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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is Cardinal Sarah the Man to Save the Church as Next Pope? – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Herald
Bishop Strickland Calls Upon Cardinal Farrell to Resign as Camerlengo – Complicit Clergy
Read Late Last Nights Conclave Wednesday Edition – Big Pulpit
Thursday Early Morning Edition – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed Conclave Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. With Respect, I Think Archbishop Viganò is Wrong – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Bishop Strickland Calls Upon Cardinal Farrell to Resign as Camerlengo – Complicit Clergy
3. Cardinal Pell’s Secret Letter to Cardinals Circulating at Pre-Conclave Talks – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. Is Cardinal Sarah the Man to Save the Church as Next Pope? – Gavin Ashenden at Cthlc Herald
5. The Who’s Who of Bad Options in the Conclave – Serre Verweij at Rorate Cæli
6. ‘Uproar’ Over Lettering on Francis’s Tomb – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
7. Gavin Ashenden Distills the Last 12 Years, or So, Poignantly & Pointedly – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. A Pornocracy Conclave: Let’s Prepare for the Worst & Hope for the Best – The Meaning Of. . .
9. Conclave Watch: Parolin – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
10. Francis, the Pope Who Alienated Good Catholics – Simon Caldwell at TCW

Honorable Mentioned Conclave Stories on Big Pulpit:
Who Will Sit on St. Peter’s Throne? Calls for a Conservative Pontiff Get Louder – TEC News
Exclusive: Strickland Warns of Divide – Giulia Carbonaro at Newsweek
Is Francis the Last Pope? No, Because Malachy ‘Prophecy’ is a Fraud – Deacon Tho. L. McDonald

Papabili Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Church & the World Needs an African Pope. . .Sarah – Kevin Clark at Not That You Asked. . .
Meet the Conclave: Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa – The Pillar
‘Papabile’ of the Day: Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Parolin May Not be China’s Preferred Conclave Candidate – Ed. Condon at the Pillar
The Papabili List – College of Cardinals Report

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Youngest Cardinal in the Conclave – Rome Reports
Could This be the Longest Conclave in Modern History? – Peter Day-Milne at Catholic Herald
Cardinals Confirm: More Than 120 Electors Will Take Part in Conclave – Catholic World News
Viganò Interview: The Church, the Papacy, the Conclave – F. Borgonovo via Complicit Clergy

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and New:
Bishop Stowe Says Pope Francis Inspired Him to Listen to LGBTQ+ Catholics – Complicit Clergy
Francis Failed to Fix the Vatican’s Finances – Silvia Sciorilli Borrelli & H. Agnew at Financial Times

Interregnum Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Francis Died Too Fast & the College of Cardinals are Adrift – Jaime Gurpegui at IV via Rorate Cæli
‘Coincidences’ & ‘Signs’, with Death of Francis – Michael H. Brown on YouTube
Rome’s Ecclesiastical Tailors Compete to Dress the Next Pope – Catholic Herald
Taking Responsibility for 1.4 Billion Souls: The Spectacle Gripping the World – Catholic Herald

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
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
Five Francis Customs That Could Change Under a New Pope – Elise Ann Allen at Crux via Angelus
Rex Mottram on Papal Infallibility – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Betting Odds on Next Pope – Esten McLaren at Sportsbook Review
Viganò’s Approach to the Conclave – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Review of the Film “Conclave” – James Bogle at 1 Peter 5
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

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Fight It – Mch Haynes at Tradition, Fam & Prop
From Ember to Fire: Catholicism Discreetly Reemerges in Europe – Tradition, Family, & Property
Read Late Last Nights Conclave Wednesday Edition – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. One of the Worst Examples of Ecclesi Speak – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the Amrcn Catholic
2. ‘The Hell There Is’: Msgr. Pope Tells It Like It Is – A. Greeley at National Catholic Register
3. Mary’s Chapel: An Award-Winning Private Chapel in the United States – Liturgical Arts Journal
4. The Spirit of Vatican II Revolution Is Dying – John Daniel Davidson at the Federalist
5. Canada Is Cooked – Joseph Shagoury at the American Postliberal
6. Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Fight It – Mch Haynes at Tradition, Fam & Prop
7. Why JD Vance’s UK Remarks Hit a Nerve & Found an Ally in Scotland – K. Turley at NC Register
8. Those that Defend Blindly the Pope are Those that Undermine the Papacy – Ed Feser via TAC
9. From Ember to Fire: Catholicism Discreetly Reemerges in Europe – Tradition, Family, & Prop
10. Alberta Makes Separation Possible, One Day After Liberal Win – Sheila G. Reid at Rebel News

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Hindu Burned Christian Family Alive Receives Hero’s Welcome After Prison – Catholic Vote
We Can Hope: The End of Protecting Rupnik? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
New Study Reveals Key Tech Trends Shaping The US Church – Clemente Listi at Religion Unpl

