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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hindu Film in India Stoking Persecution of Christians Released in – Jason Scott Jones
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Oklahoma’s Inaugural Cohort of Catholic Educators Graduates from Credential Program – ICLE

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Two Big, Indispensable Catholic Books – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at the Imaginative. . .
2. Pope Francis Never Misses an Opportunity to Miss an Opportunity – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
3. Austrian Bishop Names First ‘Episcopal Vicaress’ – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
4. Mexican State Decriminalizes Abortion; Catholics Supporting It Excommunicated – CNA
5. Controversy as King Charles & London Celebrate Islam in Public – The National Pulse
6. Prominent English Scholar Says His Country’s Decline Began With the Reformation – Ed Pentin
7. Well, It Was Just Sitting Around in That Government Warehouse – The American Catholic
8. The Hearts of Many Shall be Made Manifest – Raymond Hilbrich at Catholic Stand
9. The Moorings as Benedict Option – Rod Dreher
10. Boris Spassky, RIP – Fr. Z’s Blog

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Your Eminence, As You Approach Conclave – Bishop Joseph Strickland
Let’s Apply Elon’s Bullet Point List to Homemakers to Finally Appreciate Their True Worth – IT
David Solomon, Champion of Catholic Identity at Notre Dame, RIP After Converting – Register

Analysis and Punditry:
. . . Why Old Mass Isn’t Broken & New Mass Can’t Be Fixed; New Book by Pt. Kwasniewski – NLM
An Open Letter to JD Vance about IVF – Sister Renée Mirkes at Catholic World Report
Catholics Shouldn’t Flee the Cities – Raymond Dansereau at Crisis Magazine
What Happens When Church Authority Undermines Civil Authority? – The American Postliberal
Can Christianity Save The West? @ARC – Gavin Ashenden
Retrieving Christian Liberty in an Age of License – Glenn Moots at Public Discourse

News:
State Dept. Terminates USCCB Migration Funds – The Pillar

Pope Francis:
Pope Benedict XVI Resigned Freely – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
What Happens with a New Pope | Dr. Luis Sandoval – Full Sheen Ahead
Pope Francis’s Condition Continues to Slowly Improve – Elise A. Allen at Crux via Catholic Herald

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How to Become the Pope as Michael Knowles Explains – Michael Knowles

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
These Three Schools Are Preparing Teachers For Classical Education – Mch. McShane at Forbes
New York’s Catholic Schools are in Crisis – Ray Domanico at City Journal
Oklahoma’s Inaugural Cohort of Catholic Educators Graduates from Credential Program – ICLE
The Next Step for School Choice: Get It Right – John Grove at Civitas Institute
Colorado Court Rules for Christian Academy’s Eligibility for Universal Preschool Pgm – CV

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Show Some Class, Cut the Crass – Jeff Minick at Intellectual Takeout
Beautiful Beethoven & Magnificent Mahler – Paul du Quenoy at the New Criterion

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
While Citizens in North Carolina Were Left to Freeze in Tents – The American Catholic
The Andrew Tate Moral Rot & the Future of the American Right – The American Spectator
Join Us at Mar-a-Lago for our Catholic Prayer For America Gala! – Catholics For Catholics
Republicans Back IVF Expansion, Pro-life Groups Push Back – R. Quackenbush at Catholic Vote

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

Et Cætera. . . Pop Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
“Napoleon”: The Rediscovery of a Cinematic Masterpiece – K.V. Turley at the Imaginative. . .

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Where is America Headed, to Chaos or a Counter-Order – J Horvat at Tradition, Family & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
The New Administration Does Not Think Alaska Should be a Natural History Museum – TFP
An Educated Priest can Introduce Himself to Laypeople, Speak to Them About God Easily – TFP
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Christians are Being Slaughtered in Central Africa – Antonio Graceffo at Mercator
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Oklahoma’s Inaugural Cohort of Catholic Educators Graduates from Credential Program – ICLE
See the Afternoon Edition of the Western Civ Defender – Rob. Edwards at Western Civ Defender

