Report
Has EWTN Banned The Papal Posse? – Complicit Clergy
Chance Encounter with Fr. Martin & Austen Ivereigh Reveals Their Candidate – Edward Pentin

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and New:
Francis’s Legacy & the Path Forward: Interview with Henry Sire – Henry Sire at 1 Peter 5
Pope Francis & the Russian Empire – Maxim Grigorieff at 1 Peter 5

Conclave Information:
Cardinal George & the Conclave of 2005 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
During Conclave! 8 May, Indulgence for Supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii (2X/Yr) – Fr. Z’s Blog
Conclave Schedule: What Time Does the Smoke Appear? – Catholic World Report
“. . .Qui Sibi Nomen Imposuit [Name]”? Nominative? Accusative? Genitive? – Fr. Z’s Blog
10 Conclave Facts That Will Blow Your Mind – Fr. David Michael Moses on YouTube
Rosary Novena for Conclave & New Pope, May 1-9 Live @ 8pm EST – Catholics For Catholics
Cardinals: Who are They? When & Why Did This Role Appear in the Church? – Rome Reports
The Origins of the Conclave – EWTN on YouTube
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Vatican Information:
101 Facts about Vatican City – 101Facts on YouTube
Why isn’t Vatican a Part of Italy? – Knowledgia on YouTube
The Official Vatican Website – The Holy See
Vatican City Explained – CGP Grey on YouTube
How Does the Vatican Work? (History of the Papal States) – General Knowledge on YouTube
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Papal Information:
How Does the New Pope Choose Their Name? – Name Explain on YouTube
Why the Pope Dresses Like That – Vox on YouTube
Every Pope Explained – Saint Peter to Francis – So Basically on YouTube
Why Does the Pope Have a Country, the Papal States? – Look Back History on YouTube
The Vatican Square Explained – Manuel Bravo on YouTube
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Conclave Watch: We Are So Doomed – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Statistics & Data on Current Cardinals (Italian) – The Vatican Dashboard
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Betting Odds on Next Pope – Esten McLaren at Sportsbook Review

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CONCLAVE VVEDNESDAY EDITION

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Live Feed from Saint Peter’s Square

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Knives Are Out for the Conclave Front-runner Parolin – Damian Thompson at the Spectator

Papabili Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Papabili List – College of Cardinals Report

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Does the Holy Spirit “Pick the Pope”? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Galactic Stupidity on the Part of EWTN’s Conclave Coverage – Fr. Z’s Blog
The New Pope Must Purge the Church of the Lavender Mafia – Janet E. Smith, PhD., at Crisis
Cardinal Czerny’s Racists Comments on a Potential African Pope – Edward Pentin at NC Register
The New Pope Must Stop Bending the Knee to Beijing – Benedict Rogers at the Spectator
Map: Key Vatican Locations to Know About as the Conclave Begins – Catholic News Agency
What’s Happening When? A Conclave Watcher’s Guide – Luke Coppen at the Pillar
Council to Conclave: The Rise of Papal Supremacy & the Roots of the Divide – Hilary White
Parolin Signed Doc Approving Purchase of Property at Center of Scandal – Il Tempo via CC
Media Trying to Protect Parolin – Riccardo Cascioli at New Daily Compass
10 Critical Issues Facing the Next Pope – Edward Pentin

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and New:
Chaos Under Francis & Importance of Upcoming Conclave – Kwasniewski, et al., at C Unscripted
Francis, Heresy, & the Danger of Schism – Matt Gaspers at 1 Peter 5