Analysis and Punditry:
Chinese Diocese ‘Elects’ New Bishop Despite Sede Vacante – The Pillar
How Can I Hear God Speaking to Me in Prayer, & More Great Links! – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Classical vs. Modern “Progressive” Education – University of Dallas
What Near-Death Survivors Can Teach Us About Heaven, Hell, & More! – Robert “Tito” Edwards
I Studied Catholicism for a Month. . . Will I Convert? – Redeemed Zoomer on YouTube

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
SCOTUS Hears Landmark Case on Catholic Charter School in Oklahoma – A. M. Picciotti-Bayer

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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Minerals Pact: U.S. & Ukraine To Ink Historic Deal in D.C. – Zolta Győri at the European. . .

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
UK’s NHS Takes the Knee to Islam – TEC News
Canada’s “Lost Liberal Decade” Just Got Longer – Jonathan Van Maren at the European. . .

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Staff, Students, & Alumni Oppose Marquette University’s Scandalous Pride Month – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
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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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
George Weigel: State of the Church & the Next Pope – Mk Brumley/Ignatius Press on YouTube
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Top-10 Most Viewed Conclave Related News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Dr. Janet Smith, the Lavender Mafia & the Conclave – Gus Lloyd via Complicit Clergy
2. Cardinal Zen: Cardinal Parolin Knows He is Lying. . . – Deacon Nick Donnelly on X
3. Francis’ Old Guard in Vatican Freaking Out Over Direction of Discussions. . . – Fr. A. McDonald
4. Fishwrap Calls Parolin’s Audition for Pope a Flop! You Read That Correctly! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
5. Francis Demise Brought Knives Out for Truth from High Places, Mute Until Now – Fr McDonald
6. Fr. Charles Murr Thinks Conclave Cliques Will Pick the Next Pope – Joe McClane at A Cth Take
7. Cardinal Burke: “Given the Gravity of the Situation” – Rorate Cæli
8. Peter Cardinal Erdo of Budapest, Hungary, Our Next Possible Pope Peter! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
9. Would Peter Cardinal Erdo Make a Good Pope? – Catholics Aren’t Zombies!
10. George Weigel: State of the Church & the Next Pope – M Brumley/Ignatius Press on YouTube

Honorable Mentioned Conclave Related News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Did Cardinal Becciu Cut a Deal? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Cardinal Müller Says Next Pope Must Stand Up to ‘Gay Lobby’ – Catholic Herald
Stories of Intrigue & Secret Plots Gather Pace as Conclave Approaches – Ch. Collins via C Herald

Papabili Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Papabile: Cardinal ‘Chito’ Tagle Has Charisma but Overall Ability Questioned – John L. Allen, Jr.
The Papabili List – College of Cardinals Report

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Woelki Expects Longer Papal Conclave Than Swift Election of Pope Francis – CWR
Kasper the Unfriendly Cardinal Always Deals in Mendacity – Don McClarey at the Amrcn Catholic
Hope: Cardinals Discuss Financial Probs, Church Division/Polarization by Francis – Fr. McDonald
2 Cardinal Electors, From Spain & Kenya, Will Not Attend Upcoming Conclave – C World Report
Cipriani Controversy Tests Cardinals’ Resolve on Clerical Abuse Ahead of Conclave – Cth Herald
Meet the Influential Cardinals Voting in the Conclave – Get Fed
Renewal & Restoration in the Church: An Open Letter to the Cardinals – Rorate Cæli
Are We Turning the Conclave into a Pope Draft? – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
These are the Cardinals from the U.S. & Canada Participating in the Conclave – C News Agency
The Hidden Politics of the Papal Election – Jesse Romero, et al., at Full Sheen Ahead on YouTube
Conclave Countdown: Qualities to Look for in the Next Pope – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Conclave Watch: The College of Cardinals Report – Edward Pentin via the American Catholic
Rosary Novena for Conclave & New Pope May 1-9 Live @8pm EST – Catholics For Catholics

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and New:
It Certainly Isn’t Catholicism as Traditionally Understood – Don McClarey at the Amrcn Catholic
Santo? Not So Subito! – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
On the Death of Pope Francis & the Dignity We Owe Every Human Life – Scott Ventureya at Crisis

Interregnum Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Coincidences – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Is Cardinal Parolin the Next Cardinal Dean? – Ed. Condon at the Pillar
If I Were Made Pope, What Would I Do? – Brian Holdsworth on YouTube