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Heresy in High Places (Washington, D.C.) – Ralph Martin, S.T.D., via Complicit Clergy
2. ‘All Are Welcome’ to Avoid This Hymn – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
3. PopeWatch: Pope Parolin? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. A Timely Reminder – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. The Conspiracy Against Modesty: How Catholics Should Dress – Ken. Hall at Mere Tradition
6. Is JD Vance a ‘Godawful’ Christian? – John Mac Ghlionn at the American Spectator
7. Catholicism vs US Conf. of Catholic Bishops; Guest Post by Uncle Mike – Wil. M. Briggs, Ph.D.
8. The (Future) Pope I Pray For – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S., at Crisis Magazine
9. The Unmatched Bigotry of Joy Reid – Larry Elder at Chronicles
10. The Unfinished, Yet Magnificent Cathedral of Beauvais – S.R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Anti-Catholic Bias Hard to Hide in New Book on Opus Dei – Msgr. Richard Antall at Angelus
Open Letter to the President – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A House Divided: Clergy, Conscience, & Same-Sex Marriage – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Rel Unplgd

Analysis and Punditry:
Will Federal Funding Cutbacks Spur the Catholic Church to a Mission Course Correction? – Crisis
Bringing Faith, Hope, & Love to Nursing Homes Through the Rosary – Catholic World Report

News:
Elevating Worship: Christendom College Unveils Liturgical Training Program – Jim Graves

Pope Francis:
Putting Papal Hospitalisations in Context – Crux via Catholic Herald
Holy See Press Office: Pope Again Sleeps Well – Mary Stroka at Catholic Vote

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Hollerich Criticizes Conclave Rumors Amid Pope Francis’ Illness – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Most Compelling Argument Against Tech in Schools – J. Haidt & S. Winkleman at After Babel
USA Today Highlights Religious Sisters in Catholic Education – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote
On Classical Schools & the Teacher Shortage – Sean Hadley at CiRCE Institute
Classical Education Makes a Comeback – Robert P. George, Ph.D., at the American Enterprise

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Beyond Jocks & Nerds – Joseph Holmes at Aaron Renn
Making the Arts Great Again – Paul Du Quenoy at Chronicles

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump is Right About Birthright Citizenship – John X. Eastman at Tom
The New Administration Does Not Think Alaska Should be a Natural History Museum – TFP

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fake Cries of ‘Islamophobia’ Used To Silence Exposers of UK Rape Gangs – Michael Curzon at EC

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Soft Totalitarianism’s Attack On Western Civilization – G. Ashenden & Rod Dreher at C Unscripted
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cætera. . . Pop Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
American Pro Surfer Makai McNamara in Medically Induced Coma After Severe Wipeout – Brtbrt
New Movie Underscores Mandate To ‘Love One Another’ With The Corporal Works Of Mercy – CL

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why European Food is So Much Healthier (Dr Anthony Jay) – Lila Rose
Where is America Headed, to Chaos or a Counter-Order – J Horvat at Tradition, Family & Property
An Educated Priest can Introduce Himself to Laypeople, Speak to Them About God Easily – TFP
Why are Some Catholics Taking the Wrong Path of Eastern “Orthodoxy”? – Trdtn, Fmly, & Prprty
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
After 4 Years of Searching & 0 Bodies Found, Native Children Deaths Was a Smear – Ashe Schow
Oklahoma’s Inaugural Cohort of Catholic Educators Graduates from Credential Program – ICLE
See the New Western Civ Defender Post – Robert Edwards at Western Civ Defender
See Last Nights Wednesday Evening Edition on Big Pulpit – Robert Edwards at Big Pulpit
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Fr. Chad Ripperger Rebukes Fr. Mike Schmitz for His Tattoo – Catholic Voices Prayers
2. Lay Catholics Rebuff Bishop for Refusing to Condemn Blasphemous ‘Art’ Mocking Mary – CC
3. Pope Francis & “Selective Indignation” – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at First Things
4. After 4 Years of Searching & 0 Bodies Found, Native Children Deaths Was a Smear – A. Schow
5. Collapse: 12 Years of the Bergoglio Age in Numbers – Paix Liturgique via Ror. Cæli [link fixed]
6. Traditionalist Order to Leave Scottish Diocese – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
7. Poor Clare Abbess Criticizes Vatican Order to Close Convents with Fewer Than 5 Nuns – CWR
8. When Diocesan Abuse Policies Violate Canon Law – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
9. Silere Non Possum’s Interviews Mystery Cardinal on Next Pope Church Needs – Fr McDonald
10. Possible Eucharistic Miracle Reported in Indiana – Elizabeth Weiss at Catholic Vote

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Why Do Liberal Christians Like Pope Francis Want to Burn The West Down? – J Zmirak via CC
What are Catholics to Do When Our Clergy Let Us Down?, Part 3 – D. Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
Cardinals Could Collude to Elect an Anti-Trump Successor to Pope Francis – Jules Gomes, Ph.D.