Conclave Information:
Cardinal Cody & the Second Conclave of 1978 – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
The History Behind ‘Habemus Papam’ & the White Smoke That Announces a New Pope – CWR
10 Conclave Facts That Will Blow Your Mind – Fr. David Michael Moses on YouTube
Rosary Novena for Conclave & New Pope, May 1-9 Live @ 8pm EST – Catholics For Catholics
Cardinals: Who are They? When & Why Did This Role Appear in the Church? – Rome Reports
The Origins of the Conclave – EWTN on YouTube
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Vatican Information:
101 Facts about Vatican City – 101Facts on YouTube
Why isn’t Vatican a Part of Italy? – Knowledgia on YouTube
The Official Vatican Website – The Holy See
Vatican City Explained – CGP Grey on YouTube
How Does the Vatican Work? (History of the Papal States) – General Knowledge on YouTube
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Papal Information:
How Does the New Pope Choose Their Name? – Name Explain on YouTube
Why the Pope Dresses Like That – Vox on YouTube
Every Pope Explained – Saint Peter to Francis – So Basically on YouTube
Why Does the Pope Have a Country, the Papal States? – Look Back History on YouTube
The Vatican Square Explained – Manuel Bravo on YouTube
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Conclave Watch: A Good Time to be Praying – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Scratch a Leftist, Find a Racist – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
We Forgot What It was Like to have a Bum Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Conclave Watch: Your Cardinal Match – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Betting Odds on Next Pope – Esten McLaren at Sportsbook Review

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CONCLAVE MONDAY EDITION

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Consider a recurring monthly donation of $5 or more to help us continue our mission to form & inform! – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How the People’s Pope Shielded Sexual Predators in the Clergy – Damian Thompson
10 Critical Issues Facing the Next Pope – Edward Pentin

Papabili Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Edward Pentin’s List of 10 Papal Contenders You Should Know – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Meet the Conclave: Péter Cardinal Erdő – The Pillar
‘Papabile’: Cristóbal López Cardinal Romero – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Who are the Papabili? – Matt Gaspers & Edward Pentin
Pizzaballa’s Star is Rising – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Meet the Conclave: Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo – The Pillar
Papabile: Cardinal Mario Grech, the ‘Maltese Falcon’ Full of Surprises – John L. Allen, Jr.
The Papabili List – College of Cardinals Report

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Zen: Reform Needed ‘Because We Are Sinners’ – The Pillar
Hungary’s Erdo Rejects Conclave Deal With Cardinal Parolin – Michael Haynes
With Days to Go, Cardinals Set to Scrutinize ‘Front-Runners’ – J.D. Flynn at the Pillar
How Pope Francis Shaped the College of Cardinals – CNA via Catholic World Report
Conclave Insider Stuff & MSM Machinations – Fr. Z’s Blog
Exorcist Diary: Can Demons Pervert the Conclave? – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Dinner Parties, Listening & Lobbying. What Goes on Behind Closed Doors. . . – Nicole Winfield
Towards the Next Pope: What To Expect from the Conclave – Gaetano Masciullo at the EC
What Outcome Should We Want From the Papal Election? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at C Culture
The Media is Enabling the Election of a Pope Francis II – Gene Thomas Gomulka
Outside Influences: How Germany & China Are Trying to Impact the Conclave – NC Register
A Church at the Crossroads: Who Will Be the Next Pope? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and New:
In Appreciation of Pope Francis’s Teachings Against Pornography – Catholic World Report

Interregnum Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What’s in a Name? How Popes Pick Their Names, & Other Papal Name Oddities – The Pillar
Interregnum: Restoration of the Petrine Office – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at the Catholic Thing
The Age-Old Importance of the Papacy – S.A. McCarthy at the American Spectator
I’m Praying That the Cardinals Provide the Church With a Truly Liberal Pope – Fr. Tm. Ferguson

Previous Conclave Editions:
Conclave Friday Edition– Big Pulpit
Conclave Thursday Edition – Big Pulpit
Conclave Wednesday Edition – Big Pulpit
Conclave Tuesday Edition – Big Pulpit
Conclave Monday Edition – Big Pulpit

Conclave Information:
Conclave Infographic – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
10 Conclave Facts That Will Blow Your Mind – Fr. David Michael Moses on YouTube
Rosary Novena for Conclave & New Pope, May 1-9 Live @ 8pm EST – Catholics For Catholics
Cardinals: Who are They? When & Why Did This Role Appear in the Church? – Rome Reports
The Origins of the Conclave – EWTN on YouTube
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Vatican Information:
101 Facts about Vatican City – 101Facts on YouTube
Why isn’t Vatican a Part of Italy? – Knowledgia on YouTube
The Official Vatican Website – The Holy See
Vatican City Explained – CGP Grey on YouTube
How Does the Vatican Work? (History of the Papal States) – General Knowledge on YouTube
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Papal Information:
How Does the New Pope Choose Their Name? – Name Explain on YouTube
Why the Pope Dresses Like That – Vox on YouTube
Every Pope Explained – Saint Peter to Francis – So Basically on YouTube
Why Does the Pope Have a Country, the Papal States? – Look Back History on YouTube
The Vatican Square Explained – Manuel Bravo on YouTube
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Betting on Next Pope Gains Popularity Ahead of the Conclave – Maria G. Murru & S. Hui at AP
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Tagle New Betting Favorite – James Bickerton at Newsweek
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
The Conclave Cliché That is Wrong. What History Tells Us. . . – Michael Sean Winters
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Betting Odds on Next Pope – Esten McLaren at Sportsbook Review