Conclave Information:
10 Conclave Facts That Will Blow Your Mind – Fr. David Michael Moses on YouTube
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 The Vatican City – 101Facts on YouTube
Why isn’t Vatican a Part of Italy? – Knowledgia on YouTube
How Does the Vatican Work? (History of the Papal States) – General Knowledge on YouTube
Vatican City Explained – CGP Grey on YouTube
The Official Vatican Website – The Holy See
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Papal Information:
Why the Pope Dresses Like That – Vox on YouTube
How Does The Pope Choose Their Name? – Name Explain 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
Cardinal O’Connell & the Conclave of 1922 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Why a Violation of UDG 81 Does Not Nullify the 2013 Conclave – S. O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Statistics & Data on Current Cardinals (Italian) – The Vatican Dashboard

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How America Betrayed Middle Eastern Christians – Onsi A. Kamel at Mere Orthodoxy
Conclave Wednesday Edition – Big Pulpit
Conclave Tuesday Edition – Big Pulpit
Conclave Monday Edition – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. We Have To Be Truthful About This Mess – Rod Dreher
2. Open Letter to Archbishop B. Forte Who Attacked Communion on Tongue – Fr. P.J. Stravinskas
3. The Unfolding Evil of the Left – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
4. One Cannot Hate the Mainstream Media Enough – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the Am Catholic
5. Blindsided: When Catholic Parents Get Ousted – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand
6. What Near-Death Survivors Can Teach Us About Heaven, Hell, & More! – Robert “Tito” Edwards
7. Young Men, Against All Odds, are Awakening to the Sacred – Jack Rigert at Crisis Magazine
8. Irish Bishop Comiskey, Who Resigned in 2002, Dead at 89 – Catholic World News
9. Exploring An Unseen Space of the Sistine Chapel: The Cantoria – Liturgical Arts Journal
10. Benedict & Francis: A Tale of Two Fathers – Samuel A. McCarthy at Crisis Magazine

Analysis and Punditry:
What is Philosophy? Not Sophisticated Talk, Nor Chats about “Concepts” – Rob. L. Kmita, Ph.D.
Cardinal Newman Society: The State of Catholic Education in the U.S. – Catholic Vote
Trump is Wrong on IVF, Support Restorative Fertility Instead – Rb. G. Marshall at Catholic Culture

News:
New Institute for Liturgical Formation Begins This Summer – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at C Culture

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Oklahoma’s Catholic Charter School Battle Heads to the Supreme Court – A.M. Picciotti-Bayer

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

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Canada Elects Liberal Party Prime Minister; Life Issues Fall by Wayside – Ntnl Catholic Register

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Staff, Students, & Alumni Oppose Marquette University’s Scandalous Pride Month – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why This Leftist “Catholic” Group is Dying – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Fr. Lanteri Finds an Eager & Capable Collaborator to Help Build Amicizia in Turin – TFP
One Year, 12x Growth: Building a Stronger WM Review for the Fight Ahead – The WM Review
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net

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Top-10 Most Viewed Conclave News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. French President Trying To Block Cardinal Sarah’s Path to Papacy? – Complicit Clergy
2. Conclave Watch: Francis Faction Nervous? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
3. I Do Not Think That Word Means What You Think It Means – Matthew Archbold at CMR
4. Jean-Marc Cardinal Aveline Emerges as a Unifier With a Global Vision – John L. Allen, Jr.
5. ‘The Courage to Be Candid’ – Chaput on What’s Next – The Pillar
6. Great Catholic Theologian Calls for Investigation of Francis’ Heresies – Complicit Clergy
7. Conclave Showdown: Backwardists vs. Bergolians – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
8. Could One of These Men Become the Next Pope? – Junno A. Esteves at Our Sunday Visitor
9. The Price of Humility: Destruction of Doorway from 17th Cent. in St. Mary Major – Rorate Cæli
10. Meet the 5 Youngest Cardinals Taking Part in the Conclave – Catholic World Report

Honorable Mentioned Conclave News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Controversy Erupts as Sanctioned Cardinal Attends Pre-Conclave Meetings – Catholic Herald
The Papabili List – College of Cardinals Report
Did China ‘Slap’ Francis in His Coffin? – UCA News

Papabili Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Meet the Conclave: Matteo Cardinal Zuppi – The Pillar