Analysis and Punditry:
Be a Swan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
PopeWatch: True Christian Witness – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Catholic Case for Axing the Federal Income Tax – Carina Benton at 1 Peter 5
Persecution, Exodus, & Hope: Christianity’s Struggle for Survival in the Middle East – A. Ayoub

News:
Islamist Threat Against Spanish Cathedrals Provokes Calls for More Security – Cth World Report
Decline in US Christian Population Slowing? – Catholic World News

Pope Francis:
Pope Francis’ ‘Lifewatch’ Encapsulates the Real Work of the Catholic Church – Fr. R.J. de Souza
CNA Explains: Who’s in Charge of the Vatican While Pope Francis is Hospitalized? – CNA
Latest Medical Bulletin: Pope Shows ‘Further Slight Improvement’ – Crux via Catholic Herald

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How the Media Can Influence the Upcoming Papal Conclave – Gene Thomas Gomulka

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The 250-year American Experiment in Non-sectarian Education Has Failed – Way Of The Family
Supreme Court Sets Date to Hear Oklahoma Catholic Charter School Case – Catholic Vote

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Depletion of Culture – Aleksander Solzhenitsyn at the New Criterion

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Scientists Find Clues on Why Covid Vaccine Causes Chronic Health Problems in Some – M. Rudy
The New Administration Does Not Think Alaska Should be a Natural History Museum – TFP
Breakpoint Analysis on Trump’s IVF Executive Order: Calling it Pro-Life Does Not Make It So – CV

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
JD Vance Breaks Another Taboo: Europe’s Christians Are Being Persecuted – J. Van Maren at EC

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Without Europeans, Europe Has No Future – Rod Dreher at the European Conservative
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Homeward Bound – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Where Is America Headed, to Chaos or a Counter-Order – J Horvat at Tradition, Family & Property
Why are Some Catholics Taking the Wrong Path of Eastern “Orthodoxy”? – Trdtn, Fmly, & Prprty
An Educated Priest can Introduce Himself to Laypeople, Speak to Them About God Easily – TFP
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A thank you to our sponsor:
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Children, Women, Elderly Among 70 Christians Massacred in Democratic Rep. of Congo – CC
Oklahoma’s Inaugural Cohort of Catholic Educators Graduates from Credential Program – ICLE
See the New Western Civ Defender Post – Robert Edwards at Western Civ Defender
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Cardinal Cupich Supports Adoption by Same-Sex Couples – SSPX
2. On Old Snobs & New – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at the American Spectator
4. Connection Between Jeffery Sachs, the Catholic Church & UN Migration Goals – Cmplct Clergy
3. Here are Planned Parenthood’s Dirty Secrets Exposed – Brad Mattes at Life News
6. The Great Deception – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
8. Towards a Middle Earth Metaphysical – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at the Imaginative. . .
5. An Educated Priest can Introduce Himself to Laity, Speak to Them About God Easily – TFP
7. Tradition Without Traditionalism – Aaron M. Renn
9. The Trans Controversy Is a Wake-Up Call – Isaac Willour at Religion & Liberty Online
10. The Cleanup Crew: On the Department of Government Efficiency – Editors of New Criterion

Analysis and Punditry:
The New Administration Does Not Think Alaska Should be a Natural History Museum – TFP
Our Politics Must Arise from a Counter-Cultural Christianity – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at C Culture
Rich Historical & Religious Reflections in New Memoir of Modern English Catholicism – NLM
Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Journey to Christianity: From Islam Critic To Freedom Advocate – Clemente Listi
Contra Koppelman—What Mere Natural Law Was About – Hadley P. Arkes, Ph.D., at Public Dscrs

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Determinism – James Chastek, Ph.D., Ph.L., at Just Thomism