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
See the New Prime Time Politics Post – Prime Time Politics
See the New Western Civ Defender Post – Western Civ Defender

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Before & After: Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hays, Kansas – Liturgical Arts Journal
2. Effect of ‘The Good Shepherd’ on the Different Classes of the Jews – Fr. Hen. J. Coleridge, S.J.
3. The Kingdom of God is like a Henhouse – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand
4. How I Made It Back To The Catholic Church, a Revert’s Story – C. Thomas Cox at Catholic Link
5. The Month of May Through Artist Enid Chadwick’s Eyes – A Treasure To Be Shared
6. 10 Beautiful Patio Ideas to Inspire Your Own Backyard Oasis – A. Longobucco at Real Simple
7. Devil on My Shoulder – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
8. Father Virginio Carries the Amicizia’s Banner to Paris – Tradition, Family, & Property
9. Want Intimacy With God? Try Something New, How to Pray the Rosary & More – Tito Edwards
10. Spinello Aretino’s Beautiful Altar of Ss. Philip & James – New Liturgical Movement

Analysis and Punditry:
We Must Obey God Rather than Men – Kaleb Hammond at Missio Dei
What Near-Death Survivors Can Teach Us About Heaven, Hell, & More! – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Story of How the Church Looked to Eastern Iconography for Inspiration in Sacred Art – D. Clayton
Gen Z Gets Smart: More Are Embracing Dumbphones – Tradition, Family, & Property
The Meaning of Mystical Theology – David Torkington at the Imaginative Conservative
How the Absence of Prayer Brings Chaos, Power of S Michael Prayer & More – R. “Tito” Edwards
Why the Church Declared St. Ignatius Patron of Spiritual Exercises – The WM Review
How Can I Hear God Speaking to Me in Prayer, & More Great Links! – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Beautiful Things for Mother’s Day – TOH Substack
The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for May 2025 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Distributism & Small Property in Chesterton – Francisco Bobadilla at Exaudi
A Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion – Catholic World Report
What is a Disciple? Am I one? – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life
Why Choosing Children Is Choosing God – Regis Martin at National Catholic Register

News:
Major News: Entering New Era with Tradition & Sanity & Adding Writers! – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Fight It – Mch Haynes at Tradition, Fam & Prop
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Godard – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From Ember to Fire: Catholicism Discreetly Reemerges in Europe – Tradition, Family, & Prop
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

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

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SATVRDAY MID-MORNING EDITION

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Big Marketers Like Mastercard, PepsiCo & Nissan are Rethinking Pride Marketing – Wall Strt Jrnl
‘Peace’ Under Pressure: Christian Armenia Faces a Strategic Trap – National Catholic Register
See the New Prime Time Politics Post – Prime Time Politics
See the New Western Civ Defender Post – Western Civ Defender

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Amazonian Rite Asks for Ordination of Women Deacons & Married Men – E.C. Lima at Crux
2. A Prophecy Confirmed but Unfinished – Alberto M. Fernandez
3. Stupid Lawyer Tricks – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
4. How Does the Failure to Find Any Canadian Mass Graves Justify a Crime of ‘Denialism’? – CH
5. Connecticut Parishioners Sue to Prevent Diocese from Demolishing Historic Church – C Vote
6. The Protestant Rejection of the Pope – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
7. Big Marketers like MasterCard, PepsiCo & Nissan are Rethinking Pride Marketing – WSJ
8. Catholic Relief Services History of Lies & Cover-Ups, Part 2 – M. Hichborn at Lepanto Institute
9. McCarrick’s Betrayal of Cardinal Zen, The Underground Church Thru Vatican-China Deal – CC
10. Gen Z Gets Smart: More Are Embracing Dumbphones – Tradition, Family, & Property