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Meet the 5 Oldest Cardinals Taking Part in the 2025 Conclave – Catholic World Report
‘Discern & Order’: Cardinal Calls for Continuation of Pope Francis’ Reform Path – C World Report
Non-Stop Conclave Speculation – William Cash at Catholic Herald
Cardinal Parolin: Catholics ‘Must Welcome’ the ‘Legacy’ of Pope Francis – Complicit Clergy
How Many Electors are Registered to Vote in the Conclave? Who isn’t Attending? – Catholic Vote
Cardinals Discuss Evangelization, Interfaith Relations, Abuse; Assistants Chosen – CWN
Conclave: A Visual Guide to the Secretive Process of Choosing a New Pope – CNN
Cardinals Discuss Church’s Future Challenges as Sistine Chapel Preparations Begin – Register
Report: Cardinal Becciu Won’t Participate in Conclave – Edward Pentin at Ntnl Catholic Register
Conclave Has Most Cardinals, Widest Geographical Mix in History – CNS via Angelus News
CNA Explains: What is a Conclave & How Does It Work? – J. McKeown at Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and New:
The Last Modern Pope – Dan Hitchens at Catholic Herald
Is Pope Francis a Saint Already? – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
The Complex Picture of the Church & Pope Francis – Les Femmes
The Unity of the Church at Pope Francis’ Funeral – Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., at OSV
10 Fascinating Videos from the Papacy & the Death of Pope Francis – ChurchPOP
Pope Francis: Aspects of a Papacy – Stuart Chessman at the Society Of St. Hugh Of Cluny

Interregnum Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at the Catholic Thing
Cardinal Farley & the Conclave of 1914 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Vatican City Issues Sede Vacante Postage Stamps – Vatican City State
Rome National Sport Isn’t Soccer; It’s Betting on the Next Pope – Ines San Martin at OSV News
May it be a Minimal Papacy: For a Pontificate of the Essential, with No More. . . – Rorate Cæli
Appeal for a Worldwide Crusade of Prayers for the Upcoming Conclave – Bishop Ath. Schneider
Lessons for a New Pope from the Greatest Popes – Dawn Beutner at Catholic World Report
Cardinal Burke Launches Novena for Universal Church as Conclave Approaches – Ed Pentin
Full Text: Homily of Cardinal Reina on Third Day of Novendiales – Catholic News Agency

Conclave Websites:
The Papabili List – College of Cardinals Report
Betting Odds on Next Pope – Esten McLaren at Sportsbook Review
The Official Vatican Website – The Holy See
Statistics & Data on Current Cardinals (Italian) – The Vatican Dashboard
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bloody April for Christians in Nigeria with Death Toll Surpassing 240 – Religion Unplugged
Conclave Tuesday Edition – Big Pulpit
Conclave Monday Edition – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Top Ten Religious Novels – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
2. The Church Takes a Wrong Turn at the Fork – Fr. Pius Noonan at Oriens Journal
3. Misunderstanding the Gospel – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
4. Pray For Jessica – Sachin Jose via the American Catholic
5. Authoritarians Always Find an Excuse to Do What They Want to Do – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
6. The Loss of Christian Observance Has Left Men Adrift​ from One Another – Niall Gooch
7. The Bureaucracies of the Global Church – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
8. How Much Was Minimum Wage When You Started? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
9. Home, Sweet Home – Brother Bertrand Hebert at the Imaginative Conservative
10. The Education Trend That Could Save America: Classical Education – Kamden Mulder

Analysis and Punditry:
The Loss of Wonder Leads to Secularism – John Waters at First Things
Did the Enlightenment Really Happen? – Kevin Schmiesing at Law & Liberty
The Ethics of Wealth & Poverty – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., at Postliberal Order
How Sports Betting Apps Hook You & Destroy Lives – Aaron M. Renn & Saagar Enjeti
Rebuilding the Walls of Cult, Culture, & Cultivation – Mark Cornelius at Rebuilding The Walls

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The First Product of Self-Knowledge is Humility – Flannery O’Connor via the American Catholic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Staff, Students, & Alumni Oppose Marquette University’s Scandalous Pride Month – TFP

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why This Leftist “Catholic” Group is Dying – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Fr. Lanteri Finds an Eager & Capable Collaborator to Help Build Amicizia in Turin – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net

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Highlighted Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Monday Mid-Day Edition – Big Pulpit
Monday Early Morning Edition – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed Conclave News Stories:
1. “A Man Who Belongs in Prison”: Vatican Expert Sharply Criticizes Papal Candidate – C Cnclv
2. Garabandal Prophecy on Next Pope – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
3. “Old, Unrealistic Man” Cardinal Allegedly Attacked Pope Francis – Catholic Conclave
4. Cardinal Tagle Sings ‘Imagine’ – Catholic Conclave
5. What is the St. Malachy Prophecy, & Why are People Talking About It? – Jimmy Akin, et al. . .
6. George Weigel: How a Conclave Really Works – Catholic Vote
7. Did Cardinal Dolan Just Admit He Wants Another Pope Francis? – Joe McClane at ACT
8. Cardinals Discuss Abuse While Prelate Sanctioned for It Joins Meetings – E.A. Allen at Crux
9. Conclave to Elect New Pope to Begin on May 7th – D. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
10. The Papabili List – College of Cardinals Report

Honorable Mentioned Conclave News Stories:
The Cardinal Electors, by the Numbers – Brendan M. Hodge at the Pillar
Return to the Centre: Liturgy as the Key to the Next Conclave – Catholic Conclave
Papabile: Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa, Bridge-Builder from Jerusalem – John L. Allen, Jr.