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Where Is America Headed, to Chaos or a Counter-Order – J Horvat at Tradition, Family & Property
Why are Some Catholics Taking the Wrong Path of Eastern “Orthodoxy”? – Trdtn, Fmly, & Prprty
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
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Silent Genocide is Unfolding in Congo, Church Sources Warn – OSV News via Angelus News
Prominent LGBT Activist Exposed as Leader of Pedophile Network in France – Hélène de Lauzun
Historic Canadian Catholic Church Burns Down in Suspected Arson Attack – Catholic Vote
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Shepherds of the Church: Why the Double Standard? – T.R. Clancy at American Thinker
2. Prominent LGBT Activist Exposed as Leader of Pedophile Network in France – Hél. de Lauzun
3. Vatican Condemns Publication of ‘Credibly Accused’ Clergy Lists — Again – The Pillar
4. How Pope Francis Loaded the Dice to Ensure a Progressive Successor – Nick Squires at Tlgrph
5. Historic Canadian Catholic Church Burns Down in Suspected Arson Attack – Catholic Vote
6. Another Repurposed Space Turned into a Chapel in Tyler, Texas – Liturgical Arts Journal
7. New Book: Showing that the Church in Africa Is Not a “Vatican II Success Story” – Rorate Cæli
8. Sunny Hostin Spews Perverse Christianity – Michael Knowles
9. The Next Papal Conclave Examined – Murray Rundus at Catholic Family News
10. Pope Francis & Public Opinion: Key Findings From Our Surveys – Pew Research Center

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
A New Plan Aims to Strip the Archbishop of Canterbury of Any Real Power – The Critic
Our Best President Not Named George Washington – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Book: Vindicating Pius X’s Teaching on Sacred Music – Rorate Cæli

Analysis and Punditry:
Ask Father: Is It Still Possible to Gain Indulgences During a Papal Interregnum? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The New Administration Does Not Think Alaska Should be a Natural History Museum – TFP
Bodies Found in Church & Bishop Robbed Amid DRC Upheaval – Antoine Lokongo at The Pillar
We Stand with JD Vance Versus Europe’s ‘Enemy Within’ – Mick Hume at the European. . .
The Hidden War: How Russia is Targeting Ukraine’s Christians – Real Clear Religion

News:
Pope Francis Names New Vancouver Bishop, Miller Exits – The B.C. Catholic
Pope Francis Fills No. 2 Position at Governorate of Vatican City State – Catholic World Report
Fulton Sheen Among Many Catholics to be Featured in National Garden of American Heroes – CV
JD Vance to Speak at Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast – Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis:
Cardinals Burke, Muller Pray at St. Peter’s – Salvatore Cernuzio at Vatican News
Pope Francis Continues to be in Serious but Stable Condition, Vatican Says – Cthlc World Report
Daily Holy Hour Held in Hospital Where Pope Francis is Being Treated – Catholic News Agency

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Left-Wing Activism Corrupted America’s Schools – Neetu Arnold at City Journal
Faith, Scholarship, & Community at Benedictine College w/Steve Minnis – Cardinal Newman Soc
Lowering Standards Masks the Present Crisis – Hannah Schmid at Real Clear Education
The Future of Education Starts with the States – Jose Munoz at Real Clear Education

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The True Victims of Woke Corporations – Isaac Willour at the American Spectator
(Roger) Scrutinizing the Sacred – Mark Dooley at Public Discourse
Keeping the Sacred Images Project Alive: Why Your Support Matters – Hilary White at Sacred. . .

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
However Much You Hate the “Mainstream Media”, You Don’t Hate Them Enough – TACatholic
Clarence Thomas Slams Supreme Court for Rejecting Pro-Life Free Speech Case – Townhall
Jim Jordan: ‘We Are Entitled to Answers’ About January 6 – Jeff Poor at Breitbart

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Foreclosure of Armenian Patriarchate Properties Threatens Christians – The Jerusalem Post

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
No Prayer Goes Unheard – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
An Educated Priest can Introduce Himself to Laypeople, Speak to Them About God Easily – TFP
Where Is America Headed, to Chaos or a Counter-Order – J Horvat at Tradition, Family & Property
Why are Some Catholics Taking the Wrong Path of Eastern “Orthodoxy”? – Trdtn, Fmly, & Prprty
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
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property