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Pew: Catholics Who Attend Mass Weekly More Likely to Oppose Changes to the Church – CWR
Peace of Soul & the Conclave – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
Poor Russia, Always Hated by People They Have Subjugated & Butchered – The Amrcn Catholic

Analysis and Punditry:
Teaching Children the Real Presence – Valerie Parzyck at Catholic365
How the Absence of Prayer Brings Chaos & Misery, & More – Robert “Tito” Edwards
What Near-Death Survivors Can Teach Us About Heaven, Hell, & More! – Robert “Tito” Edwards
How Can I Hear God Speaking to Me in Prayer, & More Great Links! – Robert “Tito” Edwards
The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for May 2025 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Fight It – Mch Haynes at Tradition, Fam & Prop

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Reading Scores Plummet In Rich Blue States & Rise In Poor Red States – Helen Raleigh at Fdrlst
SCOTUS Should Mandate Support for Religious Education – Michael J. Petrilli at Flypaper Blog
Classical Catholic Education or Bust – Raymond Dansereau at Crisis Magazine

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

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From Ember to Fire: Catholicism Discreetly Reemerges in Europe – Tradition, Family, & Prop

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

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Political Earthquake: Reform UK Topples Tory Strongholds – TEC News
“Historic Day”: Reform Storms to Victory in Labour Heartland – Michael Curzon at the EC

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
U.S. Steps Back from Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks – TEC News

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Less than Half of Europeans Ready to Fight for Their Countries – Nick Hallett the European. . .
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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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CONCLAVE FRIDAY EDITION

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Curating the news is not free or easy to put together, so your prayers & donations make all the difference. Consider a recurring monthly donation of $5 or more to help us continue our mission to form & inform! – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Front-Runner Cardinal Parolin Suffers Sudden Illness – Catholics For Catholics

Top-10 Most Viewed Conclave Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Front-Runner Cardinal Parolin Suffers Sudden Illness – Catholics For Catholics
2. Conclave Watch: Parolin, Up Fast, Down Fast – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
3. Conservative Cardinals Attack Pope Francis’ Legacy in U.S. & Italian Media – Camillo Barone
4. Could Patriarch Sviatoslav Be the Next Pope? – Matt Fradd at Pints With Aquinas on YouTube
5. China’s Puzzling Influence on the Conclave – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
6. The World Over at the Conclave – Robert Royal, R. Arroyo, Cardinal Müller, Fr. G. Murray, et al.
7. Meet the Conclave: Cardinal Francis Cardinal Prevost of Chicago – The Pillar
8. Cardinal Mooney & the Conclave of 1958 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
9. Cardinals Debating 20th Century Problems in a 21st Century World – Charles Collins at Crux
10. Why the ‘Liberal vs. Conservative’ Lens Blurs the Church’s Reality – Larry Chapp, Ph.D.

Honorable Mentioned Conclave Stories on Big Pulpit:
Cardinal Mundelein & the Conclave of 1939 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Papabile of the Day: Anders Cardinal Arborelius of Sweden – John L. Allen, Jr., via Cth Herald
The Papabili List – College of Cardinals Report

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why I Want the Next Pope to be Wrapped in Mary’s Mantle – National Catholic Register
Why I Want the Next Pope to Call the Church Back to Its Mission – National Catholic Register
Challenges Facing the Conclave – Christopher R. Altieri at Catholic World Report
Cardinal Arborelius: Evangelization ‘All-Encompassing’ Priority for Next Pope – The Pillar
Why I Want the Next Pope to Address the Moral Collapse of Our Digital Age – N Catholic Register
Could Next Pope be African? NY Times Highlights Continent’s Rising Catholic Influence – C Vote
The Next Pope Needs a Better China Policy – Nina Shea at First Things

Interregnum Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Vatican Installs Chimney on Roof of Sistine Chapel for Papal Election – Nicole Winfield

Previous Conclave Editions:
Conclave Thursday Edition – Big Pulpit
Conclave Wednesday Edition – Big Pulpit
Conclave Tuesday Edition – Big Pulpit
Conclave Monday Edition – Big Pulpit