Conclave Analysis and Punditry:
New Pope, Vatican II, & True & False Reform – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at the Catholic Thing
Papal Conclave Won’t Fit Into the American Political Framework – Samuel A. McCarthy at RC Rel
Dr. Mazza’s Latest Idea: “Maneuver” or Manure? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Letter from Pope Francis Reportedly Bans Becciu from Conclave – Michelle La Rosa at the Pillar
Cardinal Müller – Outsider in the Race for the Papacy – Catholic Conclave
Meet the Conclave: Pietro Cardinal Parolin – The Pillar
Next Pope Must Respect His Own Office & the Faithful – Catholic Conclave
How a Pope is Chosen: 6 Things to Know about the Conclave – Clemente Listi at Rlgn Unplggd
Conclave is a Battle Not Just for the Catholic Church but for Western Civilization – J.D. Davidson
Key to Successful Campaign for Pope? Act Like You’re Not Campaigning – J. Horowitz, et al. . .
What We Need to Focus on as We Lead Up to the Conclave – Catholic Unscripted

Conclave News:
Over 150K Mourners Visit St. Peter’s Basilica Before Late Pope’s Coffin Closed – C World News

Conclave Websites:
The Papabili List – College of Cardinals Report
Betting Odds on Next Pope – Esten McLaren at Sportsbook Review
The Official Vatican Website – The Holy See
All News Catholic – Big Pulpit
Statistics & Data on Current Cardinals (Italian) – The Vatican Dashboard

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and New:
Pope Francis: The Last Pope? (St. Malachy Prophecy) – Deacon Tom at Weird Catholic
Conclave 2025: The Real Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Creating Francis: The Laboratory of Buenos Aires – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux via Catholic Herald
Mel Gibson Reacts to the Death of Pope Francis: ‘Only God Sees the Heart’ – Hollywood Catholic
Francis Was an Extreme Authoritarian Who Ruled by Motu Proprio – Simon Caldwell on GB News
Pope Francis Warns about Satan – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Pope’s Final Journey: 11 Symbolic Moments from Francis’ Funeral Procession – C World Report
Grieving for the Holy Father – Msgr. Richard C. Antall at Crisis Magazine
In Thanksgiving for a Papacy of Contradictions – Sebastian Morello at Tradition & Sanity
Abridged Video of the Transfer of Pope Francis’ Body to St. Peter’s Basilica – Fr. A.J. McDonald
In Memoriam: Catafalque for Pope Francis – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at Rorate Cæli
Assessing Pope Francis’s Most Controversial Decisions – E.A. Allen at Crux via Catholic Herald
Pope Francis Post Mortem – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic

Interregnum Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Dolan Quickly on Manoeuvres – Catholic Conclave
Cardinal Gibbons & the Stormy Conclave of 1903 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the Am Catholic
Humility & the Papacy – Amy Welborn at Catholic World Report
A Few of My Favourite Popes – Joseph Pearce at the Imaginative Conservative
At Rome’s Marian Shrine, After Francis Was Laid to Rest – Jason Abellaneda Baguia at the Pillar
Why Gen Z Cares about the Next Pope & What It Says about The Church – Benedetta Di Placido
The Office & Officeholder – Christopher R. Altieri at Catholic World Report
Carlo Acutis’s Canonisation Suspended Due to Pope’s Death – Catholic Herald
Five Unusual Papal Burial Places – The Pillar
Orationes Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice: Prayers for the Election of a Pope – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinals Pray at Pope Francis’s Tomb as Conclave Preparations Begin – Crux via Catholic Herald
Too Soon to Dismiss: The Church’s Enduring Witness in a Forgetful Age – Xavier Rynne, II, at FT

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Christians in Pakistan Suffer Slavery & Constant Oppression – Fr. Federico Suaya at the EC 0
Conclave Monday Edition – Big Pulpit
Monday Early Morning Edition – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Archbishop: Communion on the Tongue is an Act of Pride & Disobedience – Catholic Conclave
2. Before & After: St. Paul of the Cross in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Liturgical Arts Journal
3. Why This Leftist “Catholic” Group is Dying – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
4. Jew Hatred Is Always a Good Idiot Detector – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
5. ChatGPT Suddenly Starts Speaking in Terrifying Demon Voice – Frank Landymore at Futurism
6. What’s Happening to Synodality? – Luke Coppen at the Pillar
7. Fr. Lanteri Finds an Eager & Capable Collaborator to Help Build Amicizia in Turin – TFP
8. Luce, We Hardly Knew Ye – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
9. Trump Says Columbus Day Will Now Just Be Columbus Day – Nicholas Riccardi at AP
10. Forgive Me Lord – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic

Analysis and Punditry:
Are Catholic Converts More Hardcore Than Cradle Catholics? – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Rlgn Unpl
Surging Catholic Conversions Signal Quiet Revival in a Secular Age – Religion Unplugged
Video: Ross Douthat on Mysticism & Psychedelics. . . – New York Times
The Court Should Bless Religious Charters – Nicole Stelle Garnett at Wall Street Journal
Techno-Spiritualism: When A.I. Tries to Replace God – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Record Numbers Of Pilgrims Flock To See The Holy Tunic Of Christ Near Paris – C News Agency

News:
Student Arrested After Stabbing Attack Leaves 1 Dead & More at Catholic School – G. Norman
New X-ray Tests Date Turin Shroud to the Time of Jesus – Lora Gilb at Patterns Of Evidence

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Heritage Foundation Unveils Classical School Database – Jacob Adams at the Daily Signal

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

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Staff, Students, & Alumni Oppose Marquette University’s Scandalous Pride Month – TFP
We Need to Pick Up Books Again – William Hawrylak at The Daily Illini

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
DEI Kills – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Enough! Massive Anti-Migration Rallies Swipe Through Europe – Javier Villamor at the EC

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Difficulty in Explaining Why I’m Catholic – G.K. Chesterton via the American Catholic
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Conclave Monday Edition – Big Pulpit
Monday Mid-Day Edition – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. A Papal Candidate With Blood on His Hands: Cardinal Dolan – Gene Thomas Gomulka
2. Does Cardinal Parolin Have a Snowball’s Chance in Hell? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
3. Macron Afraid of Cardinal Sarah as Pope – Fr. Calvin Robinson via the American Catholic
4. Is Cardinal Gugerotti the Plan B if Cardinal Parolin is Not Elected? – Catholic Conclave
5. In All of Rome, Was There Not a Hearse Like This? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
6. Renowned Italian Cardinal: Church Needs Return to Solid Doctrine, Unity – Catholic Vote
7. Was Judas Iscariot Possessed by Satan? Exorcist Answers – Hollywood Catholic
8. Exposing 6 Falsehoods about the SSPX: Unveiling the Truth w/Nick Cavazos – Kennedy Hall
9. Faith & the Papacy – Fr. Paul D. Scalia at the Catholic Thing
10. Divine Mercy: Free Pardon for the Sinner? – Fr. Ken. M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Catholic Stand

Analysis and Punditry:
Evolution: a Scientific Theory or Metaphysical Truth? – Sir Raymond de Souza via Lepanto Inst
Should Christians Watch “The Young Pope”? – Tyler Blanski at the Imaginative Conservative
St. Jude Church in Peoria, Illinois – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
The Supposed Cost of Raising a Child – James Thunder at New Oxford Review
Catholicism & Immigration: A Rejoinder to Cory & Sweeney – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., at Public. . .
The Prophetic Pulse: Dust, Floods, Fire – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily
Building Faith in Catholic School Children – F.B. Smit at The Greatest Of These. . .
Fr. Lanteri Finds an Eager & Capable Collaborator to Help Build Amicizia in Turin – TFP

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and New::
Don’t Canonize Pope Francis — Yet – S.A. McCarthy at the American Spectator

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Papabile: Cardinal Ambongo’s Blend of Tradition & Reform – John L. Allen, Jr., via Catholic Herald

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Staff, Students, & Alumni Oppose Marquette University’s Scandalous Pride Month – TFP

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why This Leftist “Catholic” Group is Dying – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Japanese Painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Cherry Blossoms – The American Catholic

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Don Explains It All, A Continuing Series – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Brutal Marriage Advice – Lila Rose
Pray that the Cardinals Embrace the Truth in the Conclave – The American Catholic
Are the Tariffs Really About the Tariffs? – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Can You Criticize The Pope? – Lila Rose
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
See Yesterday’s Late Edition on All News Catholis: Francis, Conclave, Etc. . . – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Longtime EWTN Host Fr. Brian Mullady Passes Away – CNA via Catholic World Report
2. How Two Catholic Brothers Built a Purpose-Driven Athletic Brand – Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P.
3. Should Communion Sometimes be Eliminated to Avoid Sacrilege? – Pet. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
4. She Got Married Within 5 Months – Lila Rose
5. CNA Explains: Dire Wolf ‘Resurrection’? What Catholics Should Know – Catholic World Report
6. Ex-Pastor Reveals Why He Became Catholic – Lila Rose
7. Why This Leftist “Catholic” Group is Dying – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
8. Largest Statue of Mary in the World – That Trad Gal via Spirit Daily Blog
9. 7 Things to Know About the Amazing Divine Mercy Devotion – Caroline Perkins at ChurchPOP
10. Mural Brings Presence of St. Joseph the Worker to Detroit’s Historic Market District – OSV