Conclave Information:
10 Conclave Facts That Will Blow Your Mind – Fr. David Michael Moses on YouTube
What Time Will We See Black Or White Smoke? Past Elections Give Clues – USA Today
Short History of (Crazy) Conclaves & Sede Vacantes – The Meaning Of Catholic
Call for All-Night Adoration, May 4-5, for Election of a Holy Pope – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Meet the 10 US Cardinals Preparing to Elect the Next Pope – National Catholic Register
Cardinals: Who are They? When & Why Did This Role Appear in the Church? – Rome Reports
2025 Conclave to Be Largest in Catholic Church’s History – C. Mares at Catholic News Agency
Rosary Novena for Conclave & New Pope, May 1-9 Live @ 8pm EST – Catholics For Catholics
The Origins of the Conclave – EWTN on YouTube
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Vatican Information:
101 Facts about Vatican City – 101Facts on YouTube
Why isn’t Vatican a Part of Italy? – Knowledgia on YouTube
The Official Vatican Website – The Holy See
Vatican City Explained – CGP Grey on YouTube
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Papal Information:
How Does the New Pope Choose Their Name? – Name Explain on YouTube
Why the Pope Dresses Like That – Vox on YouTube
Every Pope Explained – Saint Peter to Francis – So Basically on YouTube
The Vatican Square Explained – Manuel Bravo on YouTube
Why Does the Pope Have a Country, the Papal States? – Look Back History on YouTube
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Betting Odds on Next Pope – Esten McLaren at Sportsbook Review
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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FRIDAY EARLY MORNING EDITION

Note:
Curating the news is not free or easy to put together, so your prayers & donations make all the difference. Consider a recurring monthly donation of $5 or more to help us continue our mission to form & inform! – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Encomium Anglicanæ . . . the Heavenly Anglican Ordinariate Mass – William Arias at Crisis
Conclave Thursday Edition – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Marian Image In Rock Baffles Scientists – Fight For Mary via Spirit Daily Blog
2. Gen Z Gets Smart: More Are Embracing Dumbphones – Tradition, Family, & Property
3. Encomium Anglicanæ . . . the Heavenly Anglican Ordinariate Mass – William Arias at Crisis
4. Did Satan Enter Judas Because of the Eucharist? – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
5. Supreme Court’s Heated Exchange in Charter School Case – M. Groppe, et al., at USA Today
6. Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Fight It – Mch Haynes at Tradition, Fam & Prop
7. Celebrating a Catholic Renaissance in France – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine
8. The Only Easy Day was Yesterday – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
9. Second Miracle Attributed to Fr. Solanus Casey – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
10. At a Naples Church, There’s Secret Fresco Hidden Behind 16th-Century Painting – Eva Baron

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Long Live Free Alberta – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron to Serve on Trump’s New Religious Liberty Cms – NC Register
Public Schools & the Moral Neutrality Myth – Robert P. George, Ph.D., at First Things

Analysis and Punditry:
A Medieval Hymn for Eastertide – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Altar of Multiculturalism – Charlie Bentley-Astor at the European Conservative
From Ember to Fire: Catholicism Discreetly Reemerges in Europe – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Groundbreaking Archive in Ohio Aims to Preserve the History of U.S. Women Religious – CWR
Why Conservatives Must Support Classical (Liberal) Education – John Howting at the IC
Fatherhood & St. Joseph – Stephen P. White at the Catholic Thing

News:
World’s Oldest Person, Nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, Dies at 116 – National Catholic Register
U.S. Study: No Clear Benefits, Serious Risk to Gender-Altering Treatment for Children – CWN
China Names Two New Bishops—without Papal Approval – Catholic World News

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Newman Guide Colleges Lead the Way at Commencement – Cardinal Newman Society
The Battle for America’s Soul ~God Pushed Out of Schools & Public Life – Catholic365
Court Poised to Require Religious Charter School Funding – Nina Totenberg at NPR

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Good Works on Twitter (Now X) – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
One in Ten Women Suffer Adverse Effects from Abortion Drug – Matthew Archbold at CMR

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
US Ambassador-Designate to Vatican Clears Senate Foreign Relations Committee – NC Register

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Remembrance of Times Past – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Trauma Causes Gender Transitions – Lila Rose
Ancient Mesopotamian Civilisation’s Weirdest Job? Meet the Veterinary Exorcist – History Extra
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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