Analysis and Punditry:
Fr. Lanteri Finds an Eager & Capable Collaborator to Help Build Amicizia in Turin – TFP 46
Staff, Students, & Alumni Oppose Marquette University’s Scandalous Pride Month – TFP 40
Is There Such Thing as a Writerly Vocation? – Angela Townsend at Dappled Things 31
Is Christian Culture Possible? – Regis Martina, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine 28
Arkansas Approves Classic Learning Test for Use in College Admissions – The Lion 22

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

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Are the Tariffs Really About the Tariffs? – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Longevity Clinics Promise More Years but Not Happiness – Tradition, Family, & Property 10
Growing Movement Promotes Eucharistic Adoration: An Invitation to All – Trad, Family, & Prop 10
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist 7
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Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Not Everyone Has Drunk the Francis Kool Aid – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition &. . .
2. Why This Leftist “Catholic” Group is Dying – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
3. Closing Francis’ Coffin – Did They Put the Pachamama in There With Him? – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. The German Bishops are at It—Again. . . – Dennis Knapp at the Latin Right
5. The Death of Francis Has Left the Church in a Far Worse Situation – John Stephenson
6. Melinda Gates Says Fr. Richard Rohr Influenced Her to Use Contraception – Catholic Vote
7. JD Vance Opens Up About His Papal Meeting the Day Before Pope Died – Catholic Herald
8. The Vatican is Now in Utter Chaos, as was Foreseeable – The Wanderer via Rorate Cæli
9. Christianity Today Says No Nails Were Used in the Crucifixion. Wait. What? – Mat. Archbold
10. How Do We Respond to the Death of a Bad Pope? – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
FBI: Judge, Former Catholic Charities Director Sheltered Illegal Immigrant from Arrest – CWR
The Pope We Need is Not Who You Think – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
Staff, Students, & Alumni Oppose Marquette University’s Scandalous Pride Month – TFP

Analysis and Punditry:
The Roman Catholic Church in 2025 – John Byron Kuhner
You are What You Worship – Brother Barnabas Wilson at the Imaginative Conservative
Fr. Lanteri Finds an Eager & Capable Collaborator to Help Build Amicizia in Turin – TFP
Science, Contraception, & the Missed Opportunity of Vatican II – Pat. Pullicino at Catholic Herald

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and New::
Pope Francis & the Vatican Deep State – Mary Ann Glendon, J.D., at First Things
The Top 5 Papal Controversies of the Francis Pontificate – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Never Forget: Pope Francis on Covid – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
In Praise of Pope Francis – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Francis & the End of the Imperial Papacy (excerpt) – Ross Douthat
The Media’s Selective Understanding of a Complexed Pope – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Herald
Retrospect on a Pontificate – George Weigel at First Things
Pope of Ambiguity – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at First Things
De Mortuis Nisi Bonum – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal
Pope Francis’s Managerial Revolution – Nathan Pinkoski at Compact Magazine
The Death of Pope Francis (2013–2025): End of an Era? – Roberto de Mattei at Voice Of The. . .

Anecdotes on the Francis Pontificate:
Gave Church a Dozen Years of Ambiguity, Contradiction, & Confusion – John M. Grondelski, PhD.
The End of the Reign of Error – Anonymous Catholic Convert
His Pastoral Strategy Was a Recipe for Institutional Suicide – Larry Chapp, Ph.D.

Popesplaining the Francis Pontificate:
Francis in Full – Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D., at First Things 39
Pope Francis, Trad Icon – Sohrab Ahmari at First Things

Interregnum Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Extraordinary Scale of the Crisis Facing the Next Pope – Damian Thompson at the Spectator
Cardinal Mahony’s Coffin-Closing Cameo Means It is Business as Usual – Chr. R. Altieri at CWR
Cardinal Re Suggests Pope Francis is in Heaven Already? – Joe McLane on Newsmax
Cardinal Burke Launches Novena for the Universal Church as Conclave Approaches – Ed Pentin
Pope Francis Is Laid to Rest in Rome: All the Videos – Catholic Arena
Pope Francis’ Funeral: Full Text of Homily by Cardinal Re – National Catholic Register

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pay No Attention to the Conclave – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
‘Papabile’: Péter Cardinal Erdő – John L. Allen at Crux via Catholic Herald
What Cardinals Want – J.D. Flynn, Ed. Condon, & Edgar Beltrán at the Pillar
Chat GPT Picks the Top Contenders – A Treasure To Be Shared
Names Have Been Selected to Deceive You & Manipulate the Process – Rorate Cæli
A Rorate Guide to the Cardinals & the Conclave – Serre Verweij via Rorate Cæli
Possible Pope? Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzabella – Fr. Allen J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Social Media Push for Cardinal Sarah as Next Pope Gains Momentum – Catholic Herald
The Vatican’s Scarlet Battle Toward White Smoke Has Begun – Hélène de Lauzun
What’s the Agenda on Call to Pre-Conclave Meetings that Began Last Tuesday? – Les Femmes
‘Papabile’: Cardinal Parolin – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux via Catholic Herald
Catholics for Catholics Joins Bret Baier on Fox News for Conclave Analysis – Cthlcs For Cthlcs
“The One Who Goes Into the Conclave a Pope, Comes Out a Cardinal” – Chr. R. Altieri at CWR
Rejecting the Calls to Deadlock or Reject the Conclave – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Papabile: Cardinal Zuppi – John L. Allen at Crux via Catholic Herald
How Do They Choose a New Pope? – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
Cardinal Becciu & the 2025 Conclave – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Does Pope’s Death Augur War? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
For God, the Cid & Spain! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Are the Tariffs Really About the Tariffs? – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Mourner in Chief – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Trump 2028 Hats Available Now – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Keeping the Cold Civil War Cold – Angelo Codevilla

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Almost 90% of German Arrest Warrants Are for Foreign Nationals – Zolta Győri

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Longevity Clinics Promise More Years but Not Happiness – Tradition, Family, & Property
Growing Movement Promotes Eucharistic Adoration: An Invitation to All – Trad, Family, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Persecution in Nigeria, Muslims Mass to Slaughter Christians – Truth Nigeria

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Why This Leftist “Catholic” Group Is Dying – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
2. Cardinal Pell on the Disastrous Pontificate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
3. Did Pope Francis Simply Disappear? – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
4. Catholic Brawl Over Talmud on X – Joseph Shaw Tangles with Avoiding Babylon Host Anthony
5. Francis, an Admirer of Peron & the Most Culpably Heretical Pope in History? – Henry Sire
6. Pope Francis’ Papacy Already Seems Like a Relic of a Bygone Age – Matthew Archbold at CMR
7. The Real Pope Francis Effect – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Culture
8. How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence on Divine Mercy Sunday After Popes Death – ChurchPOP
9. Cardinal Müller Warns Church Risks Split if ‘Orthodox’ Pope Not Chosen – Catholic Herald
10. Fake Conclave, True Pope? – S.D. Wright at the WM Review

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Staff, Students, & Alumni Oppose Marquette University’s Scandalous Pride Month – TFP
Legacy of the Peronist Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Our Next Pope If It Were Up to Me – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic

Analysis and Punditry:
Attempting to Justify Stealing by Calling it Social Justice – Genesius at Catholic Stand
Chairman of the Latin Mass Society Dr Joseph Shaw – Catholic Unscripted
Tragic Anniversary: 60 Years of Decline in Catholic Schools – Patrick Reilly at Newman Society
Historian Urges Careful Examination of Record of Pope Pius XII & the Holocaust – CWR
Islamicized Europe May Be Ripe for Revival – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at the Stream
New Book Helps Ignite a Spiritual Revolution with the Witness of the First Millennial Saint – IT
Getting the Emphasis Right on Catholicism & Immigration: Reply to Feser – Ter. J. Sweeney, Ph.D.
Must a Catholic Be a Pacifist? – Michael Schmiesing at Catholic Answers Magazine

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and New::
Francis Had Little Patience for Traditional Catholicism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Francis: Despite His Political Lapses, ‘He Was Surely a Good Man’ – Conrad Black
Francis’ Flops: Safeguard Doctrine, Cherish & Promote Theological. . . – Nathaniel Peters, Ph.D.
Francis Was One Filled with Apparent Incongruities & Even Contradictions – Rob. B. Greving, J.D.
Pope Francis & Accompanying Each Other Along the Path to Truth – Luis E. Tellez at Public Dscrs

Interregnum Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Francis’ Simple Marble Tomb at St. Mary Major Revealed – uCatholic
Pope Francis’ Ardent Love for St. Mary Major, His Final Resting Place – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza
China Largely Silent on Pope Francis’ Death Amid Global Tributes – Catholic World Report

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why We Need a Pope from Africa – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Crisis
The New Pope’s #1 Priority – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
Of Conclaves & Cardinals – Msgr. Charles C. Pope at Community In Mission
Pope Francis & Conclave 2025: Still waiting for a Third-Millennium Pope – Susan Hanssen

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Longevity Clinics Promise More Years but Not Happiness – Tradition, Family, & Property
Growing Movement Promotes Eucharistic Adoration: An Invitation to All – Trad, Family, & Prop
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Conclave Watch: Wanna Bet? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Pope Francis Had All the Wrong Friends & None of the Right Enemies – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Next Pope Should Undo Everything Francis Did. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Tradition is the Voice of Time. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
A Storm Brews over the Credibility of Climate Studies – G. Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Ukraine Fights from a Position of Strength, Not Weakness – Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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